Separate the Velcro strip.

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Power

Zoom Lever

Recording

Start/Stop button

Power Switch

Dioptre

Adjustment Control

PAUSE

Grip Adjustment

1

2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “

” or “

AUTO

MANUAL

 

while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

 

Shoulder Strap Attachment

 

1 Make sure the battery pack is removed. Following

2

the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet 1,

then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2.

 

Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the

1

strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip

Strap. Confirm the strap is not twisted.

3

Tripod Mounting

CAUTION

When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit by falling over.

1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise. Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

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JVC GR-DVL155 specifications 10 EN, Grip Adjustment, Viewfinder Adjustment, Shoulder Strap Attachment, Tripod Mounting

GR-DVL155 specifications

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