JVC GR-DVL120 specifications Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index ( pgs. 58 – 62) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 54 through 56 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC adapter/charger, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC adapter/charger under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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Contents GR-DVL120 Dear Customer It is recommended that youPage Before recording an important scene Attachment How To Attach The Lens CapPower Cord Shoulder StrapStopper Wind once How To Attach The Core FilterMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Sub Menu Getting Started Press BAT. Release and pull out the battery Pack PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Charging timeBenefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries About BatteriesApproximate recording time 10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Loading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN SP mode Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Audio Dubbing  pg and Insert Editing14 EN Basic Recording Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitorTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display To Stop Recording16 EN Operation ModePower Switch Position Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom in T TelephotoTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape18 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback20 EN ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway22 EN Press Blank SearchAdvanced Features Night-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode24 EN To Deactivate Night-ScopeGives recorded scenes a strobe effect Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Makes evening scenes look more natural Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshotsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect 26 ENFade/Wipe Effects Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect28 EN SnapshotFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus SubjectIris Lock 30 ENExposure Control To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation See pg 32 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected CAMERA, Manual System or Display16X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40XScreen and the image appears like a letterboxed 169 movie Screen ratio becomes Appears. When using this mode, referNormal screen ratio Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect  pgDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset When the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned onAfter the Power Switch is set to or Resets all settings to the factory-preset36 EN For Playback MenuPlayback Sound DisplayDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF Menu Screen  pg 38 ENDubbing To a VCR Core filter Lock Button To use this camcorder as a playerTo DV DV cableKnob Remote sensor 40 ENLock hole This function is unavailable with this camcorder Normal playback Press T 42 ENRemote sensor RM-V700U optional Zoom Buttons To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing Insert Editing Lock Button Power Switch Display44 EN System Connections 46 EN Set the Power Switch to PLAY, or Charging times are for a fully discharged battery packBattery pack Detach the battery from the camcorderFor replacement 48 ENColour of Snapshot Find a white subject and composeImage colour on the LCD Edge of the LCD monitor is 50 ENMenu Screen Menu Screen  pg Modes of Programme AE withRmonitor or the viewfinder 52 EN After Use Cleaning The CamcorderOPEN/EJECT Switch BAT. Release Button Hatch Lens blower RemoveTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service life54 EN During useAvoid using the unit To prolong service lifeFor safety, do not To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notAbout moisture condensation Dirty heads can cause the following problems56 EN Serious malfunctioningDimensions W x H x D Power supplyPower consumption Weight58 EN 5 6Digital Video Connector Audio/Video Output ConnectorVideo Output Connector LCD Monitor Bright Brightness60 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording116 21 Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Bright Displays the brightness62 EN Index IndicationsChannels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorWhite Balance Pg , 35Unload a Tape See previous page as well