JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual Important Product Safety Instructions

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1)Read these instructions.

(2)Keep these instructions.

(3)Heed all warnings.

(4)Follow all instructions.

(5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6)Clean only with dry cloth.

(7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

(10)Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

(11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

(12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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 CamcorderLock Button Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started To Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Battery pack Charging timeApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENLock Button Display Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power LampApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Sub Menu Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Menu ScreenTo Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN Loading a Memory CardTape Recording To Stop Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position VIDEO/MEMORY Switch PositionZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time CodeNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 22 ENConnect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown If using a VCR . . . go to stepTV to its Video mode Make sure all units are turned offPress To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank SearchMemory Card Basic Shooting Snapshot 26 ENTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop Button Power Switch For Auto Playback28 EN Auto PlaybackIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display To Remove Protection Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN Protecting FilesDisplay Menu Screen To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Deleting FilesDpof Screen To Reset The Setting32 EN To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachDisplay Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Fast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT WheelFolder and File names 34 ENMaking a New Folder Initializing a Memory CardAdvanced Features Program AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Night-AliveSports 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 Menu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot For Tape RecordingSubject While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Focus detection zone42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC 44 ENFor Recording Menu Balance40X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 10X46 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 Display Playback SoundTo S-VIDEO Or OUT Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video50 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo DV VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo use this camcorder as a player Want to begin recording52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel Lock hole RM-V717UTab RM-V715U54 EN REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP Button @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorRM-V715U Provided with GR-DVL725 onlyRM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 only 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback To allow you to add creative effects to the playback imageNormal playback DownLeft Button Right Button58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Also refer to pg Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Make ConnectionsEditing Menu 60 ENSelect Scenes For GR-DVL820 OwnersAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN For More Accurate EditingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Insert Editing 64 ENTo USB Using USB cableUsing DV cable Power Switch To DV66 EN Actually starts recording When a cassette at its end is loadedCassette holder opens. Do not use force Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder coverTo Video There is no picture 68 ENDate/time is not set Or OFFIf you want the lighting to look 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XTo Memory VIDEO pgNearest JVC dealer When shooting a subject70 EN Illuminated by bright lightSet the VIDEO/MEMORY 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted JVC dealer Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three Times, please consult your nearestCleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use To avoid hazards When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent damage and prolong service life Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x76 EN Trade Name About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Declaration of Conformity Model Number78 EN Picture quality Power requirement A. and CanadaCompression system File size80 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsVideo Light Switch pg Battery Release ButtonPower Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch82 EN Index Indications1024 Appears when the Power Switch is set to Appears when Gain UP is set toAuto and the shutter speed is being Blank Search 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 2B I TIndications 86 EN Darken The LCD Monitor Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Channels Left/RightUnload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well