Getting Started

GETTING STARTED	EN 7
GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
Power	8 – 9
Grip Adjustment	10
Viewfinder Adjustment	10
Shoulder Strap Attachment	10
Tripod Mounting	10
Date/Time Settings	11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette	12
Recording Mode Setting	13
Loading A Memory Card (GR-DVL720/DVL520 only)	14
Picture Quality/Image Size Setting
(GR-DVL720/DVL520 only)	14

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JVC GR-DVL720, GR-DVL520 instruction manual Getting Started

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GR-DVL720 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL320 It is recommended that you Dear Customer Important Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene DVL520/DVL320 only CD-ROM Set the Power Switch to Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset How To Attach The Lens Cap Getting Started To Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Battery pack Charging time Approximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About Batteries Shoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 EN Set the Power Switch to Date/Time Settings To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN Loading/Unloading a Cassette Sub Menu GR-DVL720/DVL520 only Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Menu Screen To Unload a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN Loading a Memory Card Tape Recording Remove the lens cap To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position GR-DVL720/DVL520 only Zoom Feature ZoomingSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Time Code Normal Playback To Control The Speaker Volume Connections 22 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Press To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Blank Search Memory Card Recording Playback Press SNAPSHOT. Photo appears while Switch26 EN Basic Shooting Snapshot To Remove The Shutter Sound To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory CardImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Auto Playback 28 EN Viewing File Information Index PlaybackRemoving On-Screen Display To Remove Protection MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display30 EN Protecting Files Display Menu Screen To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Deleting Files Dpof Screen To Reset The Setting32 EN To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Display Dpof Screen To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Fast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Folder and File names 34 ENMaking a New Folder Initializing a Memory Card Advanced Features Program AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Night-Alive Twilight ShutterSnow Spotlight To Deactivate The Selected Effect Switch to38 EN Fade/Wipe Effects Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionLocated on the switch 40 EN Subject While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Focus detection zone Exposure Control 42 ENIris Lock Halogen White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation Cloud Program AE 44 ENFor Recording Menu WIPE/FADER Menu Screen Explanations Cinema Manual System Tele OFFMacro Wide OFF Image Size QualityREC Select For Playback Menu 48 EN Display Playback Sound 50 EN Connector cover Power Switch To AVDubbing To a VCR Core filter DV cable optional To use this camcorder as a playerTo Use This Camcorder As a Recorder To DV Lock Button Display Menu Screen 52 ENPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel Lock hole RM-V717UTab RM-V715U Functions Buttons 54 EN RM-V715U Provided with With the camcorder’s Power SwitchSwitch set to the camera Set to Play Functions Menu 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image Normal playback To move image, press Up ButtonLeft Button GR-DVL720 only or RM-V717U Provided with or GR-DVL720 only 58 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code VCR Recording deck Make Connections JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above RM-V717URM-V700U Provided with or optional GR-DVL720 only 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pgTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Insert Editing 64 EN Using DV cable Using USB or PC connection cableFor GR-DVL720/DVL520 Owners 66 EN Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 95F C to 25C 68F to 77F is the ideal temperature range forWhen a cassette at its end is loaded Cassette holder opens. Do not use force To Video There is no picture 68 ENSET DATE/TIME! appears Date/time is not set Or OFF Video pg Find a white subject and compose10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700X To Memory 70 EN Set the VIDEO/MEMORY LCD monitor image is 72 ENDistorted pg this can be avoided Repeat the above two or threeTimes, please consult your nearest JVC dealer 74 EN Cleaning The CamcorderAfter Use Using Household AC Plug Adapter 76 EN Trade Name About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Declaration of Conformity Model Number 78 EN Standard Fine 80 EN Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators Video Light Switch pg OPEN/EJECT Switch pgPower Switch VIDEO/MEMORY Switch VIDEO, Memory Index Indications 82 EN1024 # @ Appears when the Power Switch is set to 116 21 Blank Search Volume84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Function Indications Indications Function 86 EN Darken The LCD Monitor Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Channels Left/Right White Balance Unload a TapeSee previous page as well

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