JVC GR-DVL725 Recording Mode Setting, Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference

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MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Lamp

Power Switch

Lock Button

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.

1 Set the Power Switch to “	” while pressing
MANUAL

down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

“CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel and press it. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Display

REC MODE – SP LP

Menu Screen

•Audio Dubbing ( pg. 63) and Insert Editing

( pg. 64) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing

1.5times the recording time.

Sub Menu

NOTES:

●If the recording mode is switched during recording, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

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Contents GR-DVL820 GR-DVL725 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene Already attached to CamcorderMode is set to on factory-preset Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoHow To Attach The Lens Cap Lock ButtonGetting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentSet the Power Switch to Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Display12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingMenu Screen Sub Menu14 EN Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording 16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording To Stop RecordingPower Switch Position Operation ModeVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Journalistic Shooting18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 22 ENTV to its Video mode If using a VCR . . . go to stepMake sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search PressMemory Card Basic Shooting Snapshot 26 ENTo Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality 28 EN Power Switch For Auto PlaybackAuto Playback Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonViewing File Information Index PlaybackRemoving On-Screen Display 30 EN Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of filesProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button To cancel deletion, select ReturnDeleting Files Display Menu Screen32 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Dpof ScreenTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Dpof ScreenMaking a New Folder 34 ENInitializing a Memory Card Folder and File namesAdvanced Features 36 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Fade/Wipe Effects 38 ENTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Menu Effect Fader And Wipe Menu40 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot RecordingTo obtain correct focus While focusing on a nearer subjectFocus detection zone SubjectExposure Control 42 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance For Recording Menu 44 ENBalance If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSCMenu Screen Explanations Factory-preset10X 40X46 EN Can be used to confirm how these functions operate Automatic demonstration will not take placeDemonstration starts in the following cases 48 EN Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pgFor Playback Menu Display Playback Sound50 EN Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/VideoDubbing To Or From a VCR To S-VIDEO Or OUTTo use this camcorder as a player VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchWant to begin recording To DVLock Button Display Menu Screen 52 ENPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel Tab RM-V717URM-V715U Lock hole54 EN RM-V715U Provided with @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorGR-DVL725 only REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP ButtonTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback 56 ENTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 onlyLeft Button DownRight Button Normal playbackSET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 ENFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorMake Connections Also refer to pgSelect Scenes 60 ENFor GR-DVL820 Owners Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR 62 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Insert Editing 64 ENUsing DV cable Using USB cablePower Switch To DV To USB66 EN Cassette holder opens. Do not use force When a cassette at its end is loadedRecedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover Actually starts recordingDate/time is not set 68 ENOr OFF To Video There is no pictureTo Memory 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XVIDEO pg If you want the lighting to look70 EN When shooting a subjectIlluminated by bright light Nearest JVC dealerSet the VIDEO/MEMORY LCD monitor image is 72 ENDistorted You repeat the above two or three Indication remains even thoughTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealer74 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use To prevent damage and prolong service life When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USAUse only the following batteries AAA R03 size x To avoid hazards76 EN Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensationDeclaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name78 EN Compression system Power requirement A. and CanadaFile size Picture quality80 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsPower Switch Battery Release ButtonVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Video Light Switch pgIndex Indications 82 EN1024 Appears when Gain UP is set to Appears when the Power Switch is set toAuto and the shutter speed is being LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 84 EN2B I T Blank SearchIndications 86 EN pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorWhite Balance Unload a TapeSee previous page as well