JVC GR-DVL725 70 EN, When shooting a subject, Illuminated by bright light, Nearest JVC dealer

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70 EN		TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSES		CORRECTIVE ACTION
^ When shooting a subject	• This is a result of exceedingly high
illuminated by bright light,	contrast, and is not a malfunction.		————
vertical lines appear.

& When the screen is under	• This is not a malfunction.
direct sunlight during
shooting, the screen			————
becomes red or black for an
instant.

* During recording, the date/	• “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the		• Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in the
time does not appear.	Menu Screen.		Menu Screen ( pg. 47).

( Files stored on the memory	• Files stored on the memory card		• Remove protection from the files
card cannot be deleted.	are protected.		stored on the memory card and
			delete them ( pg. 30, 31).

) Time code does not appear.	• “TIME CODE” is set to “OFF” in the• Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” in the
	Menu Screen.		Menu Screen ( pg. 47, 48).
q Images on the LCD monitor	• In places subject to low tempera-		• Adjust the brightness and angle of
appear dark or whitish.	ture, images become dark due to		the LCD monitor ( pg. 16, 17).
	the characteristics of the LCD
	monitor. When this happens, the
	displayed colors differ from those
	that are actually recorded. This is
	not a defect of the camcorder.
	• When the LCD monitor's fluores-
	cent light reaches the end of its
	service life, images on the LCD
	monitor become dark. Consult your
	nearest JVC dealer.

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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 toHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset Lock ButtonGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to Lock Button Display12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Menu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub MenuLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsMake sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to stepTV to its Video mode Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shownBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN 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 Auto Playback Power Switch For Auto Playback28 EN Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonViewing File Information Index PlaybackRemoving On-Screen Display Protecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof ScreenInitializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN 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 For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus SubjectExposure Control 42 ENIris Lock Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentTo Return To Automatic White Balance Balance 44 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 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 DisplayDubbing To Or From a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video50 EN To S-VIDEO Or OUTWant to begin recording VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo use this camcorder as a player To DVLock Button Display Menu Screen 52 ENPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel RM-V715U RM-V717UTab Lock hole54 EN GR-DVL725 only @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorRM-V715U Provided with REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP ButtonTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 onlyRight Button DownLeft Button Normal playbackSET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 ENFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pgFor GR-DVL820 Owners 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN 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 EditingPower Switch To DV Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB66 EN Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When a cassette at its end is loaded Cassette holder opens. Do not use force Actually starts recordingOr OFF 68 ENDate/time is not set To Video There is no pictureVIDEO pg 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XTo Memory If you want the lighting to lookIlluminated by bright light When shooting a subject70 EN Nearest JVC dealerSet the VIDEO/MEMORY LCD monitor image is 72 ENDistorted Times, please consult your nearest Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three JVC dealer74 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazards76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name78 EN File size Power requirement A. and CanadaCompression system Picture qualityIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Battery Release ButtonPower 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 2B I T 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank SearchIndications 86 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorWhite Balance Unload a TapeSee previous page as well