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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20
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CONTENTS
Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit)
CAUTIONS:
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before recording an important scene . . .
INFORMATION FOR GR-DVL25/ DVL20 OWNERS WITH A PC
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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2.
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How to Attach The Core Filter
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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.
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
ATTENTION:
USING THE BATTERY PACK
USING AC POWER
Date/Time Settings
(cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
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To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
Recording Mode Setting
(cont.)
Grip Adjustment
CAUTION:
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Tripod Mounting
Viewfinder Adjustment
Basic Recording Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Viewfinder Adjustment (
Grip Adjustment (
Recording Mode Setting (
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
SELF-RECORDING
Power Switch Position
Basic Recording (cont.)
Zooming
DANGER
Video Light (GR-DVL45/ DVL40 only)
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Basic Recording (cont.)
Time Code
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
The time code cannot be reset.
Advanced Features Snapshot
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Motor Drive Mode
Advanced Features (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, W.BALANCE, FADER/WIPE or P.AE/EFFECT . . .
If you select DATE/TIME . . .
If you select TO MODE MENU . . .
If you select a function other than TO DATE/TIME MENU or TO SYSTEM MENU . . .
Recording Menu Explanations
Mode Menu Explanations
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When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
When shooting dark or dim subjects.
System Menu Explanations
Date/Time Menu Explanations
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
By turning off the camcorder, DEMO. MODE is set to OFF automatically.
Date/Time Display During Recording
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects
FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , , and )
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and )
Fader And Wipe Menu
Programme AE With Special Effects
Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
Advanced Features (cont.)
When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
Use SLOW only in dark areas.
Focusing
AUTO FOCUS
MANUAL FOCUS
Advanced Features (cont.) 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 . . .
Iris Lock
Iris
White Balance Adjustment
Advanced Features (cont.) Manual White Balance Operation
Still Playback:
Shuttle Search:
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
Basic Playback
Playback Menu
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Indication, Display and Time Code.
Synchro Comp (
pg. 46, 47).
Advanced Features
Playback Sound
INDICATION
pg. 18, 20).
DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)
TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
Basic Connections
Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input (RCA type) connectors
A.
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
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
You can use Playback Zoom (
pg. 40) or Playback Special Effects (
pg. 41) in step 5.
Digital Dubbing
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .
Installing The Battery
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Slow-Motion Playback
NOTES:
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
NOTES:
Playback Special Effects
pg. 17) are not available.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
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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 (cont.)
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Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
pg. 16).
(cont.) For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
(cont.) Audio Dubbing
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USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
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Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
CAUTIONS
Battery Packs
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
LCD Monitor
Main Unit
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Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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SOUND
Warning Indications
Indications Function
LENS COVER
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
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Terms
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Connectors
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA
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