JVC GR-DVL120 manual

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide W eb and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html For Accessories: http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/accessory/ ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION 6 GETTING ST ARTED 7 – 13 RECORDING & PLA YBACK 14 – 22 RECORDING .................[...]

2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents on the cover 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. 5[...]

EN 3 IMPOR T ANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper , or clo[...]

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 circuitry . There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user . When carrying, be sure to always securely atta[...]

EN 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder , provided cables may 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 . Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN-V4[...]

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 “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstrati[...]

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 power is turned off. Failure 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 . • The[...]

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 Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever . Be sure to fasten the V elcro strip to your preference. Viewfinder Adjust[...]

EN 11 Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( 墌 pg. 36, 37). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the Me[...]

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 “ ” while pressing down the Lock 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 “ CAMERA ” a[...]

14 EN RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS RECORDING ................................. 15 – 18 Basic Recording ..................................... 15 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 16 Self-Recording ...................................... 16 Operation Mode .................................... 16 Zooming .....................[...]

EN 15 RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● 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. 2 Set the Power Swi[...]

16 EN RECORDING (cont.) 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 Y ou can shoot yourself while viewing your own image[...]

EN 17 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 further you slide the Power Zoom Lever , the quicker the zoom action. NOTES: ● Focusing may bec[...]

18 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 [...]

EN 19 Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker PLA YBACK Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. T o start playback, press 4 / 6 . • T o stop playback, press 5 .[...]

20 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 c[...]

EN 21 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 墌 pg. 9). ● The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-V ideo cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability . Make sure to connect the end with a cor[...]

22 EN Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 18). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK SEARCH . •“ BLANK SEARCH ” appears blinking and the camcorder au[...]

EN 23 ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........................................... 24 – 31 Night-Alive ............................................................ 24 Program AE With Special Effects ............................. 24 – 25 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 26 – 27 Snapshot ................[...]

24 EN Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” 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. 25), then press i[...]

EN 25 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look. MONOTONE 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 effect. STROBE Y our recording looks like a series [...]

26 EN IMPORT ANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects (  pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect 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. Fade [...]

EN 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu 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 lower left corner , or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen[...]

28 EN Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” 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 “ CAMERA ” . Press it and the CA[...]

EN 29 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 approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity . However , correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these [...]

30 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 31 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 . However , more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more profess[...]

32 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 (  pg. 33 – 35). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” 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/BR[...]

EN 33 Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA MANUAL : Factory-preset NOTES: ● Settings made in the “ CAMERA ” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” . However , the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● The “ MANUAL ” settings are effective only when the Power Switch [...]

34 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) : Factory-preset Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) MANUAL NOTES: ● The “ MANUAL ” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● “ SYSTEM ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ PLA Y [...]

EN 35 : Factory-preset NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ PLA Y ” (  pg. 36). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● Settings made in the “ DISPLA Y ” Menu remain effective [...]

36 EN COP Y O F F – MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T OD E REC M STE R E O – SO UND 1 SP – – N RE TUR 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 – DE M O M O DE – N O CA M E RS E T N RE TUR COP Y M S YSTE AY DIS P L VID E O S O U N D M O D E MO D E MO D E 12 BI T REC END For Playback Me[...]

EN 37 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 accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 36, select “ SOUND MODE ?[...]

38 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 2 Set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ PLA Y ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. 3 Engage the[...]

EN 39 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 DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Make sure all units a[...]

40 EN USING THE OPTIONAL 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 Battery (RM-V700U, optional) The remote control uses one lith[...]

EN 41 Buttons 1 P AUSE IN Connector* 2 MBR SET Button* 3 INT . TIME Button* SELF TIMER Button* 4 REC TIME Button* ANIM. Button* 5 FF Button 6 REW Button 7 P AUSE Button 8 PLA Y Button 9 Infrared beam transmitting window 0 ST ART/STOP Button ! VISS Button* @ ZOOM (T/W) Buttons # VCR CTL Button* $ A.DUB Button % STOP Button ^ INSERT Button & R.A.[...]

42 EN 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.  T o end zoom, p[...]

EN 43 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (  pg. 33). 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 blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections (  pg. 20). 1 [...]

44 EN Insert Editing Y ou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “ TIME CODE ” is set to “ ON ” in the Menu Screen ( ?[...]

EN 45 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 9). ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software. ● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board. ● When us[...]

46 EN REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................ 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 48 – 5 2 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 53 CAUTIONS .................................. 54 – 56 SPECIFICA TIONS .................................. 57 INDEX ....................................... 58 – 6 2 C[...]

EN 47 DET AILS I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform 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 temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging [...]

48 EN If, after following the steps in the chart below , the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, [...]

EN 49 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE • The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. • Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. • The subject is too bright. • 16X optical zoom is selected. • The Sepia or Monotone mode i[...]

50 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) •“ DA TE/TIME ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. •“ TIME CODE ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. • In places subject to low tempera- ture, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor . When this happens, the displayed colors differ from those that are actually record[...]

EN 51 • The LCD monitor and the view- finder are made with high-precision technology . However , black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder . These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) • This is[...]

52 EN ———— ———— • 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 extr[...]

EN 53 Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o clean the exterior , 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[...]

54 EN CAUTIONS NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. T emperature Range Specifications Charging ................ 10 ° C to 35 ° C (50 ° F to 95 ° F) Operation ............... 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Storage ................... – 10 ° C to 30 ° C (14 ° F to 86 ° F) ● Recharg[...]

EN 55 LCD Monitor 1. T o prevent damage to the LCD monitor , DO NOT . . . ... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom. 2. T o prolong service life . . . ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 3. Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions: • While us[...]

56 EN This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compli[...]

EN 57 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 94 mm x 223 mm (3-5/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-13/16") (with the LCD monitor closed a[...]

58 EN P L A Y O F F 1 ) & ^ 3 4 5 6 7 y q # $ @ Q W o i p * ( 0 ! 8 9 t u % w e r 2 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators[...]

EN 59 Controls 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ...... 墌 pg. 15 2 Diopter Adjustment Control .................... 墌 pg. 10 3 Battery Release Button [BA T . RELEASE] ...................................... 墌 pg. 8 4 • MENU Wheel [+, – , PUSH] .................. 墌 pg. 32 • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, – ] ..............[...]

60 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 4 3 2 0 ’ 0 0 0 : 0 1 1 0 xW T JA N M A BR I GH T P L C E R 5 15 : 55 0 min 6 w 1 2 4 7 6 3 5 ) 8 0 ! @ # $ 9 % ^ & * ( q 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ( 墌 pg. 16) 2 • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged. ( 墌 pg. 24) • : Appears when ?[...]

EN 61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 36, 37) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 22) 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 : Reverse slo[...]

62 EN 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[...]

EN 63 I Icons ................................................... 墌 pg. 33 – 35 Insert Editing ............................................... 墌 pg. 44 Iris ............................................................... 墌 pg. 30 Iris Lock ....................................................... 墌 pg. 30 J Journalistic Shooting ...........[...]

COPYRIGHT© 2002 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAP AN, L TD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan 0202HOV * UN * SN U S Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 16 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 25 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 43 Shuttle Search ......[...]