JVC GR-DVL510, GR-DVL815, GR-DVL310 specifications EN79

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Controls

1 Monitor Open Button

 pg. 16

[PUSH OPEN]

2 Diopter Adjustment Control

 pg. 10

3 Battery Release Switch

 pg. 8

[BAT. RELEASE]

4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH]

 pg. 46

•LCD Monitor BRIGHT

 pg. 16

(Brightness) Control [+, –]

5Snapshot Button

 

[SNAPSHOT]

 pg. 26, 27, 42, 54, 55

6

•Power Zoom Lever [T/W]

 pg. 18

 

•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.]

 pg. 21

7

•FOCUS Button

 pg. 43

 

•BLANK SEARCH Button

 pg. 24

 

•JUMP Button (GR-DVL915/DVL815/

 pg. 30

 

DVL510 only)

8

•Stop Button [5]

 pg. 21

 

•NIGHT-ALIVE Button

 pg. 38

9

•Rewind Button [2]

 pg. 21

 

•EXPOSURE Button

 pg. 44

0

•Play/Pause Button [4/6]

 pg. 21

 

•Programme AE Button [P.AE]

 pg. 38

! •Fast-Forward Button [3]

 pg. 21

 

•BACKLIGHT Button

 pg. 44

@Power Switch

[ , ,

, OFF]

 pg. 17

# Recording Start/Stop Button

 pg. 16

$ Lock Button

.........................................

 pg. 17

% Video Light Switch

 pg. 19

[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]

^VIDEO/DSC Switch [VIDEO, ]

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) ...  pg. 17

& OPEN/EJECT Switch

 pg. 12

Connectors

The connectors * to q are located beneath a cover.

*S-Video Input (GR-DVL915 only)/Output

Connector [S]

 pg. 22, 52, 62

( •PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector

(GR-DVL310 only)

 pg. 68

•USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510

only)

 pg. 68

Connect to a USB-equipped computer to download the entire contents of a memory card in only 80 seconds using the provided software.

EN79

)•J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)]

(GR-DVL310 only) ............................  pg. 62

Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software.

Connect the editing cable when performing

Random Assemble Editing

 pg. 61 – 65

•Edit Connector [EDIT] (GR-DVL915/DVL815/

 

DVL510 only)

 pg.

62

qAudio/Video Input (GR-DVL915 only)/Output

Connector [AV]

 pg. 22, 52, 62

w DC Input Connector

 pg. 8, 9

eDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(i.Link*)

 pg. 53, 68, 69

*i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

Indicators

r Tally Lamp

 pg. 16, 48

tSide LED Indicator (GR-DVL915/DVL815

only)

 pg.

49

y CHARGE Lamp

 pg. 8

u Power Lamp

 pg. 16,

17

Other Parts

i •Remote Sensor

 pg. 56

•Camera Sensor

 

Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built-in here.

o Viewfinder

 pg. 10

p Video Light

 pg. 19

Q Stereo Microphone

 pg. 66

W Shoulder Strap Eyelets

 pg. 10

E Grip Strap

 pg. 10

R Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch

 pg. 77

T Battery Pack Mount

 pg. 8

Y LCD Monitor

 pg. 16, 17

U Speaker

 pg. 21

I Stud Hole

 pg. 10

O Tripod Mounting Socket

 pg. 10

PMEMORY CARD Cover (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only)

 pg. 14

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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 SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENApproximate recording time Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 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 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 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 EN2728 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 Jump Playback 30 ENTo Remove Protection Protecting ImagesEN31 To Protect AN ImageTo Select AN Image by Browsing 32 ENDeleting Images To Delete the Displayed ImageTo 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 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 EN43Exposure Control 44 ENIris Lock 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  pgEN51 DisplayPlayback Sound 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 aInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional Installing The Batteries RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided56 EN 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 ConnectionsSelect Scenes EN63For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners 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 After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off 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 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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