JVC GR-DVL105 Basic Connections

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Basic Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Core filter

Yellow:

Not connected

S-Video cable

(optional)

VCR

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input (RCA type) connectors

Connector cover*

To AV

To S Core

filter

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

White to

AUDIO L IN

Red to

AUDIO R IN

VCR

To TV or VCR

White to AUDIO L IN

Red to AUDIO R IN

Yellow to VIDEO IN

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

Connector cover*

To AV

Core filter

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

Contents

Main EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL105 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. 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 How To Attach The Core Filter Wind once When connecting cables, attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder. 12 3 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.) * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power lamp 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. 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 . . . Page 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 Normal Screen Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the Lock Button located on the switch. Function menu setting depends on the function. 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 2 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. *When connecting the cables, open this cover. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input (RCA type) connectors Page Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR You can use Playback Zoom ( pg. 7). 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 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^& *( 3 4 6 8 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. 4 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 1 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 Page Page 16. 16 Page Page Page Page LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording + 0@ 6 w LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications (cont.) 1 3 5 2 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 F G I J P R S T U SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General For Digital Video Camera For Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40A/AS Page Page EN GR-DVL105