JVC specifications GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150

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CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC		6
DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED		7 – 14

VIDEO	RECORDING &
PLAYBACK		15 – 24
VIDEO	RECORDING	16 – 20
VIDEO	PLAYBACK	21 – 24

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &		25 – 36
PLAYBACK
D.S.C.	RECORDING	26 – 27
D.S.C.	PLAYBACK	28 – 36

ADVANCED		37 – 69
FEATURES
FOR RECORDING		38 – 45
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT		46 – 51
DUBBING		52 – 56
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT		57 – 67
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS		68 – 69

REFERENCES		70 – 91
DETAILS	...................................	71
TROUBLESHOOTING		72 – 76
USER MAINTENANCE		77
INDEX		78 – 84
CAUTIONS		85 – 87
TERMS		88 – 89
SPECIFICATIONS		90 – 91

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DVL557.

INSTRUCTIONS

The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DVL557, GR-DVL555, GR-DVL357 and GR-DVL355.

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Contents GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerUnit, first firmly AC Adapter untilSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before recording an important sceneRM-V717U Power CordUnit Shoulder StrapRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started ContentsCharging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Date/Time SettingsEN11 Display12 EN Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT SwitchLoading/Unloading a Cassette HolderSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingGR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording Playback Video Recording & Playback16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayVideo Recording Basic RecordingEN17 Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingVideo Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeNormal Playback EN2122 EN If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connectorConnections Use the provided Cable AdapterEN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback 26 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 Jump Playback 30 ENMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 10 / 50 Total number ImagesEN31 Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionDeleting Images 32 ENTo 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 EN35 To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Dpof ScreenInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialise a memory card anytime For Recording Advanced FeaturesFor Recording 38 ENNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect EN39Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow ShutterFade/Wipe Effects 40 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENSnapshot Button Display Menu ScreenFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusExposure Control 44 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceFor Recording Menu EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgMenu Screen Explanations EN47Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg Factory setting isActivates the shutter sound effect pg EN49 For Playback Menu EN51 DisplayPlayback Sound Dubbing 52 ENDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerEN53 Camcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing54 EN VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357onlyTo while pressing down the Lock Button To DV Core filter Lock ButtonEN55 Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory CardDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a 56 ENImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyInstalling The Batteries Using the Remote Control UnitEN57 Tab58 EN Feature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects EN5960 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, UpSET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck 62 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Editing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR 64 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSpeaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg66 EN Audio DubbingInsert Editing Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorEN67 AUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cableUsing DV cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSCPower Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional Connector Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN69 Digital PrinterReferences 70 ENCassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,EN71 pgCorrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder5 6 78 ENEN79 Appears and blinks during shooting. pg 80 ENStandard in order of quality EN81 Level indicator moves Displays the date Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDIndications Function EN83 pg Switch is set toPossible Appears, the memory card is corruptedEN85 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards 86 EN To protect the unit, do not EN87About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningTerms 88 ENTime Code pg , 49, 50 EN89For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For Connectors0101HOV*UN*VP