( pg. 32) ( pg. 10)

60 EN

INDEX Indications

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

 

89 0 ! @ #

1

P

LP 5

0min

2

40x W

T

REC $

 

 

3

 

 

%

4

3

 

 

5

 

 

^

6

BR I GHT

 

&

 

JAN 10

7

 

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20 : 55

10 : 00

AM

) ( *

1Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

( pg. 15)

2 : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.

 

 

( pg. 24)

: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to

 

“AUTO” and the shutter speed is being

 

automatically adjusted.

( pg. 32)

3Appears when the white balance is adjusted.

( pg. 30)

4•“±”: Appears when the exposure is adjusted.

( pg. 29)

: Appears when backlight compensation is

used.

( pg. 29)

5Displays the selected Program AE with special

effects.

( pg. 24)

6 Appears when the iris is locked.

( pg. 29)

7Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is

engaged.

( pg. 32)

8Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during

zooming.

( pg. 16)

9Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.

( pg. 26, 27)

0Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.

( pg. 33)

!Appears during zooming.

Zoom level indicator

( pg. 16)

@Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).

( pg. 12)

# Displays the tape remaining time.

( pg. 14)

$•“REC” appears during recording.

•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.

( pg. 14)

•“PHOTO” appears when taking a Snapshot. ( pg. 23)

% Rotates while the tape is running.

( pg. 14)

^Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. ( pg. 33)

&• BRIGHT: Displays the brightness of the LCD

monitor.

( pg. 14)

SOUND: Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the

camcorder. * Displays the date/time.

(Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.

 

( pg.

28)

) Displays the Time Code.

( pg. 17,

34)

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JVC GR-DVL315 specifications 60 EN, LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording

GR-DVL315 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL315 is a compact digital video camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its combination of portability and advanced features, catering to amateur filmmakers and casual users alike. This camcorder is part of JVC's D-Serie and exemplifies the brand's commitment to quality and innovation in video capture technology.

One of the standout features of the GR-DVL315 is its ability to record in high-quality digital video. It utilizes MiniDV tapes, which were considered a standard in the industry, allowing users to capture video at a resolution of up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. This results in clear, sharp images suitable for a variety of viewing formats. Furthermore, the cassette-based format offers the advantage of non-linear editing, making it easier to manipulate and organize footage after recording.

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