JVC GR-DVL310, GR-DVL410, GR-DVL510, GR-DVL515, GR-DVL715, GR-DVL915 Operation Mode

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Self-Recording

JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

In some situations, different shooting angles may

provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in

the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most

convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,

180° upward).

SELF-RECORDING

You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image

in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it

upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens

toward yourself and start recording.

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your

preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC

Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only).

Power Switch Position

(Manual):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto recording, try this mode.

(Full Auto):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual

adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

:

•Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

•Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape

to a computer (GR-DVL510/DVL410 only).

•Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory

card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card

to a computer (GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only).

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position

(GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If

“REC SELECT” is set to

“/”

in the DSC Menu

Screen, still images are also recorded in the memory card.

:

Allows you to record a still image or display a still image

stored in the memory card.

P

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A

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F

F

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch

to any operation mode except “OFF”while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

Power Switch

Lock Button

When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ”

appears. When set to “” or “ ”, there is no

indication.

Power lamp

When the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and

the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “”, “ ”

appears. When set to “VIDEO”, there is no

indication.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL715/

DVL515 only; open the LCD monitor to

access this switch.)

(GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only)

Contents

Main EN INSTRUCTIONS GR-DVL915 GR-DVL715 GR-DVL515 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL410 GR-DVL310 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. Dear Customer, WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: CAUTION: CAUTION! Before recording an important scene . . . PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). How To Attach The Core Filter 12 3 GETTING STARTED (cont.) For other notes, pg. 71 Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). pg. 71. For other notes, The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting (cont.) Shoulder Strap Attachment Date/Time Settings Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.) * It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting (cont.) Picture Quality Mode Setting pg. 36. ATTENTION: Loading A Memory Card VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK .........................21 24 Basic Recording For other notes, pg. 71 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING SELF-RECORDING Operation Mode Zooming DANGER Video Light Time Code (cont.) Recording From The Middle Of A Tape The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON ( The time code cannot be reset. Normal Playback Load a tape ( pg. 12). Shuttle Search: Still Playback: 4 (cont.) Connections To TV or VCR B.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors TV VCR A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors Page (cont.) DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING........................ 26 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK.......................... 28 36 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Picture Quality Mode Setting ( Loading A Memory Card ( Viewfinder Adjustment ( Page Normal Playback Auto Playback EXIT INDEX < INDEX Screen 1: Index number F/S: Picture Quality : Protect icon Selected Image 10 / 50 (cont.) Jump Playback < > Protecting Images TO PROTECT AN IMAGE TO REMOVE PROTECTION (cont.) > < Deleting Images TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES (ONE PRINT FOR EACH) To Reset The Setting . . . (cont.) TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS To Reset The No. Of Prints . . . To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card ( pg. 56). Initialising A Memory Card ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ................................................ 38 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 46 51 DUBBING ......................................................... 52 55 Programme AE With Special Effects Night-Scope 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. SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 44). (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects 2 FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) Fader And Wipe Menu (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION SNAPSHOT RECORDING Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock (cont.) White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation 12..0125 17 30: RE NEON SC LCD / TV UTOAIMETDAT E / TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ. FFO NRETUR USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Menu Screen Explanations The CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 50). / pg. 50). CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power Switch is set to . The DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to . pg. 23, 52, 62). USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Playback Menu VIDEO The following procedure applies to all except 1 PLAYBACK SOUND Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) MEMORY DISPLAY SYSTEM DISPLAY [To use this camcorder as a player] pg. 59) in step 6. You can use Playback Zoom ( pg. 60) or Playback Special Effects ( Dubbing From A VCR [To use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DVL915/DVL715 only] It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure. (cont.) 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 Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card (cont.) pg. 59). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( pg. 48) is dubbed to a memory card, the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it. Installing The Battery Page Slow-Motion Playback or During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE or After SLOW Playback Zoom Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback. Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer. 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 For GR-DVL915/DVL715 Owners: Make sure to set S/ AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50). For GR-DVL510/DVL410 Owners: SELECT SCENES 1 Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR pg. 20). For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING (cont.) Audio Dubbing Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 3 OR Connection To A Personal Computer [A]Using USB or PC connection cable [B] Using DV cable Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector REFERENCES REFERENCES I T E M S N O T E S DETAILS Page Page Page Page Page USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. Controls, Connectors And Indicators Controls Connectors Indicators Other Parts Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 12 4 56 1234 5 6 9 80 7 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording # 8 9 0 ! 2 1 3 45 7 Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5 10 / 24 . 7Displays the time code. ( pg. 50, 51) Warning Indications Indications Function Indications (cont.) Video Light DANGER CAUTIONS Battery Packs Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C. The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. CAUTIONS Cassettes Memory Cards 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 (GR-DVL915/DVL715/DVL515 only) AC Adapter AP-V10ED EN