Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “CLOCK ADJ.”. Press it and “day” is highlighted.
Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to input the day. Press it. Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

Power lamp

Display

FADER / W I PE

W I PE–SCROL L

W I PE–SHUT T ER

RANDOM 4 OF F

FADER–WH I T E

FADER–BLACK FADER–MOSA I C

D I SPLAY MENU

1RE TURN

ON SCREEN

DAT E / T I ME

T I ME CODE

CLOCK ADJ. 1 . 1 . 0 0 1 2 : 0 0

Lock Button

F

F

O

Y

ALP

DISPLAY MENU

EN9

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback

( pg. 32).

1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.

2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”. Press it and “DISPLAY MENU” appears.

4

NOTE:

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder’s internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press MENU/BRIGHT, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set.

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JVC GR-DVL309, GR-DVL109, GR-DVL108, GR-DVL308 Date/Time Settings, Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears, Lock Button

GR-DVL109, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL308, GR-DVL108 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL series, including the GR-DVL308, GR-DVL309, GR-DVL108, and GR-DVL109, are notable products in the realm of compact digital camcorders, designed to cater to both amateur filmmakers and seasoned videographers. These models were released with a range of features that prioritize ease of use, excellent video quality, and robust functionality.

At the heart of the GR-DVL series is JVC's advanced digital imaging technology. Each model features a 1/6-inch CCD sensor that delivers impressive video quality with accurate color reproduction and clarity. The GR-DVL308 and GR-DVL309 come equipped with a 20x optical zoom, allowing users to capture distant subjects with remarkable detail. Meanwhile, the GR-DVL108 and GR-DVL109 offer a slightly lower zoom capability but still provide sufficient range for typical shooting scenarios.

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