Power, Charging the Battery Pack | JVC GR-DVL257 specs

Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5.

Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet 6.

The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

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BAT. RELEASE Switch

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Power Switch

CHARGE Lamp

Battery pack

AC Adapter
5	To DC
5	4 connector
6 To AC outlet
Battery pack	Charging time
BN-V408U	approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V416U (optional)	approx. 2 hrs.
BN-V428U (optional)	approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3.

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4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

To Detach The Battery Pack . . .

.... slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

NOTES:

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

●Using the optional AA-V40EK AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

For other notes, pg. 71

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JVC GR-DVL257 specifications Power, Charging the Battery Pack, To Detach The Battery Pack

Contents

GR-DVL557 GR-DVL555 GR-DVL357 GR-DVL355 GR-DVL257 GR-DVL150 Dear Customer It is recommended that youUnit, first firmly AC Adapter until Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Before recording an important scene Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Power Cord RM-V717UUnit Shoulder Strap How To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Contents Getting Started Power Charging the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT. Release and pull out the battery pack Using the Battery Pack Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Approximate recording time Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap Attachment Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power SwitchEN11 Display Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Holder EN13 Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Picture Quality Mode Setting Loading a Memory CardGR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only To Unload a Memory Card Video Recording & Playback Video Recording Playback To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 16 ENVideo Recording Basic Recording Operation Mode EN17Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDING Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom Out Feature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimEN19 Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required When a blank portion is recorded on a tape 20 ENTime Code Proper recording To Control The Speaker Volume Video PlaybackNormal Playback EN21 If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector 22 ENConnections Use the provided Cable Adapter If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step EN23 To cancel Blank Search midway 24 ENBlank Search Press Blank Search Digital Still Camera C. Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection 26 ENBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot Recording When unwanted still images are stored in the memory When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, setEN27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images Auto Playback Power Switch to28 EN EN29 Index ScreenIndex Playback 30 EN Jump PlaybackMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Jump Button Display 10 / 50 Total number Images Protecting Images EN31To Protect AN Image To Remove Protection 32 EN Deleting ImagesTo Delete the Displayed Image To Select AN Image by Browsing Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg EN33To Delete ALL Images To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting34 EN To Reset The No. Of Prints EN35To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Dpof Screen You can initialise a memory card anytime 36 ENInitialising a Memory Card Advanced Features For Recording 38 EN For RecordingNight-Scope Programme AE With Special Effects EN39 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots Slow Slow Shutter 40 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection Menu Effect EN41Fader And Wipe Menu 42 EN Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Button Display Menu Screen Feature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusEN43 To obtain correct focus Iris Lock 44 ENExposure Control White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationEN45 To Return To Automatic White Balance EN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance See pg EN47 Menu Screen Explanations Activates the shutter sound effect pg Factory setting isRecording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect pg EN49 For Playback Menu Playback Sound DisplayEN51 52 EN DubbingDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a player Camcorder’s Power Switch to while pressing EN53 VIDEO/DSC Switch GR-DVL557/DVL357only 54 ENTo while pressing down the Lock Button To DV Core filter Lock Button Dubbing Images Stored In a Memory Card EN55 56 EN Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To aImages can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Memory Card GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only Using the Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteriesEN57 Tab 58 EN Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Special Effects EN59 Feature Playback Zoom 60 ENPress Play 4 to find the scene of interest Down SHIFT, press Left, Right, Up VCR Recording deck EN61SET REMOTE/VCR Code JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector 62 ENMake Connections VCR other than above Editing Menu EN63Select Scenes 64 EN Automatic Editing to VCR Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing For More Accurate EditingEN65 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Speaker 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch66 EN Audio Dubbing EN67 Lock Button Power Switch Display Remote sensorInsert Editing Using DV cable AUsing USB or PC connection cableUsing DV cable Set the VIDEO/DSC switch to DSC Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Power Switch To DV Core filter DV cable optional ConnectorEN69 Digital Printer 70 EN References When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply isEN71 pg 72 EN Corrective Action EN73 Troubleshooting 74 EN EN75 76 EN User Maintenance After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder 78 EN 5 6 EN79 Standard in order of quality 80 ENAppears and blinks during shooting. pg EN81 Displays the sound mode Level indicator moves Displays the dateLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Bright Displays the brightness of the LCD EN83 Indications Function Switch is set to pgPossible Appears, the memory card is corrupted To avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN85 86 EN EN87 To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning 88 EN Terms EN89 Time Code pg , 49, 50 For Digital Video Camera 90 ENFor General For Connectors EN91 0101HOV*UN*VP