JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual 24 EN, To cancel Blank Search midway, Press, Blank Button

Page 24

Load a tape ( pg. 12).

24 EN

TAPE PLAYBACK (cont.)

BLANK Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Display

44

BLANK SEARCH

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Stop Button (5)

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 20).

1

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press BLANK.

•“BLANK SEARCH” appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

To cancel Blank Search midway . . .

..... press 5.

NOTES:

●In step 3, if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction, and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

●Blank Search does not work if “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED. USE CLEANING CASSETTE” has appeared with the tape.

●If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

●The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Image 24

Contents GR-DVL820 GR-DVL725 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene Camcorder Already attached toAutomatic Demonstration takes place when Demo Mode is set to on factory-presetHow To Attach The Lens Cap Lock ButtonGetting Started Power Charging the Battery PackBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Set the Power Switch toMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button DisplayApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceMenu Screen Sub MenuPicture Quality/Image Size Setting 14 ENLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENBasic Recording To Stop RecordingOperation Mode Power Switch PositionVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Journalistic ShootingSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step TV to its Video modeMake sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shownTo cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search PressMemory Card 26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Power Switch For Auto Playback 28 ENAuto Playback Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 30 ENProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionTo cancel deletion, select Return MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock ButtonDeleting Files Display Menu ScreenTo Reset The Setting 32 ENTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Dpof ScreenTo Reset The No. Of Prints To Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of PrintsFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Dpof Screen34 EN Making a New FolderInitializing a Memory Card Folder and File namesAdvanced Features To Deactivate The Selected Mode 36 ENNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsSports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 38 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot Mode Selection 40 ENSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot RecordingWhile focusing on a nearer subject To obtain correct focusFocus detection zone Subject42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance 44 EN For Recording MenuBalance If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSCFactory-preset Menu Screen Explanations10X 40X46 EN Automatic demonstration will not take place Can be used to confirm how these functions operateDemonstration starts in the following cases Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 48 ENFor Playback Menu Playback Sound DisplayConnector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video 50 ENDubbing To Or From a VCR To S-VIDEO Or OUTVIDEO/MEMORY Switch To use this camcorder as a playerWant to begin recording To DV52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel RM-V717U TabRM-V715U Lock hole54 EN @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in Connector RM-V715U Provided withGR-DVL725 only REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP Button56 EN To allow frame-by-frame search during tape playbackTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 onlyDown Left ButtonRight Button Normal playback58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT ConnectorMake Connections Also refer to pg60 EN Select ScenesFor GR-DVL820 Owners Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 62 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 64 EN Insert EditingUsing USB cable Using DV cablePower Switch To DV To USB66 EN When a cassette at its end is loaded Cassette holder opens. Do not use forceRecedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover Actually starts recording68 EN Date/time is not setOr OFF To Video There is no picture10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700X To MemoryVIDEO pg If you want the lighting to lookWhen shooting a subject 70 ENIlluminated by bright light Nearest JVC dealerSet the VIDEO/MEMORY 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted Indication remains even though You repeat the above two or threeTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealerCleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA To prevent damage and prolong service lifeUse only the following batteries AAA R03 size x To avoid hazards76 EN About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningDeclaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name78 EN Power requirement A. and Canada Compression systemFile size Picture qualityIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENBattery Release Button Power SwitchVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Video Light Switch pg82 EN Index Indications1024 Appears when the Power Switch is set to Appears when Gain UP is set toAuto and the shutter speed is being 84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback2B I T Blank SearchIndications 86 EN Backlight Compensation pg , 9Channels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well