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JVC GR-DVL915 Specifications
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EN GR-DVL915 GR-DVL715 GR-DVL515 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL410 GR-DVL310DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThe rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONAutomatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). How To Attach The Core Filter 12 37 GETTING STARTED8 (cont.)PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 9 USING AC POWERUse the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). pg. 71. For other notes, The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. ATTENTION:( ) : when the video light is on Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. USING THE BATTERY PACKPerform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ( pg. 8). Approximate recording time About Batteries 10 Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment 11 Date/Time Settings12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.)*It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . 13 Recording Mode Setting14 (cont.)Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading A Memory CardTo Unload A Memory Card . . . Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked . Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. 15 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24 16 Basic RecordingFor other notes, pg. 71 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING 17 Operation Mode20 Time Code (cont.)Recording From The Middle Of A TapeThe time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. pg. 49, 50). When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording 21 Normal PlaybackLoad a tape ( pg. 12). Shuttle Search: Still Playback:4 /6. To Control The Speaker Volume . . .Pauses during playback. Allows high-speed search in either direction. Frame-By-Frame Playback: Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Special Effects and Playback ZoomAvailable only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 59, 60). 22 (cont.) ConnectionsB.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors 24 (cont.) 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDING........................ 26 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK.......................... 28 36 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 D.S.C. RECORDINGBasic Shooting (Snapshot)Picture Quality Mode Setting ( Loading A Memory Card ( Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Power ( You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. pg. 8) pg. 10) pg. 14) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING 28 Normal PlaybackAuto Playback 29 INDEX Screen1: Index number F/S: Picture Quality : Protect icon Selected Image 30 10 / 5037 ADVANCED FEATURESADVANCED FEATURESFOR RECORDING ................................................ 38 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 46 51 DUBBING ......................................................... 52 55 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .......................... 57 67 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ......................................... 68 69 38 Programme AE With Special EffectsNight-Scope (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects 40 2FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) 41 Fader And Wipe Menu42 (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording)This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING 43 Auto FocusManual Focus 44 Exposure ControlIris Lock (cont.) 45 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation12..0125 17 30: RE NEON SC LCD / TV UTOAIMETDAT E / TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ. FFO NRETUR Display Menu Screen MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch 46 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTFor Recording Menu1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Function menu setting depends on the function. If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE or W. BALANCE . . . If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC (GR- DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only) . . .....go to step 5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END. 47 Menu Screen ExplanationsThe CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . 48 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMenu Screen Explanations (cont.)The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 50). 49 / pg. 50). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to . The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 23, 52, 62). 50 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTFor Playback Menu VIDEO The following procedure applies to all except 1 Synchro Comp ( pg. 65).Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen. REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( pg. 13, 47). When S/AV INPUT is set to ON, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output. (cont.) 53 Dubbing From A VCR[To use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DVL915/DVL715 only]It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder. 54 (cont.)Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)[To use this camcorder as a player]To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . 55 Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape 56 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card (cont.) pg. 59). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 48) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. 57 Installing The Battery59 Slow-Motion Playback or During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE or After SLOW to pause playback. Frame-By-Frame PlaybackTo allow frame-by-frame search during video playback. NOTE:You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW repeatedly. Playback Special Effects pg. 42) are not available. 60 Playback ZoomZoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. 61 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]SET REMOTE/VCR CODEYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. 62 MAKE CONNECTIONS For GR-DVL915/DVL715 Owners: Make sure to set S/ AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50). For GR-DVL510/DVL410 Owners:ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE 63 SELECT SCENES1 Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. 64 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR65 For More Accurate EditingDIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 66 (cont.)Audio Dubbing 67 Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 68 392 EN
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EN GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONThe rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION! Before recording an important scene . . . 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATIONHow To Attach The Lens Cap 7 GETTING STARTED8 (cont.) PowerCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK For other notes, pg. 71 9 USING AC POWERThe provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. pg. 71. For other notes, ATTENTION:Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. The LCD monitor is used repeatedly. The playback mode is engaged repeatedly. USING THE BATTERY PACK 10 Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment 11 Date/Time Settings12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.)*It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . 13 Recording Mode Setting14 (cont.)Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading A Memory CardTo Unload A Memory Card . . . Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked . Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to FORMAT the card. 15 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24 16 Basic RecordingFor other notes, pg. 71 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING 17 Operation Mode20 Time Code (cont.)Recording From The Middle Of A TapeThe time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( The time code cannot be reset. During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. pg. 49, 50). When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording 21 Normal PlaybackLoad a tape ( pg. 12). Shuttle Search: Still Playback:4 /6. To Control The Speaker Volume . . .Pauses during playback. Allows high-speed search in either direction. Frame-By-Frame Playback: Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) and Playback ZoomAvailable only with the remote control (provided) ( pg. 59, 60). 22 ConnectionsA.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors 24 (cont.) 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDING ....................... 26 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK......................... 28 36 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 D.S.C. RECORDINGBasic Shooting (Snapshot)Picture Quality Mode Setting ( Loading A Memory Card ( Viewfinder Adjustment ( Grip Adjustment ( Power ( You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. pg. 8) pg. 10) pg. 14) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING 28 Normal PlaybackAuto Playback 29 INDEX Screen1: Index number F/S: Picture Quality : Protect icon Selected Image 30 10 / 5037 ADVANCED FEATURESADVANCED FEATURESFOR RECORDING ............................................ 38 45 USING THE MENU FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.......... 46 51 DUBBING .....................................................52 55 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ..................... 56 67 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ..................................... 68 69 38 Program AE With Special EffectsNight-Alive (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects 40 2FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) 41 Fader And Wipe Menu42 (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording)This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING 43 Auto FocusManual Focus 44 Exposure ControlWhen shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When the background is overly dark or the subject light. To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . . To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . . Iris LockWhen shooting a moving subject. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. When shooting objects under a spotlight. When zooming. To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . . To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . . (cont.) 45 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance OperationDisplay Menu Screen MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch 46 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTFor Recording Menu1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Function menu setting depends on the function. If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE or W. BALANCE . . . If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC (GR- DVL915/DVL815/DVL310 only) . . .....go to step 5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END. 47 Menu Screen ExplanationsThe CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . 48 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMenu Screen Explanations (cont.)The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 50). 49 / 50 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTFor Playback Menu VIDEO The following procedure applies to all except 1 Synchro Comp ( pg. 65).Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen. REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( pg. 13, 47). When S/AV INPUT is set to ON, camcorder playback cannot be viewed on the AV output. (cont.) 52 DUBBINGDubbing To Or From A VCR[To use this camcorder as a player] For GR-DVL915 Owners:To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .After dubbing, set S/AV INPUT back to OFF. Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. It is also possible to dub from another camcorder. 53 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)[To use this camcorder as a player]To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . 54 DUBBINGDubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape (cont.) 55 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card pg. 59). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 48) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. A BFor GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners: 56 Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided)58 *This function is unavailable with this camcorder. : RM-V700U onlyPAUSE PLAY ) 0 9 ( (6) SLOW Forward Button EFFECT ON/OFF SLOW Rewind Button EFFECT Remote sensor ) 0 9 ( 59 Slow-Motion PlaybackTo allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. 4 1)To start playback, press PLAY ( 9 ) repeatedly for forward or SLOW ( 0During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE or After SLOW 4 0 or 9 1)To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW ( ). Frame-By-Frame PlaybackTo allow frame-by-frame search during video playback.1)To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback, press SLOW ( ) repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the frame is played back. NOTE:You can also engage Frame-By-Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW repeatedly. Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. pg. 42) are not available. PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu RM-V716U (Provided with GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) 60 Playback ZoomZoom can also be used during slow-motion (GR-DVL915/DVL815 only) and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. 61 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners: SET REMOTE/VCR CODEYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. 62 MAKE CONNECTIONSA JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . A VCR other than above . . . SELECT SCENES 63 58 9 68 392 EN
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