78 EN | JVC GR-DVL725 specs

78 EN					SPECIFICATIONS

	Camcorder

	General
Power supply	: DC 11.0 V				(Using AC Adapter)

Power consumption	DC 7.2 V				(Using battery pack)


LCD monitor off, viewfinder on	: Approx. 4.5 W
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off	: Approx. 5.7 W
Video light	: Approx. 2.8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	: 79 mm x 89 mm x 184 mm (3-1/8" x 3-9/16" x 7-1/4")
	(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)
Weight	: Approx. 580 g (1.3 lbs)
	(GR-DVL820)
	Approx. 570 g (1.3 lbs)
	(GR-DVL725)
Operating temperature	: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity	: 35% to 80%
Storage temperature	: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Pickup	: 1/3.8" CCD
Lens	: F 1.8, f = 3.8 mm to 38 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter	: ø37 mm
LCD monitor	: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
	(GR-DVL820)
	2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
	(GR-DVL725)
Viewfinder	: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD
Speaker	: Monaural

	Digital Video Camera
Format	: DV format (SD mode)
Signal format	: NTSC standard
Recording/Playback format	: Video: Digital component recording
	: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),
	48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)
Cassette	: Mini DV cassette
Tape speed	: SP: 18.8 mm/s
	LP: 12.5 mm/s
Maximum recording time	: SP: 80 min.
(using 80 min. cassette)	LP: 120 min.

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JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual 78 EN

Contents

GR-DVL820 GR-DVL725 Dear Customer It is recommended that you Important Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene Camcorder Already attached to How To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset Lock Button Getting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery Pack About Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time 10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to Lock Button Display Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Menu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub Menu Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory Card Tape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop Recording VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic Shooting Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom Out To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the light Time Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recording To Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback 22 EN Connections Make sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to stepTV to its Video mode Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN Press Memory Card 26 EN Basic Shooting Snapshot To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Auto Playback Power Switch For Auto Playback28 EN Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop Button Index Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display Protecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN To Remove Protection Deleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof Screen Fast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof Screen Initializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File names Advanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Program AE With Special Effects Sports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 38 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Snapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot Recording Focus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Subject 42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance Balance 44 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC 10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40X 46 EN Automatic demonstration will not take place Can be used to confirm how these functions operateDemonstration starts in the following cases Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp pg 48 ENFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Display Dubbing To Or From a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video50 EN To S-VIDEO Or OUT Want to begin recording VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo use this camcorder as a player To DV 52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel RM-V715U RM-V717UTab Lock hole 54 EN GR-DVL725 only @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorRM-V715U Provided with REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP Button To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 only Right Button DownLeft Button Normal playback 58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pg For GR-DVL820 Owners 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 64 EN Insert Editing Power Switch To DV Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB 66 EN Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When a cassette at its end is loadedCassette holder opens. Do not use force Actually starts recording Or OFF 68 ENDate/time is not set To Video There is no picture VIDEO pg 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XTo Memory If you want the lighting to look Illuminated by bright light When shooting a subject70 EN Nearest JVC dealer Set the VIDEO/MEMORY 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted Times, please consult your nearest Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three JVC dealer Cleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazards 76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name 78 EN File size Power requirement A. and CanadaCompression system Picture quality Index Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Battery Release ButtonPower Switch Video Light Switch pg 82 EN Index Indications1024 Appears when the Power Switch is set to Appears when Gain UP is set toAuto and the shutter speed is being 2B I T 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank Search Indications 86 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD Monitor Unload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well