Contents
Instructions
Unit, first firmly
Dear Customer
It is recommended that you
AC Adapter until
Some 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 mark
Unit
Power Cord
RM-V717U
Shoulder Strap
How To Attach The Core Filter
Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter
Contents
Getting Started
To Detach The Battery Pack
Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack
About Batteries
Using the Battery Pack
Using AC Power
Approximate recording time
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Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
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Date/Time Settings
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch
Display
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch
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Holder
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference
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GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only
Picture Quality Mode Setting
Loading a Memory Card
To Unload a Memory Card
Contents
Video Recording & Playback
Video Recording
To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
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Basic Recording
Journalistic Shooting
Operation Mode
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SELF-RECORDING
Zoom
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T
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Zoom Out
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Feature Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim
Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required
Time Code
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
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Proper recording
Normal Playback
To Control The Speaker Volume
Video Playback
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Connections
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector
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Use the provided Cable Adapter
If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step
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Blank Search
To cancel Blank Search midway
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Press Blank Search
Digital Still Camera C. Recording Playback
Basic Shooting Snapshot
Snapshot Mode Selection
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Snapshot Recording
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When unwanted still images are stored in the memory
When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set
To Delete Unwanted Still Images
Power Switch to
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Auto Playback
Index Screen
Index Playback
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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display
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Jump Playback
10 / 50 Total number Images
To Protect AN Image
Protecting Images
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To Remove Protection
To Delete the Displayed Image
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Deleting Images
To Select AN Image by Browsing
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To Delete ALL Images
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg
To Reset The Setting
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To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each
To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints
To Reset The No. Of Prints
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Dpof Screen
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Initialising a Memory Card
You can initialise a memory card anytime
Advanced Features
For Recording
Night-Scope
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For Recording
Programme AE With Special Effects
Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots
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Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect
Slow Slow Shutter
FADE/WIPE Selection
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Fade/Wipe Effects
Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection
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Fader And Wipe Menu
Menu Effect
Snapshot Button
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Snapshot For Video Recording
Display Menu Screen
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Feature Auto Focus
Feature Manual Focus
To obtain correct focus
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Exposure Control
Iris Lock
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White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
To Return To Automatic White Balance
If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance
EN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment
For Recording Menu
See pg
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Menu Screen Explanations
Factory setting is
Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg
Activates the shutter sound effect pg
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Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg
For Playback Menu
Display
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Playback Sound
Dubbing To a VCR
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Dubbing
To use this camcorder as a player
To use this camcorder as a recorder GR-DVL557 only
Dubbing From a VCR
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VCR Playback deck
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For GR-DVL557/DVL357/DVL157 Owners
Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card
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Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card
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Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a
Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only
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Using the Remote Control Unit
Installing The Batteries
Tab
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Feature Playback Special Effects
Feature Slow-Motion Playback
Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback
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Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest
Feature Playback Zoom
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Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, Up
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SET REMOTE/VCR Code
VCR Recording deck
Make Connections
JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector
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VCR other than above
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Select Scenes
Editing Menu
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Automatic Editing to VCR
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Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing
For More Accurate Editing
Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing
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Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg
Speaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch
Audio Dubbing
Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensor
Insert Editing
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Using DV cable
Using DV cable
AUsing USB or PC connection cable
Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSC
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Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector
Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional Connector
Digital Printer
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References
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When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,
Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is
pg
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Corrective Action
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Troubleshooting
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Turn off the camcorder
User Maintenance
After Use Cleaning The Camcorder
Press Push Here to close the cassette holder
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5 6
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Appears and blinks during shooting. pg
Standard in order of quality
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
Displays the sound mode
Level indicator moves Displays the date
Bright Displays the brightness of the LCD
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Indications Function
Possible
Switch is set to
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Appears, the memory card is corrupted
To prevent damage and prolong service life
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To avoid hazards
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About moisture condensation
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To protect the unit, do not
Serious malfunctioning
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Terms
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Time Code pg , 49, 50
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For General
For Digital Video Camera
For Connectors
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