Jvc GR-DVL155 User Manual

ENGLISHCONTENTSAUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION6GETTING STARTED7 – 13RECORDING & PLAYBACK14 – 22RECORDING ... 15 – 18PLAYBACK

10 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Grip Adjustment1 Separate the Velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and graspthe grip.3 Adjust your thumb

EN 11Date/Time SettingsThe 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 Se

12 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Loading/Unloading A CassetteThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load oreject a cassette.1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT i

EN 13Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on yourpreference.1 Set the Power Switch to “MANUAL” while pressingdown the Lock Butt

14 ENRECORDING&PLAYBACKCONTENTSRECORDING ... 15 – 18Basic Recording ... 15Journali

EN 15RECORDINGBasic RecordingNOTE:You should already have performed the procedureslisted below. If not, do so before continuing.● Power (墌 pg. 8)● Gri

16 ENMANUALAUTOPLAYOFFRECORDING (cont.)JOURNALISTIC SHOOTINGIn some situations, different shooting angles mayprovide more dramatic results. Hold the

EN 17FEATURE: ZoomingPURPOSE:To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta-neous change in image magnification.OPERATION:Zoom InSlide the Power Zo

18 ENTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recordedscene on the tape during play

EN 19Rewind Button (2)Fast-Forward Button (3)Play/Pause Button (4/6)Stop Button (5)Power Zoom Lever(VOL.)SpeakerPLAYBACKNormal Playback1 Load a tape (

2 ENUsing This Instruction Manual• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.• Notes appear after most

20 ENConnectionsUse the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.To S-VIDEOTo AVAudio/Video cable[mini-plug to RCAplug] (provided)White t

EN 21NOTES:● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as thepower supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9).● To monitor the picture and sound from

22 ENBlank SearchHelps you find where you should start recording inthe middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption( pg. 18).1 Load a tape ( pg.

EN 23ADVANCED FEATURESCONTENTSFOR RECORDING ... 24 – 31Night-Scope...

24 ENProgramme AE With Special Effects1 Set the Power Switch to “MANUAL” while pressingdown the Lock Button located on the switch.2 Press the MENU/BRI

EN 25 SEPIARecorded scenes have a brownish tint like oldphotos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for aclassic look. MONOTONELike black and white film

26 ENIMPORTANTSome Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certainmodes of Programme AE with special effects( pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Eff

EN 27Fader And Wipe MenuMenu EffectFade 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 w

28 ENSnapshotThis feature lets you record still images that look likephotographs onto a tape.SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION1 Set the Power Switch to “MANUAL”

EN 29While focusing on a nearersubjectWhile focusing on a furthersubjectFEATURE: Auto FocusPURPOSE:The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continu

EN 3When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sidesto allow for ventilation (10 cm or

30 ENExposure ControlManual exposure adjustment is recommended in thefollowing situations:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when thebackground

EN 31White Balance AdjustmentA term that refers to the correctness of colourreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all o

32 ENFor Recording MenuThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,on-screen menu system that simplifies many of themore detailed camcorder setting

EN 33Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA MANUAL: Factory-presetNOTES:● Settings made in the “ CAMERA” Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is s

34 ENUSING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.)Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) SYSTEM MANUAL: Factory-presetNOTES:● The “ MANUAL” settings are eff

EN 35 SYSTEM DISPLAYDEMOMODECAMRESETONSCREENDATE/TIMETIMECODECLOCK ADJ.OFFONCANCELEXECUTELCDLCD/TVOFFAUTOONOFFON: Factory-presetNOTES:●“ SYSTEM” and

36 ENCOPY OFF–MDOESOUNDMDOE12BITROSYNCHODEREC MSTEREO–SOUND1SP–––NRETURO.ORE NEON SC LCD / TVUAOTIMETDATE /T I ME CODE––– FFONRETURBEEPMELODYNOTALLY––

EN 37Playback SoundDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the typ

38 ENDUBBINGDubbing To A VCR1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorderand the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21.2 Set the camcorder’s Power Sw

EN 39Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With ADV Connector (Digital Dubbing)It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from thiscamcorder onto another

4 ENDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to themalfunctioning of internal circu

40 ENAB111112233USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operatethis camcorder from a distance as well as the b

EN 41Buttons1 PAUSE IN Connector2 MBR SET Button3 INT. TIME Button*SELF TIMER Button*4 REC TIME Button*ANIM. Button*5 FF Button6 REW Button7 PAUSE But

42 ENUSING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)FEATURE: Playback ZoomPURPOSE:To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at anytime during playback.O

EN 43Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]Create edited videos easily using your camcorder asthe source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” forautomati

44 ENMAKE CONNECTIONSAlso refer to pg. 20 and 21.1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remotepause connector . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote

EN 45SELECT SCENES4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’sremote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/OFF on the remote control.The Random As

46 ENAUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR8 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to thebeginning of the scene you want to edit and pressPAUSE (6).9 Point the remote co

EN 47For More Accurate EditingSome VCRs make the transition from Record-Pauseto Record mode faster than others. Even if you beginediting for the camco

48 ENAudio DubbingThe audio track can be customized only whenrecorded in the 12-bit mode (墌 pg. 33).NOTES:● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape re

EN 49Insert EditingYou can record a new scene into a previouslyrecorded tape, replacing a section of the originalrecording with minimal picture distor

EN 5PROVIDED ACCESSORIESNOTE:In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or morecore filter. I

50 ENNOTES:● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as thepower supply instead of the battery pack (墌 pg. 9).● Never connect the PC connection cable

EN 51REFERENCESCONTENTSDETAILS ... 52TROUBLESHOOTING ... 53 – 56USER MAINTENANCE ...

52 ENDETAILSI T E M S N O T E S❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to25°C is the ideal temperature range for charg

EN 53If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.The camcorder is a microcomput

54 EN• Shooting was performed underbacklit conditions.• The subject is too bright.• 10X optical zoom is selected.• The Sepia or Monotone mode isactiva

EN 55CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE• The light used to illuminate the LCDmonitor causes it to become hot.• This may occur when the surface orthe edge of the L

56 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) ———— ————• A malfunction of some kind hasoccurred. In this case thecamcorder’s functions becomeu

EN 57Cleaning The Camcorder1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth.Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well towipe off heav

58 ENCAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is alithium-ion battery. Before usingthe supplied battery pack or anoptional battery pack, be sure

EN 59Main Unit1. For safety, DO NOT . . ... open the camcorder’s chassis... disassemble or modify the unit... short-circuit the terminals of the ba

6 ENAutomatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMOMODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset).䡲 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation fo

60 ENSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderGeneralPower supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionLCD monitor off, viewfin

EN 61ConnectorsS-VideoOutput : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogueC:0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogueAVVideo output : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogueAudio output : 300 m

62 ENINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsMANUALAUTOPLAYOFF6Quw789oiyE32 4 5@ #0 !r%TRtWp$(q)&^1e*

EN 63Controls1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ... 墌 pg. 122 • Stop Button [5] ... 墌 pg. 19• BACKLIGHT But

64 ENINDEX IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording4320.100:010.010xW TBR I GHTPLCER515:550 min6w1247635)8 0 ! @ # $9%^&

EN 65LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback1 Displays the sound mode. (墌 pg. 36, 37)2 Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 22)3 Displays

66 ENIndications FunctionDisplays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power com

EN 67TermsIIcons ... 墌 pg. 33 – 35Insert Editing ... 墌 pg.

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EN 7GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDCONTENTSPower... 8 – 9Grip Adjustment ...

8 ENBattery packBN-V408UBN-V416U (optional)BN-V428U (optional)Charging timeapprox. 1 hr. 30 min.approx. 3 hrs.approx. 5 hrs.PowerThis camcorder’s 2-wa

EN 9ATTENTIONBefore detaching the power source, make sure thatthe camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do socan result in a camcorder malfuncti