JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual Before recording an important scene

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards* marked “ ” or

“” can be used with this unit.

Before recording an important scene . . .

.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark		.
.... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark	or	.

.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without

proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

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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 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 Display12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/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 Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Power Switch For Auto Playback 28 ENAuto Playback Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonViewing File Information Index PlaybackRemoving 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 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 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 SubjectExposure Control 42 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo 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 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 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 DVLock Button Display Menu Screen 52 ENPlay/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 playbackSET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 ENFor 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 TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgTo 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 LCD monitor image is 72 ENDistorted Indication remains even though You repeat the above two or threeTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealer74 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter 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 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 84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback2B I T Blank SearchIndications 86 EN Backlight Compensation pg , 9Channels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorWhite Balance Unload a TapeSee previous page as well