JVC GR-DVL313A manual

LYT0768-001A EN INSTRUCTIONS GR-D VL 910A GR-D VL 510A GR-D VL 450A GR-D VL 313A GR-D VL 310A GR-D VL 210A GR-D VL 910 E A GR-D VL 510 E A GR-D VL 210 E A DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features are a vailable on GR-D VL910A, GR-D VL510A, GR-D VL910EA and GR-D VL510EA. Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answ[...]

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. 78[...]

EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with P AL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However , live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power t[...]

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 • Remote Control Unit RM-V717U • CD-ROM (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/ DVL450A/DVL313A/ DVL310A/DVL910EA/ DVL510EA only) • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • Audio/V ideo Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Shoulder Strap • Memory Card (8 MB) (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/ DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) (Already inserted in the camcorder) ?[...]

6 EN AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). 䡲 A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily . If no operation is perfor[...]

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 3 2 1 4 5 6 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder ’ s 2-way power 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 T ilt the viewfinder upward 1 . W ith the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack [...]

EN 9 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . ● For other notes, 墌 pg. 71. A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off. Failure to do so can res[...]

10 EN 2 PAUSE 1 3 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 Adjustment 1 Set th[...]

EN 11 OF F FA DER / W I P E AM A E PR O G R A CA MER L MA N U A M SYSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L 12 . .0 1 25 17 30 : RE N E ON S C LC D / TV UTO A IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO CK AD J . – – – F F O N RE TUR CLO CK AD J . 12 . .0 1 25 17 30 : Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display[...]

12 EN 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 press “ PUSH HERE ” [...]

EN 13 REC M ODE – SP LP 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 sel[...]

14 EN Memory card Card Cover Clipped edge Label GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. T wo Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and ST ANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down[...]

EN 15 VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 – 20 Basic Recording ...................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 17 Self-Recording ....................................... 17 Operation Mode ................................[...]

16 EN 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I GH T VIDEO RECORDING Power lamp T ally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button T ape remaining time indicator (Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch PUSH OPEN Button B[...]

EN 17 Self-Recording 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 in[...]

18 EN 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERA TION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “ T ” . Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever to[...]

EN 19 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 injury may result. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 When operating, keep a distance of ab[...]

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 [...]

EN 21 VIDEO PLA YBACK Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the s[...]

22 EN VIDEO PLA YBACK (cont.) Connections To AV T o S-VIDEO Red to AUDIO R IN** White to AUDIO L IN** Y ellow: Not connected T o TV or VCR S-V ideo cable (optional) TV VCR * When connecting the cables, open this cover . ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only . Connector cover* A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an[...]

EN 23 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( 墌 pg. 22). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR ’ s instruction manual. 4 T urn on the camcorder , the VCR and the TV . 5 Set the VCR to its AU[...]

24 EN B L ANK S E ARCH 4 4 Power Switch BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 20). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only), then set the Power Switch to “ ” whi[...]

EN 25 DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ........................ 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ................... 26 – 27 D.S.C. PLA YBACK .......................... 28 – 36 Normal Playback .................................... 28 Auto Playback ....................................... 28 IND[...]

26 EN FI N E 10 / 100 SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – UP FR A M E D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) Y ou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. NOTE: Y ou should already have performed the procedures listed below . If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( 墌 pg. 8) ● Grip A[...]

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 Images ” ( 墌 pg. 32) 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 Screen [...]

28 EN 10 / 24 100 - 0010 11 / 24 100 - 0011 12 / 24 100 - 0012 13 / 24 100 - 0013 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 P L A Y O F F Power Switch Lock Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. Y ou can view the stored images, one at a time, muc[...]

EN 29 1 00-DVC00003 VGA 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F EXIT 6F < INDEX > M S YSTE AY DIS P L Y MEM OR VID E O IN D E X T C PR OT E DE L E E T DPOF AT FOR M END Index number Selected image Protect icon Playback Screen INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the IN[...]

30 EN S C E A L N E C C E T L /S E T [ [ M J E U N M U P ] ] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel JUMP Button Jump Playback When viewing still images stored in a memory card, you can call up directly an image you want to view by specifying its index number . 1 Press JUMP during Normal Playback ( 墌 pg. 28). The Jump Screen [...]

EN 31 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT < PROTECT > 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F EXIT < PROTECT > DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR IN D E X PR OT EC T E DE L E T Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button If Protection is removed PROTECT Index Screen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental e[...]

32 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) 1F 2S 3S 5F 4F 6F < DELETE > NEXT SE ECT L EXE CU T E –C A N C E L D ELE E T Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Display Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ” , then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing [...]

EN 33 CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter , as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it. ( 墌 pg. 36) TO DELETE ALL IMAGES [...]

34 EN – DPOF AL L SEL ECT RES E T AL L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF 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 the number of prints t[...]

EN 35 100-DVC00021 VGA 19 00 00 00 00 03 00 20 21 23 22 NEXT 24 < DPOF > SE ECT L – EXEC UTE CANCE L DPOF TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to selsect “ SELECT ” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT [...]

36 EN D.S.C. PLA YBACK (cont.) FO M AT R FO M AT R EX S T I NG I ER ASE DA T A ? AL L EXE C U TE – C ANC E L T PR OT EC IN D E X DE L E E T DPOF AT FO R M N RE TUR C ANC E L EXE C U TE Lock Button Power Switch Display Initialising A Memory Card Y ou can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in the memory[...]

EN 37 ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ..................................................... 38 – 45 Night-Scope ....................................................................... 38 Programme AE With Special Effects .................................... 3 8 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ..............................[...]

38 EN IC F I L M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONO T SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OT L E S T ROB 4 SL X O W 10 SL X O W ER SHUT T 1/120 FOR RECORDING NIGHT -SCOPE Button Power Switch IMPORT ANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/W ipe Effects ( 墌 pg. 40, 41). If an unusable mode is selected, its in[...]

EN 39 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. Y our recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good n[...]

40 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) 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. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). If an [...]

EN 41 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 colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner , or wipe out fro[...]

42 EN SNAP M O DE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – UP FR A M E FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL910A/ DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only), then set the Power Swit[...]

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

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

46 EN OF F FADER / IPE AM A E PR O GR A CA MER L M ANUA M S YSTE DSC END AY DIS P L C AN E W W .B A L TY QUA L I FI N E – EE L REC CT S – N RE TUR MO D E SNAP OD E REC M SP I 12 BT MO D E SOUND ZO O M UP G AIN – – – – – 40 X L FUL AGC N RE TUR DIS – ON OF F BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY ID N M UB E R – – – 6 0 DE M O M .O D E –[...]

EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 40, 41). Refer to “ Programme AE W ith Special Effects ” ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” ( 墌 pg. 45). Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( 墌 pg. [...]

48 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) : Factory-preset 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 “ ” ( 墌 pg.[...]

EN 49 : 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 “ ” ( 墌 pg. 50). “ CLOCK ADJ. ” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ● The “ DISPLA Y ” settings are effective even when the Power Sw[...]

50 EN MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO SYNCH OD E REC M IN U T S/A V P COP Y STE R E O – SOUND 1 SP OF F OF F – – – – – N RE T UR 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 T UR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY ID N M UB E R – – – 6 0 DE M O M .O D E – N O SID E L E D – N O CA M E RS E T N RE T[...]

EN 51 PLA YBACK SOUND During video 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. 50, select “ SOUND MODE ” or “ 12BIT MODE ” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired p[...]

52 EN DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR [T o use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ VIDEO ” (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only), then set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located o[...]

EN 53 * Connect when an S-V ideo cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover . Dubbing From A VCR [T o use this camcorder as a recorder: GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/ DVL510EA only] 1 Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set “ S[...]

54 EN DUBBING (cont.) PLAY ( 4 ) STOP ( 5 ) P L A Y O F F Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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 [...]

EN 55 T P O U S C H O P “ Y S N T A O PS T H A O P T E ” REC SNAPSHOT Button Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Rewind Button ( 2 ) Lock Button Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card T o A T ape (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) Images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape. 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 14) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 [...]

56 EN COP Y OF F ON – SP 6 Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Display Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Dubbing Images Recorded On A T ape T o A Memory Card (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card . 1 Load a memory card ( 墌 pg. 14) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Select the Snapshot mode in th[...]

EN 57 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful[...]

58 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLA Y Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button FADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button P AUSE IN Connector ST ART/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button Down Button [...]

EN 59 P AUSE PLA Y EFFECT ON/OFF EFFECT PLA O 1 2 3 4 5 Y F B F ACK C M S S V L O E T I E A N P R D F S O I O E F S T A B O E I O E C C N E T E C F H I O LM Remote sensor FEA TURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: T o allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. OPERA TION: 1) T o change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press[...]

60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 60X ( GR-DVL313A )/50X ( GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL450A/ DVL310A/DVL210A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA/DVL210EA ) 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 remo[...]

EN 61 VCR CODE LIST MITSUBISHI NEC GRUNDIG HITACHI PANASONIC JVC BLAUPUNKT AKAI FERGUSON SAMSUNG DAEWOO LG/GOLDST AR A B C VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO SHARP TOSHIBA SONY THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, SABA, NORDMENDE SELECO, REX PHILIPS VCR BRAND NAME BUTTONS (A) (B) MBR SET SHIFT Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using [...]

62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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 AUSE 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[...]

EN 63 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL COD E TI M E N IO U T MO D E F ADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL REW FF PLA Y R.A.EDIT ON/OFF SELECT SCENES 4 Point 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 Rand[...]

64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 –– –– –– –– –– –– N IO U T M O D E 0 9:3 0 ~ VCR REC STBY P AUSE R.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 6 : 30 9 : 39 TOT AL COD E TI M E AUTOMA TIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the[...]

EN 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– N IO U T MO D E RO SYN CH O. 1 – – – : –– 0 : 00 0 TOT AL COD E TI M E R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, y[...]

66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 6e P AUSE STOP PLA Y A.DUB Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (  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 blank portion of a tape. ● T o perform Audio Dubbing whil[...]

EN 67 P AUSE STOP PLA Y INSERT REW ST ART/STOP 1 2:3 4 6 w Insert Editing (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) 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 t[...]

68 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 9). ● Never connect the USB or PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder . Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder . ● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB c[...]

EN 69 Video unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . This function is ca[...]

70 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................. 71 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 72 – 76 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 77 INDEX ........................................ 78 – 84 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 78 – 79 Indications .............................[...]

EN 71 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 dischar ged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature an[...]

72 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “ SET DA TE/TIME! ” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. The focus does not adjust automatically . 6. The cassette will not load properly . 7. The memory card will not load properly . 8. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 1. ?[...]

EN 73 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 11 . The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 12. Digital Zoom does not work. 13. The Black & White Fader does not work. 14. The Dissolve function does not work. 15. The Picture W [...]

74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16. The picture wipe function does not work. 17. Scene transition does not go as expected. 18. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 19. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 20. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is ac[...]

EN 75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. •“ TIME CODE ” is set to “ OFF ” in the Menu Screen. 27. • In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor . When this happens, the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded. This is not a defect of the camcord[...]

76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 36. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 37. There is no playback picture on the connected TV . 38. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 39. The LCD monitor , the viewfind[...]

EN 77 USER MAINTENANCE 2 3 1 Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Hatch 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 . W ipe gently[...]

78 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O F F 1 3 4 5 6 7 # $ @ % ^ 0 ! 8 9 2 &[...]

EN 79 Controls 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] .....................................  pg. 16 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control .................  pg. 10 3 Battery Release Switch [BA T . RELEASE] ......................................  pg. 8 4 • MENU Wheel [+, – , PUSH] ...............  pg. 46 • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control[...]

80 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only SO UND 20 1 : 2 5 B 5 IT PL P 50 R min E 6 C w 1 2 4 56 7 3 9 8 0 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (  pg. 48) 2 Displays the selected Fade/W ipe effect. (  pg. 40, 41) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. (  pg. 16) 4 Displays the recording [...]

EN 81 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 3 40 x BR W IG H T T 1 . 1 1 0 . : PHOTO 0 0 1 0 # 8 9 0 ! 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 @ 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . (  pg. 17) 2 • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. (  pg. 38) • : Appears when “ GAIN UP ” is set to “ AUT O ” and the shu[...]

82 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. (  pg. 50, 51) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (  pg. 24) 3 Displays the tape speed. (  pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search 6 : Pause 6 4 : Forwa[...]

EN 83 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. (  pg. 12) Appears when the erase protection tab[...]

84 EN Indications Function Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (  pg. 67) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (  pg. 67) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “ SA VE ” .(  pg. 67) Appears when the m[...]

EN 85 Video Light DANGER  The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result.  Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.  When operating, keep a di[...]

86 EN Cassettes T o properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when i[...]

EN 87 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer . The camcorder is a microcomputer -controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV , a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly . In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack[...]

88 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................  pg. 40, 41 Fast-Forward The T ape ..............................  pg. 21 Frame-By-Frame Playback ..................  pg. 21, 59 G Gain Up ...................................................  pg. 47 Grip Adjustment .......................................  pg. 10 I Ico[...]

EN 89 P Picture Quality Mode ...............................  pg. 14 Picture W ipe/Dissolve .........................  pg. 40, 41 Playback Special Effects ............................  pg. 59 Playback Zoom ........................................  pg. 60 Power Switch Position ..............................  pg. 17 Printer ...........[...]

90 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For 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 V ideo light : Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewf[...]

EN 91 For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL910A/DVL510A/DVL910EA/DVL510EA only) Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : JPEG (compatible) File size : VGA (640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/ST ANDARD) Approximate number of storable images with memory card [8 MB] (provided) FINE : 100 ST ANDARD : 200 with memory [...]

A / A-S/EA Printed in Japan 0201HOV * UN * SN EN GR-D VL 910A GR-D VL 510A GR-D VL 450A GR-D VL 313A GR-D VL 310A GR-D VL 210A GR-D VL 910 E A GR-D VL 510 E A GR-D VL 210 E A VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.[...]