JVC GR-DVL867 Bedienungsanleitung

ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 14 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK 15 – 24 T APE RECORDING ........................ 16 – 20 T APE PLA YBACK .......................... 21 – 24 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLA YBACK 25 – 36 MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27 MEMORY CARD PLA YBACK ............ 28 – 2[...]

2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the co ver page . • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/oper ation are separated for easier ref erence. It is recommended that you . . . ..... refer to the Index (  pg[...]

EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf , make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow f or ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides , on top and at the rear). Do not block the v entilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are b locked by a ne wspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be ab le to get out.) No n[...]

4 EN Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitr y . There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The f ollowing notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user . When carrying, be sure to always securely at[...]

EN 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum perf or mance of the camcorder , provided cables ma y be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cab le has only one core filter , the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. Remote Control Unit RM-V717U AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) [...]

6 EN Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset).  A utomatic Demonstration star ts when there is no operation f or about 3 minutes after the P ower Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ M ANU AL ” and no cassette is in the camcorder .  P erforming any operation during the demonstration st[...]

EN 7 GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 T ripod Mounting ........................................[...]

8 EN Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional) Charging time appro x. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 3 hrs. approx. 5 hrs. Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way pow er supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power . Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BA TTERY P ACK 1 Tilt the viewfin[...]

EN 9 A TTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. F ailure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. NOTES: ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly . • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly . • Th[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro str ip . 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and P ower Switch and P ower Zoom Lev er. Be sure to f asten the V elcro str ip to your pref erence. Viewfinder[...]

EN 11 Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its displa y can be tur ned on or off during playback (  pg. 50, 51). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ANU AL ” while pressing down the Loc k Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to a[...]

12 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically . • Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and[...]

EN 13 Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ANU AL ” while pressing down the Loc k Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Men u Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ C[...]

14 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Memory card Card Cover Clipped edge Label TY QUA L I REC SE L ECT FI N E 02 1X 7 48 6 IM A G E S I Z E – – – N RE TUR Display MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Power Lamp Loading A Memory Card (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365 only) The provided memory card is already inserted in the[...]

EN 15 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS T APE RECORDING ......................... 1 6 – 20 Basic Recording ..................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 17 Self-Recording ...................................... 17 Operation Mode .................................... 17 Zooming ................[...]

16 EN T APE RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have perf or med the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power (  pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette (  pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting (  pg. 13) 1 Remove the lens cap. GR-DVL867/D[...]

EN 17 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, diff erent shooting angles ma y 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 Y ou can shoot y ourself while viewing y our own image in the LCD mo[...]

18 EN T APE RECORDING (cont.) FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out eff ect, or an instanta- neous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T ” . Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ W ” .  The fur ther you slide the P ower Zoom Le ver , the quicker the zoom action.[...]

EN 19 FEA TURE: Video Light PURPOSE: T o brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERA TION: Set LIGHT OFF/A UT O/ON as required: OFF : T urns off the light. AU T O : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject. ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. [...]

20 EN Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time co[...]

EN 21 Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker T APE PLA YBACK Normal Playback 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/ DVL367/DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while p[...]

22 EN Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. T o S-VIDEO To AV Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** T o S-VIDEO IN T o TV or VCR S-Video cable (optional) TV VCR Connector cover* Y ellow to VIDEO IN * When connecting the cables, open this co ver. ** The Aud[...]

EN 23 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 9). ● T o monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder ’ s P ower Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ M AN UAL ” , then set your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DVL[...]

24 EN Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (  pg. 20). 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/ DVL367/DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k B[...]

EN 25 CONTENTS MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............... 26 – 27 MEMOR Y CARD PLA YBACK ........... 28 – 29 Normal Playback .................................. 28 Auto Playback ..................................... 28 Index Playback .................................... 29 Viewing File Information ......[...]

26 EN MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use y our camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already hav e performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so bef ore continuing. ● Power (  pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Loading A M[...]

EN 27 T o Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . ..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “ Deleting Files ” (  pg. 31 ) and delete unwanted still images. T o Remove The Shutter Sound . . . ..... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “ BEEP ” to “ OFF ” in the Menu Scree[...]

28 EN Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” , then set the P o wer Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button. • The type of file played back last time is played. If you want to select another type of file, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Press SELECT . The MEM[...]

EN 29 F F D S Q P O I A I U R L L T Z A O D E E E L T E I E R T C Y T : : : : : : 1 D 2 1 F O 0 V 7 0 I F 0 C . 2 N F J 0 4 E V 0 3 X C 0 . 7 G 1 0 6 R D C F : 100 - 0010 0 2 8 RE T URN DIS P L A Y M E NU O N OF F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Index Playback Y ou can vie w several diff erent files stored on the memory card at a time. This bro wsing capability [...]

30 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES ME NU DIS P L A Y E N D PR OT ECT D ELETE D P O F NO . RE S E T FO R M A T RO T E C T P RE TURN PR OT ECT ED PR OT ECT M E NU RENT PROT . AL L C A N C . A L L R E T U R N CUR Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel PROTECT Screen Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memor[...]

EN 31 DE L E T E M E NU RENT A L L R E T U R N CUR ELETE D EXEC UT E D E LETE? RE T UR N Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” , then set the P ower Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button lo[...]

32 EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14) and cassette (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the P ower Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button. 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in.[...]

EN 33 E-Mail Clip Recording Y ou can mak e video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME CAMERA IMAGE 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). Set the VIDEO/ MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” , then set the Po wer Sw[...]

34 EN DPOF M E NU RENT AL L 1 R E S E T R E T U R N CUR DPOF EXEC UT E AL L 1 ? RE T UR N Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as[...]

EN 35 RE TURN SHEE T S DPOF 00 SHEE T S DPOF 05 DPOF EXEC UT E SAVE ? CANCE L TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CURRENT ” and press it. Selection is complete . The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Press 2 or 3 so that the image you wish to print appears. [...]

36 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES (cont.) M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF ORMA T F EXEC UT E DA T A ? EX I S T I N G ERASE AL L RE T UR N MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001; these new pictures will be[...]

EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........................................... 38 – 45 Night-Scope ............................................................ 38 Programme AE With Special Effects .......................... 38 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 40 – 41 Snapshot (For T ape Record[...]

38 EN Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ANU AL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Men u Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ PROGRAMME AE ” , then press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode (  pg. 3[...]

EN 39 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONO T ONE Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W . Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “ classic film ” eff ect. Gives recorded scenes a strobe eff ect. STROBE* Y our recording looks lik e a s[...]

40 EN IMPORT ANT Some F ade/Wipe Eff ects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special eff ects ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). If an unusable F ade/Wipe Eff ect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Fade/Wipe Effects These eff ects let you mak e pro-style scene transi- tions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the [...]

EN 41 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect F ade in or out with a white screen. F ade in or out with a black screen. F ade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or f ade out from colour to blac k and white. Wipe in on a blac k screen from the upper r ight to the lower left corner , or wipe out from low er left to upper right, leaving a bl[...]

42 EN Snapshot (For T ape Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape . SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR- D VL867/D VL865/D VL767/D VL765/D VL567/D VL367/ D VL365 only), then set the P ower Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Loc k Button located[...]

EN 43 While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder ’ s Full Range AF system off ers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as appro x. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity . Howe ver , correct f ocus ma y not be obtainable in the situations listed belo w (in these case[...]

44 EN Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the f ollowing situations: • When shooting using rev erse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural bac kground such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is o ver ly dark or the subject light. 1 Set the P ower Swit[...]

EN 45 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . Howe ver , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more prof[...]

46 EN For Recording Menu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( 墌 pg. 47 – 49). 1 Set the P ower Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the s witch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Men u Screen appears. 3 Rotate t[...]

EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA MANU AL : F actor y-preset NOTES: ● Settings made in the “ CAMERA ” Menu remain effective whether the P ower Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ M ANU AL ” . Howe ver, the men u settings can be changed only when the P ower Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” . ● The “ MANU AL ” settings are eff ect[...]

48 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) NOTES: ● The “ MANU AL ” settings are eff ective only when the P ower Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the P ower Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” are also applied when the P ower Switch is s[...]

EN 49 : Factory-preset NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ M ANU AL ” are also applied when the P ower Switch is set to “ PLA Y ” ( 墌 pg. 50). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the P ower Switch is set to “ MANUAL ” . ● Settings made in the “ DISPLA Y ” Menu[...]

50 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO S Y NCH OD E REC M COP Y STE R E O – SOUND 1 SP OF F – – – – N RE TUR O.O RE N E ON S C LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E – – – FF O N RE TUR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY – – ID U NME R B – 6 0 DE M O M ODE – N O – N O SID L EE D N RE TUR CA M E RS E T M S YSTE AY DIS P L VID E [...]

EN 51 1 L 2 12 : 34 : 24 BI T / S O U N D 1 P S 4 6 12 . .0 2 5 2 17 30 : Playback Sound During tape pla yback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording w as made, and pla ys the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompan y your pla yback picture . According to the menu access e xplanation on pg. 50, select “ SOUND MODE ?[...]

52 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 F ollowing the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR- D VL867/D VL865/D VL767/D VL765/D VL567/D VL367/ D VL365 only), then set the camcorder ’ s Po wer Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button located o[...]

EN 53 Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to cop y recorded scenes from this camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a D V connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [T o use this camcorder as a play er] 1 Make sure all unit[...]

54 EN + – + – 1 2 3 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Pla yback, Stop, P ause, F ast-F orward and Rewind) of y our VCR. It also makes additional pla yback functions possib le. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA[...]

EN 55 Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLA Y Button SHIFT Button SLO W Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button F ADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button P AUSE IN Connector ST ART/ST OP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHO T Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button A. DUB Button PLA Y Button FF Butt[...]

56 EN FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playbac k. OPERA TION: 1) T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Pla yback, press SLO W ( 9 or 0 ) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Re wind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow F orward, normal playbac k resumes. 䡲 T o stop [...]

EN 57 FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playbac k. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y ( 4 ) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor . Pressing T zooms in. 3) Y ou can mo ve [...]

58 EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source pla yer . Y ou can select up to 8 “ cuts ” fo r automatic editing, in any order y ou lik e. R.A.Edit is more easily perf ormed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with y our brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be pe[...]

EN 59 DISPLAY 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 P A USE 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 ot[...]

60 EN SELECT SCENES 4 P oint the remote control at the camcorder’ s remote sensor . Press PLA Y ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemb le Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press F ADE/WIPE on the remote control. • Cycle through the effects b y pressing repeatedly ,[...]

EN 61 AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you w ant to edit and press P AUSE ( 6 ). 12 P oint the remote control tow ards the VCR ’ s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY ( q6 ), or manually engage the VCR ’ s Record-P ause mode. 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder . [...]

62 EN For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode f aster than others. Even if y ou begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at e xactly the same time, y ou ma y lose scenes you w anted, or find that you ha ve recorded scenes you did not w ant. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing [...]

EN 63 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 47). NOTES: ● Audio Dub bing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16- bit audio , on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while w atching on the television, mak e connections ( 墌 pg. 22)[...]

64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Insert Editing Y ou can record a ne w scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distor tion at the in and outpoints. The or iginal audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before perf or ming the following steps , make sure that “ TIME CODE ” [...]

EN 65 NOTES: ● Refer to “ SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION AND USB (or PC) CONNECTION GUIDE ” for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. ● It is recommended to use the A C Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 墌 pg. 9). ● Never connect the USB or PC connection cable and the D V cable simultaneously to the camco[...]

66 EN Using The Camcorder As A W ebCam (GR-DVL867/DVL865 only) This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off . 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” and set the Power Sw[...]

EN 67 REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................ 68 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 69 – 73 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 74 CAUTIONS .................................. 75 – 7 7 SPECIFICA TIONS ........................... 78 – 79 INDEX ....................................... 80 – 86 Co[...]

68 EN DET AILS I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C. 20 ° C to 25 ° C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temper[...]

EN 69 If, after f ollowing the steps in the char t below , the problem still e xists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled de vice. Exter nal noise and interference (from a TV , a radio , etc.) might prev ent it from functioning proper ly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batter[...]

70 EN • The cassette is in the wrong position. • The batter y ’ s charge is low . • The memor y card is in the wrong position. • The Squeeze mode is selected. • The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various diff erent light sources behind the subject. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. • Shooti[...]

EN 71 • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. • This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. •“ D A TE/TIME ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. • Files stored on the memory card are protected. •“ TIME CODE ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. • In place[...]

72 EN • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed. • Cer tain F ade/Wipe effects , certain modes of Programme AE with special effects , “ DIS ” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. • The LCD [...]

EN 73 ———— ———— • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder ’ s functions become unusab le. • A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this case the camcorder ’ s functions become unusable. • The temperature of the battery is e xtremely high/low . • Charging is difficult in places subject to [...]

74 EN Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the e xterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor . Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor . Close the LCD monitor . 3 T o clean t[...]

EN 75 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injur y may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot f or some time. 䡲 When operating[...]

76 EN 2. Store cassettes . . . ... aw ay from heaters or other heat sources . ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they won ’ t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. ... where they won ’ t be e xposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated b y motors, transf or mers or magnets). ... vertically , in their original cases. Mem[...]

EN 77 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device . Exter nal noise and interference (from a TV , a radio , etc.) might pre vent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (batter y pa[...]

78 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.5 W (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765) Approx. 4.3 W (GR-DVL567/DVL367/DVL365/DVL167/DVL160) LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.7 W (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765) Appr[...]

EN 79 Digital Still Camera Function (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only) Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible) File size : 3 modes (1280 X 960 pixels*, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/ST ANDARD) A[...]

80 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF 6 7 8 9 3 2 4 5 @ # 0 ! % $ q ( ) 1 ^ & *[...]

EN 81 Controls 1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ 墌 pg. 12 2 • Stop Button [ 5 ] .................................... 墌 pg. 21 • BACKLIGHT Button ............................. 墌 pg. 44 3 • Rewind Button [ 2 ] ............................. 墌 pg. 21 • NIGHT Button ...................................... 墌 pg. 38 4 Play/[...]

82 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Recording Only 1 Displays the selected F ade/Wipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 40, 41) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 48) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 16) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 13) 5 Displays the tape remaining time. ( 墌 pg. 16) 6 ?[...]

EN 83 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both T ape And Memory Card Recording 4 3 2 0 . 1 0 1: 0 0 xW T 10 . 0 0 PHOTO BR I G H T 1 2 4 7 6 3 5 # 8 9 0 ! @ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” . ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. ( 墌 pg. 38) • : Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AU T O ?[...]

84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During T ape Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 50, 51) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 24) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 : Pause 6 4 : Forward slow-motion 1 6 : Rever[...]

EN 85 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power . Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

86 EN Indications Function Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( 墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( 墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .( 墌 pg. 64) Appears when the m[...]

EN 87 Te r m s I Icons ................................................... 墌 pg. 47 – 49 Index Playback ............................................ 墌 pg. 29 Index Screen ............................................... 墌 pg. 29 Initialise A Memory Card ............................. 墌 pg. 36 Insert Editing .................................[...]

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICT OR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD . VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EG Printed in Japan 1201HOV * UN * VP S SD Memory Card .................................. 墌 pg. 14, 76 Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 17 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 39 Set Remote [...]