JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual To obtain correct focus, Focus detection zone, Subject

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Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further

 

subject

While focusing on a nearer subject

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.*

When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

NOTES:

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO”( pg. 46) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1)If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10).

2)Set the Power Switch to “MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS ( pgs. 80 and 81, # FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.

3)To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “” appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “” appears and blinks.

4)Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “AUTO ”.

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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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 DisplayLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN 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 ENImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardTo Remove The Shutter Sound 28 EN Power Switch For Auto PlaybackAuto Playback Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonRemoving On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information 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 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 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 SubjectIris Lock 42 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation For Recording Menu 44 ENBalance If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSCMenu Screen Explanations Factory-preset10X 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 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 DVPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel 52 ENLock Button Display Menu Screen 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 playbackFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional 58 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code 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 TimingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing 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 Distorted 72 ENLCD monitor image is You repeat the above two or three Indication remains even thoughTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealerAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder74 EN 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  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 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 84 EN2B I T Blank SearchIndications 86 EN  pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorSee previous page as well Unload a TapeWhite Balance