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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVL300 GR-DVL100
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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
GR-DVL300EA only
How To Attach The Core Filter
Wind once
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Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.
Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
(cont.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment
CAUTION:
Date/Time Settings
Power lamp
DISPLAY MENU
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select . Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
(cont.)
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To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
Recording Mode Setting
Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select and press it. CAMERA MENU appears.
Menu Screen Sub Menu
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Shooting while using the viewfinder:
Shooting while using the LCD monitor:
Recording Mode Setting (
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
SELF-RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.) Snapshot
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
If you press during Recording . . .
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Zooming
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Time Code
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON (
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
The time code cannot be reset.
DANGER
Video Light
Advanced Features
Auto Focus
When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (
pg. 22) is activated.
Manual Focus
Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
GR-DVL300EA only
Normal Screen
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select
the Lock Button located on the switch.
Menu Screen Explanations
The CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and .
pg. 11, 30).
REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or (
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to .
pg. 30). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to .
The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to .
pg. 33, 36, 44).
Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects
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FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , , and )
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )
Fader And Wipe Menu
Advanced Features (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
If the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.
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
Advanced Features (cont.)
Manual White Balance Operation
Basic Playback
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .
You can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame Playback (
or
During playback, press and hold
Advanced Features
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
Synchro Comp (
pg. 47, 48).
Playback Sound
Display
Basic Connections
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
A.
Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input (RCA type) connectors
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors
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Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
DUBBING
Dubbing To A VCR
pg. 42) in step 5.
You can use Playback Zoom (
Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
[To use this camcorder as a player]
DUBBING
Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
[To use this camcorder as a recorder]
pg. 7).
For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time.
Installing The Batteries
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Slow-Motion Playback
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
EFFECT
PLAY EFFECT ON/OFF
Playback Special Effects
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.
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1)To start playback, press PLAY (
).
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
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.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
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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Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
STOP PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY
FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
Remote Sensor
pg. 17).
Recording Start/Stop Button Random Assemble Editing Menu
For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
Audio Dubbing
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Indications (cont.)
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Indications Function
TAPE END
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
LCD Monitor
Main Unit
How To Handle A CD-ROM
TERMS
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