JVC GR-DVL257 Dear Customer, It is recommended that you, Unit, first firmly, AC Adapter until

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. •Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index ( pgs. 78 – 84) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 85 through 87 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end of the power cord into

the AC Adapter until

it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Contents GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 Unit, first firmly Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you 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 markUnit Power CordRM-V717U Shoulder StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedTo Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN11 Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch DisplayLoading/Unloading a Cassette Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch12 EN HolderEN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback Video Recording PlaybackVideo Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModeEN17 SELF-RECORDINGZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutEN19 Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeVideo Playback EN21Connections If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN Use the provided Cable AdapterIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Basic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot Mode Selection26 EN Snapshot RecordingEN27 When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesAuto Playback Power Switch to28 EN EN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 30 ENJump Playback 10 / 50 Total number ImagesTo Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesEN31 To Remove ProtectionTo Delete the Displayed Image 32 ENDeleting Images To Select AN Image by BrowsingBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg EN33To Delete ALL Images To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 Dpof ScreenYou can initialise a memory card anytime 36 ENInitialising a Memory Card Advanced Features For RecordingNight-Scope 38 ENFor Recording Programme AE With Special EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots EN39Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Slow Slow ShutterFADE/WIPE Selection 40 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect EN41Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Button 42 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Display Menu ScreenEN43 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control EN45 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsActivates the shutter sound effect  pg Factory setting isRecording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pg EN49 For Playback Menu Playback Sound DisplayEN51 Dubbing To a VCR 52 ENDubbing To use this camcorder as a playerCamcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing EN53To while pressing down the Lock Button VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only54 EN To DV Core filter Lock ButtonDubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card EN55Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 56 ENDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyEN57 Using the Remote Control UnitInstalling The Batteries Tab58 EN Feature Playback Special Effects Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback EN59Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest Feature Playback Zoom60 EN Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, UpVCR Recording deck EN61SET REMOTE/VCR Code Make Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN VCR other than aboveEditing Menu EN63Select Scenes 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCREN65 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing66 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgSpeaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Audio DubbingEN67 Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorInsert Editing Using DV cable Using DV cableAUsing USB or PC connection cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSCEN69 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorPower Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional Connector Digital Printer70 EN ReferencesEN71 When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is  pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN Turn off the camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder78 EN 5 6EN79 Standard in order of quality 80 ENAppears and blinks during shooting.  pg EN81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Displays the sound modeLevel indicator moves Displays the date Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDEN83 Indications FunctionPossible Switch is set to pg Appears, the memory card is corruptedTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN85 86 EN About moisture condensation EN87To protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code  pg , 49, 50For Digital Video Camera 90 ENFor General For Connectors EN910101HOV*UN*VP