JVC GR-DVL30 EN

GR-DVL40

GR-DVL30

GR-DVL20

0799MKV

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

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Main DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS EN GR-DVL40 GR-DVL30 GR-DVL20 ENGLISH CONTENTS Dear Customer, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (for owners in the U.K.) IMPORTANT Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote control unit) SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before recording an important scene . . . INFORMATION FOR PC USERS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 12 3 3. 2. 1. 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 Date/Time Settings Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette * 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-DVL40/ DVL30 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 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 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) ( ) Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors C. B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal Page 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 Installing The Battery 10 TW @ 4 % 7 & 9 ( 3 6 8 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 2 4 5 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.) 1 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 Page Page Page Page Page USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder 1 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 Page Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 160X ( SOUND Warning Indications Indications Function LENS COVER LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 56 4 Terms P R S T SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20EG or AA-V20EK EN