JVC GR-DVL822U specifications 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

 

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.... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark

or

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.... 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-DVL822 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene To the camcorder Camcorder USB Cable Video cable Ø3.5 mini-plug toRCA plug MB Already insertedHow To Attach The Lens Cap About 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set toSet the Power Switch to While pressing downGetting 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 AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsLock Button Display 12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceSP mode Audio Dubbing  pg and Insert EditingLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingTo Unload a Memory Card Tape 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 If not . . . go to step To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search PressMemory Card 26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images To Protect Valuable Files Available only for SD Memory CardTo Remove The Shutter Sound Auto Playback 28 ENStored image is displayed Viewing File Information Index PlaybackRemoving On-Screen Display Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 30 ENProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnDelete Screen To Reset The Setting 32 ENTo 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 34 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 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video 38 ENFade/Wipe Effects To Deactivate The Selected EffectFader 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 MenuSee pg If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSCFactory-preset Menu Screen Explanations10X 40X46 EN Appears. The qualitySound will change. This is normal Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgWhen the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned on After the Power Switch is set to Auto or ManualSwitch is set to Auto or Manual Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset48 EN Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Display50 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player 52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4Lock hole Knob Remote sensor54 EN Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Normal playback Press TSET REMOTE/VCR Code 56 ENVCR Recording deck Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT ConnectorMake Connections Also refer to pgSelect Scenes 58 ENRemote sensor RM-V700U optional Automatic Editing to VCR Editing MenuAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 60 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 62 EN Insert EditingUsing USB cable Using DV cablePower Switch Core filter To DV DV cable To USB64 EN Details 66 EN Video  pg 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XIf you want the lighting to look This is normal Power Switch is set to Auto Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Memory68 EN Rear of the LCD monitor is hot pg this can be avoided 70 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 hazards72 EN About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningDeclaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name74 EN Power requirement A. and Canada Storage mediaCompression system File sizeIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 76 ENBattery Release Button Speaker Volume Control VOL  pgPower Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch1024 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect  pg# @ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 80 ENBlank Search Indications 82 EN Backlight Compensation  pg , 9Channels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorWhite Balance Unload a TapeSee previous page as well