JVC GR-DVL520, GR-DVL720 instruction manual 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. 80 – 86) 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 75 through 77 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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

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

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTIONS:

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 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. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-DVL720 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL320 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene CD-ROM DVL520/DVL320 onlyHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset Set the Power Switch toGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Set the Power Switch toLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN To Protect Valuable RecordingsMenu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub Menu GR-DVL720/DVL520 onlyLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Remove the lens capVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position GR-DVL720/DVL520 only Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic Shooting18 EN Feature ZoomingSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN PressMemory Card Recording Playback Basic Shooting Snapshot Switch26 EN Press SNAPSHOT. Photo appears whileImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Remove The Shutter Sound 28 EN Auto PlaybackRemoving On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information Protecting Files MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display30 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof ScreenInitializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Program AE With Special EffectsSpotlight ShutterSnow TwilightFade/Wipe Effects Switch to38 EN To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader And Wipe Menu 40 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionLocated on the switch Snapshot For Tape RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus SubjectIris Lock 42 ENExposure Control Cloud White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation HalogenWIPE/FADER 44 ENFor Recording Menu Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Wide OFF Manual System Tele OFFMacro CinemaREC Select QualityImage Size 48 EN For Playback MenuPlayback Sound DisplayDubbing To a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV50 EN To DV To use this camcorder as a playerTo Use This Camcorder As a Recorder Core filter DV cable optionalPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel 52 ENLock Button Display Menu Screen RM-V715U RM-V717UTab Lock hole54 EN Functions ButtonsFunctions With the camcorder’s Power SwitchSwitch set to the camera Set to Play RM-V715U Provided withTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback MenuGR-DVL720 only or Up ButtonLeft Button Normal playback To move image, pressVCR Recording deck 58 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code RM-V717U Provided with or GR-DVL720 onlyVCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections Editing Menu 60 ENSelect Scenes RM-V717URM-V700U Provided with or optional GR-DVL720 onlyAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing 64 EN Insert EditingFor GR-DVL720/DVL520 Owners Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable 66 EN Cassette holder opens. Do not use force 95F C to 25C 68F to 77F is the ideal temperature range forWhen a cassette at its end is loaded Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder coverOr OFF 68 ENSET DATE/TIME! appears Date/time is not set To Video There is no pictureTo Memory Find a white subject and compose10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700X Video  pg70 EN Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Distorted 72 ENLCD monitor image is JVC dealer Repeat the above two or threeTimes, please consult your nearest  pg this can be avoidedAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder74 EN Using Household AC Plug Adapter 76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name78 EN Fine StandardIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Switch VIDEO, Memory OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgPower Switch Video Light Switch  pg1024 82 ENIndex Indications Appears when the Power Switch is set to # @LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank Search Volume84 EN 116 21Indications Function86 EN Indications FunctionChannels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorSee previous page as well Unload a TapeWhite Balance