JVC GR-DVL257 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

EN5

•Remote Control Unit

RM-V717U

•CD-ROM

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/

DVL357/DVL355/DVL257

only)

•AAA (R03) Battery x 2

(for remote control

unit)

•Audio/Video Cable

(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)

•Shoulder Strap

•Memory Card (8 MB)

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/

DVL357/DVL355 only)

(Already inserted in the

camcorder)

•USB Cable

(GR-DVL557/DVL555/

DVL357/DVL355 only)

•Battery Pack

BN-V408U

•PC Connection Cable

(GR-DVL257 only)

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped

with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter

should be connected to the camcorder.

•AC Adapter

AP-V10EG

•Power Cord •Cable Adapter

•Editing Cable

GR-DVL257:

One plug has 3 rings around the pin,

and the other has 1 ring around the pin.

GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/

DVL355/DVL150:

Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin.

•Lens Cap (Already

attached to the

camcorder)

•Core Filter x 2 (GR-DVL150 only)

(for optional S-Video cable and PC Connection cable provided

with optional HS-V16KIT software) 墌 pg. 6 for attachment

•Core Filter x 1

(GR-DVL257 only)

(for optional S-Video cable)

墌 pg. 6 for attachment

Contents

Main INSTRUCTIONS GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, IMPORTANT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT CAUTION! Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). How To Attach The Core Filter 12 3 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK For other notes, pg. 71 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). pg. 71. For other notes, The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment Date/Time Settings Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.) * It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting (cont.) Picture Quality Mode Setting pg. 36. ATTENTION: Loading A Memory Card VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24 Basic Recording For other notes, pg. 71 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING Operation Mode Zooming DANGER Video Light Time Code (cont.) Recording From The Middle Of A Tape The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( The time code cannot be reset. Normal Playback Load a tape ( pg. 12). Shuttle Search: Still Playback: /6. (cont.) Connections If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector p Camcorder Page (cont.) DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING........................ 26 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK.......................... 28 36 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Picture Quality Mode Setting ( Loading A Memory Card ( Viewfinder Adjustment ( Page Normal Playback Auto Playback EXIT INDEX < INDEX Screen 1: Index number F/S: Picture Quality : Protect icon Selected Image 10 / 50 (cont.) Jump Playback < > Protecting Images TO PROTECT AN IMAGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION (cont.) > < Deleting Images TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) To Reset The Setting . . . (cont.) TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS To Reset The No. Of Prints . . . To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card ( pg. 56). Initialising A Memory Card ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ............................................ 38 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.............. 46 51 DUBBING .....................................................52 55 Programme AE With Special Effects Night-Scope When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. If the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod. SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 44). (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects 2 FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) Fader And Wipe Menu (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation 12..0125 17 30: RE NEON SC LCD / TV UTOAIMETDAT E / TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ. FFO NRETUR USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Menu Screen Explanations The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 50). / USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Playback Menu Synchro Comp ( pg. 65). REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( PLAYBACK SOUND SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE : Factory-preset STEREO SOUND L SOUND R MIX SOUND 1 SOUND 2 Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only) MEMORY DISPLAY SYSTEM [To use this camcorder as a player] pg. 59) in step 5. You can use Playback Zoom ( pg. 60) or Playback Special Effects ( Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) [To use this camcorder as a player] (cont.) Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( [To use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DVL557/DVL357/DVL257 only] Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card (cont.) pg. 59). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 48) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. Installing The Batteries Page Slow-Motion Playback or During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE or After SLOW Playback Zoom Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing. If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR. MAKE CONNECTIONS For GR-DVL257 Owners: ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE SELECT SCENES 1 Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR pg. 20). For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 3 OR Connection To A Personal Computer [A]Using USB or PC connection cable [B] Using DV cable Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector REFERENCES REFERENCES I T E M S N O T E S DETAILS Page Page Page CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 12 4 56 1234 5 6 9 80 7 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording # 8 9 0 ! 2 1 3 45 7 Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5 10 / 24 . 7Displays the time code. ( pg. 50, 51) Warning Indications Indications Function Indications (cont.) Video Light DANGER General Battery Precautions CAUTIONS Battery Packs Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. CAUTIONS Cassettes Memory Cards LCD Monitor Main Unit How To Handle A CD-ROM TERMS F G I J P R S T U SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General For Digital Video Camera For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only) AC Adapter AP-V10EG