JVC GR-DVL257 specifications EN23, If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step

Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

1 Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration (
pg. 22).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

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4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”

in the Menu Screen (
pg. 50).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (
pg. 50).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback

Or

Directory/File Names and Image Number/Total Number of Images for D.S.C. Playback

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only)

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the Menu Screen (
pg. 50).

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided).

EN23

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the

power supply instead of the battery pack (
pg. 9).

●To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “” or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

* GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only

●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

●If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.