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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

35. The LCD monitor image is

 

35. • During playback of the

 

35.

 

distorted.

 

unrecorded portion, High-

 

 

 

 

 

speed Search and still

 

————

 

 

 

playback, LCD monitor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indications appear distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

This is not a defect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36. Images on the LCD monitor

 

36. • The speaker volume is too

 

36. • Turn the speaker volume

 

are jittery.

 

great.

 

down ( pg. 21).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37. There is no playback picture

 

37. • Since the analog input mode

 

37. • Set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF” in

 

on the connected TV.

 

is engaged, the camcorder is

 

the Menu Screen ( pg. 50).

 

 

 

in the Record-Standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38. Blocks of noise appear

 

38.

 

38. • Clean the video heads with an

 

during playback, or there is

 

————

 

optional cleaning cassette

 

no playback picture and the

 

 

( pg. 86).

 

 

 

 

 

screen becomes blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39. The LCD monitor, the

 

39.

 

39. • Wipe them gently with soft

 

viewfinder and the lens have

 

————

 

cloth. Wiping strongly can

 

become dirty (ex. finger-

 

 

 

cause damage ( pg. 77).

 

prints).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40. An unusual mark appears.

 

40.

 

40. • Check the section of the

 

 

 

————

 

manual that explains LCD

 

 

 

 

monitor/viewfinder indica-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions ( pg. 80 – 84).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41. An error indication

 

41. • A malfunction of some kind

 

41. • Remove the power supply

 

(E01 — E06) appears.

 

has occurred. In this case the

 

(battery pack, etc.) and wait a

 

 

 

camcorder’s functions

 

few minutes for the indication

 

 

 

become unusable.

 

to clear. When it does, you

 

 

 

 

 

can resume using the

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

If the indication remains even

 

 

 

 

 

though you repeat the above

 

 

 

 

 

two or three times, please

 

 

 

 

 

consult your nearest JVC

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42. The charger indicator on the

 

42. • The temperature of the battery

 

42. • To protect the battery, it is

 

camcorder does not light.

 

is extremely high/low.

 

recommended to charge it in

 

 

 

• Charging is difficult in places

 

places with a temperature of

 

 

 

subject to extremely high/low

 

10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

 

 

 

temperatures.

 

( pg. 85).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43. When the image is printed

 

43. • This is not a malfunction.

 

43. • By recording with “DIS”

 

from the printer, a black bar

 

 

 

activated ( pg. 47) this can

 

appears at the bottom of the

 

 

 

be avoided.

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44. When the camcorder is

 

44. • The DV cable was plugged/

 

44. • Turn the camcorder’s power

 

connected via the DV

 

unplugged with power turned

 

off and on again, then operate

 

connector, the camcorder

 

on.

 

it.

 

does not operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

45. The memory card cannot be

 

45.

 

45. • Push in the memory card a

 

removed from the

 

————

 

few more times ( pg. 14).

 

camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Safety Instructions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyAC Adapter Memory Card MB GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only orAudio/Video Cable Editing Cable Ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug PC Connection CableHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic DemonstrationContents Getting StartedPower Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings EN11Loading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENApproximate recording time Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading a Memory CardGR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only To Unload a Memory CardContents Video Recording & PlaybackTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENVideo Recording Basic RecordingOperation Mode EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Video PlaybackNormal Playback EN2122 EN EN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepSet on Screen to LCD or LCD/TV in the Menu Screen  pg To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection 26 ENBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen unwanted still images are stored in the memory When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, setEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 30 EN Jump PlaybackProtecting Images EN31To Protect AN Image To Remove Protection32 EN Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingTo Delete ALL Images EN33Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each EN35 To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Initializing a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialize a memory card anytime Advanced Features For Recording38 EN For RecordingNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsEN39 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow Shutter40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionEN41 Fader And Wipe Menu42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusExposure Control 44 ENIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsMacro Wide OFFCinema Wind OFFEN49 Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg For Playback MenuEN51 DisplayPlayback Sound 52 EN DubbingDubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerEN53 54 EN To a Tape GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory cardInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional Installing The Batteries RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided56 EN $ % EN57Using the Remote Control Unit 58 ENFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects GR-DVL915/DVL815 only EN59Feature Playback Zoom 60 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest PlayVCR Code List EN61SET REMOTE/VCR Code For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners Use the optionalJVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector 62 ENMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCRAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg 66 ENAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackEN67 Insert Editing GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cableUsing DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN6970 EN ReferencesPower DetailsEN71  pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder 78 EN 5 6 @ # $EN79 80 EN Sound 1 2B I TAppears and blinks during shooting.  pg Standard in order of qualityEN81 Displays the sound mode Level indicator moves Displays the dateLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCDEN83 Indications FunctionInsert Error Card ErrorProtection Switch Unit in SafeguardEN85 USA86 EN Store cassettesEN87 88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code  pg , 49, 50For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For ConnectorsFor Digital Still Camera GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only GR-DVL310
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The JVC GR-DVL815 is a compact and portable digital camcorder that made its mark in the early 2000s, combining functionality with user-friendly features. Designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers, this camcorder offers a versatile solution for capturing high-quality video content.

One of the standout features of the JVC GR-DVL815 is its 1/4-inch CCD sensor, which allows for vibrant image quality and enhanced performance in various lighting conditions. With a resolution of 800,000 pixels, it captures crisp, clear images that are suitable for home videos and more serious projects alike. Additionally, the camcorder supports Digital Video (DV) format, providing excellent video clarity and minimizing artifacts during compression.

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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