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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL200
INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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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.)
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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
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Operation Mode
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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).
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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
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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.
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.... after step 1, press
Protecting Images
TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
TO REMOVE PROTECTION
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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 (
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Installing The Batteries
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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.
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1)To start playback, press PLAY (
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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
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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.)
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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
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
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Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback
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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
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