JVC GR-DVL120 specifications If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step

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1 Make sure all units are turned off.

2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 20).

If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.

If not . . . go to step 4.

3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

• Date/Time

..... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

• Time Code

..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 36).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for tape playback

..... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the

Menu Screen ( pg. 36).

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9).

●To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder

without inserting a tape, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “” or “ ”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

●If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

●While the Audio/Video cable is connected to the AV connector, sound cannot be heard from the speaker.

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Contents GR-DVL120 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene Power Cord How To Attach The Lens CapAttachment Shoulder StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Sub MenuStopper Wind once Getting Started To Detach The Battery Pack PowerPress BAT. Release and pull out the battery Pack Charging timeAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeBenefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentDate/Time Settings Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingSP mode Audio Dubbing pg and Insert Editing14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitorBasic Recording To Stop RecordingOperation Mode Power Switch Position16 EN Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Out Zoom in T Telephoto18 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 20 ENIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step 22 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchAdvanced Features 24 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeMakes evening scenes look more natural Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots26 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Menu Effect Fader And Wipe MenuSnapshot 28 ENTo obtain correct focus While focusing on a nearer subjectFocus detection zone Subject30 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance For Recording Menu 32 ENSee pg If you have selected CAMERA, Manual System or DisplayMenu Screen Explanations Factory-preset16X 40XNormal screen ratio Screen ratio becomes Appears. When using this mode, referScreen and the image appears like a letterboxed 169 movie Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pgAfter the Power Switch is set to or When the Menu Screen is closed after Demo Mode is turned onDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset Resets all settings to the factory-presetFor Playback Menu 36 ENDisplay Playback Sound38 EN Dubbing To a VCRDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF Menu Screen pg To DV To use this camcorder as a playerCore filter Lock Button DV cable40 EN Lock holeKnob Remote sensor This function is unavailable with this camcorder 42 EN Remote sensor RM-V700U optional Zoom ButtonsNormal playback Press T Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Lock Button Power Switch Display 44 ENInsert Editing System Connections 46 EN Battery pack Charging times are for a fully discharged battery packSet the Power Switch to PLAY, or Detach the battery from the camcorder48 EN For replacementFind a white subject and compose Colour of SnapshotMenu Screen Menu Screen pg 50 ENImage colour on the LCD Edge of the LCD monitor is Modes of Programme AE withRmonitor or the viewfinder 52 EN OPEN/EJECT Switch BAT. Release Button Hatch Lens blower Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Remove54 EN To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards During useFor safety, do not To prolong service lifeAvoid using the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not56 EN Dirty heads can cause the following problemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningPower consumption Power supplyDimensions W x H x D Weight5 6 58 ENVideo Output Connector Audio/Video Output ConnectorDigital Video Connector LCD Monitor Bright BrightnessLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 60 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode116 21 Bright Displays the brightnessIndex Indications 62 EN pg , 9 Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape Pg , 35White Balance See previous page as well