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INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVL915 GR-DVL815 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL310
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Dear Customer,
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION!
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
How To Attach The Lens Cap
GETTING STARTED
(cont.) Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
For other notes, pg. 71
USING AC POWER
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
pg. 71.
For other notes,
ATTENTION:
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
(cont.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Date/Time Settings
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
(cont.)
*
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force.
To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
Recording Mode Setting
(cont.)
Picture Quality Mode Setting
pg. 36.
ATTENTION:
Loading A Memory Card
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24
Basic Recording
For other notes, pg. 71
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
SELF-RECORDING
Operation Mode
Zooming
DANGER
Video Light
Time Code
(cont.)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON (
The time code cannot be reset.
Normal Playback
Load a tape ( pg. 12).
Shuttle Search:
Still Playback:
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Connections
A.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
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(cont.)
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING ....................... 26 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK......................... 28 36
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING
Basic Shooting (Snapshot)
Picture Quality Mode Setting (
Loading A Memory Card (
Viewfinder Adjustment (
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Normal Playback
Auto Playback
EXIT
INDEX
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INDEX Screen
1: Index number
F/S: Picture Quality
: Protect icon
Selected Image
10 / 50
(cont.)
Jump Playback
<
>
Protecting Images
TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
TO REMOVE PROTECTION
(cont.)
>
<
Deleting Images
TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE
TO DELETE ALL IMAGES
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH)
To Reset The Setting . . .
(cont.)
TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS
To Reset The No. Of Prints . . .
To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card (
pg. 55).
Initializing A Memory Card
ADVANCED FEATURES
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ............................................ 38 45
USING THE MENU FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.......... 46 51
DUBBING .....................................................52 55
Program AE With Special Effects
Night-Alive
SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control (
pg. 44).
(cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects
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FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and )
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )
Fader And Wipe Menu
(cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Auto Focus
Manual Focus
Exposure Control
When 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 . . .
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Operation
Display Menu Screen
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel
Lock Button Power Switch
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
For Recording Menu
1
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.
Menu Screen Explanations
The 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 .
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
pg. 50).
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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
For Playback Menu
VIDEO
The following procedure applies to all except
1
PLAYBACK SOUND
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
MEMORY DISPLAY SYSTEM
DISPLAY
DUBBING
Dubbing To Or From A VCR
[To use this camcorder as a player]
For GR-DVL915 Owners:
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
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 . . .
DUBBING
Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape
(cont.)
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.
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Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional)
Installing The Batteries (RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided)
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*This function is unavailable with this camcorder. : RM-V700U only
PAUSE
PLAY
Slow-Motion Playback
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.
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1)To start playback, press PLAY (
or
Playback Zoom
Zoom 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.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
For GR-DVL510/DVL310 Owners:
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
You 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.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
A 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
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1
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
pg. 20).
For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
(cont.)
Audio Dubbing
Insert Editing
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
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OR
Connection To A Personal Computer
[A]Using USB or PC connection cable
[B] Using DV cable
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
I T E M S N O T E S
DETAILS
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When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.
When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.
The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder.
This is not a malfunction.
The DV cable was plugged/ unplugged with power turned on.
USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only
12 4 56
1234 5 6
9 80
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
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8 9 0 !
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1 3 45 7
Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
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DEC
10 / 24
7Displays the time code. ( pg. 50, 51)
Warning Indications
Indications Function
Indications (cont.)
Video Light
DANGER
General Battery Precautions
CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F).
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
Cassettes
CAUTIONS
Memory Cards
LCD Monitor
Main Unit
How To Handle A CD-ROM
TERMS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
For General
For Digital Video Camera
For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)
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