JVC GR-DVL310, GR-DVL815, GR-DVL510 specifications EN47, Menu Screen Explanations

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EN47

Menu Screen Explanations

 

 

WIPE/FADER

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 40, 41).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM AE

Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 38, 39).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.BALANCE

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation” ( pg. 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC MODE

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

 

 

 

 

preference ( pg. 13).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND

12 BIT

Enables video 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)

 

 

 

 

16 BIT

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equiva-

 

 

 

 

lent 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

 

400X

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

of 400X digital magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNAP MODE

Refer to “Basic Shooting (Snapshot)” ( pg. 26) or “Snapshot (For Video

 

 

 

 

Recording)” ( pg. 42).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

 

 

 

 

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 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

 

 

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

 

 

under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

 

 

 

ON

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

 

 

 

 

•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 Stabilizer cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.

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

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Contents GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markPC Connection Cable AC AdapterMemory Card MB GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only or Audio/Video Cable Editing Cable Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plugAutomatic Demonstration How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started ContentsSlide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackSelection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENEN11 Date/Time SettingsApproximate recording time 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference To Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyVideo Recording & Playback ContentsBasic 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 Playback22 EN Set on Screen to LCD or LCD/TV in the Menu Screen  pg If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN23 Press 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 EN27Auto Playback Power Switch to28 EN EN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback Jump Playback 30 ENTo Remove Protection Protecting ImagesEN31 To Protect AN ImageTo Select AN Image by Browsing 32 ENDeleting Images To Delete the Displayed ImageBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg EN33To Delete ALL Images To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 You can initialize a memory card anytime 36 ENInitializing a Memory Card For Recording Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects 38 ENFor Recording Night-AliveSlow 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 SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN43Iris Lock 44 ENExposure Control 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 EN47Wind OFF MacroWide OFF CinemaEN49 For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgPlayback Sound DisplayEN51 To use this camcorder as a player 52 ENDubbing Dubbing To Or From a VCREN53 To a Tape GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only 54 ENImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a56 EN Installing The Batteries RM-V716U or RM-V715U, providedInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional EN57 $ %58 EN Using the Remote Control UnitEN59 Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback Special Effects GR-DVL915/DVL815 onlyPlay Feature Playback Zoom60 EN Press Play 4 to find the scene of interestFor GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners Use the optional VCR Code ListEN61 SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN Make ConnectionsFor GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners EN63Select Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR 64 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing EN65To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg66 EN Audio DubbingInsert Editing GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only EN67AUsing USB or PC connection cable Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable Using DV cableEN69 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences 70 EN pg PowerDetails EN71Corrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN Turn off the camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder 5 6 @ # $ 78 ENEN79 Standard in order of quality 80 ENSound 1 2B I T Appears and blinks during shooting.  pgEN81 Bright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the sound modeLevel indicator moves Displays the date LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackIndications Function EN83Unit in Safeguard Insert ErrorCard Error Protection SwitchUSA EN85Store cassettes 86 ENEN87 Terms 88 ENTime Code  pg , 49, 50 EN89For Digital Video Camera 90 ENFor General For Digital Still Camera GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only For ConnectorsEN91 GR-DVL310
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The GR-DVL815 offers a 10x optical zoom and a 700x digital zoom, giving users the ability to capture distant subjects with remarkable detail. The zoom mechanism is smooth and responsive, allowing for seamless transitions and dynamic shots. The camcorder is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, which provides a clear view of the shot being captured, making it easier to frame scenes and navigate menus.

In terms of connectivity, the JVC GR-DVL815 features a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port for easy transfer of video content to a computer for editing. This connectivity option was particularly valuable during its time, as it allowed for quick and efficient imports, eliminating the need for extra conversion steps. Moreover, the camcorder includes an A/V output, enabling easy connection to TVs and other video equipment, facilitating playback directly from the device.

The GR-DVL815 also boasts a range of recording formats, including SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play), allowing users to choose between video quality and recording time. The camcorder supports MiniDV tapes, another feature that was popular due to the compact size of the media and the high-quality recording it allowed.

Battery life is another essential aspect, and the GR-DVL815 delivers with a reliable power management system that provides ample recording time on a full charge. The lightweight and ergonomic design of the camcorder ensures comfort during extended shooting sessions.

Overall, the JVC GR-DVL815 is a well-rounded camcorder that combines essential features, solid performance, and ease of use, making it a popular choice for those looking to document significant moments of their lives or engage in creative video projects. Its blend of optical zoom capabilities, digital connectivity, and intuitive design solidified its place in the hearts of early 2000s videographers and hobbyists.
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