Video Recording & Playback

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VIDEO RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONTENTS
VIDEO RECORDING	16 – 20
Basic Recording	16
Journalistic Shooting	17
Self-Recording	17
Operation Mode	17
Zooming	18
Video Light	19
Time Code	20
VIDEO PLAYBACK	21 – 24
Normal Playback	21
Still Playback	21
Shuttle Search	21
Frame-By-Frame Playback	21
Connections	22 – 23
Blank Search	24

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JVC GR-DVL257 specifications Video Recording & Playback, Video Recording Playback

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GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 AC Adapter until Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Unit, first firmly Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Before recording an important scene Shoulder Strap Power CordRM-V717U Unit Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core Filter Getting Started Contents Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About Batteries Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 EN Display Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch EN11 Holder Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch12 EN Loading/Unloading a Cassette Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceEN13 To Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality Mode SettingLoading a Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only Video Recording Playback Video Recording & Playback Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Video Recording SELF-RECORDING Operation ModeEN17 Journalistic Shooting Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN19 Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time Code EN21 To Control The Speaker VolumeVideo Playback Normal Playback Use the provided Cable Adapter If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector22 EN Connections EN23 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Press Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank Search Digital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection26 EN Basic Shooting Snapshot To Delete Unwanted Still Images When unwanted still images are stored in the memoryWhen you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set EN27 Power Switch to 28 ENAuto Playback Index Screen Index PlaybackEN29 10 / 50 Total number Images 30 ENJump Playback MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display To Remove Protection Protecting ImagesEN31 To Protect AN Image To Select AN Image by Browsing 32 ENDeleting Images To Delete the Displayed Image EN33 To Delete ALL ImagesBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg To Reset The Setting 34 ENTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN35 To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints 36 EN Initialising a Memory CardYou can initialise a memory card anytime For Recording Advanced Features Programme AE With Special Effects 38 ENFor Recording Night-Scope Slow Slow Shutter EN39Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection 40 ENFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE Selection EN41 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Effect Display Menu Screen 42 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Snapshot Button To obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN43 44 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation EN45 See pg EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentFor Recording Menu If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance Menu Screen Explanations EN47 Factory setting is Recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pgActivates the shutter sound effect pg EN49 For Playback Menu Display EN51Playback Sound To use this camcorder as a player 52 ENDubbing Dubbing To a VCR EN53 Camcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing To DV Core filter Lock Button VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only54 EN To while pressing down the Lock Button EN55 Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only 56 ENDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Tab Using the Remote Control UnitInstalling The Batteries EN57 58 EN EN59 Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback Special Effects Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, Up Feature Playback Zoom60 EN Press Play 4 to find the scene of interest EN61 SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck VCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector62 EN Make Connections EN63 Select ScenesEditing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR 64 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing EN65 Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgSpeaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch 66 EN Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensor Insert EditingEN67 Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSC Using DV cableAUsing USB or PC connection cable Using DV cable Digital Printer Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorPower Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional Connector EN69 References 70 EN pg When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is EN71 Corrective Action 72 EN EN73 74 EN Troubleshooting EN75 76 EN Press Push Here to close the cassette holder User MaintenanceAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder 5 6 78 EN EN79 80 EN Appears and blinks during shooting. pgStandard in order of quality EN81 Bright Displays the brightness of the LCD Displays the sound modeLevel indicator moves Displays the date LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Indications Function EN83 Appears, the memory card is corrupted Switch is set to pg Possible To prevent damage and prolong service life EN85To avoid hazards 86 EN Serious malfunctioning EN87To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensation Terms 88 EN Time Code pg , 49, 50 EN89 90 EN For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera EN91 For Connectors 0101HOV*UN*VP

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

VIDEO RECORDING

PLAYBACK

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VIDEO RECORDING