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JVC GR-DVL257 User's Manual

1. White to AUDIO L IN gt 1 mr AUDIO R IN mur Yellow to VIDEO IN When the S Video cable is not used When the S Video cable is not used Cable Adapter Yellow Red to AUDIO 5 IN Y C CVBS Video Out Select Switch Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required When connecting to TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration F pg 22 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 50 Time Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 50 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Directory File Names and Image Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Set ON
2. r pg 44 ga qum a CF pg 44 Journalistic Shooting CF pg 17 Jump Playback CF pg 30 L LCD monitor Viewfinder nre fac rro a rr CF pg 80 84 ANOS X CF pg 12 Manual FOCUS CF pg 43 Memory CF pg 14 86 Menu Screen CAMERA r pg 47 Menu Screen DISPLAY CF pg 49 50 Menu Screen DSC r pg 14 49 Menu Screen MANUAL r pg 47 48 Menu Screen MEMORY pg 31 51 Menu Screen SYSTEM CF pg 48 49 50 Menu Screen VIDEO r pg 50 c CF pg 39 Motor Drive Mode rrt renean CF pg 42 Mu ltiMedlaCarad CF pg 14 86 N INI SME CODE CF pg 38 Picture Quality Mode CF 14 Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 40 41 Playback Special Effects CF pg 59 Playback ZOOM CF pg 60 Power Switch Position tients CF pg 17 PONG emp CF pg 69 Programme AE With Special Effects CF pg 38 39 Protecting C pg 31 Provided Accessories CF pg 5 Random Assemble Editing CF pg 61 65 Record Standby
3. CF pg 16 Recording ott iat iam tnn CF pg 13 Remote em erede ts CF pg 57 lm r pg 49 Rewind The MI o CF pg 21 5 SD Memory CF pg 14 86 CF pg 17 T CF pg 39 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 61 SAUNE SEACH CF pg 21 Shutter Speed CF pg 39 Slow Motion Playback gt pg 21 59 CF pg 39 SpA SOS CF pg 26 42 Snapshot Mode CF7 pg 26 42 wp M CF pg 39 Sound CF pg 47 50 51 Speaker Volume CF pg 21 8 gt pg 90 91 o P r pg 39 v csi m nese CF pg 39 eg P r pg 48 vila cierre de CF pg 21 spo qc CF pg 39 NOG o CF pg 48 Tele MACIO m CF pg 48 Time C7 pg 20 49 50 51 Tripod MONDE gt pg 10 TINS m T CF pg 39 U Unload A Tipe CF pg 12 VIDEO DSC Switch Position CF pg 17 b
4. I gt pg 66 Shoulder Strap Eyelets r pg 10 Grip ERAT r pg 10 Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch gt pg 77 Battery Pack CF pg 8 LCD CF pg 16 17 Speaker gt pg 21 Stud gt pg 10 E Tripod Mounting Socket CF pg 10 T MEMORY CARD Cover GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF 14 INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only brat 1 Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect C pg 40 41 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode lt gt pg 48 3 Rotates while the tape is running I pg 16 4 Displays the recording mode SP or LP lt gt pg 13 5 Displays the tape remaining time I pg 16 6 appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode F pg 16 7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind gt pg 48 Appears when the Insert Editing or Insert Editing Pause mode is engaged F pg 67 9 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder lt gt pg 47 Displays the Time Code CF pg 20 49 LCD Monitor Viewfind
5. Normal playback If Protection disi is removed padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected lt PROTECT gt Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears Normal playback 32e MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display lt DELETE gt Ex 215 DELETE SELECT CANCEL EXECUTE DELETE Index Screen Deletion Confirmation Screen D S C PLAYBACK cont Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 89 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DELETE and press it The Sub Menu appears TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CURRENT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The currently displayed image is deleted elf
6. Normal playback L4 Sd VS Press T To move image press 3 Right while keeping SHIFT held down E CONTROL UNIT cont FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 30X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt 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 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press E Left Right ZY Up and Down o end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP and then press PLAY gt NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer VCR Recording deck VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS NAME A B BLAUPUNKT DAEWOO FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B LG GOLDSTAR MITSUBISHI PANASONIC 0600 000 00 0002 9 e o 0 60600 60600 6000 VCR BRAND BUTTONS ME A B PHILIPS e o eo oo 00 0009000090 THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE TOSHIBA o 0 o e e 1
7. Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance gt pg 39 45 24 Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen CF pg 49 25 Remove protection from the images stored in the memory card and delete them pg 31 32 SYMPTOM 26 The indicators and messages do not appear 27 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 28 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 29 The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear 30 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 31 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder 32 During recording sound cannot be heard 33 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work 34 A memory card cannot be played back POSSIBLE CAUSES 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 camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Pr
8. Display Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Stereo CONTROL UNIT Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode lt pg 47 NOTES e 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 perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections pg 22 7 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 2 While holding A DUB on the remote control press PAUSE MS appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone pause dubbing press PAUSE 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE WI then STOP To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen I pg 50 51 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately e f you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume e f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubb
9. 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 the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on t is recommended to set the white balance I pg 45 to 4 amp when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES e Even if the battery indicator 3 does not blink due to low battery charge the camcorder may turn off automatically when you turn on the video light or when you start recording with the video light turned on When LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO Depending on the lighting conditions the video light may keep turning on and off In this case manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT OFF AUTO ON While the SHUTTER or SPORTS mode gt pg 39 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the TWILIGHT mode I pg 39 is engaged the light will not activate e While the Night Scope mode I gt pg 38 is engaged the light will not activate 20 RECORDING cont Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the rec
10. blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Fven though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 5 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND setting I pg 47 e During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors a SNAPSHOT Button Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To Tape cr pvi557 DV1555 DVL357 DVL355 only Images can be dubbed from a memory card to a tape Load a memory pg 14 and cassette F pg 12 To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Lock Button Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 9 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Power Switch Rewind Button 4 To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback pg 29 Auto Playback pg 28 or press 44 or gt gt to select the image you wish Fast Forward Button gt gt To engage Dub Standby press SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears While the message is b
11. pg 14 FINE of 10 100 a Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored the Picture Quality mode etc Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame FULL Snapshot mode with no frame MULTI 4 Multi Analyser 4 MULTI 9 Multi Analyser 9 There is the sound effect of a shutter closing EN 2 To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Images pg 32 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound When you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 46 48 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Scope pg 38 e Even if DIS is set to ON F pg 47 the Stabiliser will be disabled e Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e f Programme AE with special effects
12. FADE WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN OUT CANCEL ti OO Gr R A EDIT ON OFF NOTES EN 63 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears SELECT SCENES If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed f you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end of the last scene When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT I pg 59 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previo
13. TELE Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the MACRO 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 you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie The CINEMA mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the v image to fit the screen without distortion appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to
14. DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I pg 50 e ime Code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen I 50 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided e You can use Playback Zoom gt pg 60 or Playback Special Effects pg 59 in step 5 29 VIDEO DSC Switch Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only 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 To use this camcorder as a player Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration To DV OUT 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only set the camcorder s Power Switch to 2 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on DV cable the video unit s power and insert the appropriate optional Switch cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit Press gt to play back the source tape Core filter Qo Core filter While watching the playback on the mo
15. 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 background such as at the beach or when skiing When shooting objects under a spotlight When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and appear Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in changes to and the iris is locked 3 Iris lock indicator BACKLIGHT Button gt gt EXPOSURE Button 4 Power Switch To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPOSURE twice so that the exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 of Iris Lock For automatic locking press EXPOSURE twice in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Lik
16. MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image Display ee Menu Screen Index Playback 2 DISPLAY 3 DELETE DPOF You can view the images stored in memory six at a time FORMAT Use this mode when looking for an image you wish to view 7 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg 28 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select INDEX and press it The INDEX Screen appears Playback Screen 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The image selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel JUMP Button Jump Screen Total number of images SELECT SET MENU CANCEL JUMP Index number DENS OR PLAYBACK 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 7 Press JUMP during Normal Playback pg 28 The Jump Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to enter the index number of the desired image and press it The image for the selected index number is displayed To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed press JUMP again SES eno 1 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental
17. Random Assemble Editing R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control gt pg 57 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to the VCR and 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 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 FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e f the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e the remote control is not able
18. VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only WIND OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind ON Helps cut down noise created by wind appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal MANUAL Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect I pg 26 42 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect gt pg 26 42 TALLY OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ION The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording ID NUMBER This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as GR DVL257 DVL150 a computer using the J terminal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 only Factory setting is O6 4 SYSTEM Factory preset NOTES e The Il MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to e SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to M are also applied when the Power Switch is set to gt pg 50 EES ag DEMO Automatic demonstration will not take place DEMO Erud Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions ope
19. gt pg 16 Channels Left Right CF pg 51 Charge The Battery Pack CF pg 8 au M r pg 48 Classic c E CF pg 39 Clean The Camcorder eee CF pg 77 Connections CF pg 8 9 22 23 52 53 54 62 68 69 D Darken The LCD Monitor gt pg 16 Date Time Display CF pg 49 50 51 Date Time Settings 2 CF pg 11 Deleting I pg 32 Demonstration Mode CF pg 6 49 DIE tal ZOOM CF pg 18 47 DIS Digital Image Stabiliser CF pg 47 Dig pine CF pg 10 DPOF Digital Print Order Format CF pg 34 DUD DING pp CF pg 52 56 E Erase Protecto r pg 12 Exposure Control 2 CF pg 44 CF pg 40 41 Fast Forward The CF pg 21 Frame By Frame Playback pg 21 59 G Galm UD r pg 47 Grip Adjustment CF pg 10 NOG NG CF pg 47 49 Index Playback CF pg 29 lue CF pg 29 Initialilse A Memory Card CF pg 36 nre LUN NN MEE CF pg 67 jj
20. pg 44 7 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged 7 pg 47 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming I pg 18 9 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator pg 18 Appears when taking Snapshot pg 26 42 1 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor F pg 16 12 Displays the date time I pg 11 13 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually I pg 43 92 INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 4 Displays the sound mode pg 50 51 2 Displays the Blank Search mode C pg 24 3 Displays the tape speed lt pg 13 4 Appears while a tape is running gt Playback P Fast Forward Shuttle search 44 Rewind Shuttle search Pause I gt Forward slow motion lt Reverse slow motion Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the date time pg 50 51 6 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor I pg 16 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume lt gt pg 21 a The level indicator moves 7 Displays the time code I 50 51 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only 4 Displays the index number of the file lt gt pg 28 2 Displays the directory and file name F pg 28 3 Displays the total number of stored files lt gt pg 28 4 Displays the
21. screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE SLIDE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or WIPE SCROLL wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom mm WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right WIPE CORNER corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen WIPE WINDOW toward the corners covering the previous scene The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to WIPE SLIDE left o The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like P WIPE DOOR a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre tow
22. while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON I pg 49 50 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene Newly recorded scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene A A A Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point n2 1 Normal Playback 7 Load a tape I 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To start playback press gt Power Zoom Lever VOL To stop playback press Press 44 to rewind gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Power Switch Play Pause Button gt H Rewind Button 4 To Control The Speaker Volume Fast Forward T Button gt gt Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to Stop Button I turn up the volume or towards to turn down the 1 volume d NOTES 7 e If Stop mode contin
23. CURRENT IMAGE IS PROTECTED appears the image is protected and cannot be deleted gt pg 31 To cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it TO SELECT AN IMAGE BY BROWSING IMAGES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images that you wish to delete To deselect an image press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The X disappears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select NEXT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected images are deleted and the normal playback screen appears To cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it MENU BRIGHT Wheel 39 TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 32 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the images are deleted To cancel deletion rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and p
24. MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select NEXT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears Confirmation CANCEL Screen 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints Select RESET in step 4 on pg 34 The number of prints is reset to O for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted NOTES e f you load a memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card I pg 56 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen CANCEL EXECUTE FORMAT FORMAT CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA 5 Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime After initialising all images and data stored in the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button stored image is displayed Press the MENU BRIGHT
25. Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND Sound from the channel is output in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and channels in stereo SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e 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 OZ en Power Switch Audio Video cable S Video mini plug to RCA plug cable provided optional To AUDIO VIDEO and S IN connectors 1 Cable Adapter provided If your VCR has video out select SCART connector use switch the provided cable 4 adapter Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting the cables open this cover NOTES DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player F
26. No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears In such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer NO How To Handle A CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
27. To Detach The Battery Pack Slide BAT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack NOTES e f the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first e During charging the camcorder cannot be operated e Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used e 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 the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one e Using the optional AA V40EK AC Power Adapter Charger you can charge the BN V408U V416U V428U battery pack without the camcorder However it cannot be used as an AC adapter For other notes gt pg 71 EN 9 USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before detaching the power source make gt pg 8 sure that the camcorder s power is turned E off Failure to do so can result in a Approximate recording time camcorder malfunction Battery pack LCD monitor on BN V408U 1 hr 1 hr 15 min 35 min 40 min NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under BN VATGU em the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly mE optional 2 hrs 2
28. WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P EP and EP The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 7 Follow steps 1 through 4 above 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 which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene ESE en4 1 Fader And Wipe Menu Fade in or out with a white screen Wu FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen FADER BLACK 7 Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out BW FADER B W from colour to black and white MOSAIC Fade in or out with a full screen mosaic effect Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black
29. batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium Ion Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it Recording Start Stop button Power Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control ETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment 7 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 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 Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to EY or while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indicati
30. cause damage to the camcorder e Fven when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the power on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 20 for information about recording from the middle of a tape wld MENU BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 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 a Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appears Lock Button 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to Display select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Men Screen Screen closes Audio Dubbing pg 66 and Insert Editing pg 67 are impossible on a tape recorded in the Sub Menu LP mode e LP Long P
31. erasure of images When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality indication that image cannot be deleted 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 899 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select PROTECT and press it The PROTECT Index Screen appears TO PROTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 VIDEO DSC Switch Open the above LCD monitor to access this switch 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it A Display padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish M enu Screen to delete by accident Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected images are deleted If you do not want to lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them lt PROTECT gt PROTECT Index Screen TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Padlock mark Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it The
32. into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs 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 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 AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning er ico M CF pg 8 9 Audio CF pg 66 AUO IDG r pg 49 PUNO FOCU 5 pg 43 Auto Playback MEM HM CF pg 28 Auto Shut off 5 4 CF pg 16 21 27 Backlight Compensation CF pg 44 Battery LOW M r pg 83 dat CF pg 8 9 85 iso M CF pg 48 Blank Search PE CF pg 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor
33. located on the switch and turn on the other units NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e f Still Playback Slow Motion Playback Fast Forward or Rewind is attempted with the camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV connector the image will take on an effect similar to a coloured mosaic pattern or it will become black e Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable REFERENCES 2 CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications CAUTIONS VIDEO RECORDING lt pg 16 17 O 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 O Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack O Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack O To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Adapter near a radio O Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas O The following operation stops charging Set the Power Switch to EY or Disconnect the AC adapter from the c
34. once around the outside of the Filter Core Filter as shown in the illustration Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE MENU BRIGHT Wheel is set to ON factory preset B Available when the Power Switch is set to EY or M and no cassette is in the camcorder B Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume B DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off B To cancel Automatic Demonstration Lock Button 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Power Switch Button located on the switch and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Sub Menu Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SYSTEM and press it The SYSTEM Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears DEMO MODE Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD mon
35. pg 71 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 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 toward yourself and start recording To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while Operation Mode pressing down the Lock Button located on the Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your switch preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Power Switch Position Manual Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode Power Switch Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only open the LCD monitor foaiecess thisswiteh e Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to transfer a still image recorded on the tape to a computer GR DVL257 DVL150 only Allows you to displa
36. resume normal playback press M e During playback press and hold 44 or gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards for reverse Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback B To resume normal playback press IM You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback 59 Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects and Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided gt pg 59 60 22 EN Connections DEO PLAYBACK cont Use the provided Audio Video cable and optional S Video cable Connector cover S Video cable optional Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only If your TV VCR has a 21 pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided White to AUDIO L Camcorder S Video cable optional The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only NOTE To TV or VCR To S VIDEO IN
37. stored image is displayed Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears To cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it RW To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 4 The setting is reset to O for all still images mE 35 MENU BRIGHT Wheel TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 7 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 34 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to selsect SELECT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU NEXT lt DPOF gt BRIGHT wheel towards to increase the number DPOF Screen or towards to decrease the number and press it 19 o0 _20 00 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number Rotate the
38. 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 refer to the Index pgs 78 84 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 product SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger T
39. 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 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CLOCK Press it and day is highlighted Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in the date and time begin operation from the date and time you Just set GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette Make sure the 7 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the window side is arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it facing out locks The cassette holder opens automatically Cassette Do not touch internal components holder 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover Whe
40. 55 DVL357 DVL355 only QUALITY Allows you to set the Picture Quality mode FINE and STANDARD depending on your im I pg 14 REC When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to SELECT VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the Power Switch is set from OFF to EX e When video playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when a When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO DSC Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card Factory preset NOTES e SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to are also applied when the Power Switch is set to gt pg 50 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to e DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EX e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided gt pg 23 52 62 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Display 0 900 feo SOUND MODE STEREO 3 12BIT MODE SOUND 1 m SYNCHRO 0 0 REC MODE _ SP 35 i ON ID NUMBER 06 DEMO M
41. AUSE Button R A EDIT Buttons Remote sensor SLOW Forward Button SLOW Rewind Button 29 FEATURE Slow Motion Playback PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW t or I more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes B To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW or gt is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur bances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction e During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PLAYBACK EFFECT PE PURPOSE iius To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback pre
42. B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect Your mds ae mn a series of consecutive snapshots SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 251 SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 3452 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES e When using SLOW the image takes on strobe like effect e f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available 40 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 You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects gt pg 38 39 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch NOTES You can extend t
43. BLANK SEARCH e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press NOTES step 3 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C m26 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING PLAYBACK The D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on GR DVL557 GR DVL555 GR DVL357 and GR DVL355 D S C RECORDING Basic Shooting Snapshot D S C PLAYBACK Normal Playback Auto Playback INDEX Screen Index Playback Jump Playback Protecting Images Deleting Images Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Initialising A Memory Card 26en SNAPSHO
44. DVL355 only 03 5 mm 2 pole JLIP GR DVL257 DVL150 only 03 5 mm 4 pole AC Adapter AP V10EG Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DCTI YETA Dimensions W x H x D 59 mm x 31 mm x 84 mm Weight Approx 140 g not including Power Cord Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD G G G G G G 25025025 lt lt lt lt lt lt re eee NO GO Co 6106161010101 N OINI Printed in Japan 0101
45. EXT PAGE Recording Start Stop Button IN OUT MODE 1 00 25 02 05 mjp 2 07 18 08 31 3 03 33 05 53 BW 4D 09 30 13 15 Pl 15 55 16 29 7 m Random Assemble Editing Menu 8 TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor E z 5 do 10 0 VCR REC STBY R A EDIT ON OFF AUTOMATIC EDITING VCR 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode f you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically f you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remo
46. FF 17 When using Picture Wipe Dissolve I pg 40 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially notice able when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SOUEEZE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction his is not a malfunction 24 DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 25 Images stored in the memory card are protected 16 Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe pg 38 40 48 Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode gt pg 48 Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out CF pg 38 40 If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 47 Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition pg 38 40
47. Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus gt pg 43 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 300X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom I pg 47 e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve lt pg 40 41 or Video Echo gt pg 39 is activated e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Screen on page 48 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch 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 m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light
48. I pg 38 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e f shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to or M and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again set the Power Switch to OFF then to IX or e The Motor Drive mode lt gt pg 42 is disabled when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 9 e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibil ity with devices which are not compliant to DCF 28 Fast Forward gt gt Normal Playback Button Play gt 11 Button Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Lock Button Rewind 44 Button Stop Button 7 Load a memory Ix pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 9 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 3 Press gt to display the next image Press 44 to display the previous image VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Auto Playback For Normal Playback For Auto Playback You can run through all th
49. INUED ON NEXT PAGE Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model NOTES e It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided e REC MODE be set when the Power Switch is set to or M gt pg 13 47 ESE eno 1 Menu Screen Explanations cont DISPLAY ON SCREEN setting un Each setting is linked with 160 DISPLAY or Ez SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M C pg 48 49 gt The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 48 49 For playback sound tape For directory file name p speed and tape running index number and total during video playback number during D S C playback GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF pg 28 36 DATE TIME setting GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only For date during D S C playback GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only MEMORY For date time during video playback Minutes Seconds Frames 25 frames 1 second PLAYBACK 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
50. JVC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVL557 GR DVL555 GR DVL357 GR DVL355 GR DVL257 GR DVL150 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp english index e html MEN DSC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR DVL557 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 14 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 15 24 VIDEO RECORDING 16 20 VIDEO PLAYBACK 21 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 36 D S C RECORDING 26 27 D S C PLAYBACK 28 36 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 38 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 46 51 DUBBING 52 56 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 57 67 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 68 69 REFERENCES 70 91 DETAILS 71 TROUBLESHOOTING 72 76 USER MAINTENANCE 77 INDEX erm 78 84 CAUTIONS 85 87 TERMS 88 89 SPECIFICATIONS 90 91 D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on GR DVL557 GR DVL555 GR DVL357 and GR DVL355 LYT0728 001A 2 en Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before
51. MA or OFF mode lt gt pg 48 Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing pg 38 40 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated lt gt pg 40 Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased pg 40 The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby mode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode F pg 40 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4 IUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 16 The picture wipe function does not work 17 Scene transition does not go as expected 18 The Video 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 activated 21 White Balance cannot be activated 22 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 23 When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant 24 During recording the date time does not appear 25 Images stored in the memory card cannot be deleted 16 Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to O
52. MATTED TAPE Appears when the date time is not set lt gt pg 11 SET DATE TIME Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape A DUB ERROR pg 66 A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted a tape recorded in the LP CANNOT DUB mode I pg 66 ON A LP RECORDED Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted a tape recorded 16 bit C MGT DUE audio gt pg 66 ON A 16BIT Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase RECORDING gt protection tab is set to SAVE lt gt pg 66 lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 9 4 INDEX Indications cont Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape INSERT ERROR CF pg 67 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode CANNOT EDIT l C pg 67 ON A LP RECORDED Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase TAPE protection tab is set to SAVE I pg 67 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not MEMORY IS FULL possible e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted
53. OCUS Button gt pg 43 e BLANK SEARCH Button CF pg 24 JUMP Button GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF pg 30 Stop Button gt pg 21 NIGHT SCOPE Button gt pg 38 9 Rewind Button 44 CF pg 21 EXPOSURE Button r pg 44 Play Pause Button P M CF pg 21 Programme AE Button P AE gt pg 38 1 Fast Forward Button PP CF pg 21 BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 44 12 Power Switch GEM OFF CF pg 17 13 Recording Start Stop Button CF pg 16 Lock Button sese gt pg 17 15 Video Light Switch LIGHT OFF AUTO ON gt pg 19 VIDEO DSC Switch VIDEO 91 GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 MR CF pg 17 17 OPEN EJECT Switch CF pg 12 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover D S Video Output Connector M E CF pg 22 52 62 D DIGITAL PHOTO Connector GR DVL257 DVL150 only pg 68 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 CF pg 68 Connect to a USB equipped computer to download the entire contents of a memory card in only 80 second
54. ODE ON SIDE LED ON CAM RESET gt RETURN CAV IDEO d INDEX Ma SYSTEM 4 PROTECT G DISPLAY 948313 DPOF FORMAT END AILED ADJUSTMENT For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp I pg 65 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE C pg 51 12BIT MODE F pg 51 SYNCHRO C pg 65 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 13 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing GR DVL557 DVL357 DVL257 only CF pg 54 ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to VIDEO T s v COPY GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 a memory card I pg 56 DVL355 only OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback CONT
55. PC are turned off Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration For GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 Owners If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO DSC switch to DSC e Only the still images stored in the memory card can be transferred to a PC Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to T while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC When finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder OR Core filter To DV Z connector PC with DV connector DV cable optional 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 cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode 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 e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 p
56. SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen F pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input EN2QO It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory set the camcorder s Power Switch to EX or then set your TV to the appropriate input mode GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only e Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on e f you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture 24 BLANK SEARCH Button Lock Button Power Switch Display c MN E UE BLANK SEARCH T VON Stop Button VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 20 1 Load a tape I pg 12 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press
57. T Button Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power pg 8 e Grip Adjustment I pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 10 e Loading A Memory Card gt pg 14 e Picture Quality Mode Setting I pg 14 SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 39 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO DSC Switch Open the CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears LCD monitor to access this switch Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP then press it Display Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP MODE EARE RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen FULL closes MULTI 4 SNAPSHOT RECORDING Menu Screen MULTI 9 1 Press SNAPSHOT The image is recorded in the memory card Regardless of the Power Switch position BY or M Snapshot recording takes place using Picture Quality selected Snapshot mode Displays the quality of the stored image FINE or STD standard in order of quality
58. TTER 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 120 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 6 SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights NOTE SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control I pg 44 x TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance I pg 45 is initially set to 196 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look NOQ B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in
59. YBACK 2 5 VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Operation Mode Zooming Video Light Time Code VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Connections Blank Search 16 Power lamp Power Switch During Lock Button shooting Recording Start Stop Button Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min 89 min 3 min Now calculating 0 min 4 1 min 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT L Tl MENU BRIGHT Wheel PUSH OPEN Button VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power gt pg 8 e Grip Adjustment I pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment I pg 10 Load A Cassette gt 12 e Recording Mode Setting gt pg 13 Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Press PUSH OPEN open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the LCD monitor Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open Tilt it upward downward for bes
60. amcorder Unplug the AC adapter s power cord from the AC outlet e Detach the battery from the camcorder O When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead O The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached O There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force O Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover O When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts 48 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording O The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used O 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 72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING 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 i
61. ard WIPE SHUTTER the top and bottom of the screen AP en FOR RECORDING cont SNAPSHOT Button 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 DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Button Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Power Switch Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select BY CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP MODE then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes The available Snapshot modes are the same as those E NS 527 VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 ve DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only open the LCD monitor to access SNAPSHOT RECORDING this switch Press SNAPSHOT Display If you press during Record Standby me PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode PES PIN UP If you press during Recording AM PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded MULTI 4 for approx 6 seconds then the normal record
62. brightness of the LCD monitor lt gt pg 16 The level indicator moves 5 Displays the date lt gt pg 28 ESE NOD Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high wj 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 o Appears when no tape is loaded Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to BY or M and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only is set to VIDEO lt gt pg 12 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears if dirt is detected on heads during recording Use an optional HEAD CLEANING cleaning cassette lt gt pg 86 REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE n Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to 7 or and the VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt gt pg 71 DIFFERENT Appears if a tape in another format is loaded FOR
63. der Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 50 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CF pg 50 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen I pg 50 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable Programme OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu MTIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Remote sensor
64. e a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage N S MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked y and memory cards marked S or MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark Dy make sure you only use memory cards with the mark S or MultiMediaCard remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand Memory cards can be used with GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only PROVIDED ACCESSORIES e AC Adapter Remote Control Unit AP V10EG RM V717U Power Cord e Cable Adapter Memory Card 8 GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Already inserted in the camcorder Core Filter x 2 GR DVL150 only
65. e cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone pg 39 is activated EN 45 Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MWB 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 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel until begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed NA resumes normal blinking Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed MENU BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Change The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e n step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 43 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained
66. e gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position NOTES e Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol e Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls 1 Monitor Open Button PUSH pg 16 2 Dioptre Adjustment Control CF pg 10 3 Battery Release Switch RELEASE L3 pg 8 4 MENU Wheel PUSH CF pg 46 Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control CF pg 16 5 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT CF pg 26 27 42 55 56 Power Zoom Lever TW CF pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL CF pg 21 7 F
67. e images stored in memory To display the next image automatically Display Perform steps 1 and 2 above Press M elf you press 44 during Auto Playback images displayed in descending order e f you press gt gt during Auto Playback images Y you p 8 y 5 displayed in ascending order 7 3 To end Auto Playback press NOTES Even if you shoot a new image after playing back low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one e Images shot in a file size other than VGA with devices that are compatible with DCF Design rules for Camera File systems will be displayed as reduced size thumb nail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC e Images shot with devices that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder Unsup ported Data will be displayed 10020013 13 24 Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names Shows that the selected shot is in a directory called 100 and its file name is DVCO00013 Image number Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is To display the Displays the index larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use If the previous image number of the image file name reaches DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file na
68. e the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light 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 professional colour tint reproduction Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EA W BALANCE then press it The W BALANCE Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically factory preset 4 MWB White balance is set manually 29 FINE Outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day amp HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to BY NOTE White balanc
69. eing displayed press SNAPSHOT The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 5 seconds The SREC indicator disappears when dubbing is complete VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch NOTE If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed Display SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen eol OFF Play Pause Button gt 11 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch DUBBING cont Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 0 1557 ovi555 DVL357 DVL355 only Images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card Load a memory card pg 14 and cassette pg 12 Select the Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen C pg 26 to use for dubbing the image to the memory card Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OJ 4 1 COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it tw
70. em GR DVL357 DVL355 DVL150 Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 colour LCD GR DVL555 Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD GR DVL557 DVL357 DVL355 DVL257 DVL 150 Monaural DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min SES 91 For Digital Still Camera GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size VGA 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with memory card 8 MB provided FINE 100 STANDARD 200 with memory card 16 MB optional FINE 200 STANDARD 400 with memory card 32 MB optional FINE 400 STANDARD 800 with memory card 64 MB optional FINE 600 STANDARD 1600 For Connectors S Video Output Y 1 V 75 analogue 29 V 75 analogue Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 analogue stereo DV Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Input GR DVL557 DVL357 DVL257 only 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only 5 pin PC DIGITAL PHOTO GR DVL257 DVL150 only 02 5 mm 3 pole EDIT GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357
71. er securely I pg 9 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one C pg 8 9 Set the date time I pg 11 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 12 Set the Power Switch to EY or gt pg 17 e Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO Replace with new cassette pg 12 Close the cassette holder cover Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to it Turn the camcorder s power off and on again I pg 17 e Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 43 Clean the lens and check the focus again I pg 77 Set it in the right position I pg 12 Install a fully charged battery C pg 8 9 7 Set it in the right position I pg 14 8 Disengage the Squeeze mode I pg 48 POSSIBLE CAUSES SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION Find a white subject and 9 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 amp White Fader does not work 14 The Dissolve function does not work 15 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work The light source or the subject 9 does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Shooting was perfor
72. er Indications During D S C Recording Only GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only 4 8 10 100 1 Appears when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 099 and the Power Switch is set to or M F pg 17 26 2 Appears and blinks during shooting F pg 26 3 Displays the quality of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STD standard in order of quality I pg 14 4 Appears during shooting Blinks when a memory card is not loaded lt gt pg 26 5 Displays the number of images that have already been shot I pg 26 6 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken lt gt pg 26 eNO 1 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording 40x MM gt PHOTO 10 ixi 9 oO BRIGHT 7 10 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to E pg 17 2 Appears when Night Scope is engaged gt pg 38 Appears when GAIN is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted C pg 47 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted gt pg 45 4 Appears when the exposure is adjusted I pg 44 Appears when backlight compensation is used I pg 44 5 Displays the selected Programme AE with special effects C pg 38 6 Appears when the iris is locked C
73. erminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code O m Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet EE ENO CAUTIONS e 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
74. ery 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 please consult your nearest JVC dealer To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C I pg 85 By recording with DIS activated pg 47 this can be avoided Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it Push in the memory card a few more times I pg 14 USER MAINTENANCE Atter Use 7 Turn off the camcorder 2 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 Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1 Slide BAT RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 3 Cassette holder 1 2 Cassette holder cover OPEN EJECT Switch BAT RELEASE Switch ev f Cleaning The Camcorder To 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 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wip
75. even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 460 IR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU BRIGHT Wheel 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 I pg 47 49 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Lock Button Screen appears Power Switch Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears Display OFF Menu Screen Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected WIPE FADER FAL PROGRAM AE or EA W BALANCE See pg 47 If you have selected EY CAMERA Ill MANUAL SYSTEM DISPLAY 1 DSC DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only gO to step 5 SOUND MODE 12BIT ZOOM 40X SNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP AGC PREC MODE ne M 4 r lt RETURN Sub Menu Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e icon represents END UALITY REC SELECT WIPE FADER Normal Scree
76. he 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 I pg 48 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments lt gt pg 10 2 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS pg 78 and 79 7 FOCUS Button The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards 4 appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to BY If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer ik or amp will blink 44 en Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment i
77. he length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored e Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used while Night Scope is being activated I pg 38 OR RECORDING cont FADE WIPE SELECTION Bx BW X O EJ A and 27 Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the Power Switch to M while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears WIPE FADER then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again e The WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 PICTURE
78. heel to select fe DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears To close the card cover push it until you hear a click Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select QUALITY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode and press it in step 3 push the memory card which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover NOTES e Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked Approximate Number of Storable Images or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Memory Card Picture Quality Mode FINE STANDARD e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer aog e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to 200 400 FORMAT the card gt pg 36 400 800 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the NOTE camcorder is turned on as this may cause the The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK gt VIDEO PINE PLA
79. hrs 20 min e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeated D o pay T p 2 optional 2 hrs 55 min 3 hrs 20 min e Before extended use it is recommended that zm rs rs min you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 optional lis 4 hrs 20 times the planned shooting time when the video light is on INFORMATION The extended use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter Charger VU V840 BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15EK AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using Neither BN V840U nor BN V856U can be charged by using the AC Adapter provided with this camcorder Use only the AA V15EK AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V840U battery pack and only AA V80EK AC Power Adapter Charger for BN V856U battery pack Also by using the optional JVC VC VBN856U DC Cord it will be possible to connect BN V840U or BN V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes pg 71 Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the
80. ice The normal playback screen resumes To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the memory card my blinks during dubbing NOTES e f SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 8 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed e image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode I pg 48 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it e use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 8 using the remote control provided CF 59 Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area 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 Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions I pg 85 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustratio
81. ile cof corno G E CF pg 39 VIGO GNU CF pg 19 Woe White CF pg 45 Wide MOUE m CF pg 48 Kf CF pg 48 CF pg 40 41 4 LOOMINE M r pg 18 90 en For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Video light Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette 22 5 DC 11 0 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Approx 4 3 W Approx 5 3 W Approx 3 5 W 83 mm x 97 mm x 188 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down Approx 610 g GR DVL557 DVL555 Approx 600 g GR DVL257 Approx 590 g GR DVL357 DVL355 DVL150 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 937 mm 3 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR DVL557 DVL555 3 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR DVL257 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix syst
82. ing MULT I 9 resumes Menu Screen Regardless of the Power Switch position Snapshot recording takes place using the selected GR DVL557 DVL555 Snapshot mode DVL357 DVL355 only Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES To remove the shutter sound on pg 46 48 e Even if MULTI 4 or MULTI 9 is engaged Snapshot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom or Night Scope pg 38 e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e If Programme AE with special effects pg 38 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON I pg 47 the Stabiliser will be disabled e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to in the Menu Screen gt pg 49 ie tape playback as well all snapshot modes are available when gt IM COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen gt pg 50 However the shutter sound is not heard e During Snapshot recording the image displayed in the viewfinder may be partially missing However there is no effect in the recorded image e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter
83. ing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops I pg 83 Lock Button Power Switch Display 12 34 Remote sensor God INSERT REW 55 STOP SOI Insert Editing GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only You 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 gt pg 50 e Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections I pg 22 7 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE IIl Confirm the time code at this point pg 51 Press REW until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE then press PAUSE and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode Press START STOP to begin editing Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in step 1 To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to re
84. ins on the PC or use the DV cable provided with the capture board e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using For GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 Owners USB MODE and or ACCESSING FILE appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage Core filter 4 DV cable optional Core filter To DV IN To DV connector connector To PC connector PC connection cable To RS 232C EN 69 Connection To 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 called Digital Dubbing pg 53 which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration 7 Make sure all units are turned off Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable as shown in the illustration If necessary connect the PC connection cable provided with GV DT3 to the printer s PC connector and the PC s RS 232C connector 3 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button
85. itor or GR DVL557 DVL555 viewfinder DVL357 DVL355 only GETTING STARTED WA Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Loading A Memory Card GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Picture Quality Mode Setting GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Sen BAT RELEASE Switch gt Power Switch CHARGE Lamp Battery pack o 6 To AC outlet Battery pack BN V408U BN V416U optional BN V428U optional GETTING STARTED 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 BATTERY PACK Tilt the viewfinder upward C 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 1 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4 then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter 5 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet C6 The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder
86. lay is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e the recording mode is switched during recording the GR DVL557 DVL555 playback picture will be blurred at the switching point DVL357 DVL355 only t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Power Switch 14a Clipped edge ee card Label Power Lamp Display QUALITY S FINE STANDARD Lock Button Power Switch Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality Mode Setting GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only The provided memory card is already inserted in the The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best camcorder when you receive the camcorder match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 7 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Insert the memory card clipped edge first Screen appears Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label Rotate the MENU BRIGHT w
87. 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 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 accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries 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 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 cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet internati
88. lt e Battery Pack AAA R03 Battery x 2 BN V408U for remote control Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Already attached to the camcorder e CD ROM GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 DVL257 only for optional S Video cable and PC Connection cable provided gt with optional HS V16KIT software pg 6 for attachment Core Filter x 1 55 GR DVL257 only E for optional S Video cable CF pg 6 for attachment Cob i H USB Cable GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Connection Cable GR DVL257 only NOTE Editing Cable GR DVL257 One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 DVL150 Both plugs have 1 ring around the pin Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug 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 Orn How To Attach Core Filter Attach the Core Filter s if provided with your model pg 5 to an optional cable s The Core Filter reduces interference 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 clicks shut ends of the Core Filter Wind the cable
89. me file pg 29 will start again from DVCO0001 In the playback screen the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed Date Displays the date when the image was shot if DATE TIME is set to ON in Total number of images the Menu Screen F pg 50 51 Displays the total number of stored images n29 Picture quality INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture quality as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure Index number Selected image 1 Index number Index numbers are marked from 1 For example when 10 images are stored index number 1 to 10 if three images with index numbers 2 4 and 6 are deleted from memory the remaining images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining images is 7 and the new index numbers range from 1 to 7 F S Picture Quality Displays the quality of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality gt pg 14 Protect icon A Protect icon MENU BRIGHT Wheel When an image is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality indicator and that image cannot be deleted Selected Image An image is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the
90. med under backlit conditions The subject is too bright 10X optical zoom is selected e PROGRAM AE is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SOUEEZE 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 The last selected editing scene is ending At the end of the last selected scene for editing the Power Switch was set to OFF power is off compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame C pg 26 42 Turn off Sepia and Monotone lt gt pg 38 39 10 Press the BACKLIGHT Button lt gt pg 44 11 Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen I pg 38 12 Set ZOOM to 40X or 300X in the Menu Screen lt gt pg 47 Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode F pg 18 39 e Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed pg 18 40 13 Turn off Sepia and Monotone lt gt pg 38 40 14 Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition C pg 38 40 e Set WIDE MODE to CINE
91. n Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may not be unavailable on your model 47 Menu Screen Explanations Es WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects pg 40 41 PROGRAM AE Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects pg 38 39 W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation pg 45 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 13 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models 16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equiva lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 10X When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to maximum of 40X digital magnification 300X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 300X digital magnification EY CAMERA SNAP MODE Refer to Basic Shooting Snapshot pg 26 or Snapshot For Video Recording F
92. n 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 lighting DSR UNIT 16 0 0008 Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position set to i mM Infrared beam transmitting window de Pid rg SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons I gt pg 59 Left Right Buttons CF pg 60 Q REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 Displays previous image in the memory card GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF pg 28 arecrowon D Up Button INSERT Button CF pg 60 GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only pg 67 CF pg 60 CF pg 66 Starts Playback of the tape F pg 21 Starts Auto Playback of the memory card GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only gt pg 28 FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape pg 21 Displays next image in the memory card GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only pg 28 D Down Button A DUB Button D PLAY Button D STOP Button Stops the tape pg 21 Stops Auto Playback GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF pg 28 Pauses the tape pg 59 P
93. n the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing Cassette holder oe Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks OPEN EJECT Switch into place To Protect Valuable Recordings Approximate recording time Slide the erase protection tab on the back of 4 the tape in the direction of SAVE This Tape prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it 20 min Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES t takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force f you wait few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again f the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may
94. nitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode Video unit equipped with from the spot on the source tape you want to begin DV input connector recording A To DV IN NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e f a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e f Playback Zoom gt pg 60 Playback Special Effects C pg 59 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable PLAY gt STOP 4 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing To use this camcorder as a recorder GR DVL557 DVL357 DVL257 only VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL357only To DV IN Core filter DV cable z optional Power Switch Core filter To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV output connecto
95. no playback picture and the screen becomes blue 38 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex finger prints 39 An unusual mark appears 40 An error indication EO1 E06 appears 41 The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light 42 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen 43 When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate 44 The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder 35 During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect 36 The speaker volume is too great 40 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 41 The temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures 42 This is not a malfunction 43 DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 36 Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 21 37 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette I pg 86 38 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage I pg 77 39 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indica tions pg 80 84 40 Remove the power supply batt
96. ogramme AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 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 32 This is normal The Power Switch is set to AK or M 34 The Power Switch is set to or The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO CORRECTIVE ACTION 26 Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen gt pg 49 50 27 Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 16 17 28 Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down 30 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Pro gramme AE with special effects and DIS gt pg 38 41 48 33 Set the Power Switch to GEM pg 21 34 Set the Power Switch to lt pg 28 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 7 Oe IUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35 The LCD monitor image is distorted 36 Images on the LCD monitor are jittery 37 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is
97. ollowing the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 22 and 23 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only then set the camcorder s Power Switch to 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 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press gt H on the camcorder Press gt on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished As the camcorder starts to play your footage it will appear on your TV This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape e Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected e Date Time Set
98. onal safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as
99. ons in the viewfinder are clearly focused 2 Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure battery pack is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet Q 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 Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camera to a tripod extend its legs to stabilise the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over To attach the camera to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camera Then tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only ON SCREEN LCD TV DISPLAY Menu DATE TIME AUTO A TIME CODE OFF M CLOCK 25 12 01 ADJ 17 30 F lt RETURN Fs a 2 CLOCK 25 P MUR ADJ 17 30 g a ent 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 lt gt pg 50 51 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
100. orded 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 code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing pg 61 65 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed When a tape is removed re inserted during during recording shooting Minutes When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located Secus partway through the tape Frames When shooting again after shooting a scene 25 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover Display Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 24 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 21 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or
101. orten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES e It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C Operation 0 C to 40 C NOMIC 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Cassettes To 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 inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transfo
102. ose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode f the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO and push it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and push it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted Based on the diagnostics performed you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds 0 1 second increments Push the MENU BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and push it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 63
103. pg 42 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 brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used ii MANUAL Factory preset NOTES e The EY CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EA and M e Il MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to M CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Z6 ex LED ADJUSTMENT cont Menu Screen Explanations cont
104. protected SD Memory Card is loaded E01 E06 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has py occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait few REATTACH BATTERY minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer CARD ERROR CAUTIONS 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 distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials B t is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode 1 When replacing batteries refer to page 57 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from tho
105. r NOTES Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference I pg 50 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO GR DVL557 DVL357 only then turn the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode then engage the Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit in point Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder to engage the Record mode 7 rotates on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode To stop dubbing press the Recording Star Stop Button on the camcorder so that stops rotating then engage the video unit s Stop mode 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder JVC video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e
106. r speed Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press NIGHT SCOPE so that the Night Scope indicator j appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside 54 while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Scope press NIGHT SCOPE again so that the Night Scope indicator disappears Programme AE With Special Effects 7 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 I pg 39 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes Press P AE so that the selected effect indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode press P AE again so that the effect indicator disappears NOTES Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Programme AE special effects cannot be used during Night Scope IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects gt pg 40 41 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out SHU
107. rate When DEMO MODE is set to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e if DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF Ezd SYSTEM SIDE LED The Side LED indicator I p 78 79 lights on the camcorder when the eer Power Switch is set to or DVL257 only CAM CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RESET Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE The date time does not appear DATE OFF DISPLAY scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during video playback The date time is always displayed TIME OFF Time code is not displayed CODE S Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording CLOCK ADJ Allows you to set the current date and time I pg 11 GR DVL557 DVL5
108. rcuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave 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 hear appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting anten nas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight a closed car in summer hear a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems
109. ress it NOTES e Protected images gt pg 31 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e Once images are deleted they cannot be restored Check images before deleting 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 I pg 36 en MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen SELECT ALL RESET DPOF Confirmation CANCEL Screen EXECUTE 5 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 to make There are 2 print information settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints I pg 35 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 7 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to 299 then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button A
110. rmers or magnets vertically in their original cases Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets CAUTIONS cont LCD Monitor 1 To 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 To 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 using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short ci
111. s 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 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press EXPOSURE The exposure control indicator appear Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards u n to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPOSURE twice or set the Power Switch to If EXPOSURE is pressed once the camcorder will enter the exposure adjustment mode again To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to EY NOTE Backlight spotlight C pg 39 compensation and SNOW gt pg 39 have no effect when the manual Exposure Control mode is engaged FOR RECORDING
112. s using the provided software EN 79 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol GR DVL257 DVL150 only 3 pg 62 Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the Software Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CF7 pg 61 65 Edit Connector EDIT GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only CF pg 62 Audio Video Output Connector deudor eR E I pg 22 52 62 DC Input Connector CF pg 8 9 B Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT GR DVL557 DVL357 DVL257 DV OUT GR DVL555 DVL355 DVL1 50 CF pg 53 54 68 69 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Indicators 4 Tally Lamp CF pg 16 48 2 Side LED Indicator GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL257 only I gt pg 49 26 CHARGE CF pg 8 27 Power Lamp CF pg 16 17 Other Parts E Remote Sensor gt pg 57 e Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Viewfinder sess CF pg 10 Ef Video CF pg 19 Ell Stereo Microphone
113. se specified 3 Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 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 Terminals 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 modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and sh
114. sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape e will appear while the snapshot is being taken OO 4 3 Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FEATURE 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 manual focusing When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking 4 4 gt and amp NOTES e the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first gt pg 18 If zoomed in in t
115. ss SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 4 repeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame is played back NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW 41 repeatedly 989 CLASSIC FILM IW MONOTONE r SEEMA VIDEO ECHO FEATURE Playback Special Effects PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image OPERATION 1 To start playback press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m 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 Snapshot modes F pg 42 are not available The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 39 for more information E Zoom Buttons OO SHIFT lt i Left Button Down Button Right Button
116. such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry 4 en O 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 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 are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not us
117. sume editing 3 Press and hold INSERT on the remote control 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP NOTES e Programme AE with special effects I pg 38 39 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes e f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops gt pg 84 A Using USB or PC connection cable GR DVL257 DVL150 only PC connection cable To PC provided with GR DVL257 only DIGITAL PHOTO To USB cable provided connector GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only B Using DV cable Power Switch Core filter VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB or PC connection cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the software GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 DVL257 provided 50 optional software 5 16 B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software 7 Make sure the camcorder and
118. t viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button amp eREC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press the Recording Start Stop Button The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached f you are using the GR DVL555 it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described above NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set the Power Switch to OFF then back to or M e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended e When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording from the middle of a tape I pg 20 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off gt pg 46 48 For other notes gt
119. te control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes gt pg 20 a 5 n65 Programme 1 For More Accurate Editing OUT MODE Random Assemble spate 2 bus p Editing Menu ecord mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder TIME CODE against your VCR TOTAL 00 00 oN DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING VIDEO Menu aie a a ee eee ee Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the O 1 remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF GR DVL557 The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 onl dui 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 Remote sensor Play back the dubbed scene f any images from the scene prior to the transition you ch
120. to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE To JLIP or EDIT S Video cable optional Audio Video cable provided Editing cable To AUDIO VIDEO and IN connectors CVBS i ideo out If your VCR has the il 1 SCART connector select switch use the provided cable adapter A To Remote PAUSE or R ds EDIT DISPLAY Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover LIP GR DVL257 DVL150 EDIT GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 For GR DVL257 Owners ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE Make sure you connect the end with the core filter plug which has 3 rings around the pin to the camcorder 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 PAUSE connector AJVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector VCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector Insert a recorded tape into the camcor
121. ts power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is supplied 1 2 SET DATE TIME appears 2 3 Recording cannot be 3 performed 4 There is no picture 4 5 The focus does not adjust automatically 6 cassette will not load 6 properly 7 The memory card will not 7 load properly 8 Snapshot mode cannot be 8 used The power is not connected properly The battery is dead The date time is not set The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased For Video Recording The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The Power Switch is set to or OFF The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open For D S C Recording The VIDEO DSC Switch is set to VIDEO The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists Focus is set to the Manual mode The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low The lens is dirty or covered with condensation The cassette is in the wrong position The battery s charge is low memory card is in the wrong position The Squeeze mode is selected Connect the AC Adapt
122. ues for 5 minutes when power is m supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automati d an cally To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to Gi The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 22 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor Speaker with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitor viewfinder indications VIDEO DSC Switch GR DVL557 When power is supplied from a battery the 1 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed open the LCD monitor to access When power is supplied from an AC outlet lt 1 does this switch not appear During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed e When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press amp MH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press amp M again e 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 turned off e When gt is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward or 44 for reverse search during playback 2 To
123. usly registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point f you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only e When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them e f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place e there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blinking Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing 1 is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable CONTINUED ON N
124. wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it The MEMORY Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialised When initialisation is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears To cancel initialisation rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it ON CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If the memory card becomes corrupted initialise it ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING Night Scope Programme AE With Special Effects Fade Wipe Effects Snapshot For Video Recording Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu For Playback Menu DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To A Video Unit With A DV Connector Dubbing From A Video Unit With A DV Connector Dubbing Images Stored In A Memory Card To A Tape GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 onl
125. while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted COPYING FAILED when a copy protected SD Memory Card is loaded I pg 56 Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images stored in the memory card to a tape when condensation occurs when no tape is loaded when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE when a tape in another format is loaded when the tape ends Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed while MEMORY CARD the Power Switch is set to EY M and the VIDEO DSC switch is set to BE9 gt pg 26 PLEASE Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is FORMAT corrupt or it has not been initialilsed Initialilse the memory card lt gt pg 36 Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power ROMERO Switch is set to and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 259 Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted CHECK CARD S WRITE Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copy PROTECTION SWITCH
126. y USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback Playback Special Effects Playback Zoom Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector OON NOTES During Night Scope the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Programme AE With Special Effects gt pg 38 39 Picture Wipe Dissolve pg 40 41 e GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu I pg 47 DIS in the MANUAL Menu gt pg 47 e Video light when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO gt pg 19 e During Night Scope it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch NIGHT SCOPE Button P AE Button L Sa Display a N SHUTTER1 120 SPORTS SNOW SPOTL IGHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM 0 O XE 2 d BIW ve GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only FOR RECORDING Night Scope Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutte
127. y a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a computer GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only When the Power Switch is set to EY D appears When set to M there is no indication VIDEO DSC Switch Position GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only GR DVL557 DVL555 DVL357 DVL355 only VIDEO e Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If SELECT is set to m gt M in the DSC Menu Screen still images are also recorded in the memory card When the Power Switch is set to EY or M and DSCE the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to 259 Tel appears When set to VIDEO there is no indication Allows you to record a still image or display a still image stored in the memory card Zoom in T Telephoto 10x WIN TT 4 Zoom display Zoom out W Wide angle 10x WL IN IT pa Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever RECORDING FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e

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