JVC GR-DVL920 specifications Important Product Safety Instructions

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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1)Read these instructions.

(2)Keep these instructions.

(3)Heed all warnings.

(4)Follow all instructions.

(5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

(6)Clean only with dry cloth.

(7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

(9)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

(10)Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

(11)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

(12)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents GR-DVL920 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene CD-ROM Editing Cable USB Cable Lens hoodAlready attached to Set the Power Switch to Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset How To Attach The Lens CapGetting Started Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENDate/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power LampLock Button Display Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceMenu Screen To Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN Loading a Memory CardTape Recording To Stop Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position VIDEO/MEMORY Switch PositionZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time CodeNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 22 ENIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Press To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank SearchMemory Card Basic Shooting Snapshot 26 ENTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesTo Remove The Shutter Sound If you are viewing an Image file 28 ENAuto Playback If you want to select another type of file, pressIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display 30 EN Protecting FilesTo Remove Protection To cancel deletion, select Return MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button DisplayDeleting Files 32 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel To view video clips stored on a memory card To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTo Make Video Clips from REAL-TIME Camera Image To Make Video Clips from Recorded Video FootageDpof Screen To Reset The Setting34 EN To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsFolder and File names 36 ENMaking a New Folder Initializing a Memory CardAdvanced Features Program AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode38 EN Night-AliveTwilight ShutterSnow Spotlight40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection42 EN Snapshot For Tape RecordingFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusTo obtain correct focus 44 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation HalogenIf you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC 46 ENFor Recording Menu See pgMenu Screen Explanations 48 EN Demo OFF CAM CancelReset Execute System DisplayFollowing procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 50 ENFor Playback Menu Sound Mode Playback SoundDisplay Video cable Optional White to Audio Or OUT Yellow to Red to Power Switch To AV Audio/Video52 EN Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo DV Video unit equipped with DV connectorTo use this camcorder as a player Want to begin recording54 EN Installing The Batteries4DISPLAY Button With the camcorder’s Power SwitchSwitch set to the camera Set to Play Position Pause in Connector56 EN Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback Special EffectsFeature Playback Zoom Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up ButtonLeft Button Down Button SET REMOTE/VCR Code 58 ENAlso refer to pg Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Make ConnectionsEditing Menu 60 ENSelect Scenes Random Assemble Editing Menu appearsAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN For More Accurate EditingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Insert Editing 64 ENPower Switch To DV Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB USB cable Provided ConnectorThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection 66 ENReferences Power pg 68 ENTape Recording pg Lens is dirty or covered with Again pg Condensation Camcorder is not getting powerVideo pg 70 ENFind a white subject and compose Spotlight in the Menu ScreenAre protected Stored on the memory card Delete them pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY To Video Switch to Memory72 EN WorkOccurred. In this case Check the section of the manualThat explains LCD monitor Viewfinder indications74 EN After Use Cleaning The CamcorderUsing Household AC Plug Adapter 76 EN Trade Name About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Declaration of Conformity Model Number78 EN Edit USB80 EN Sdf OP q yu aDigital Video Connector Power SwitchVIDEO/MEMORY Switch pg Audio/Video Input/Output Connector1024 82 ENSound 12B I T Card Recording Only0x W Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is2B I T Level indicator moves pgLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape1Playback Index IndicationsIndications 86 EN Darken The LCD Monitor Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Channels Left/RightZooming VIDEO/MEMORY Switch PositionUnload a Tape WebCam