Camcorder, EN63 | JVC GR-DVL40, GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL20

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

EN63

General

Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)

DC 7.2 V

(Using battery pack)

Power consumption

LCD monitor off, viewfinder on

GR-DVL45/

DVL40 : Approx. 4.7 W

GR-DVL25/

DVL20 : Approx. 4.6 W

LCD monitor on, viewfinder off

GR-DVL45/
DVL40	: Approx. 5.8 W
GR-DVL25/
DVL20	: Approx. 5.6 W
Video light
(GR-DVL45/
DVL40 only)	: Approx. 3.6 W
Format	: DV Format (SD mode)
Signal format	: PAL Standard

Video signal

recording format : Digital Component Recording

Cassette	: Mini DV Cassette
Tape Speed	: SP : 18.8 mm/s
	LP : 12.5 mm/s
Maximum
recording time	: SP : 60 min.
	LP : 90 min.
	(using M-DV60ME cassette)

Speaker	: Monaural
Operating
temperature	: 0°C to 40°C
Operating
humidity	: 35% to 80%
Storage
temperature	: –20°C to 50°C
Dimensions	: 188 (W) x 118 (H) x
	88 (D) mm (with the LCD
	monitor closed and the
	viewfinder pushed down)
Weight
GR-DVL45/
DVL40	: Approx. 700 g
GR-DVL25/
DVL20	: Approx. 690 g

Connectors

S-Video	: Y : 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue
	output
	C : 0.29 Vp-p, 75 Ω, analogue
	output
JLIP	: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole, mini-head
	jack (compatible with RC-5325
	plug)
PC	: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole
Video output	: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced,
	analogue output
Audio output	: –8 dBs, 1 kΩ analogue output,
	stereo

DV input/output : 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

Pickup	: 1/4" CCD
Lens	: F 1.6, f = 3.9 to 62.4 mm, 16:1
	Power Zoom Lens
Filter diameter	: ø40.5 mm
LCD monitor
GR-DVL45/
DVL40	: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD
	panel/TFT active matrix system
GR-DVL25/
DVL20	: 2.5" diagonally measured, LCD
	panel/TFT active matrix system
Viewfinder
GR-DVL45/
DVL40	: Electronic viewfinder with 0.55"
	colour LCD
GR-DVL25/
DVL20	: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24"
	black/white LCD

AC Power Adapter/Charger

AA-V20A or AA-V20EA

Power
requirement	: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50/60 Hz
Power
consumption	: 23 W
Output
Charge	: DC 7.2 V		, 0.77 A
Charge	: DC 7.2 V		, 0.77 A
VTR	: DC 6.3 V		, 1.8 A
VTR	: DC 6.3 V		, 1.8 A
Dimensions	: 68 (W) x 38 (H) x 110 (D) mm
Weight
AA-V20A	: Approx. 255 g
AA-V20EA	: Approx. 260 g

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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JVC GR-DVL40, GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL20 specifications Camcorder, AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA, EN63

Contents

GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20 It is recommended that you Dear Customer EN3 Safety Precautions EN5 How to Attach The Core Filter Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow EN7 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery Pack EN Getting Started Date/Time Settings EN9 Loading/Unloading a Cassette EN Getting Started Recording Mode Setting Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Shooting While Watching Viewfinder To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Basic Recording SELF-RECORDING Power Switch PositionEN13 Journalistic Shooting Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W 14 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN15 Shooting When a blank portion is recorded on a tape16 EN Proper recording If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot Recording Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Advanced Features Recording Menu Explanations Mode Menu Explanations Factory preset Date/Time Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection EN23 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Slow Slow Shutter 24 ENProgramme AE With Special Effects Shutter Variable Shutter Speed Manual Focus FocusingEN25 Auto Focus 26 EN Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control To Return To Automatic Iris Control Iris LockEN27 Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg To Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White Balance Basic Playback Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume Available only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Menu Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback EN31 Basic Connections 32 EN EN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Connection To a Personal Computer Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes 36 ENTape Dubbing VCR Recording deck EN37 Digital Dubbing 38EN Installing The Battery Functions Buttons EN39 Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom Feature Playback Special Effects EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR Code Make Connections EN43 Select Scenes 44 EN EN45 Automatic Editing to VCRNot start editing Recording deck 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN47 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing 48 EN EN49 Corrective ActionTape END appears Position except 50 EN Scene transition does not Mode is set to OFFEven when Slow Shutter is Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu 52 EN Check the section Can resume usingBrightness setting is too Have become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Cleaning The Camcorder After UseTurn off the camcorder Do not burn To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN55 To avoid hazard 56 EN EN57 About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning E 0 Q 9 W 58EN EN59 444 Displays the operation mode position60 EN Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Function 62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA CamcorderEN63 GR-DVL20