JVC GR-DVL867, GR-DVL865, GR-DVL567 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. 80 – 86) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. 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

WARNING:

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

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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Contents Instructions Dear Customer It is recommended that youPage Before recording an important scene How To Attach The Lens Cap While pressing down How To Attach The Core FilterSet the Power Switch to Getting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power 10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentLock Button Display Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Display MenuLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN SP mode Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Audio Dubbing  pg and Insert EditingTo Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLoading a Memory Card Tape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Remove the lens capJournalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position SELF-RECORDINGZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutTo 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 recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeSpeakerswitch Camcorder 22 ENConnections TV or VCRIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Date/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF Menu Screen  pgBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN PressMemory Card Recording Playback 26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Remove The Shutter Sound When unwanted still images are storedTo Delete Unwanted Still Images To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardType of file played back last time is played 28 ENAuto Playback If you are viewing an Image fileRemoving On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information To Remove Protection 30 ENProtecting Files Stored file is displayedDeleting Files Delete ScreenLock Button Display Menu Screen 32 ENDubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card Play/Pause Button 4/6 Stop Button MENU/BRIGHT WheelTo Make Video Clips from Recorded Video Footage To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTo Make Video Clips from REAL-TIME Camera Image To view video clips stored on a memory cardTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appearsFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Initialising a Memory Card 36 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode38 EN To Deactivate Night-ScopeGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Makes evening scenes look more natural Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsFade/Wipe Effects Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button40 EN To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect42 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video GR Snapshot For Tape RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus SubjectIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation See pg 46 ENFor Recording Menu Go to step10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40XNormal screen ratio Screen ratio becomes Appears. When using this mode, referFrom 01 to 99. Factory setting is Screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 169 movieTo VIDEO, still images are recorded only onto the tape Refer to Picture Quality/Image Size Setting  pgGR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only Camera Menu is also applicable to memory card recordingFor Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg50 EN Playback Sound Display52 EN Dubbing To a VCRTo DV Core filter To use this camcorder as a playerPress 4 to play back the source tape Core filter To DVInstalling The Batteries 54 ENWith the camcorder’s Power Switch Switch set to the camera Set to PlayTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback Select MenuFeature Playback Zoom VCR Recording deck 58 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pgRandom Assemble Editing Menu appears 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgConnector GR-DVL867 To hear the dubbed sound during playback64 EN Insert EditingUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cable66 EN This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connectionReferences About Batteries Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures68 EN Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesProperly Power is not connectedBattery is dead Or OFF10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 500X 70 ENFind a white subject and compose Video  pgAre protected Stored on the memory card Delete them  pg White Balance cannot be Sepia or Monotone mode isWhen shooting a subject 72 EN Set the VIDEO/MEMORYThat explains LCD monitor Have become dirty ex  pg FingerprintsCheck the section of the manual Viewfinder indicationsAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder74 EN To avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries AAA R03 size x Do not burn76 EN About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning78 EN Compression system Power requirementStorage media File sizeControls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENAudio/Video Output Connector OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgPower Switch Ustandard Video Output Connector1024 82 ENIndex Indications # @ 84 EN VolumeDisplays the sound mode LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape PlaybackAppears when the date/time is not set  pg Indications86 EN Fade-In/Out Darken The LCD MonitorMail Clip Recording Gain UpSee previous page as well Unload a TapeWebCam