JVC GR-DVL725 1, 2, 3

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.

1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote

pause connector . . .

.....connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE

connector.

A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote

pause connector but equipped with an

R.A.EDIT connector . . .

.....connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT

connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

.....connect the editing cable to the remote control’s

PAUSE IN connector.

2Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the

Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the

Lock Button located on the switch.

3Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape

and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s

instructions).

NOTES:

●Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the

indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do,

they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

..... set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF” in the

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 48).

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control (provided

with GR-DVL820 only) to turn on/off the date

indication.

•Time Code

..... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen (墌 pg. 48).

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running

Displays

..... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “LCD/TV” in the

Menu Screen (墌 pg. 48).

●The S-Video cable is optional. The Editing cable is

optional for GR-DVL725 only. Be sure to use the

following cables:

• YTU94146A S-Video cable.

• YTU94157A Editing cable.

Consult the JVC Service Center described on the

sheet included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with a

core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces

interference.

●When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input

connector, an optional DV cable can be connected

instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.

DISPLAY

To Remote

PAUSE or R.A.EDIT

VCR

TV

White to

AUDIO L IN

Red to

AUDIO R IN

To

S-VIDEO IN

To PAUSE IN

Editing

cable***

S-Video

cable

(optional)

Audio/Video

cable

(provided)

Yellow to

VIDEO IN*

* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

** When connecting cables, open this cover.

*** Provided with GR-DVL820 only.

Connector cover**

To AV

To EDIT

To S-VIDEO

RM-V717U

(Provided with

GR-DVL820 only)

RM-V700U

(optional) OR

Contents

Main Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): INSTRUCTIONS http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html GR-DVL820 GR-DVL725 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA EN EN Using This Instruction Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTIONS: IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). How To Attach The Lens Cap AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 1 2 3 GETTING STARTED Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 2 3 4 54 USING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER INFORMATION About Batteries Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Viewfinder Adjustment 2 Shoulder Strap Attachment 2 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 1 2 3 * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting 4 Loading A Memory Card 1 2 3 4 Picture Quality/Image Size Setting 5 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING ....................... 16 20 TAPE PLAYBACK......................... 21 24 Basic Recording 1 2 3 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING Operation Mode Zooming To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- neous change in image magnification. Video Light DANGER EN Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recording (cont.) 1 2 Shuttle Search: Still Playback: Frame-By-Frame Playback: Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL820 only) and Playback Zoom Connections 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 3 4 5 Blank Search 1 3 Page MEMORY CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) 2 Page Normal Playback 3 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK Auto Playback 1 2 3 Index Playback 1 2 3 4 Viewing File Information Removing On-Screen Display 1 5 TO REMOVE PROTECTION 5 Deleting Files 3 5 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) 4 5 TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING........................................... 36 37 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............44 49 DUBBING .................................................. 50 52 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT..................... 53 64 2 IMPORTANT Fade/Wipe Effects Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording. 5 Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot (For Tape Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION then set the Power Switch to 1 snapshot is being taken. Manual Focus Exposure Control 5 6 Iris Lock 5 White Balance Adjustment 5 Manual White Balance Operation 1 2 3 3 4 Menu Screen Explanations Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) BEEP DSC For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( pg. 62). RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen. then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu. desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete. 6 Playback Sound Display EN DUBBING Dubbing To Or From A VCR 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 [To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder] 1 DUBBING 3 5 6 1 2 3 Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional) 1 2 4 6 8 7 9 ) 0 @ $ Page Slow-Motion Playback FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback FEATURE: Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL820 only) Playback Zoom Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 1 2 3 1 6 789` 4 2 5 MAKE CONNECTIONS 1 pause connector . . . .....connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . . .....connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. 4 5 10 6 7 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 1 2 3 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 4 1 2 3 4 Insert Editing 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 3 4 5 REFERENCES REFERENCES EN DETAILS ( pg. 8) I T E M S N O T E S RECORDING ( pg. 16, 17) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ^ & * ( ) q w e r t y o p Q W E Y U I O P 1 2 3 4 5 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER General Battery Precautions leakage which can cause malfunctions. CAUTIONS Memory Cards LCD Monitor Main Unit EN How to handle a CD-ROM EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Digital Video Camera EN AC Adapter Page EN Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only 51 w 13 4 52 87 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording 0 # 6 JAN MA LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 1 32 4 7 6 Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Memory Card Playback Warning Indications EN Indications Function Indications (cont.) Term s