JVC GR-DVL512 EN19, Feature Video Light, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

DANGER

The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

EN19

FEATURE: Video Light

PURPOSE:

To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.

OPERATION:

Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:

OFF : Turns off the light.

AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on.

The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on.

It is recommended to set the white balance

( pg. 45) to when you use the video light.

When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.

NOTES:

●Even if the battery indicator ( ) does not blink due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light, or when you start recording with the video light turned on.

●When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO”:

•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video light may keep turning on and off. In this case, manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON.

•While the “SHUTTER” or “SPORTS” mode

( pg. 39) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

•While the “TWILIGHT” mode ( pg. 39) is engaged, the light will not activate.

•While the “Night-Alive” mode ( pg. 38) is engaged, the light will not activate.

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Contents GR-DVL512 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Safety PrecautionsAlready inserted Camcorder Audio/Video Cable Remote Control UnitRM-V716U BN-V408U AAA R03 Battery x Lens Cap pg for For remote control unit Attachment Memory Card 8 MBAutomatic Demonstration How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started ContentsSlide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackSelection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENEN11 Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 12 ENSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN13 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback ContentsBasic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Video RecordingSELF-RECORDING Operation ModeEN17 Journalistic ShootingZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN19Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time CodeEN21 To Control The Speaker VolumeVideo Playback Normal Playback22 EN EN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepPress Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set EN2728 EN Power Switch toIndex Playback Index ScreenEN29 Jump Playback 30 ENTo Remove Protection Protecting ImagesEN31 To Protect AN ImageTo Select AN Image by Browsing 32 ENDeleting Images To Delete the Displayed ImageTo Delete ALL Images EN33Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 EN To Reset The SettingTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each EN35 To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Initializing a Memory Card 36 ENYou can initialize a memory card anytime For Recording Advanced FeaturesProgram AE With Special Effects 38 ENFor Recording Night-AliveSlow Slow Shutter EN39Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 40 ENFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN41Menu Effect Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN43Exposure Control 44 ENIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation EN45SYSTEM, Display or DSC EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. BalanceMenu Screen Explanations EN47Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg Normal screen ratioScreen ratio becomes To VideoEN49 For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pgEN51 DisplayPlayback Sound Dubbing 52 ENDubbing To a VCR EN53 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to VIDEO, setTo use this camcorder as a player Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card To a Tape 54 ENEN55 Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 56 EN Installing The Batteries providedEN57 $@0&%#To allow frame-by-frame search during video playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 58 ENEN59 Feature Playback Special EffectsTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 60 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest SET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck VCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes EN63Automatic Editing to VCR 64 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing EN65To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg66 EN Audio DubbingEN67 Insert EditingUsing DV cable Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableEN69 Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorReferences 70 EN pg PowerDetails EN71Corrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN Press Push Here to close the cassette holder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder5 6 78 ENEN79 Standard in order of quality Appears and blinks during shooting. pgEN81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Displays the sound modeLevel indicator moves Displays the date LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackIndications Function EN83Appears, the memory card is corrupted Switch is set toPossible To DSC pgUSA EN85Store cassettes 86 ENEN87 Terms 88 ENTime Code pg , 49, 50 EN89For General 90 ENFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For ConnectorsFor Digital Still Camera GR-DVL512