JVC GR-DVL505, GR-DVL805 CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTIONS

Basic Connections

These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV

instruction manuals.

To AV

To S

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

Connector cover*

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

To S-VIDEO IN

To TV or VCR

S-Video cable

(optional)

TV

VCR

Audio/Video cable

(provided)

To AV Red to

AUDIO R IN**

TV

VCR

To TV or VCR

White to

AUDIO L IN**

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

**The Audio cable is not required for watching still images when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “ ”.

Connector cover*

Yellow: Not connected

Yellow to VIDEO IN

Core filter

A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors

B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors

*When connecting the cables, open this cover.

**The Audio cable is not required for watching still images when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “”.

Core filter

Contents

Main DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS GR-DVL805 GR-DVL505 ENGLISH CONTENTS Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION (applies to the AA-V40U) IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: INSTALLATION 1. Grounding or Polarization 2. Power Sources USE 1. Accessories 2. Product and Cart Combination 3. Water and Moisture 4. Object and Liquid Entry SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION How To Attach The Lens Cap 12 3 To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. 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. USING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date/Time Settings Power lamp DISPLAY MENU 1 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select . Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears. Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.) * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting Picture Quality Mode Setting (cont.) Operation Mode / Basic Recording For Video To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Shooting while using the LCD monitor: JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING Motor Drive Mode Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Basic Shooting (Snapshot) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Zooming NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( Recording From The Middle Of A Tape The time code cannot be reset. Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) DANGER Video Light Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Auto Focus When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 26) is activated. Manual Focus Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Function menu setting depends on the function. If you have selected , , or . . . Menu Screen Explanations The CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . pg. 13, 34). REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to or ( Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . / pg. 34). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to . The DISPLAY MENU settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 43, 46, 55). 2 FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) Fader And Wipe Menu Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Program AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . . Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby. 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. 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 . . . White Balance Adjustment Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Manual White Balance Operation Basic Playback For Video Still Playback: Shuttle Search: Frame-By-Frame Playback: Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Advanced Features For Video Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Synchro Comp ( pg. 58, 59). Playback Sound Display Normal Playback Basic Playback For D.S.C. EXIT INDEX < INDEX Screen 01: Index number : Picture Quality mode : Protect icon Selected Image Slide Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order. 4 4 .... after step 1, press Protecting Images TO PROTECT AN IMAGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION Deleting Images TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Protected images ( TO DELETE ALL IMAGES pg. 39) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first. Initializing The Built-in Memory CONNECTIONS Basic Connections B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors To TV or VCR VCR Page CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) [To use this camcorder as a player] To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . DUBBING Dubbing Images Stored In The Built-in Memory To A Tape (cont.) Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To The Built-in Memory pg. 53). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( + + Installing The Batteries 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^& *( 4 6 8 Slow-Motion Playback Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE or After SLOW Playback Special Effects To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. 4 1)To start playback, press PLAY ( ). 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 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 1 Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. STOP PAUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC STBY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Remote Sensor Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). pg. 21). Recording Start/Stop Button Random Assemble Editing Menu (cont.) For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Insert Editing Page Page 16. 16 Page Page Page Page Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 1 532 4 6 10/30 DSC STD LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording Indications (cont.) + 1* 2 4 6 7 3 5 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5 1 2 3 2 46 Warning Indications Indications (cont.) TAPE END Indications Function COPYING FAILED Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. CAUTIONS Battery Packs Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C (68F). The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. Cassettes CAUTIONS 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 AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U