JVC GR-DVL108, GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL308 specifications 62 EN

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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

22. White Balance cannot be

 

22. • The Sepia or Monotone

 

22. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone

 

activated.

 

mode is activated.

 

before setting White

 

 

 

 

 

Balance ( pg. 28, 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. When shooting a subject

 

23. • This is a result of exceed-

 

23.

 

illuminated by bright light,

 

ingly high contrast, and is

 

————

 

vertical lines appear.

 

not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24. When the screen is under

 

24. • This is not a malfunction.

 

24.

 

direct sunlight during

 

 

 

 

 

shooting, the screen

 

 

 

————

 

becomes red or black for

 

 

 

 

 

an instant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25. During recording, the date/

 

25. •“DATE/TIME” is set to

 

25. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”

 

time does not appear.

 

“OFF” in the Menu Screen.

 

in the Menu Screen

 

 

 

• Self-Recording is performed.

 

( pg. 25).

 

 

 

 

 

• During Self-Recording, the

 

 

 

 

 

date/time does not appear

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 15).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. Images stored in the

 

26. • Images stored in the

 

26. • Remove protection from the

 

MultiMediaCard cannot be

 

MultiMediaCard are

 

images stored in the

 

deleted.

 

protected.

 

MultiMediaCard and delete

 

 

 

 

 

them ( pg. 37, 38).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. The indicators and

 

27. •“ON SCREEN” is set to

 

27. • Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”

 

messages do not appear.

 

“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”

 

or “LCD/TV” and set

 

 

 

is set to “OFF” in the Menu

 

“TIME CODE” to “ON”

 

 

 

Screen.

 

in the Menu Screen

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 25, 32).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28. Images on the LCD

 

28. • In places subject to low

 

28. • Adjust the brightness and

 

monitor appear dark or

 

temperature, images become

 

angle of the LCD monitor

 

whitish.

 

dark due to the characteristics

 

( pg. 14, 15).

 

 

 

of the LCD monitor. When

 

 

 

 

 

this happens, the displayed

 

 

 

 

 

colours differ from those that

 

 

 

 

 

are actually recorded. This is

 

 

 

 

 

not a defect of the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

• When the LCD monitor's

 

 

 

 

 

fluorescent light reaches the

 

 

 

 

 

end of its service life,

 

 

 

 

 

images on the LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

become dark. Consult your

 

 

 

 

 

nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29. The rear of the LCD

 

29. • The light used to illuminate

 

29. • Close the LCD monitor to

 

monitor is hot.

 

the LCD monitor causes it to

 

turn it off or set the Power

 

 

 

become hot.

 

Switch to “OFF”, and let the

 

 

 

 

 

unit cool down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30. The indicators and the

 

30. • This may occur when the

 

30.

 

image colour on the LCD

 

surface or the edge of the

 

————

 

monitor are not clear.

 

LCD monitor is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL309 GR-DVL308 GR-DVL109 GR-DVL108 Dear Customer It is recommended that youEN3 Cable Adapter Remote Control UnitShoulder Strap AAA R03 Battery x Editing CableHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Charge indicatorTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording timeShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Power lamp Display Lock ButtonErase protection tab 10 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Cassette holderTo Unload a MultiMediaCard Loading a MultiMediaCardEN11 Card Cover MultiMediaCardSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingPicture Quality Mode Setting 12 ENOFF Operation ModeEN13 While recording is in progress To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display14 EN To Stop RecordingSELF-RECORDING EN15Journalistic Shooting Self-RecordingMotor Drive Mode Power Switch Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Mode Selection 16 ENImage is stored in the MultiMediaCard Basic Shooting SnapshotAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN19 20 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredEN21 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusSee pg Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentAppears Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations EN23 Menu Screen Explanations EN25 Select OFF in step Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingEN27 Fader And Wipe MenuSlow Slow Shutter To Deactivate The Selected ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects Shutter Variable Shutter SpeedEN29 Exposure ControlIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN31 To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN33 Playback SoundDisplay Normal Playback Power Switch to34 EN EN35 Index ScreenIndex Playback After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, press 36 ENSlide Show Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT WheelTo Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesEN37 To Remove ProtectionDeletion To Delete ALL ImagesMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images ScreenYou can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime Initialising a MultiMediaCardEN39 40 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN41 pg 42 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Cable you wish to use to the camcorderMake sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN43 For GR-DVL308/DVL108 OwnersVCR Recording deck 44 ENDubbing To a VCR For GR-DVL309/DVL109 Owners EN45To use this camcorder as a player Dubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete46 EN Rewind Button Fast-ForwardEN47 Mode ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Wheel Lock ButtonTab Installing The Batteries48 EN Remote sensorEN49 Feature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 50 ENEffect Select Menu Feature Playback Special EffectsEN51 Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit VCR Code List52 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN53 VCR other than aboveProgramme 54 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuEN55 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 56 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN57 58 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg6e Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch Audio DubbingDark place, or the contrast Focus again  pg Was low Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action Troubleshooting 60 ENEN61 62 EN Blink Or channel appropriate Video mode For video playbackEN63 64 EN Turn off the camcorder After Use Cleaning The CamcorderPress Battery Release and remove the battery pack Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN 345 6 7 # $ %EN67 68 EN EN69 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engagedAutomatically adjusted Approximate zoom ratio Appears during Zooming5Displays the time code LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 6BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCDEN71 Indications FunctionCopying Failed Unit in SafeguardMode Remove Memory CardTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN73 74 EN About moisture condensation EN75To protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioningIcons  pg 76 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 32 LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsEN77 Time Code  pg , 25, 32For Digital Video Camera 78 ENFor General For Digital Still Camera For ConnectorsEN79 GR-DVL108

GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL308, GR-DVL108 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL series, including the GR-DVL308, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL108, and GR-DVL109, are notable products in the realm of compact digital camcorders, designed to cater to both amateur filmmakers and seasoned videographers. These models were released with a range of features that prioritize ease of use, excellent video quality, and robust functionality.

At the heart of the GR-DVL series is JVC's advanced digital imaging technology. Each model features a 1/6-inch CCD sensor that delivers impressive video quality with accurate color reproduction and clarity. The GR-DVL308 and GR-DVL309 come equipped with a 20x optical zoom, allowing users to capture distant subjects with remarkable detail. Meanwhile, the GR-DVL108 and GR-DVL109 offer a slightly lower zoom capability but still provide sufficient range for typical shooting scenarios.

One standout characteristic of these models is their ability to record in multiple formats, including VHS-C compatibility, which adds versatility to media management. Users can easily transition from digital to analog formats and vice versa, ensuring their recordings are easily accessible. The GR-DVL309 further enhances usability with a built-in digital still camera function, allowing for the capture of high-resolution still images alongside video recordings.

In terms of design, the JVC GR-DVL series is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for on-the-go shooting. The camcorders are user-friendly, featuring an intuitive interface and a rotating LCD screen that allows for flexible viewing angles. This ensures that users can comfortably compose their shots from various perspectives.

The series also incorporates JVC's image stabilization technology, which significantly minimizes shaking and enhances overall image smoothness during movement. This is particularly beneficial for handheld shooting, allowing for more professional-looking videos without the need for additional stabilization equipment.

Connectivity options are robust, with the inclusion of USB and FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports for easy data transfer to PCs and editing software. This compatibility streamlines the editing process, allowing for quick uploads to various platforms.

In conclusion, the JVC GR-DVL308, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL108, and GR-DVL109 are well-rounded camcorders that deliver impressive performance for their class. Combining advanced imaging technology, versatile recording options, and user-friendly features, these models are suitable for a wide range of users looking to create high-quality video content. Whether filming family events, travel adventures, or creative projects, the GR-DVL series has the capabilities to meet diverse videography needs.
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