JVC GR-DVL915 specifications Operation Mode, EN17, Journalistic Shooting, Self-Recording

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EN17

 

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

Self-Recording

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in

 

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most

 

convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,

 

180° upward).

 

SELF-RECORDING

 

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image

 

in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

 

upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens

 

toward yourself and start recording.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

 

F

Power lamp

F

A

 

O

 

Y

 

L

 

P

Lock Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/

DVL815/DVL510 only; open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication.

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

When the Power Switch is set to “

” or “

” and

the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “

”, “

appears. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no indication.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only).

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer (GR-DVL310 only).

Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only).

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

“REC SELECT” is set to /in the DSC Menu Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.

:

Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card.

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Contents GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV markAttachment AAA R03 Battery x Remote Control Unit RM-V716U GR-DVL915AC Adapter MultiMediaCard MB GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only orAutomatic Demonstration How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started ContentsCharging the Battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentEN11 Date/Time SettingsApproximate recording time 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingGR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only To Unload a Memory CardVideo Recording & Playback Contents16 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayVideo Recording Basic RecordingEN17 Operation ModeJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required20 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingVideo Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeNormal Playback EN2122 EN Set on Screen to LCD or LCD/TV in the Menu Screen  pg If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN23 24 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback 26 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesAuto Playback Power Switch to28 EN EN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback Jump Playback 30 ENEN31 Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionDeleting Images 32 ENTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by BrowsingBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg EN33To Delete ALL Images To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 You can initialize a memory card anytime 36 ENInitializing a Memory Card For Recording Advanced FeaturesFor Recording 38 ENNight-Alive Program AE With Special EffectsGives recorded scenes a strobe effect EN39Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow ShutterFade/Wipe Effects 40 ENFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect EN41Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot For Video Recording 42 ENFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusEN43 To obtain correct focusIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentEN45 To Return To Automatic White BalanceFor Recording Menu EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pgMenu Screen Explanations EN47Normal screen ratio Appears. When using thisScreen ratio becomes Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgEN49 For Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgPlayback Sound DisplayEN51 Dubbing 52 ENDubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a playerEN53 To a Tape GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only 54 ENImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a56 EN Installing The Batteries RM-V716U or RM-V715U, providedInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional 7531 EN5745362 58 ENFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects GR-DVL915/DVL815 only EN5960 EN Feature Playback ZoomPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest PlaySET REMOTE/VCR Code EN61VCR Recording deck For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners Use the optional62 EN JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections VCR other than aboveSelect Scenes EN63Random Assemble Editing Menu appears For GR-DVL915/DVL815 OwnersAutomatic Editing to VCR 64 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing66 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only EN67Using 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 ENDetails PowerEN71  pgCorrective Action 72 ENEN73 74 EN TroubleshootingEN75 76 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder User MaintenanceTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder5 6 78 ENEN79 80 EN Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to pg Appears and blinks during shooting.  pg Standard in order of qualityEN81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Indications Function EN83 pg Switch is set toPossible To DSC  pgUSA EN85Store cassettes 86 ENEN87 Terms 88 ENTime Code  pg , 49, 50 EN89For Digital Video Camera 90 ENFor General For Digital Still Camera GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only For ConnectorsEN91 GR-DVL310
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GR-DVL915 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL915 is a compact digital camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its advanced features and impressive image quality. Designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers, the GR-DVL915 offers a blend of performance, portability, and versatility, making it an appealing choice for those looking to capture life’s important moments.

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