JVC GR-DVL822U specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 76 – 82) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important

information regarding the safe use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 71 through 73 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

CAUTIONS:

This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere.

Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

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Contents GR-DVL822 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene RCA plug To the camcorder Camcorder USB Cable Video cableØ3.5 mini-plug to MB Already insertedSet the Power Switch to How To Attach The Lens CapAbout 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to While pressing downGetting 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 AttachmentLock Button Display Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Loading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN SP mode Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Audio Dubbing  pg and Insert EditingTo Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingLoading a Memory Card Tape 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 ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Blank 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 CardTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Stored image is displayed 28 ENAuto Playback Removing On-Screen Display Index PlaybackViewing File Information Protecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN To Remove ProtectionDelete Screen To cancel deletion, select ReturnDeleting Files To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Initializing 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 EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Fade/Wipe Effects Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video38 EN To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader 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 SubjectIris Lock 42 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation See pg 44 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40XSound will change. This is normal 46 ENAppears. The quality Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgSwitch is set to Auto or Manual When the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned onAfter the Power Switch is set to Auto or Manual Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetFor Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg48 EN Playback Sound Display50 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Play/Pause 52 ENLock Button Display Menu Screen Button 4Lock hole Knob Remote sensor54 EN Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Normal playback Press TVCR Recording deck 56 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pgRemote sensor RM-V700U optional 58 ENSelect Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR Editing MenuFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing60 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing 62 EN Insert EditingPower Switch Core filter To DV DV cable Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB64 EN Details 66 EN If you want the lighting to look 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XVideo  pg 68 EN This is normal Power Switch is set to AutoSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Memory Rear of the LCD monitor is hot pg this can be avoided After Use Cleaning The Camcorder70 EN 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 hazards72 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name74 EN Compression system Power requirement A. and CanadaStorage media File sizeIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 76 ENPower Switch Battery Release ButtonSpeaker Volume Control VOL  pg VIDEO/MEMORY Switch1024 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect  pg# @ Blank Search 80 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Indications 82 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorSee previous page as well Unload a TapeWhite Balance