JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual 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 and Safety Instructions that follow. 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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

●Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-DVL820 GR-DVL725 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene Camcorder Already attached toHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset Lock ButtonGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to Lock Button DisplayLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN Menu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub MenuLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic ShootingZoom 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 recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsMake sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to stepTV to its Video mode Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shownBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN PressMemory Card 26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Remove The Shutter Sound Auto Playback Power Switch For Auto Playback28 EN Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonRemoving On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information Protecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof ScreenInitializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Program AE With Special EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect To Deactivate The Selected Effect 38 ENFade/Wipe Effects Fader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus SubjectIris Lock 42 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Balance 44 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40X46 EN Demonstration starts in the following cases Automatic demonstration will not take placeCan be used to confirm how these functions operate For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg48 EN Playback Sound DisplayDubbing To Or From a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video50 EN To S-VIDEO Or OUTWant to begin recording VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo use this camcorder as a player To DVPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel 52 ENLock Button Display Menu Screen RM-V715U RM-V717UTab Lock hole54 EN GR-DVL725 only @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorRM-V715U Provided with REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP ButtonTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 onlyRight Button DownLeft Button Normal playbackFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional 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 pgFor GR-DVL820 Owners 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing 64 EN Insert EditingPower Switch To DV Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB66 EN Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When a cassette at its end is loadedCassette holder opens. Do not use force Actually starts recordingOr OFF 68 ENDate/time is not set To Video There is no pictureVIDEO pg 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XTo Memory If you want the lighting to lookIlluminated by bright light When shooting a subject70 EN Nearest JVC dealerSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Distorted 72 ENLCD monitor image is Times, please consult your nearest Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three JVC dealerAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder74 EN Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazards76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name78 EN File size Power requirement A. and CanadaCompression system Picture qualityIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Battery Release ButtonPower Switch Video Light Switch  pg1024 82 ENIndex Indications Auto and the shutter speed is being Appears when the Power Switch is set toAppears when Gain UP is set to 2B I T 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank SearchIndications 86 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorSee previous page as well Unload a TapeWhite Balance
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