JVC GR-DVL257 specifications Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment

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CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections

between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the

manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

— NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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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 CassetteRecording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceEN13 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 EN27Power Switch to 28 ENAuto Playback Index Screen Index PlaybackEN29 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 ImageEN33 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 Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints36 EN Initialising a Memory CardYou 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 SelectionEN41 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Effect Display Menu Screen 42 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Snapshot ButtonTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN4344 EN Exposure ControlIris 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 EN47Factory setting is Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgActivates the shutter sound effect  pg EN49 For Playback Menu Display EN51Playback 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 interestEN61 SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck VCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN Make ConnectionsEN63 Select ScenesEditing 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 ENLock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensor Insert EditingEN67 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 80 EN Appears and blinks during shooting.  pgStandard 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 PossibleTo prevent damage and prolong service life EN85To avoid hazards 86 EN Serious malfunctioning EN87To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationTerms 88 ENTime Code  pg , 49, 50 EN8990 EN For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For Connectors0101HOV*UN*VP