JVC GR-DVL815 specifications EN73

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EN73

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

9. The color of Snapshot looks

 

9. • The light source or the subject

 

9. • Find a white subject and

 

strange.

 

does not include white. Or

 

compose your shot so that it

 

 

 

there are various different

 

also appears in the frame

 

 

 

light sources behind the

 

( pg. 26, 42).

 

 

 

subject.

 

• Turn off Sepia and Monotone

 

 

 

• The Sepia or Monotone mode

 

( pg. 38, 39).

 

 

 

is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. The image taken using

 

10. • Shooting was performed

 

10. • Press the BACKLIGHT Button

 

 

Snapshot is too dark.

 

under backlit conditions.

 

( pg. 44).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. The image taken using

 

11. • The subject is too bright.

 

11. • Set “PROGRAM AE” to

 

 

Snapshot is too bright.

 

 

 

“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu

 

 

 

 

 

Screen ( pg. 38).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. Digital Zoom does not work.

 

12. • 10X optical zoom is selected.

 

12. • Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or

 

 

 

 

• “PROGRAM AE” is set to

 

“400X” in the Menu Screen

 

 

 

“VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu

 

( pg. 47).

 

 

 

Screen.

 

• Disengage the “VIDEO

 

 

 

• Picture Wipe or Dissolve are

 

ECHO” mode ( pg. 18, 39).

 

 

 

being used in a scene

 

• Wait until the Picture Wipe or

 

 

 

transition.

 

Dissolve effects are completed

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 18, 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. The Black & White Fader

 

13. • The Sepia or Monotone mode

 

13. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone

 

 

does not work.

 

is activated.

 

( pg. 38, 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. The Dissolve function does

 

14. • The Sepia, Monotone or Slow

 

14. • Turn off Sepia, Monotone or

 

 

not work.

 

Shutter mode of Program AE

 

Slow Shutter before adding

 

 

 

with special effects is

 

Dissolve to a scene transition

 

 

 

activated.

 

( pg. 38, 40).

 

 

 

• “WIDE MODE” is set to

 

• Set “WIDE MODE” to

 

 

 

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

 

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

 

 

 

Screen.

 

( pg. 48).

 

 

 

• The previously selected mode

 

• Make sure you have selected

 

 

 

of Program AE with special

 

the mode of Program AE with

 

 

 

effects was changed after the

 

special effects you want before

 

 

 

last selected scene for editing

 

starting editing ( pg. 38, 40).

 

 

 

was registered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. The Picture Wipe and

 

15. • The last selected editing scene

 

15. • Select Picture Wipe or

 

 

Dissolve functions do not

 

is ending.

 

Dissolve before beginning

 

 

 

work.

 

• At the end of the last selected

 

recording. The effects are then

 

 

 

scene for editing, the Power

 

automatically activated

 

 

 

Switch was set to “OFF”.

 

( pg. 40).

 

 

 

• The power is off.

 

• Do not turn off the

 

 

 

 

 

camcorder’s power after

 

 

 

 

 

setting Edit-In and Edit-Out

 

 

 

 

 

points, as they will all be

 

 

 

 

 

erased ( pg. 40).

 

 

 

 

 

• The camcorder automatically

 

 

 

 

 

shuts off after 5 minutes have

 

 

 

 

 

elapsed in the Record-

 

 

 

 

 

Standby mode. Make sure you

 

 

 

 

 

continue operations within

 

 

 

 

 

5 minutes after engaging

 

 

 

 

 

Record-Standby mode

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 markAttachment AAA R03 Battery x Remote Control Unit RM-V716U GR-DVL915AC Adapter MultiMediaCard MB GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only orAutomatic Demonstration How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started ContentsCharging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN11 Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENApproximate recording time Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingGR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback Contents16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayVideo Recording Basic RecordingEN17 Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingVideo Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeNormal 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 24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback 26 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images28 EN Power Switch toAuto Playback Index Playback Index ScreenEN29 Jump Playback 30 ENEN31 Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionDeleting Images 32 ENTo 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 For Recording Advanced FeaturesFor Recording 38 ENNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect EN39Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow ShutterFade/Wipe Effects 40 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusExposure Control 44 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceFor Recording Menu EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgMenu Screen Explanations EN47Normal screen ratio Appears. When using thisScreen ratio becomes Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgEN49 For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgEN51 DisplayPlayback Sound Dubbing 52 ENDubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerEN53 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 7531 EN5745362 58 ENFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects GR-DVL915/DVL815 only EN5960 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest PlaySET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners Use the optional62 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Random Assemble Editing Menu appears For GR-DVL915/DVL815 OwnersAutomatic Editing to VCR 64 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing66 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only EN67Using DV cable Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableEN69 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences 70 ENDetails PowerEN71  pgCorrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder5 6 78 ENEN79 80 EN Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to pg Appears and blinks during shooting.  pg Standard in order of qualityEN81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Indications Function EN83 pg Switch is set toPossible To DSC  pgUSA 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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GR-DVL815 specifications

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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