JVC GR-DVL166 specifications Menu Screen Explanations

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Menu Screen Explanations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIPE/FADER

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM AE

Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.BALANCE

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 31).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC MODE

 

 

 

 

 

Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preference ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND

 

12BIT

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing. (Equivalent to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

16BIT

Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM

 

10X

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

 

CAMERA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 40X digital magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 500X digital magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNAP MODE

Refer to “Snapshot” ( pg. 28).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN UP

 

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGC

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIS

 

OFF

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

high magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

ON

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

 

 

 

 

• When shooting dark or dim subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The “

 

 

 

 

 

” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Settings made in the “ CAMERA” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “

” or “

”.

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

”.

 

 

However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL

”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● The “

MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL166 Dear Customer It is recommended that youBlue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Above ALL Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentBefore recording an important scene How To Attach The Lens Cap While pressing down How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentSet the Power Switch to Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button DisplayApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceMenu Screen 14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch toBasic Recording To Stop RecordingPower Switch Position Operation Mode16 EN Journalistic ShootingTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom Out18 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal PlaybackSpeaker 20 EN ConnectionsCamcorder Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step22 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search PressAdvanced Features 24 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeSnow ShutterSpotlight Twilight26 EN Power Switch Recording Start/Stop ButtonFade/Wipe Effects To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader And Wipe Menu 28 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Snapshot RecordingTo obtain correct focus While focusing on a nearer subjectFocus detection zone Subject30 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentCloud HalogenFor Recording Menu 32 ENWIPE/FADER Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Macro Manual System Tele OFFWide OFF CinemaReset Execute CAM CancelSystem Display Demo OFF LCD36 EN Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgFor Playback Menu Lock Button Recording Start/Stop ButtonSound Mode Playback SoundDisplay Dubbing To a VCR 38 ENVCR Cvbs Video outCore filter To DV Lock ButtonDV cable Core filter To DV40 EN Lock holeKnob Remote sensor This function is unavailable with this camcorder 42 EN Remote sensor RM-V700U optional Zoom ButtonsNormal playback Press T SET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deckThis one Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector44 EN Make ConnectionsRemote sensor RM-V700U optional Select Scenes46 EN Automatic Editing to VCREditing Menu For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Programme48 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing Using PC connection cable Using DV cable50 EN References Cold, charging may be incomplete 52 ENSepia or Monotone mode is  pg Activated Used  pg Colour of SnapshotFind a white subject and compose 54 EN Indicators Or set the Power Switch to OFFTurn the speaker volume down Rear of the LCD monitor56 EN After Use Cleaning The CamcorderRemove Cassette holder BATT. Release Button58 EN Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDirty heads can cause the following problems Do not leave the unit60 EN Video Output Power requirementAudio output Jlip62 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsPower Switch OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgVideo Light Switch  pg DC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged Appears when the Power Switch is set to64 EN Index IndicationsVolume Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 66 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight CompensationDarken The LCD Monitor Erase ProtectionUnload a Tape Pg , 35Video Light White Balance

GR-DVL166 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL166 is a compact digital video camcorder that was designed for both amateurs and budding filmmakers seeking to capture high-quality footage without the complexities of more advanced systems. Released in the early 2000s, this model has a range of impressive features and characteristics that set it apart in its class.

One of the standout features of the GR-DVL166 is its ability to record in a 16:9 aspect ratio, which was a key innovation at the time. This widescreen feature allows users to capture a cinematic feel in their home videos, making it particularly appealing for those who wanted to create more engaging visual content. The camcorder also boasts a 1/6-inch 680,000 pixel CCD image sensor, which delivers quality video that remains vibrant and clear, even in various lighting conditions.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the GR-DVL166 is its 20x optical zoom lens. This impressive zoom capability allows users to get up close to the action without sacrificing image quality. In addition to the optical zoom, the camcorder also supports a digital zoom feature, extending the range even further. However, it's the optical zoom that truly enhances the overall shooting experience, making it versatile for different filming scenarios.

The GR-DVL166 incorporates a built-in USB 2.0 interface, making it easier for users to transfer their footage to a computer for editing or sharing. This connectivity option was ahead of its time and simplified the post-production process. It also features a FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection, facilitating faster data transfer rates, particularly beneficial for larger video files.

The ergonomics of the JVC GR-DVL166 are also commendable. Its lightweight design, combined with an easy-to-navigate interface and a 2.5-inch LCD screen, ensures that users can easily handle the device and monitor their shots with precision. The LCD is flip-out, providing flexibility for shooting from different angles.

Battery life is another positive aspect, with the camcorder providing ample recording time on a single charge, which is ideal for capturing events that may require extended filming periods.

Overall, the JVC GR-DVL166 remains a notable choice for entry-level videographers. With its combination of a wide aspect ratio, optical zoom capabilities, user-friendly features, and solid build quality, it provides an appealing option for those looking to capture their memories in a more cinematic fashion. As digital photography and videography continue to evolve, models like the GR-DVL166 highlight the technological advancements of their time and their lasting impact on consumer video recording.
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