JVC GR-DVL257 EN19, Feature Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

EN19

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

It is recommended to set the white balance

( pg. 45) to when you use the video light.

When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

●Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “SHUTTER” or “SPORTS” mode

( pg. 39) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “TWILIGHT” mode ( pg. 39) is engaged, the light will not activate.

•While the “Night-Scope” mode ( pg. 38) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 AC Adapter until Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Unit, first firmlySome 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 sceneShoulder Strap Power CordRM-V717U UnitRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started ContentsSlide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENDisplay Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch EN11Holder Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch12 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 To Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyVideo Recording Playback Video Recording & PlaybackBasic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Video RecordingSELF-RECORDING Operation ModeEN17 Journalistic ShootingZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN19Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time CodeEN21 To Control The Speaker VolumeVideo Playback Normal PlaybackUse the provided Cable Adapter If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN ConnectionsEN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepPress Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set EN2728 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 10 / 50 Total number Images 30 ENJump Playback MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button DisplayTo Remove Protection Protecting ImagesEN31 To Protect AN ImageTo Select AN Image by Browsing 32 ENDeleting Images To Delete the Displayed ImageTo 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 Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialise a memory card anytime For Recording Advanced FeaturesProgramme AE With Special Effects 38 ENFor Recording Night-ScopeSlow Slow Shutter EN39Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 40 ENFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect Display Menu Screen 42 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Snapshot ButtonTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN43Exposure Control 44 ENIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation EN45See pg EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. BalanceMenu 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 To use this camcorder as a player 52 ENDubbing Dubbing To a VCREN53 Camcorder’s Power Switch to while pressingTo DV Core filter Lock Button VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only54 EN To while pressing down the Lock ButtonEN55 Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory CardMemory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only 56 ENDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory cardTab Using the Remote Control UnitInstalling The Batteries EN5758 EN EN59 Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback Special EffectsDown SHIFT, press Left, Right, Up Feature Playback Zoom60 EN Press Play 4 to find the scene of interestSET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck VCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes EN63Editing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR 64 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing EN65Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgSpeaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch 66 ENInsert Editing Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorEN67 Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSC Using DV cableAUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cableDigital Printer Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorPower Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional Connector EN69References 70 EN pg When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is EN71Corrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN Press Push Here to close the cassette holder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder5 6 78 ENEN79 Appears and blinks during shooting. pg 80 ENStandard in order of quality EN81 Bright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the sound modeLevel indicator moves Displays the date LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackIndications Function EN83Appears, the memory card is corrupted Switch is set to pg PossibleEN85 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards 86 EN Serious malfunctioning EN87To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationTerms 88 ENTime Code pg , 49, 50 EN89For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For Connectors0101HOV*UN*VP