JVC GR DVL 200 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.

TV

VCR

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

Yellow to VIDEO

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Red to

AUDIO R IN**

To TV or VCR

Set to CVBS

Cable Adapter

(provided)

A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video

signal

Connector cover*

To AV

Core filter

Core filter

Yellow:

Not connected

S-Video cable

(provided with

GR-DVL200EK,

optional for

GR-DVL200EG)

TV

VCR

To -IN

Set to Y/C

Cable Adapter

(provided)

To TV or VCR

B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal

Connector cover*

To AV

To S Core

filter

Audio/Video cable

[mini-plug to RCA plug]

(provided)

White to

AUDIO L IN**

Red to

AUDIO R 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 “ ”.

*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 “ ”.

Contents

Main EN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL200 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: Before recording an important scene . . . IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) SOME DOS AND DONTS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GR-DVL200EG only GR-DVL200EG Owners: How To Attach The Core Filter Wind once 12 3 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 the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select . Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears. Loading/Unloading A Cassette (cont.) * To Protect Valuable Recordings . . . Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Sub Menu the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. CAMERA MENU appears. Picture Quality Mode Setting (cont.) Operation Mode / Basic Recording For Video 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: Recording Mode Setting ( 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. 24) is activated. Manual Focus Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment GR-DVL200EG only Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the Lock Button located on the switch. Function menu setting depends on the function. Menu Screen Explanations The CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both and . pg. 11, 32). 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. 32). 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. 41, 44, 53). / 2 FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , , , , , , and ) PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION ( , , , , , and ) Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fader And Wipe Menu Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . . Programme 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 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Advanced Features For Video Synchro Comp ( pg. 56, 57). 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 TO DELETE ALL IMAGES pg. 37) cannot be deleted with the above operation. To delete them, remove protection first. Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check images before deleting. Initialising The Built-in Memory DSC MENU appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select FORMAT and press it. The Sub Menu appears. VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) CONNECTIONS Basic Connections B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors 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 A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) 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. 51). If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode ( + + Installing The Batteries 10 ) @ $ ! # % ^& *( 3 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 ( ). (cont.) 3 1 6 789` 4 2 5 Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] SET REMOTE/VCR CODE 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 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Remote Sensor pg. 19). Recording Start/Stop Button Random Assemble Editing Menu (cont.) For More Accurate Editing DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING Audio Dubbing (cont.) Page Page 16. 19. 16 19 19. 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 9 8 1 532 4 6 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 1 2 3*4* LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording + 1* 2 4 6 7 3 5 8 ! Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5 1 2 3 2 46 Warning Indications TAPE END Indications (cont.) Indications Function COPYING FAILED 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 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-V40EG or AA-V40EK