JVC GR-DVL920 manual

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answ er our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/inde x-e.html For Accessories: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/accessory/ ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 14 T APE RECORDING & PLA YBACK 15 – 24 T APE RECORDING ....[...]

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/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ..... refer to the Index ( 墌 pgs.[...]

EN 3 (1) Read these instructions. (2) Keep these instructions. (3) Heed all warnings. (4) Follow all instructions. (5) Do not use this apparatus near water . (6) Clean only with dry cloth. (7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer ’ s instructions. (8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radi[...]

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

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 cable has only one core filter , the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder . Remote Control Unit RM-V717U CD-ROM AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control[...]

6 EN Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ M ANU AL ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops t[...]

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 NOTES: ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. ● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. ● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. ● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove th[...]

EN 9 A TTENTION Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s pow er is tur ned 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 . •[...]

10 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro strip. 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 Le ver . Be sure to f asten the V elcro strip to your preference . Viewfinder A[...]

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 playbac k ( 墌 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 [...]

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 Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CA[...]

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 The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receiv e the camcorder . 1 Make sure 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 hav e perf ormed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before contin uing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( 墌 pg. 10) ● Load A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( 墌 pg. 13) 1 Remove the lens cap. Press PUSH[...]

EN 17 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, diff erent 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 Y ou can shoot yourself while vie wing your own image in the LCD moni[...]

18 EN T APE RECORDING (cont.) FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, 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 ” . 䡲 The fur ther y ou 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/AUT O/ON as required: OFF : T ur ns off the light. AU TO : 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. 䡲 [...]

20 EN Time Code Dur ing 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 [...]

EN 21 Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) P ower Zoom Lever (V OL.) Speaker T APE PLA YBACK Normal Playback 1 Load a tape (  pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the P o w er Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Loc k Button located on the s witch. [...]

22 EN Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections , refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors T o S-VIDEO To AV Audio/Video cable (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** T o S-VIDEO IN T o TV or VCR S-Video [...]

EN 23 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 9). ● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its av ailability . Make sure to connect the end with a cor[...]

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 ” , then set the P ower Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK . •“ BLANK S[...]

EN 25 CONTENTS MEMOR Y CARD RECORDING ........ 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............... 26 – 27 MEMOR Y CARD PLA YBACK .......... 28 – 34 Normal Playback .................................. 28 Auto Playback ..................................... 28 Index Playback .................................... 29 Viewing File Information ........[...]

26 EN MEMORY CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use y our camcorder as a digital still camer a for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already ha ve perf ormed the procedures listed belo w . If not, do so bef ore contin uing. ● Power (  pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment (  pg. 10) ● Loading [...]

EN 27 T o Delete Unwanted Still Imag es . . . ..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “ Deleting Files ” (  pg. 3 1 ) 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 Scr[...]

28 EN Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order on the memor y card. Y ou can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 Load a memory card (  pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “ MEMOR Y ” , then set the P ower Switch to “ PLA Y [...]

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 M 1 F O 0 V A 0 I F 0 C R 2 N F J 0 4 E V 0 2 X C 0 7 7 G 1 6 R D C F : 100 - 0010 0 02 ’ 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 Info Screen INDEX Button Selected image Index number Index Screen INFO Button Menu Screen Battery indicator Operati[...]

30 EN ME NU DIS P L A Y E N D PR OT ECT D ELETE D P O F NO . R E S E T FO R M AT RO T E C T P RE TUR N PR OT ECT ED PR OT ECT M E NU RENT PR OT . A L L C A N C . A L L R E T U R N CUR Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel PROTECT Screen Menu Screen Lock Button VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) SELECT Button ADV ANC[...]

EN 31 DE LE T E M E NU RENT A L L R E T U R N CUR ELETE D EXEC UT E D ELETE? RE TURN 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/MEMORY Switch to “ MEMORY ” , then set the P ower Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located [...]

32 EN Dubbing Still Images Recor ded On A T ape T o A Memor y Card Still i mages 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 i[...]

EN 33 E-Mail Clip Recording Y ou can make 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 P ower Swi[...]

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 TURN 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 pr int (such as [...]

EN 35 RE TUR N 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 ADVANCED FEA TURES (cont.) M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF ORMA T F EXEC UT E DA T A? EX I ST I N G ERASE AL L RE TURN 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 stor[...]

EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING .......................................... 38 – 39 Night-Alive ............................................................ 38 Program AE With Special Effects ............................. 3 8 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 40 – 41 Snapshot (For T ape Recor[...]

38 EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ PROGRAM AE ” , then press it. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode (  pg. 39), the[...]

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

40 EN IMPOR T ANT Some F ade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special eff ects ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). If an unusab le Fade/Wipe Eff ect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. [...]

EN 41 Fader And Wipe Men u M enu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lo wer left cor ner , or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black sc[...]

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 ” , then set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appe[...]

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 offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as appro x. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity . How ever , correct f ocus ma y not be obtainab le in the situations listed belo w (in [...]

44 EN Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to [...]

EN 45 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically . Howev er, more adv anced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profes[...]

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 Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” 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[...]

EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA MANUAL : Factory-preset NOTES: ● Settings made in the “ CAMERA ” Men u remain eff ectiv e whether the P ower Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” . Ho wev er, the menu settings can be changed only when the P ower Switch is set to “ MANUAL ” . ● The “ MANU AL ” settings are eff ective [...]

48 EN U SING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) MANUAL NOTES: ● The “ MANU AL ” settings are effectiv e only when the Po wer Switch is set to “ MANUAL ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ MANUAL ” are also applied when the Power Switch is[...]

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

50 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO S YNCH OD E REC M COP Y STE R E O – SOUND 1 SP OF F – – – – 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 – – SID E L E D – N O DE M O M ODE – N O CA M E RS E T N RE TUR M S YSTE AY DIS P L VID E O S O U N D [...]

EN 51 1 L 2 12 : 34 : 24 0 2 0 ’ 5 2 3 : 5 BI T /S O U M P C E D ND 1 P S 4 6 Playback Sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompan y y our pla ybac k picture . According to the menu access explanation on pg. 50, select “ SOUND MO[...]

52 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o Or Fr om A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also ref er to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMOR Y Switch to “ VIDEO ” , then set the camcorder ’ s P ower Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s po wer, and inser t the[...]

EN 53 Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy 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 pla yer] 1 Make sure all units [...]

54 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “ AAA (R03) ” size batteries[...]

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

56 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. OPERA TION: 1) T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW ( 9 or 0 ) more than appro x. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 min ute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, norm[...]

EN 57 FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any time during playback. 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 mov e t[...]

58 EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source play er. Y ou can select up to 8 “ cuts ” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performe[...]

EN 59 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 other than[...]

60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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 Assemble 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 [...]

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

62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others . Ev en if you begin editing f or the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you ma y lose scenes y ou w anted, or find that you hav e recorded scenes you did not w ant. F or a cleanly edit[...]

EN 63 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 墌 pg. 47). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16- bit audio , on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a b lank por tion of a tape . ● T o perf or m A udio Dubbing while watching on the tele vision, make connections ( 墌 pg.[...]

64 EN Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the or iginal recording with minimal picture distor tion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Bef ore perfor ming the f ollowing steps , make sure that “ TIME CODE ” is set to “ ON ” in the Menu Scree[...]

EN 65 NOTES: ● Ref er to “ SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE ” for the installation of the bundled software and drivers. ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 墌 pg. 9). ● Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneousl y to the camcorder . Connect only the c[...]

66 EN Using The Camcorder As A W ebCam 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 Switch to “ A U TO ” or[...]

EN 67 REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................ 6 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 6 9 – 73 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 7 4 CAUTIONS ................................. 75 – 7 7 SPECIFICA TIONS .......................... 78 – 7 9 INDEX ...................................... 80 – 8 6 C[...]

68 EN DET AILS I T E M S N O T E S ❍ P erfor m charging where the temperature is between 10 ° C and 35 ° C (50 ° F and 95 ° F). 20 ° C to 25 ° C (68 ° F to 77 ° F) is the ideal temper ature range f or charging. If the environment is too cold, charging ma y be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pac k. ❍ Cha[...]

EN 69 If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult y our nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled de vice . Exter nal noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might pre v ent it from functioning properly . In such cases , first disconnect its po w er supply unit (batter[...]

70 EN • The cassette is in the wrong position. • The batter y ’ s charge is low . • The memory 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. • Shootin[...]

EN 71 • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an eff ect similar to Slow Shutter. • 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 S[...]

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 Prog ram AE with special eff ects, “ DIS ” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. • The LCD mo[...]

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

74 EN Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wr ing it w ell to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dr y 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[...]

EN 75 CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER 䡲 The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in oper ation or soon after tur ning it off, otherwise serious injury ma y result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains e xtremely hot f or some time. 䡲 When operat[...]

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

EN 77 Dec laration of Conf ormity Model Number : GR-DVL920U T rade Name : JVC Responsib le par ty : JVC AMERICAS CORP . Address : 1700 V alley Road W a yne, N. J. 07470 T elephone Number : 973-317 – 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause har mful i[...]

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 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[...]

EN 79 Digital Still Camera Function 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 AND ARD) Approximate number of storable images : 墌 pg. 27. Connecto[...]

80 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators M A N U A L AUTO PLA Y OFF[...]

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

82 EN LCD Monitor/V iewfinder Indications During T ape Recor ding Only Displa ys the selected Fade/Wipe eff ect. ( 墌 pg. 40, 41) Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 48) Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 16) Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg. 13) Displays the tape remaining time. ( 墌 pg. 16) •“ REC[...]

EN 83 LCD Monitor/V iewfinder Indications During Both T ape And Memor y Card Recording 4 3 2 0 ’ 0 0 0 : 0 1 1 0 xW T JA N M A PHOTO BR I GH T Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ A U TO ” . ( 墌 pg. 17) • : Appears when Night-Aliv e is engaged. ( 墌 pg. 38) • : Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AU TO ” and the shutter s[...]

84 EN LCD Monitor/V iewfinder Indications During T ape Playback Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 50, 51) Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 24) Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 13) 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 : Reverse slow[...]

EN 85 Indications Function Displa ys the batter y remaining po wer. 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 e xhausted, po wer turns off automaticall y . Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg. 12) Appears when the erase pr otecti[...]

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 pr otection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .( 墌 pg. 64) Appears when the [...]

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

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICT OR COMP ANY OF J AP AN, L TD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED U Printed in Japan 0102HOV * UN * YP S SD Memory Card .................................. 墌 pg. 14, 76 Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 17 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 39 Set Remote C[...]