JVC GR-DVL500U - Digital Camcorder Instructions Manual Download

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LYT0607-001A

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

GR-DVL300

GR-DVL100

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION

GETTING STARTED

6 – 11

RECORDING

12 – 28

Basic Recording

................................. 12

Advanced Features

............................ 19

PLAYBACK

29 – 35

Basic Playback

.................................. 29

Advanced Features

............................ 30

Basic Connections

.............................. 32

Advanced Connections

......................... 34

DUBBING

36 – 38

Dubbing To A VCR

............................. 36

Dubbing To A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

............ 37

Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped

With A DV Connector

........................ 38

USING THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

39 – 49

Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame

Playback and Playback Zoom

.............. 41

Playback Special Effects

...................... 42

Random Assemble Editing

.................... 43

For More Accurate Editing

.................... 47

Audio Dubbing

.................................. 49

TROUBLESHOOTING

50 – 56

INDEX

57 – 61

Indications

...................................... 57

Controls, Connectors And Indicators

........ 60

USER MAINTENANCE

CAUTIONS

63 – 65

TERMS

66 – 67

SPECIFICATIONS

68 – 69

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Page 1: ...ed With A DV Connector 38 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 49 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 41 Playback Special Effects 42 Random Assemble Editing 43 For More Accurate Editing 47 Audio Dubbing 49 TROUBLESHOOTING 50 56 INDEX 57 61 Indications 57 Controls Connectors And Indicators 60 USER MAINTENANCE 62 CAUTIONS 63 65 TERMS 66 67 SPECIFICATIONS 68 69 Please visit our...

Page 2: ...tents 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 pgs 57 61 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this prod...

Page 3: ...s 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 dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they ar...

Page 4: ...DVL300EA only Audio Video Cable ø3 5 mini plug to RCA plug Editing Cable GR DVL300A DVL300EA One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin GR DVL100EA Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BN V408U Lens Cap Already attached to the camcorder AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit Core Filter GR DVL100EA only for optional PC Connection c...

Page 5: ... screen appears 1 R S Z G T I D S R E O O A A D E I E C U O I L M D C T N M N L N O E A U M D Y U M R O U M M L E N D M P B O E R E O E D D A D R E E ME O O N N F U F MENU BRIGHT Wheel GR DVL300EA only How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional S Video cable GR DVL300A only or the PC connection cable provided with optional HS V14KIT software GR DVL100EA only The C...

Page 6: ...the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the AC Po...

Page 7: ...gaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 11...

Page 8: ...p Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap making sure the strap is not twisted CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to...

Page 9: ...MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate MENU BRIGHT to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is n...

Page 10: ...over and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover...

Page 11: ...it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating MENU BRIGHT and press it Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Audio Dubbing pg 49 is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the swit...

Page 12: ...on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully Tilt it upward downward for best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Re...

Page 13: ...and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set the P...

Page 14: ...shot mode indicator appears SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed pr...

Page 15: ...26 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 22 the Stabiliser will be disabled During playback as well all Snapshot modes are available The shutter sound is not heard During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing Howev...

Page 16: ...the focus by using the manual focus 墌 pg 19 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 450X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom 墌 pg 21 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when digital imag...

Page 17: ...serted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode 墌 pg 29 2 Set the Power Switch...

Page 18: ...red OFF Turns off the light AUTO 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 The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on 䡲 It is recommended to set the white balance 墌 pg 28 to when you use the video light 䡲 When not using the video light turn it off to save b...

Page 19: ...for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first 墌 pg 16 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO 墌 pg 22 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should alrea...

Page 20: ...ng Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings 墌 pg 21 23 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu a...

Page 21: ...ocessing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 450X digital magnification Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brig...

Page 22: ...ooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod The indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON ...

Page 23: ...on noise created by wind Does not reset all settings to the factory preset Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc ...

Page 24: ... is started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above 2 If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at w...

Page 25: ...reen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene The next scene ...

Page 26: ...nhances the classic film effect CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only ...

Page 27: ...o Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the exposure is set to MANUAL and the Power Switch is set to Iris lock indicator Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural back...

Page 28: ...ual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MAN 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press MENU BRIGHT until begins blinking When the setting is completed stops blinking 4 ...

Page 29: ...ted to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Power Zoom Lever VOL Speaker Lock Button Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press 4 6 during playback 2 To resume normal playback press 4 6 again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turn...

Page 30: ...31 墌 pg 31 墌 pg 48 Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference 墌 pg 11 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing 墌 pg 38 Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder Makes the time code appear disappe...

Page 31: ...is called 48 kHz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE Factory preset STEREO SOUND L SOUND R SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Sound from the L channel is output in stereo Sound from the R channel is outpu...

Page 32: ... S VIDEO IN To TV or VCR A Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input RCA type connectors Connector cover To AV To S Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN VCR To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors Connector cover T...

Page 33: ...isplays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen 墌 pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 7 When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the...

Page 34: ...cated on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 7 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cannot be captured into the PC Refer to the instruction manuals of the Softwa...

Page 35: ...Button located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack 墌 pg 7 For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time This can be used as both a player and a recorder 墌 pg 37 38 If Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the cam...

Page 36: ...g recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time set DATE TIME to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 30 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 30 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control When connecting the ...

Page 37: ...e the video unit s Record mode 6 Engage the video unit s Record Pause mode and press 4 6 on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the video unit and camcorder when finished NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video ...

Page 38: ...eo unit s Play mode 7 To stop dubbing press the Recording Star Stop Button on the camcorder so that DV IN reappears then engage the video unit s Stop mode 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video unit...

Page 39: ... battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA R03 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover 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 o...

Page 40: ...n FF Button STOP Button PAUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position or Transmits the beam signal Zoom in out pg 16 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out pg 41 pg 33 36 44 pg 41 43 pg 41 pg 41 Rewind Reverse Sh...

Page 41: ...During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE 6 to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press PAUSE 6 to engage Still Playback...

Page 42: ...ght bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyser 4 and Multi Analyser 9 Sn...

Page 43: ...nd point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY STOP PAUSE F...

Page 44: ...in the Menu Screen pg 30 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 30 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen pg 30 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control When connecting the cables make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference When editing on a VCR equipped w...

Page 45: ... 42 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point If you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relat...

Page 46: ...se mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON ...

Page 47: ...e tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 Play back the dubbed scene If any images from the scene prior to the transition yo...

Page 48: ...ord timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press MENU BRIGHT to finish the setting 7 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 45 NOTES Before performing actual Random Asse...

Page 49: ...ng playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen pg 30 31 NOTES Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback mo...

Page 50: ... the wrong position The battery s charge is low 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely pg 7 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 6 7 2 Set the date time pg 9 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement 3 Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 10 Set the Power Switch to or pg 13 Replace with new cassette pg 10 Close the cassette holder cover 4 Turn the camcorder ...

Page 51: ...activated 14 The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 8 Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 22 9 Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the fram...

Page 52: ...cially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 18 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress 15 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated pg 24 Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out p...

Page 53: ...w Shutter 20 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 21 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 22 This is a result of exceed ingly high contrast and is not a malfunction 23 This is not a malfunction 24 DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Self Recording is performed 25 ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 19 If you want the lighting to look more n...

Page 54: ...d at the same time 30 The LCD monitor and the viewfinder 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 26 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 12 13 27...

Page 55: ... has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode The cassette holder cover is open 34 During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 35 The speaker volume is too great 36 37 38 31 32 Set the Power Switch to 墌 pg 29 33 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback 墌 pg 32 33 Clos...

Page 56: ...mperatures 41 The lens cap is attached The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 42 This is not a malfunction 43 The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 39 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times ple...

Page 57: ... ratio Appears during zooming 墌 pg 16 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted 墌 pg 21 9 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind 墌 pg 23 0 Displays the date time 墌 pg 9 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 12 SOUND Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder 墌 pg 21 D...

Page 58: ...brightness of the LCD monitor 墌 pg 12 SOUND Displays the speaker volume 墌 pg 29 The level indicator moves 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 10 App...

Page 59: ...tape recorded in the LP mode 墌 pg 49 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio 墌 pg 49 Appears if A DUB e on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE 墌 pg 49 Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured W...

Page 60: ...60EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O FF 1 e o i r y u q w 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q t T E Y R W 9 0 p 2 ...

Page 61: ...墌 pg 44 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing It is used to connect the camcorder to a device such as a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer DC Input Connector 墌 pg 7 The connectors to w are located beneath a cover Audio Video Output Connector AV 墌 pg 32 36 44 q Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i link 墌 pg 34 35 37 38 i Link refers to t...

Page 62: ...d clean the interior of the viewfinder with it 2 6 Close the cover Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to t...

Page 63: ...AUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not m...

Page 64: ...e the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely hig...

Page 65: ...on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself How To Handle A CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the m...

Page 66: ...one 墌 pg 26 A AC Power Adapter Charger 墌 pg 6 7 Audio Dubbing 墌 pg 49 Auto Focus 墌 pg 19 Auto Shut off 墌 pg 13 29 B Backlight Compensation 墌 pg 27 Battery Low 墌 pg 58 Battery Pack 墌 pg 6 7 63 Brighten The LCD Monitor 墌 pg 12 C Channels Left Right 墌 pg 31 Charge The Battery Pack 墌 pg 6 Cinema 墌 pg 22 Classic Film 墌 pg 26 Clean The Camcorder 墌 pg 62 Connections 墌 pg 7 32 34 38 44 D Darken The LCD Mo...

Page 67: ...ia 墌 pg 26 Set Remote Control VCR Code 墌 pg 43 Shuttle Search 墌 pg 29 Shutter Speed 墌 pg 26 Slow Motion Playback 墌 pg 41 Slow Shutter 墌 pg 26 Snapshot 墌 pg 14 15 Snapshot Mode 墌 pg 14 15 Sound Mode 墌 pg 21 30 31 Speaker Volume 墌 pg 29 Specifications 墌 pg 68 69 Squeeze 墌 pg 22 Still Playback 墌 pg 29 Strobe 墌 pg 26 T Tally 墌 pg 12 21 Tele Macro 墌 pg 22 Time Code 墌 pg 17 23 30 31 Tripod Mounting 墌 pg...

Page 68: ...D Lens F 1 8 f 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø37 mm LCD monitor GR DVL300EA 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR DVL300A DVL100EA 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder GR DVL300EA Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 colour LCD GR DVL300A DVL100EA Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Speaker Monaural For Digital ...

Page 69: ...ll output ø2 5 mm 3 pole JLIP EDIT ø3 5 mm 4 pole AC Power Adapter Charger AA V40EA or AA V40A AS Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 7 2 V 1 2 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Weight AA V40EA Approx 270 g AA V40A AS Approx 260 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E O E Design and speci...

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Page 72: ...Printed in Japan 0500MKV UN SN EN GR DVL300 GR DVL100 A EA Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED ...

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