JVC GR-DVL257 specifications 24 EN, Press Blank Search, To cancel Blank Search midway

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BLANK SEARCH Button

Lock Button

Power Switch

Display

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BLANK SEARCH

Stop Button (5)

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL557/ DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch)

VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.)

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 20).

1 Load a tape ( pg. 12).

2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVL557/ DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only), then set the Power

Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press BLANK SEARCH.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

.... press 5.

NOTES:

●In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

●Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

●The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

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Contents GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 Dear Customer It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly 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 markPower Cord RM-V717UUnit Shoulder StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterContents Getting StartedPower Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power SwitchEN11 DisplayCassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette HolderRecording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceEN13 Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading a Memory CardGR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback Video Recording PlaybackTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENVideo Recording Basic RecordingOperation Mode EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Video PlaybackNormal Playback EN21If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 22 ENConnections Use the provided Cable AdapterIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection 26 ENBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen unwanted still images are stored in the memory When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, setEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesPower Switch to 28 ENAuto Playback Index Screen Index PlaybackEN29 30 EN Jump PlaybackMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 10 / 50 Total number ImagesProtecting Images EN31To Protect AN Image To Remove Protection32 EN Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingEN33 To Delete ALL ImagesBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg To Reset The Setting 34 ENTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The No. Of Prints EN35To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Dpof Screen36 EN Initialising a Memory CardYou can initialise a memory card anytime Advanced Features For Recording38 EN For RecordingNight-Scope Programme AE With Special EffectsEN39 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow Shutter40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionEN41 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Effect 42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Button Display Menu ScreenFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusEN43 To obtain correct focus44 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsFactory setting is Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pgActivates the shutter sound effect pg EN49 For Playback Menu Display EN51Playback Sound 52 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerCamcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing EN53VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only 54 ENTo while pressing down the Lock Button To DV Core filter Lock ButtonDubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card EN5556 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To aImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 onlyUsing the Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteriesEN57 Tab58 EN Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects EN59Feature Playback Zoom 60 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, UpEN61 SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector 62 ENMake Connections VCR other than aboveEN63 Select ScenesEditing Menu 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCRAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Speaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch66 EN Audio DubbingLock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensor Insert EditingEN67 Using DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSCConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional ConnectorEN69 Digital Printer70 EN ReferencesWhen you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply isEN71 pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN User Maintenance After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder78 EN 5 6EN79 80 EN Appears and blinks during shooting. pgStandard in order of quality EN81 Displays the sound mode Level indicator moves Displays the dateLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDEN83 Indications FunctionSwitch is set to pgPossible Appears, the memory card is corruptedTo prevent damage and prolong service life EN85To avoid hazards 86 EN EN87 To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code pg , 49, 5090 EN For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera For Connectors EN910101HOV*UN*VP