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SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTIVE ACTION
6 The cassette will not load	• The cassette is in the wrong	• Set it in the right position
properly.	position.	( pg. 12).
	• The battery’s charge is low.	• Install a fully charged battery
		( pg. 8, 9).

7 The memory card will not	• The memory card is in the wrong	• Set it in the right position
load properly.	position.	( pg. 14).

8 Snapshot mode cannot be	• The Squeeze mode is selected.	• Disengage the Squeeze mode
used.		( pg. 46).

9 The color of Snapshot looks	• The light source or the subject does	• Find a white subject and compose
strange.	not include white. Or there are	your shot so that it also appears in
	various different light sources	the frame ( pg. 26, 40).
	behind the subject.	• Turn off Sepia and Monotone
	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is	( pg. 36, 37).
	activated.

0 The image taken using	• Shooting was performed under	• Press the BACKLIGHT Button
Snapshot is too dark.	backlit conditions.	( pg. 42).
! The image taken using	• The subject is too bright.	• Set “PROGRAM AE” to
Snapshot is too bright.		“SPOTLIGHT” in the Menu Screen
		( pg. 36).

@ Digital Zoom does not work.	• 10X optical zoom is selected.	• Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or “700X” in
	• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set	the Menu Screen ( pg. 45).
	to “MEMORY”.	• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
		“VIDEO”( pg. 17, 18).

# The Black & White Fader	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is	• Turn off Sepia and Monotone
does not work.	activated.	( pg. 36, 37).

$ Even when Slow Shutter is	• When shooting in the dark, the unit	• If you want the lighting to look
not selected, the image	becomes highly sensitive to light	more natural, set GAIN UP to
looks like it is activated.	and the image takes on an effect	“AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu
	similar to Slow Shutter.	Screen ( pg. 45).

% White Balance cannot be	• The Sepia or Monotone mode is	• Turn off Sepia or Monotone before
activated.	activated.	setting White Balance ( pg. 37,
		43).
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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 DisplayApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette 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 ENTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality 28 EN Power Switch For Auto PlaybackAuto Playback Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display 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 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 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 Subject42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance For Recording Menu 44 ENBalance If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSCMenu Screen Explanations Factory-preset10X 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 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 DV52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel 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 playback58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional 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 TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 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 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted You repeat the above two or three Indication remains even thoughTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealerCleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use 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 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 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 84 EN2B I T Blank SearchIndications 86 EN pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well