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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6
GETTING STARTED 7 – 14
TAPE
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 15 – 24
TAPE RECORDING ........................ 16 – 20
TAPE PLAYBACK .......................... 21 – 24
MEMORY CARD
GR-DVL1020
RECORDING & PLAYBACK 25 – 36
MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ............ 28 – 29
GR-DVL820
ADVANCED FEATURES .................... 30 – 36
ADVANCED FEATURES 37 – 66
GR-DVL522
FOR RECORDING ........................... 38 –
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S T SD Memory Card .................................. Z pg. 14, 76 Tally ............................................................. Z pg. 48 Self-Recording ............................................ Z pg. 17 Tele Macro .................................................. Z pg. 48 Sepia ........................................................... Z pg. 39 Time Code ..................................... Z pg. 20, 49 – 51 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. Z pg. 58 Tripod Mounting ...
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2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table 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 .
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EN 3 CAUTIONS: c This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-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. c Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommod
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4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in drop
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EN 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or AAA (R03) Battery Power Cord Battery Pack AC Adapter AP-V10EG or x 2 (for remote BN-V408U control unit) AP-V12EG or Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Remote CD-ROM (See below for Control Unit attachment) RM-V717U PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL322 only) Memory Card 8 MB (GR-DVL1020/DVL820/ DVL522 only) (Already USB Cable (GR-DVL1020/ inserted in the DVL820/DVL522 only) camcorder) Audio/Video Cable Editing Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to GR-DVL322: RCA plug) One plug has 3 rings around th
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AUTO MANUAL MANUAL 6 EN How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model Z pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference. 123 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. clicks shut. ends of the Core Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter Filter. as shown in the illustr
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EN 7 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power.................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment.................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 Tripod Mounting.......................................... 10 Date/Time Settings...................................... 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ......................... 12 Recording Mode Setting ...........
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8 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) BATT. RELEASE Button 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 1 equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 3 2 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place 3. Power Switch 2 Set the Power Switch to “OF
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EN 9 ATTENTION USING THE BATTERY PACK Before detaching the power source, make sure that Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so PACK” (Z pg. 8). can result in a camcorder malfunction. Approximate recording time NOTES: c Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. BN-V408U 1 hr. 1 hr. 15 min. • The LCD m
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MANUAL AUTO 10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. Power Zoom Lever 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Recording 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to Start/Stop button easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference. Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” Dioptre Adjustment Control while pressing
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MANUAL EN 11 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Date/Time Settings Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback (Z pg. 50, 51). 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 Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears. Power Switch 4 Rot
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12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the window side is 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of facing out. the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. • Do not touch internal components. Cassette holder 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holde
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MANUAL EN 13 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Power Lamp 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” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears. Power Switch 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC MODE” and press it. The Su
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MANUAL 14 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display QUAL I TY – FINE IMAGE S I ZE –1X 024876 Lock Button REC SELECT – Card Cover Label Clipped edge Power Lamp RETURN Memory card Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL522 only) (GR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL522 only) The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to The provided memory card is already inserted in the best match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 27 camcorder when you re
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EN 15 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS TAPE RECORDING ......................... 16 – 20 Basic Recording..................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 17 Self-Recording ...................................... 17 Operation Mode .................................... 17 Zooming ............................................ 18 Video Light ......................................... 19 Time Code ..................................
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MANUAL AUTO AUTO MANUAL 16 EN TAPE RECORDING Basic Recording Power lamp NOTE: Power Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 10) c Load A Cassette (Z pg. 12) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 13) 1 Remove the lens cap. During GR-DVL1020/DVL820/DVL522 only: Press PUSH shooting OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/ Lock Button MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. R
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MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AUTO AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL EN 17 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING Self- In some situations, different shooting angles may Recording 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 You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces forward, then point the lens
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18 EN TAPE RECORDING (cont.) Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming 1xWT PURPOSE: 1x 0WT 2x 0WT To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- 4x 0WT neous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. n The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: 1x 0WT c Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoo
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EN 19 FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to the subject. access this switch.) ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on. n The video light can only be used with the camcorder’s power on. n It is recommended to s
