JVC GR-DVL915 specifications 74 EN, Troubleshooting

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74 EN

 

TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

16. The picture wipe function

 

16. • The Slow Shutter mode is

 

16. • Disengage the Slow Shutter

 

does not work.

 

activated.

 

mode or set “WIDE MODE”

 

 

 

• “WIDE MODE” is not set to

 

to “OFF” before preparing to

 

 

 

“OFF”.

 

use the Picture Wipe

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 38, 40, 48).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. Scene transition does not go

 

17. • When using “Picture Wipe/

 

17.

 

as expected.

 

Dissolve” ( pg. 40), there is

 

 

 

 

 

a delay of a fraction of a

 

 

 

 

 

second between the previous

 

 

 

 

 

record stop-point and the

 

 

 

 

 

Dissolve start-point. This is

 

————

 

 

 

normal, but this slight delay

 

 

 

 

 

becomes especially notice-

 

 

 

 

 

able when shooting fast-

 

 

 

 

 

moving subject or during

 

 

 

 

 

rapid panning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. The Video Echo mode does

 

18. • The Picture Wipe or

 

18. • Set “WIDE MODE” to

 

not work.

 

Dissolve functions are in use.

 

“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode

 

 

 

• “WIDE MODE” is set to

 

( pg. 48).

 

 

 

“SQUEEZE” in the Menu

 

• Do not try to use the Video

 

 

 

Screen.

 

Echo mode during a Fade-In

 

 

 

• A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in

 

or Fade-Out ( pg. 38, 40).

 

 

 

progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Even when Slow Shutter is

 

19. • When shooting in the dark,

 

19. • If you want the lighting to

 

not selected, the image looks

 

the unit becomes highly

 

look more natural, set GAIN

 

like it is activated.

 

sensitive to light and the

 

UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the

 

 

 

image takes on an effect

 

Menu Screen ( pg. 47).

 

 

 

similar to Slow Shutter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20. There is no strobe when the

 

20. • The Picture Wipe or Dissolve

 

20. • Do not try to use the Classic

 

Classic Film or Strobe mode

 

function is in use.

 

Film or Strobe mode during a

 

is activated.

 

 

 

scene transition ( pg. 38,

 

 

 

 

 

40).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. White Balance cannot be

 

21. • The Sepia or Monotone mode

 

21. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone

 

activated.

 

is activated.

 

before setting White Balance

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 39, 45).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22. When shooting a subject

 

22. • This is a result of exceedingly

 

22.

 

illuminated by bright light,

 

high contrast, and is not a

 

————

 

vertical lines appear.

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23. When the screen is under

 

23. • This is not a malfunction.

 

23.

 

direct sunlight during

 

 

 

 

 

shooting, the screen

 

 

 

————

 

becomes red or black for an

 

 

 

 

 

instant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24. During recording, the date/

 

24. • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”

 

24. • Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” in

 

time does not appear.

 

in the Menu Screen.

 

the Menu Screen ( pg. 49).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25. Images stored in the memory

 

25. • Images stored in the memory

 

25. • Remove protection from the

 

card cannot be deleted.

 

card are protected.

 

images stored in the memory

 

 

 

 

 

card and delete them

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 31, 32).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Safety Instructions Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyAC Adapter Remote Control Unit RM-V716U GR-DVL915Attachment AAA R03 Battery x MultiMediaCard MB GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only orHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic DemonstrationContents Getting StartedTo Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery packAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Selection in the AC range from 110 V to 24010 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings EN11Approximate recording time 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette EN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardContents Video Recording & PlaybackVideo Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModeEN17 SELF-RECORDINGZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutEN19 Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeVideo 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 Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Press Blank SearchDigital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Basic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot Mode Selection26 EN Snapshot RecordingEN27 When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesAuto Playback Power Switch to28 EN EN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback 30 EN Jump PlaybackTo Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesEN31 To Remove ProtectionTo Delete the Displayed Image 32 ENDeleting Images 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 Advanced Features For RecordingNight-Alive 38 ENFor Recording Program AE With Special EffectsYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots EN39Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Slow Slow ShutterFADE/WIPE Selection 40 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionMenu Effect EN41Fader And Wipe Menu 42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingEN43 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusIris Lock 44 ENExposure Control EN45 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu See pgEN47 Menu Screen ExplanationsScreen ratio becomes Appears. When using thisNormal screen ratio Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgEN49 Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg For Playback MenuPlayback Sound DisplayEN51 Dubbing To Or From a VCR 52 ENDubbing To use this camcorder as a playerEN53 54 EN To a Tape GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card56 EN Installing The Batteries RM-V716U or RM-V715U, providedInstalling The Battery RM-V700U, optional EN57 753158 EN 45362Feature Playback Special Effects GR-DVL915/DVL815 only Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback EN59Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest Feature Playback Zoom60 EN PlayVCR Recording deck EN61SET REMOTE/VCR Code For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners Use the optionalMake Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN VCR other than aboveRandom Assemble Editing Menu appears EN63Select Scenes For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners64 EN Automatic Editing to VCREN65 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg66 EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackEN67 Insert Editing GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 onlyUsing DV cable Using USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableConnection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN6970 EN ReferencesEN71 PowerDetails  pg72 EN Corrective ActionEN73 Troubleshooting 74 ENEN75 76 EN Turn off the camcorder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder78 EN 5 6EN79  pg Appears and blinks during shooting.  pg Appears when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to80 EN Standard in order of qualityEN81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback EN83 Indications FunctionPossible Switch is set to pg To DSC  pgEN85 USA86 EN Store cassettesEN87 88 EN TermsEN89 Time Code  pg , 49, 50For 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.

One of the standout features of the GR-DVL915 is its 800,000-pixel CCD sensor, which ensures sharp image quality and vibrant colors. This camcorder supports both digital video and still image capture, enabling users to switch seamlessly between video recording and photography. The built-in 10x optical zoom allows for close-up shots without sacrificing image quality, while the 800x digital zoom extends this capability for distant subjects.

Equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD display, the GR-DVL915 offers a clear viewfinder that makes framing shots and navigating menus user-friendly. The LCD screen is also rotateable, providing flexibility when capturing from challenging angles. This camcorder is housed in a lightweight and compact body, making it easy to carry during travel or various shooting scenarios.

The GR-DVL915 features JVC's renowned Digital Image Stabilization technology, which significantly reduces the effects of camera shake, resulting in smoother, more professional-looking video recordings. Additionally, it includes various shooting modes and effects, such as fade in/out, backlight compensation, and various scene settings, allowing users to tailor their recordings to specific conditions.

In terms of connectivity, the camcorder is equipped with a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port for fast transfer of video to a computer for editing or archiving. It also supports standard video output formats, making it easy to connect to televisions for playback. The GR-DVL915 records onto miniDV tape, which ensures high-quality video playback and longevity.

Battery life is another important consideration, and the GR-DVL915 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides ample recording time, enabling users to shoot extended sessions without frequent recharges.

Overall, the JVC GR-DVL915 represents a well-rounded camcorder that combines ease of use with a solid array of features. Its rigorous design and dependable performance make it an enduring choice for many video enthusiasts seeking to capture their experiences in high quality.
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