JVC GR-DVL505, GR-DVL805 specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 69 – 75) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important

information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 77 through 79 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

●The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC- type color 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 BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

The AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V40U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 (3-15/16") 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 equip- ment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

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Contents GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 Dear Customer It is recommended that youPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsSafety Precautions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markFor remote control unit AC Power Adapter/Charger Remote Control UnitAA-V40U RM-V716U AAA R03 Battery x Shoulder Strap Editing CableAutomatic Demonstration Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack About BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings EN1112 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteEN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference During playback of a tape recorded on anotherPicture Quality Mode Setting 14 ENVIDEO/DSC Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual EN1516 EN Power  pgTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Load a Cassette  pgSELF-RECORDING EN17Journalistic Shooting During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker18 EN Power Switch Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Mode Selection Snapshot RecordingImage is stored in the camcorder’s built-in memory Basic Shooting SnapshotAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T20 EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN21 22 EN Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredEN23 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusSee pg Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations EN25When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes Side LED indicator  p , 75 lights on the camcorder whenPower Switch is set to or When shooting dark or dim subjectsEN27 To Deactivate The Selected Effect Fade/Wipe EffectsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection Sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not storedMenu EN29Fader And Wipe Menu Slow Slow Shutter To Deactivate The Selected ModeProgram AE With Special Effects SlowEN31 Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingEN33 To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN35 Playback SoundDisplay 36 EN Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch toPower Switch to Normal PlaybackEN37 Index ScreenIndex Playback To stop the Slide Show, press 38 ENSlide Show After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, pressTo Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesEN39 To Remove Protection40 EN To Delete ALL ImagesYou can initialize the camcorder’s built-in memory anytime Initializing The Built-in MemoryEN41 42 EN VCRTo monitor the picture and sound from If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN43 Date/time information cannot be captured into the PC 44 ENConnection To a Personal Computer Make sure all units are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN45 Core filter reduces interference 46 ENDubbing To a VCR YTU94146A S-Video cableTo use this camcorder as a player Make sure the camcorder’s power is offEN47 Memory To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete48 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To The Built-in Memory EN4950 EN Installing The BatteriesRe-attach the battery compartment cover EN51 FF ButtonFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 52 ENFeature Playback Special Effects EN53SET REMOTE/VCR Code 54 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorEN55 VCR other than above56 EN Select ScenesEN57 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 58 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN59To hear the dubbed sound during playback 60 ENAudio Dubbing Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio DubbingInsert Editing EN6162 EN Focus does not adjust automaticallyClean the lens and check Corrective ActionEffects you want before EN63Digital Zoom does not work For editing was registered Starting editing  pgTroubleshooting 64 ENEN65 Images stored in the built- in memory cannot be deletedAngle of the LCD monitor When the LCD monitors66 EN WhitishOr channel appropriate EN67An unusual mark appears 68 EN Function Mode  pgDuring Video Recording Only 70 EN Auto PhotoEN71 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when no tape is loaded  pg VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to VideoVIDEO/DSC Switch is set to Appears when the date/time is not set  pgFor replacement Audio  pg74 EN 345 6 7 # $ %EN75 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder76 EN EN77 To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTemperature Range Specifications To avoid hazards . . .Terminals78 EN EN79 Date/Time Display  pg , 34 80 EN pg , 9 Icons  pgEN81 For Digital Video Camera 82 ENFor General For Digital Still CameraFor Connectors EN83GR-DVL505
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