JVC GR-DVL257 specifications EN87, To protect the unit, do not, About moisture condensation

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4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip.

5.Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

No picture during playback.

Blocks of noise appear during playback.

During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “” appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

EN87

How To Handle A CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation . . .

You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re- connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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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