JVC GR-DVL450, GR-DVL150, GR-DVL157, GR-DVL557, GR-DVL555 Before recording an important scene

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Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards* marked “ ” or

” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark

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.... make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark

or

.

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use

without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

*Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only.

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Contents Instructions Dear Customer It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly AC Adapter untilSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markPower Cord RM-V717UUnit Shoulder StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedPower Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power SwitchEN11 DisplayCassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette HolderSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading a Memory CardGR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only To Unload a Memory CardContents Video Recording & PlaybackTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENVideo Recording Basic RecordingOperation Mode EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Video PlaybackNormal Playback EN21If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 22 ENConnections Use the provided Cable AdapterIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection 26 ENBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen unwanted still images are stored in the memory When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, setEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 30 EN Jump PlaybackMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 10 / 50 Total number ImagesProtecting Images EN31To Protect AN Image To Remove Protection32 EN Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingTo Delete ALL Images EN33Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The No. Of Prints EN35To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Dpof ScreenInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialise a memory card anytime Advanced Features For Recording38 EN For RecordingNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsEN39 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow Shutter40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect 42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Button Display Menu ScreenFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusExposure Control 44 ENIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsRecording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pg Factory setting isActivates the shutter sound effect  pg EN49 Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg For Playback MenuEN51 DisplayPlayback Sound 52 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerDubbing From a VCR EN53To use this camcorder as a recorder GR-DVL557 only VCR Playback deck54 EN For GR-DVL557/DVL357/DVL157 OwnersDubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card EN5556 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To aImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyUsing the Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteriesEN57 Tab58 EN Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects EN59Feature Playback Zoom 60 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, UpSET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector 62 ENMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Editing Menu 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCRAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Speaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch66 EN Audio DubbingInsert Editing Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorEN67 Using DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSCConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional ConnectorEN69 Digital Printer70 EN ReferencesWhen you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply isEN71  pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN User Maintenance After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder78 EN 5 6EN79 Appears and blinks during shooting.  pg 80 ENStandard in order of quality EN81 Displays the sound mode Level indicator moves Displays the dateLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDEN83 Indications FunctionSwitch is set to  pgPossible Appears, the memory card is corruptedEN85 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards 86 EN EN87 To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code  pg , 49, 50For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera For Connectors EN91EG/EK 0101HOV*UN*YP