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1. pg 26 27 40 52 Power Zoom Lever F pg 18 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 21 3 FOCUS I gt pg 41 BLANK Button 22244422 CF pg 24 Lock 22 gt gt pg 17 8 Power Switch Eng MANUAL PLAY OFF I gt pg 17 10 INDEX Button GR DVL720 DVL520 F pg 29 INFO Button GR DVL720 DVL520 F pg 29 VIDEO MEMORY Switch VIDEO MEMORY GR DVL720 DVL520 only gt pg 17 Video Light Switch LIGHT Ls pg 19 Connectors The connectors to are located beneath a cover Audio Video Output Connector AV Jit eek eee CF pg 22 50 59 J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol GR DVL320 only pg 59 You can also connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the optional Software 5 160 Edit Connector EDIT GR DVL720 DVL520 only pg 59 ENO DC Input pg 8 9 Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT pg 51 65 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant w
2. Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted gt pg 45 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted gt pg 43 x Appears when the exposure is adjusted gt pg 42 Appears when backlight compensation is used pg 42 5 Displays the selected Program AE with special effects C pg 36 Appears when the iris is locked pg 42 Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS is engaged pg 45 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming gt pg 18 9 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator pg 18 Appears when taking a Snapshot gt pg 26 40 1 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 16 2 Displays the date time C pg 11 9 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually pg 41 84 EN INDEX Indications cont LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback D Displays the sound mode pg 48 49 Displays the Blank Search mode gt pg 24 3 Displays the tape speed C pg 13 pe Appears while a tape is running 1 2BIT SOUNDT S gt Playback gt gt Fast Forward Shuttle search 44 Rewind Shuttle search Pause I gt Forward slow motion 4M Reverse slow motion 2 Audio Dubbing WS Audio Dubbing Pause 5 Displays the date time pg 48 49 80 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the
3. 1x WoT WONCTT E Zoom display 20x Zoom out W Wide angle 10x TT Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever TAPE RECORDING cont FEATURE Zooming PURPOSE To produce the zoom in out effect or an instanta neous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W m The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus pg 41 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom pg 45 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt pg 17 Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 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 46 LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this swi
4. pg 57 Power Switch Position CF pg 17 Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 36 37 Protecting Files pg 30 Provided c pg 5 Li Random Assemble Editing gt pg 58 62 Record Standby CF pg 16 Recording pg 13 Remote pg 53 pg 47 Rewind The pg 21 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SD Memory I pg 14 76 Self Recording 0 0 eee esses CF pg 17 de pneri gt pg 37 Set Remote Control VCR Code CF pg 58 Shuttle Search sess gt pg 21 Shutter Speed 2 Slow Motion Playback I pg 21 56 Slow 2 CF pg 37 Snapshot iones uer ere drerit I pg 26 40 Snapshot Mode CF pg 40 SW cA eie Lies CF pg 37 Sound Mode CF pg 45 48 49 Speaker Volume gt pg 21 222 I pg 78 79 SPONS arimek Hive ernaar CF pg 37 Spot
5. eoo 00090 00 00 00000000000 0 00 0000 00 COO 000990 0900900 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 For GR DVL520 DVL320 Owners Use the optional RM V700U remote control Before operation make sure the battery ies is are installed in the remote control gt pg 53 SET REMOTE VCR CODE 1 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 enter the brand code The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT or VCR CTL 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 or VCR CTL 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 on in step 1
6. 1 Set the Power Switch to or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Shoulder Strap Attachment 1 Make sure the battery pack is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap Confirm the strap is not twisted Tripod Mounting CAUTION When attaching the camcorder to a tripod extend its legs to stabilize the camcorder It is not advised to use small sized tripods This may cause damage to the unit by falling over 1 To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise Some tripods are not equipped with studs MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display GuWIPE FADER OFF PROGRAM GB EXPOSURE a W BALANCE GICAMERA MANUAL WASYSTEM DISPLAY GR DVL720 DVL520 only ON SCREEN LCD TV DISPLAY Menu DATE TIME en 11 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 gt pg 48 49 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while
7. Slow Motion Playback Playback Special Effects GR DVL720 only and Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control provided pg 56 57 ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen 22 TAPE PLAYBACK Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Connection to TV VCR equipped with an S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors To TV or VCR gt Audio Video cable White to provided AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN Yellow Not connected To S VIDEO n S VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A V input connectors To TV or VCR White to AUDIO L IN Audio Video cable Red to Connector cover provided AUDIO R IN Yellow to VIDEO IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only 1 Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration gt pg
8. GR DVL720 Approx 560 g 1 3 Ibs GR DVL520 Approx 550 g 1 3 Ibs GR DVL320 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 1 4 CCD F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 037 mm 8 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR DVL720 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system GR DVL520 DVL320 Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Monaural Digital Video Camera DV format SD mode NTSC standard Video Digital component recording Audio POM 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 79 Digital Still Camera Function GR DVL720 DVL520 only Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with memory card 8 MB provided FINE 20 1024 x 768 pixels 45 640 x 480 pixels STANDARD 65 1024 x 768 pixels 160 640 x 480 pixels For other memory cards gt pg 27 Connectors S Video Output Y 1 V 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 analog Video output 1 V 75 Q analog Audio output 300 mV rms 1 analog stereo DV Output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Input
9. LYT0869 001B EN 2 EN Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that sin refer the Index gt pgs 80 86 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use is read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 75 through 77 before use NN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor
10. Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked or MultiMediaCards marked MultiMediaCard Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer Before using a new memory card it is necessary to FORMAT the gt pg 34 ATTENTION Do not insert remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed GETTING STARTED cont MENU BRIGHT Wheel i73 Power Switch TA 92 4 Display QUALITY STANDARD Lock Button 1024X768 REC SELECT I Power Lamp Picture Quality Image Size Setting GR DVL720 DVL520 only The Picture Quality Image Size can be selected to best match your needs Refer to the chart below for your selection 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder turns on 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select 1 DSC and press it The DSC Menu appears 4 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 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select
11. SD Memory Card Image Size Picture EN 2 7 To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files pg 31 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 lt pg 44 46 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES Even if DIS is set to ON pg 45 the Stabilizer will be disabled e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed f Program AE with special effects I pg 36 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to or MANUAL 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 EU or MANUAL e The Motor Drive mode gt pg 40 is disabled when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rule for Camera File system They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF e In the 1024 x 768 mode images are shot 720 x 480 pixels and they are converted and stored in t
12. AVCR other than above Viet connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector 2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 3 Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES 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 Date Time e set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen i pg 48 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR DVL720 only to turn on off the date indication Time Code E set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 48 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays E set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen F pg 48 S Video cable is optional The Editing cable is optional for GR DVL520 DVL320 only Be sure to use the following cables YTU94146A S Video cable YTU94157A Editing cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorde
13. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on Press the Recording Start Stop button to engage the Record Pause mode DV IN appears on the screen Press the Recording Start Stop button to start recording gt rotates Press the Recording Start Stop button again to engage the Record Pause mode gt stops rotating NOTES Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND setting I pg 45 During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors OZ EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen MENU BRIGHT Play Pause Button If Wheel VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch DUBBING cont Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card 0 1770 0 1520 only Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card 1 Load a memory card I pg 14 and cassette gt pg 12 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button 3 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select Iv COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press
14. JVC ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DVL720 GR DVL520 GR DVL320 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 15 24 TAPE RECORDING PLAYBACK 21 24 MEMORY CARD RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 25 34 MEMORY CARD RECORDING 26 27 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK 28 34 ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING 36 43 USING THE MENU FOR 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 DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 44 49 DUBBING 50 52 For Accessories USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 53 64 http www jvc victor co jp english accessory SYSTEM CONNECTIONS DP 65 REFERENCES DETAILS esses roro tnn TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS Mini DN NTSC SPECIFICATIONS 24 E DIGITAL SIILI CAMERA For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR DVL720 Memory card recording features are available Model No on GR DVL720 and GR DVL520 INSTRUCTIONS Serial No
15. 22 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 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 Date Time ies set DATE TIME to AUTO or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 48 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR DVL720 only to turn on off the date indication Time Code s set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen lt pg 48 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for tape playback ay set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen lt pg 48 EN It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack I pg 9 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to or MANUAL then set your TV to the appropriate input mode GR DVL720 DVL520 only Make sure you adjust
16. 68 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 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 POSSIBLE CAUSES power is not connected properly battery is dead SYMPTOM Ell No power is supplied CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect the AC Adapter securely gt pg 9 Replace the dead battery with fully charged one CF pg 8 9 The date time is not set The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased SET DATE TIME appears Set the date time I pg 11 Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement For Tape Recording The tape s erase protection tab is setto SAVE The Power Switch is set to PLAY or OFF The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY TAPE END appears The cassette holder cover is open For Memory Card Recording The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Recording cannot be performed Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 12 Set the Power Switch to or
17. MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked 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 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 be used with GR DVL720 DVL520 only PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP V10U AP V11U or AP V12U Battery Pack BN V408U Memory Card 8 MB GR DVL720 DVL520 only Already inserted in the camcorder Audio Video Cable 03 5 mini plug to RCA plug Remote Control Unit RM V717U GR DVL720 only Lens Cap pg 6 for attachment S AAA Battery x 2 for remote control unit ENO Remote Control Unit RM V715U GR DVL520 DVL320 only Editing Cable GR DVL720 only 021 Connection Cable GR DVL320 only USB Cable GR DVL720 DVL520 only NOTE In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cable
18. Power Switch Display eo IDEO SOUND MODE 45 5 5 12B1T MODE G DISPLAY 1 REC MODE eoi m ee 4 Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button XEND 24 SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE eol M KoA STEREO iul SOUND 1 es 9 TALLY ON ID NUMBER 06 DEMO MODE ON CAM RESET eo SCREEN DATE TIME AUTO TIME CODE OFF Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may be unavailable on your model USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont For Playback Menu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp gt pg 62 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY 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 the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen Menu Screen Explanations SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO REC MODE CF pg 49 CF
19. be removed from the camcorder Push in the memory card a few more times gt pg 14 7 After Use 1 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 2 Press BATT RELEASE 2 and remove the battery pack 2 TN Cassette holder Cassette holder PUSH HERE cover BATT RELEASE Button USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder 1 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 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor 3 To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 To clean the viewfinder raise it to the vertical position Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow 5 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 6 Close the hatch Tilt the viewfinder ba
20. 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to 9 or MANUAL Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e f a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e DEMO remains some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF ON SCREEN CANCEL Does not reset all settings to the factory preset EXECUTE LCD Resets all settings to the factory preset Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV 8 DISPLAY OFF The date time does not appear AUTO ON Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases e When the Power Switch is set from OFF to 9 or MANUAL When tape playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when Scenes are recorded When the date is changed during tape playback The date time is always displayed TIME CODE Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during
21. Code set TIME CODE to or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 48 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays Lu set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen i pg 48 The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference EN O1 VIDEO MEMORY Switch le GR DVLT20 DVL520 only Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this 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 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input IN OUT Lock connector using a DV cable as shown in the Button illustration vore fter 2 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then the Power Power Switch Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock DV cable Button located on the switch turn on the video unit s optional power and insert the appropriate cassettes in this camcorder and the video unit 3 Press gt to play back the source tape Core fil
22. Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape gt pg 64 INSERT ERROR CANNOT EDIT ON ALP RECORDED gt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION gt Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode gt pg 64 Appears if INSERT C on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 64 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted 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 lt pg 52 MEMORY CARD or PLEASE INSERT CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card I pg 34 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored on the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no
23. IMAGE SIZE and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode and press it 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Approximate Number of Storable Images Provided 8 MB Memory Card QUALITY IMAGE SIZE FINE STANDARD 1024 x 768 20 65 640 x 480 45 160 For other memory cards gt pg 27 NOTE 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 TAPE RECORDING amp PLAYBACK EN 15 TAPE RECORDING PLAYBACK CONTENTS TAPE RECORDING Basic Recording Journalistic Shooting Self Recording Operation Mode Zooming Video Light Time Code TAPE PLAYBACK Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search Frame By Frame Playback Connections Blank Search Power lamp Power Switch 35 Mir During shooting Lock Button Recording Start Stop Button Display 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min 90 min 89 min 3 Now calculating 0 min 4 1 min 4 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking BRIGHT C MENU BRIGHT Wheel PUSH OPEN Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress TAPE RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE Yo
24. L channel is output in stereo SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output in stereo 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 R channels in stereo SOUND 2 Factory preset NOTES Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo e The SOUND MODE 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 Display ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape speed and tape running DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting For date time For time code 12BIT SOUND1 SP Lo DEC 25 02 5 30 PM 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 30 frames 1 second 50 en Power Switch Connector cover To AV S VIDEO Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional White to AUDIO L IN Yellowto M Red to H VIDEO IN AUDIO R IN To S VIDEO IN VCR TV When connecting the cables open this cover Connect when
25. Power Switch is set to WIO or MANUAL VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 28 Setthe VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 2 EN SYMPTOM The LCD monitor image is distorted TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSES During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect CORRECTIVE ACTION Images on the LCD monitor are jittery The speaker volume is too great Turn the speaker volume down gt pg 21 Ell Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the Screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 76 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage gt pg 74 An unusual mark appears Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications gt pg 82 86 Ell An error indication E01 E02 or E06 appears A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camc
26. You can turn off the on screen playback display gt pg 29 Removing On Screen Display Auto Playback You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above 2 Press M If you press during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order If you press during Auto Playback images displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a 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 XGA with devices that are compatible with DCF Design rule for Camera File system will be displayed as reduced size thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices such as JVC GR DVM70 that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder UNSUPPORTED FILES will be displayed INDEX Button INFO Button Selected image Index number Index Screen Info Screen 7100 0010 100JVCGR DVC00010 MAR 27 02 11024X768 FINE PROTECT OFF Operation mode indicator Battery indicator Playback Screen Menu Screen MENU DISPLAY C 29 Index Playback You can view several different images stored on the memory card at a time Thi
27. an S Video cable is not used DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR 1 Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 22 and 23 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 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 3 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes 4 Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached press on the camcorder 5 Press gt on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode 6 Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press gt on the camcorder 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES 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 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 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO or OFF the Menu Screen gt pg 48 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR DVL720 only to turn on off the date indication Time
28. indicator C1 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 e 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 37 is engaged the light is likely to stay on e While the TWILIGHT mode pg 37 is engaged the light will not activate While the Night Alive mode cF pg 36 is engaged the light will not activate 20 en TAPE RECORDING cont Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing lt pg 58 62 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 scen
29. 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 PLAY or MANUAL Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Detach the battery from the camcorder TAPE When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor RECORDING i be see If Mii the viewfinder 5 T pg 16 17 e cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is a There be delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When the Recording Start Stop button is pressed it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts 2 starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording 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 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
30. is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or MANUAL and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback pg 67 DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE Appears if a tape in another format is loaded when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only is set to VIDEO SET DATE TIME Appears when the date time is not set pg 11 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 COVER Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape gt pg 63 DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON ALP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode gt pg 63 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted a tape recorded in 16 bit audio gt pg 63 Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 63 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 86 EN Indications INDEX Indications cont Function INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert
31. is selected its indicator blinks or goes out SHUTTER 1 60 shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced amp SPORTS e Variable d 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 05 pg 42 amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 43 is initially set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually EN 9 4 SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with
32. it Selection is complete 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The normal playback Screen reappears To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing amp MIM At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback 7 To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored on the memory card e blinks during dubbing NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a memory card is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed If an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode gt pg 46 is dubbed to a memory card the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the remote control provided with GR DVL720 only gt pg 56 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor EN 29 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 For GR DVL520 DVL320 Owners If you want to perform Random Assemble Editing pgs 58 62 use the optional RM V700U remote control Installing The Batteries RM V717U or RM V715U provided The remote control uses two AAA 03 size b
33. memory card already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card pg 52 4 EN Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range the number will not be used for a new shot a gap will remain in the numerical sequence If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Lock Button Power Switch Display FORMAT Menu Screen ERASE ALL EXISTING DATA EXECUTE RETURN MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK cont Making A New Folder New still pictures you are going to take can be separated from previously shot pictures by resetting the file name to DVC00001 these new pictures will be stored in a new folder 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select NO RESET then press it The
34. pg 49 I pg 62 Allows you to set the tape recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference lt pg 13 It is recommended you use REC MODE in the ra VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing pg 51 mI COPY ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card gt pg 52 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during tape playback OJ VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only Each setting is linked with DISPLAY or x SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to IMANUAL gt pg 46 47 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 46 47 Ez SYSTEM DISPLAY NOTES The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided with GR DVL720 only REC MODE can be set when the Power Switch is set to PLAY or MANUAL gt pg 13 45 Playback Sound en 49 During tape 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 48 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output both L and R channels in stereo SOUNDL SOUND MODE b Sound from the
35. pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in to access the Menu Screen 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select 9 DISPLAY Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and month is highlighted Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to input the month Press it Repeat to input the day year hour and minute Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ 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 month 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 Make sure the window side is facing out Cassette holder OPEN EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE To Protect Valuable Recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to
36. recording CLOCK ADJ GR DVL720 DVL520 only QUALITY IMAGE SIZE Allows you to set the current date and time gt pg 11 Refer to Picture Quality Image Size Setting 7 pg 14 REC SELECT gt When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape T2 gt m Factory preset NOTES When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also on the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP MODE selection in the CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording e Ezd SYSTEM and DISPLAY functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY pg 48 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL e Settings made in the DISPLAY Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch is set to However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided with GR DVL720 gt pg 23 50 59 AS en VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch
37. the camcorder in a fixed position attach it to a tripod etc Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a table top m 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 exhausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 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 53 2 Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions 8 Do not recharge the provided batteries 75 supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery KS 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 batte
38. the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wl STROBE Your recording looks like 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 351 SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 2422 SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect When using SLOW it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended OO EN IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects I pg 36 37 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out Lock Button MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Recording Start Stop VIDEO MEMORY Switch Button GR DVL720 DVL520 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch FOR RECORDING cont Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one sce
39. the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu and press it The selected function menu appears 4 Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected Es WIPE FADER FEI PROGRAM AE EXPOSURE or W BALANCE 45 If you have selected CAMERA MANUAL SYSTEM DISPLAY or DSC GR DVL720 DVL520 only UE go to step 5 5 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 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes The X icon represents END NOTE When the Menu Screen is left on for a couple of minutes a residual image may be left on the screen and it may take several seconds for the residual image to disappear This is not due to any defect of the unit EN 45 Menu Screen Explanations E WIPE FADER Refer to Fade Wipe Effects lt pg 38 39 PROGRAM AE Refer to Program AE With Special Effects I pg 36 37 EXPOSURE Refer to Exposure Control and Iris Lock gt pg 42 W BALANCE Refer to White Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance Operation gt pg 43 REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recordi
40. the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have 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 While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker Power Switch Lock Button Display Roa BLANK SEARCH Ze Apt oy ess VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch Stop Button B TAPE PLAYBACK cont Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption gt pg 20 Load a tape pg 12 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 3 Press BLANK 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 tds 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 dire
41. 091 g 9 eG 9 100001 0 Buttons Functions With the camcorder s Power Switch set to the camera position or MANUAL With the camcorder s Power Switch set to PLAY Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out F pg 18 Zoom in out I pg 57 PLAY Button Starts Playback of the tape F pg 21 Starts Auto Playback of the memory card GR DVL520 only pg 28 REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 Displays previous page file on the memory card GR DVL520 only I gt pg 28 STOP Button INSERT Button Stops the tape pg 21 Stops Auto Playback GR DVL520 only pg 28 gt pg 64 REC TIME Button ANIM Button START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 Displays next page file on the memory card GR DVL520 only gt pg 28 PAUSE Button Pauses the tape gt pg 56 D A DUB Button INT TIME Button SELF TIMER Button gt pg 63 B PAUSE IN Connector D MBR SET Button VISS Button VCR CTL Button R A EDIT Buttons This function is unavailable with this camcorder RM V700U only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont FEATURE
42. 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant USB GR DVL720 DVL520 only 5 pin PC GR DVL320 only 02 5 mm 3 pole EDIT GR DVL720 DVL520 only 03 5 mm 2 pole JLIP GR DVL320 only 03 5 mm 4 pole AC Adapter Power requirement U S A and Canada 120 V 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V to 240 Vx 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 V z2 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 80 INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators Controls D OPEN EJECT Switch gt pg 12 2 Stop Button I gt pg 21 e BACKLIGHT Button CF pg 42 Q Rewind Button 441 F pg 21 NIGHT Button pg 36 4 Play Pause Button gt 1 I gt pg 21 Fast Forward Button PP I gt pg 21 Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN pg 16 D Diopter Adjustment Control I gt pg 10 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE F pg 8 Recording Start Stop Button F pg 16 6 MENU Wheel 5 gt pg 44 LCD Monitor BRIGHT Brightness Control F pg 16 f Snapshot Button 5 5
43. D monitor is hot POSSIBLE CAUSES light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot en 7 CORRECTIVE ACTION Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down EH The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Program AE with special effects and DIS gt pg 36 39 45 Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the view finder 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 During recording sound cannot be heard This is normal Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not Work Power Switch is set to WI or MANUAL Set the Power Switch to PLAY pg 21 memory card cannot be played back
44. EC 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 select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing I pg 63 and Insert Editing gt pg 64 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound Card Cover Label E Clipped edge Memory card Loading Memory Card GR DVL720 DVL520 only The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor then open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 To close the card cover push it until you hear a click To Unload A Memory Card iem in step 3 push the memory card which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover NOTES
45. ETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu For Playback Menu DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 51 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card GR DVL720 DVL520 only USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Installing The Batteries Installing The Battery Slow Motion Playback GR DVL720 only Frame By Frame Playback GR DVL720 only Playback Special Effects GR DVL720 only Playback Zoom Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing Insert Editing SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connection To A Personal Computer OO EN NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects gt pg 36 37 GAIN UP in the CAMERA Menu F pg 45 DIS in the MANUAL Menu pg 45 Video light when LIGHT OFF AUTO ON is set to AUTO pg 19 During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of manual focus and or a tripod is recommended MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch NIGHT Button Display SNOW SPOTLIGHT MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE SLOW 4X GR DVL720 DVL520 only FOR RECORDING Night Alive 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 s
46. Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame gt pg 26 40 Turn off Sepia and Monotone pg 36 37 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg 42 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright The subject is too bright Set PROGRAM AE to SPOTLIGHT in the Menu Screen pg 36 Digital Zoom does not work 10X optical zoom is selected The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY Set ZOOM to 40X or 700X in the Menu Screen F pg 45 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO pg 17 18 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated Turn off Sepia and Monotone gt pg 36 38 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 45 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 70 En SYMPTOM White Balance cannot be activated POSSIBLE CAUSES Sepia or Monotone mode is activated TROUBLESHOOTING cont CORRECTIVE ACTION Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting
47. ING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg 32 2 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CURRENT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 3 Press 44 or gt gt so that the image you wish to print appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the highlight bar to the SHEETS number indication and press it 5 Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel and press it Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints number of prints can be set up to 15 correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it Selection is complete SAVE appears If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE then press it to save the setting you have just made To cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints is select RESET in step 4 on pg 32 The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the Power Switch are disabled in step 6 NOTES e BATTERY LOW appears if the battery remaining power is too low If you load a
48. LCD monitor gt pg 16 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume gt pg 21 8 The level indicator moves 7 Displays the time code pg 48 49 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Memory Card Playback GR DVL720 DVL520 only D Displays the operation mode pg 29 2 Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor gt pg 16 8 The level indicator moves Warning Indications Indications EN 92 Function Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high mr Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator lt blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when tape is loaded gt pg 12 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to 9 or MANUAL and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only is set to VIDEO gt pg 12 Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording or playback Use an optional cleaning cassette gt pg 76 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape
49. MANUALJ CF pg 17 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Replace with new cassette pg 12 Close the cassette holder cover Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists There is no picture Turn the camcorder s power off and on again pg 17 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 H The focus does not adjust automatically Set Focus to the Auto mode gt pg 41 Clean the lens and check the focus again lt pg 74 SYMPTOM The cassette will not load properly POSSIBLE CAUSES cassette is in the wrong position battery s charge is low en 69 CORRECTIVE ACTION Set it in the right position pg 12 Install a fully charged battery lt pg 8 9 The memory card will not load properly The memory card is in the wrong position Set it in the right position pg 14 Snapshot mode cannot be used Squeeze mode is selected Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 46 The color of Snapshot looks strange light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject Sepia or Monotone mode is activated
50. NO RESET Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE then press it The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001 Initializing A Memory Card You can initialize a memory card anytime After initializing all images and data stored on the memory card including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Perform step 1 of Making A New Folder above 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select FORMAT and press it The FORMAT Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The memory card is initialized When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED appears cancel initialization rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING Night Alive Program AE With Special Effects Fade Wipe Effects Snapshot For Tape Recording Auto Focus Manual Focus Exposure Control Iris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation USING MENUS FOR D
51. PE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center WIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE DOOR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen BW L1 o E Ex WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen 40 SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch Menu Screen GR DVL720 DVL520 only FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing FOR RECORDING cont Snapshot For Tape Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to MANUAL w
52. Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in Exposure adjustment is complete To Return To Automatic Exposure Control ics select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to Erg To Brighten The Subject Quickly eds 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 Egg NOTE You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight spotlight gt pg 37 compensation and SNOW pg 37 FOR RECORDING cont 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 through 4 of Exposure Control 5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or t
53. Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected Display I Audio Dub Standby mode Power Switch Speaker Remote sensor Stereo 2 RM V717U RM V715U Provided with OR Provided with GR DVL720 only GR DVL520 DVL320 only EN 63 Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode gt pg 45 NOTES Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or ona blank portion of a tape To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections pg 22 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAUSE 2 While holding A DUB 2 on the remote control press PAUSE IIS appears 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone pause dubbing press PAUSE II 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE then STOP To hear the dubbed sound during playback s set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen F pg 48 49 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded s
54. Slow Motion Playback GR DVL720 only PURPOSE To allow slow speed search in either direction during tape playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 4 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m 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 After SLOW t 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 Rewind Button OFE There may small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the EFFECT actual start point for Slow Motion Playback During Slow Motion Playback there will be RM V717U Provided disturbances in video and the picture may seem with GR DVL720 only unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE I to pause playback PLAY EFFECT PLAY EFFECT Select Menu FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback GR DVL720 only PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during tape playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playb
55. T CF pg 56 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional Scenes To change previously registered points press IN OUT CANCEL on the remote control The registered EFFECT EDIT IN OUT CANCEL ON OFF points disappear one at a time from the most RM V717U RM V700U recently registered point Provided with OR optional For GR DVL720 Owners If you are not using GR DVL720 only Fade Wipe or Program AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them If the search time for in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck s Record Standby mode will be canceled and editing will not take place e If there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total program time exactly Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered and Edit Out points For GR DVL720 Owners f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects you cannot use the Black amp White Fader In this case the 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 Bla
56. White Balance pg 37 43 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen pg 47 Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Files stored on the memory card are protected Remove protection from the files stored on the memory card and delete them lt pg 30 31 Ej Time code does not appear TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen pg 47 48 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish places subject to low tempera ture images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colors differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluores cent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest JVC dealer Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor F pg 16 17 SYMPTOM The rear of the LC
57. ack press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW 44 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 t or I repeatedly CLASSIC FILM MONOTONE SEPIA STROBE FEATURE Playback Special Effects GR DVL720 only PURPOSE To allow you to add creative effects to the 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 PLAY 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 To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia and Strobe The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 37 for more information Remote sensor Zoom yr Buttons OC Down Up Button r Os We CO Button Qo PLAY 00 1 o Right Button RM V717U RM V715U Provided with Provided with GR DVL720 only OR GR DVL520 DVL320 only Normal playback To move image press 2 Right while keepi
58. an AC outlet lt 1 does not appear During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press MH during playback 2 To resume normal playback press MI again e If still playback continues for more than about 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 is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilizes the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward lt lt for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press gt 1 e During playback press and hold 44 or gt gt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e Aslight 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 To resume normal playback press M f you are using the GR DVL720 you can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback gt pg 56
59. ape CF pg 21 Frame By Frame Playback CF pg 21 56 oe be as L3 pg 45 Grip Adjustment 222 F pg 10 ICONS curte E erre eco res pg 45 47 Index CF pg 29 Index Screen iiec CF pg 29 Initialize A Memory Card gt pg 34 Insert Editirig nne gt pg 64 Iis n Iris Lock Journalistic Shooting CF pg 17 LCD monitor Viewfinder Indications pg 82 86 te eee CF pg 12 Manual CF pg 41 CF pg 14 76 Menu Screen CAMERA CF pg 45 Menu Screen DISPLAY CF pg 47 48 Menu Screen DSO CF pg 14 47 Menu Screen MANUAL CF pg 45 46 Menu Screen SYSTEM CF pg 46 48 Menu Screen VIDEO pg 48 Monotone pg 37 Motor Drive Mode CF pg 40 MultiMediaCard CF pg 14 76 LN Niglit Alive iiec nee gt pg 36 Ll Picture Quality Image Size CF pg 14 Playback Special Effects CF pg 56 Playback 200
60. appears 3 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 uA MWB White balance is set manually Outdoors on a sunny day e CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day 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 T select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Power Switch to Eg NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone I gt pg 37 is activated EN 43 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 4 MWB 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in until NA begins blinking rapidly When the setting is completed 8 resumes normal blinking 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator NA is displayed MENU BRIGHT W
61. atteries See General Battery Precautions gt pg 75 1 Open the battery compartment cover as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA 03 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Installing The Battery RM V700U optional The remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 1 There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out of the RM V700U Pull out the battery holder while sliding the lock hole Pinch the release tab and pull out the battery holder 2 Insert the battery in the holder and be sure to have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Read the caution concerning lithium batteries in the RM V700U instruction manual When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5m 16ft 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 DA en USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont re o _ 7533 R 1 9 oe 1999 o 0 2 0000 9 COO C 001 0 RM V717U Provided with GR DVL720 only Functions Buttons With the camcorder s Power With the camcorder s Power Switch Switch set to the camera set to PLAY position or MANUAL Infrared beam transmitting wind
62. ble is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to PC with a DV connector equipped capture board 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 pins 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 DVL720 DVL520 Owners ACCESSING FILES 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 AC CESSING FILES is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING USER MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS Controls Connectors And Indicators Indications DETAILS EN 67 O Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F 20 C to 25 C 68 F to 77 F 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
63. blinks to indicate charging has started 4 When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder To Detach The Battery Pack m Press BATT RELEASE and pull out the battery pack NOTES If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used 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 If 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 Using the optional AA V40U 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 I gt pg 67 EN 9 Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is
64. 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 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 EN 7 Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DVL720U DVL520U DVL320U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that in
65. ck amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Program AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable Recording Start Stop Button TN OUT MODE 10 00 25 02 05 2 07 18 08 31 io ne BEBE 15 55 16 29 Random Assemble Editing Menu 8 TIME CODE 16 30 T OTAL 9 39 Remote Sensor PAUSE 5200 H VCR REC STBY ON OFF RM V717U OR RM V700U Provided with optional GR DVL720 only en 61 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode 13 Press the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programed right through to the end of the last registered scene When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter di
66. ck to the horizontal position NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product CAUTIONS When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter 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 m When operating keep a distance of about 30 cm 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box while the video light is in operation When using the video light if you wish to install
67. ction e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared with the tape e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected 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 MEMORY CARD RECORDING 4 PLAYBACK EN 25 MEMORY CARD S ORONS PLAYBACK Memory Card recording features are available on GR DVL720 and GR DVL520 MEMORY CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting Snapshot MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK Normal Playback Auto Playback Index Playback Viewing File Information Removing On Screen Display Protecting Files Deleting Files Setting Print Information DPOF Setting Making A New Folder Initializing A Memory Card 20 EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Image Size Displays the image file size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 I gt pg 14 Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded 1024 15 SD Memory MultiMediaCard Picture Quality Display MEMORY CARD RECORDING Basic Shooting Snapshot You can use your camcorde
68. d battery indicator disappear display the indicators again select ON in step 3 MENU BRIGHT Wheel ower Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Menu Screen DISPLAY END MENU CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL RETURN PROTECT PROTECT Screen On PROTECTED RETURN MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK cont Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files Load a memory card lt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch stored image is displayed 3 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Protects the currently displayed image file PROT ALL Protects all image files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 4 press 44 to select the desired file 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e If the mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory is initialized or corrupted even pr
69. d service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 4en SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in 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 use 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 MON cc Sou MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and
70. e To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases When shooting again after playing back a Display recorded tape Frames are not displayed When power shuts off during shooting during recording When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting Minutes When shooting using a partially recorded tape Seconds When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape Frames When shooting again after shooting a scene 12 34 24 30 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search gt 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 or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON gt pg 47 48 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 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
71. e 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 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 pg 20 To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off CF pg 44 46 For other notes I gt pg 67 Self Recording To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 only open the LCD monitor to access this switch When the Power Switch is set to GWM py appears When set to MANUAL or PLAY there is no indication GR DVL720 DVL520 only 1024 When the Power Switch is set to 9 or MANUAL and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY the currently selected image size appears When set to VIDEO there is no indication en 17 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward SELF RECORDING Y
72. e Wipe effect gt pg 38 39 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode gt pg 46 3 Rotates while the tape is running F pg 16 4 Displays the recording mode SP or LP gt pg 13 pg 16 gt 5 Displays the tape remaining time appears during recording PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode gt pg 16 7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind F pg 46 Appears when the Insert Editing C or Insert Editing Pause mode is engaged gt pg 64 9 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder gt pg 45 Displays the Time Code pg 20 47 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Memory Card Recording Only GR DVL720 DVL520 only D Displays the image size pg 14 2 Appears and blinks during shooting pg 26 3 gt Appears during shooting Blinks when a memory card is not loaded pg 26 15 4 Displays the picture quality There are 2 modes available F Fine and S Standard in order of quality pg 14 5 Displays the remaining number of shots that can be stored gt pg 26 EN 99 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording Appears when the Power Switch is set to 9 lt pg 17 2 BG Appears when Night Alive is engaged gt pg 36
73. e actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Sub Menu How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Viewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting Date Time Settings Loading Unloading A Cassette Recording Mode Setting Loading A Memory Card GR DVL720 DVL520 only Picture Quality Image Size Setting GR DVL720 DVL520 only Sen BATT RELEASE Button Battery pack To AC outlet connector Battery pack Charging time BN V408U approx 1 hr 30 min BN V416U optional approx 3 hrs BN V428U optional approx 5 hrs 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 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 2 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 2 Set the Power Switch to OFF Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4 3 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder
74. e 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 O EN 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 transformers 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 initializa tion 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 be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields
75. e 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 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 center 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 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 e 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
76. ems 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 gt pg 33 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch stored image is displayed 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select ALL 1 and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears cancel selection rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select RETURN and press it To Reset The Setting select RESET step 4 The setting is reset to 0 for all still images Fast Forward gt gt Button Rewind Button 44 MENU BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display DPOF Screen DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN 5 5 LS 05 wv DPOF SAVE CANCEL EN 83 TO PRINT BY SELECT
77. engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING THE BATTERY PACK Perform step 1 of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK pg 8 Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN V408U 1 hr 35 min 1 hr 15 min 40 min BN V416U optional 2 hrs 1 hr 10 min 2 hrs 30 min 1 hr 20 min BN V428U optional 3 hrs 30 min 2 hrs 4 hrs 20 min 2 hrs 20 min BN V840U optional 5 hrs 2 hrs 50 min 6 hrs 10 min 3 hrs 20 min BN V856U optional 7 hrs 4 hrs 8 hrs 40 min 4 hrs 40 min 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 KIT BN V840U battery pack amp AA V15U AC Power Adapter Charger VU V856 KIT BN V856U battery pack amp AA V80U AC Power Adapter Charger Read the kit s instruction manual before using 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 AC Adapter EV gt Ce To AC outlet To DC connector USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Adapter features automatic v
78. eparately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume f you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began 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 85 64 en USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Insert Editing 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 pg 47 49 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the Power Switch LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape To perform Insert Editing while watching in the television make connections gt pg 22 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE Confirm the time code at this point Display gt pg 47 49 2 Press REW 44 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE II 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote con
79. es 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 ENG IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 10 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a is used use caution when moving the AIA cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 12 Refer all servicing to qualifie
80. g of a scene transition as your Edit In point Remote sensor 3 Play back the dubbed scene If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF or ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO and press it The VIDEO Menu appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 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 RM V717U RM V700U BRIGHT wheel towards The adjustment range is Provided with optional from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments GR DVL720 only Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in to finish the setting 7 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 60 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few
81. get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage NOTES GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette 1 Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE 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 When 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 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place Approximate recording time Recording mode SP LP 30 min 45 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 120 min e It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force If you wait a 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 e If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold
82. he 1024 x 768 file size MultiMediaCard Quality 16MB 32MB 1024 x 768 FINE 64MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 1024 x 768 STANDARD 640 x 480 FINE 640 x 480 STANDARD Provided Optional 28 Rewind Button lt lt Play Pause Button m Stop Button B Fast Forward Button gt gt iS e e e e VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Lock Button Power Switch For Normal Playback To display the next image For Auto Playback M Display i lt DN lt u To display the previous image MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order on the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album 1 Load a memory card I pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button A stored image is displayed 3 Press gt gt to display the next image Press 44 to display the previous image Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed image gt pg 29 Viewing File Information You can also overview several images at a time 5 pg 29 Index Playback
83. he 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 To Return To Automatic Iris Control inis rotate MENU BRIGHT to display AUTO then press it in step 4 The exposure control indicator and disappear Or set the Power switch to To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris POUR after step 4 of Exposure Control adjust the exposure rotating the MENU BRIGHT wheel Then lock the iris in step 5 of Iris Lock For automatic locking rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select AUTO then press it in step 4 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like 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 color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors 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 color tint reproduction 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen
84. heel White paper Power Switch NOTES step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually I pg 41 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the color 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 Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed 44 EN MENU BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display CHWIPE FADER OFF Menu Screen Oe REC MODE MENJ SOUND MODE 12BIT OOM 40x TI SNAP MODE FULL 2 AGC oy ORL RJ ID 06 DEMO MOD 0 CA 6 a XI n QUALITY FINE IMAGE SIZE 1024X768 RZ REC SELECT CJ B P lt 4URETURN Normal Screen Actual menus differ by model and may appear differently from these illustrations Some menu items may be unavailable on your model USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 CF pg 45 47 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press
85. hile pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA Press it and the CAMERA Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select SNAP then press it 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING 1 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken If you press during Record Standby bs PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording ede PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes Regardless of the Power Switch position or MANUAL Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode 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 gt BEEP on pg 44 46 e Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Program AE with special effects I pg 36 is engaged certain modes of Program AE with special effect
86. indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted UNSUPPORTED FILES CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears if a file in another format is selected Appears when you attempt to record on a copy protected SD Memory Card Appears when you attempt Memory Card menu operation with a copy protected SD Memory Card loaded E01 E02 or E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications E01 E02 or E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automati cally Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer E03 or E04 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications E03 or E04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer Terms E AG Adapter ccrte mean CF pg 8 9 Audio Dubbing sese pg 63 A to Date uae tdeo CF pg 47 Ato FOCUS ann ai CF pg 41 Auto Playback 5 ries CF pg 28 CF
87. inks 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 Mig If FOCUS is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES 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 ad or amp will blink 42 en Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL 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 EXPOSURE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select MANUAL then press it The Menu Screen disappears The exposure control indicator appears 5 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 6
88. isible in the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated 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 gt and amp NOTES e If 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 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO pg 46 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 gt pg 10 2 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FOCUS F pgs 80 and 81 2 FOCUS Button The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards gt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel towards 4 appears and bl
89. ith the i Link standard S Video Output Connector S VIDEO sss CF pg 22 50 59 Connector GR DVL320 only pg 65 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector GR DVL720 DVL520 only C pg 65 Indicators 26 Tally Lamp 27 CHARGE Lamp 28 Power Lamp Other Parts E Remote pg 53 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here 30 Viewfinder er gt pg 10 Ell video Light gt pg 19 Stereo Microphone pg 63 Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch gt pg 74 Shoulder Strap Eyelets gt pg 10 Grip Strap pg 10 LCD gt pg 16 17 Speaker E pg 21 E Battery Pack Mount pg 8 E pg 10 0 Tripod Mounting Socket gt pg 10 MEMORY CARD Cover GR DVL720 DVL520 only gt pg 14 82 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only D Displays the selected Fad
90. light aire epe gt pg 37 576 11275745 direi fe tee teg CF pg 46 Still Playback pg 21 Strobe ab e ettet CF pg 37 Tally 55s ohne Shek toh CF pg 46 Tele M CrO rie etat St es CF pg 46 Time Coda nns CF pg 20 47 49 Tripod Mounting sees gt pg 10 TWIG rc gt pg 37 Unload A Tape 4 ee CF pg 12 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position pg 17 Video Light 2 5 pg 19 White Balance CF pg 43 Wide Mode is Wind ts Wipe In QUE x neas ZOOMING m gt pg 18 See previous page as well VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHTO 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD c Printed in Japan 1101HOV kUN kYP
91. ne to the next Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to MANUAL 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 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 WIPE FADER Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To Deactivate The Selected Effect s select OFF in step 4 NOTES e You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored Fader And Wipe Menu Menu EN 99 Effect FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black screen FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white WIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen WI
92. ng SHIFT held down GR DVL720 only ENO FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPOSE To magnify the recorded image up to 70X 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 For GR DVL720 Owners You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press E Left 3 Right 74 Up and Down m To 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 GR DVL720 only and still playback Due to ditital image processing the quality of the image may suffer OO EN VCR Recording deck 00 2 G 0 Q RM V717U Provided with GR DVL720 only VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME OR OO USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont od 9 O VCR CTL RM V700U VCR BRAND NAME PHILIPS optional BRAND CODE JVC A B MITSUBISHI NEC PHILIPS TOSHIBA o0 o 0 o 0 o0 o 0 eo o 0 o0 o 0 2
93. ng mode SP or LP depending on your preference I pg 13 SOUND 12BIT Enables tape 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 Enables tape recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged 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 40X digital magnification 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 700X digital magnification SNAP MODE Refer to Snapshot For Tape Recording lt pg 40 GAIN UP OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment lt a AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 30 1 200 sec Shooting a subject low poor lighting at 1 30 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being aut
94. oltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V For other notes 25 pg 67 About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the 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 ina short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F 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 Diopter Adjustment Control PAUSE GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment
95. omatically adjusted is displayed To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization 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 Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The ty indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used E MANUAL Factory preset NOTES Settings made in the CAMERA Menu remain effective whether the Power Switch is set to MIO or MANUAL However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to IMANUALJ e The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to IMANUAL CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT cont Menu Screen Explanations cont ON Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m 3 3 ft to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to you can shoot a
96. order If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest JVC dealer Do not eject the cassette This will cause damage to the tape SYMPTOM An error indication E03 or E04 appears POSSIBLE CAUSES malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable EN 79 CORRECTIVE ACTION Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears 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 The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen temperature of the battery is extremely high low Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures This is not a malfunction protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F pg 75 By recording with DIS activated I pg 45 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it The memory card cannot
97. ot heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape MELODY 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 gt pg 26 40 Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect I pg 26 40 TALLY Ed SYSTEM OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times ON The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording ID NUMBER GR DVL320 only This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using the J terminal JLIP or PC connector The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 Factory preset NOTES e The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL e Ed SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to MANUAL are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY gt pg 48 Ez SYSTEM EN 47 Automatic demonstration will not take place Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO is turned With DEMO set to if there is no operation for about
98. otected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Removes protection from the currently displayed image file CANC ALL Removes protection from all image files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The PROTECT Screen appears If you selected CURRENT press 44 or gt gt to select the desired file 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it To cancel selection select RETURN MENU BRIGHT Wheel ower Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen MENU 28 34 229 CURRENT ALL UJRETURN DELETE Screen DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN 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 initialize it gt pg 34 ENO Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one time or all at once 1 Load a memory card gt pg 14 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then se
99. ou 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 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 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 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 PLAY 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 DVL320 only Allows you to access data stored on the memory card or to transfer a still image stored on the memory card to a computer GR DVL720 DVL520 only VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position GR DVL720 DVL520 only VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to mp mb Iv in the DSC Menu Screen still images are recorded on the memory card as well Zoom magnification over 10X is available I pg 18 45 MEMORY Allows you to record on a memory card or access data stored on a memory card 18en Zoom in T Telephoto
100. ow Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out gt pg 18 Zoom in out gt pg 57 DISPLAY Button pg 23 50 59 SHIFT Button pg 57 58 SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons pg 56 Left Right Buttons pg 57 Q REW Button Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on the tape I pg 21 Displays previous page file on the memory card gt pg 28 FADE WIPE Button I pg 60 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button pg 56 EFFECT Button pg 56 PAUSE IN Connector pg 59 START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder D MBR SET Button pg 58 B SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder D Up Button gt gt pg 57 INSERT Button CF pg 64 D Down Button pg 57 A DUB Button CF pg 63 D PLAY Button e Starts Playback of the tape F pg 21 Starts Auto Playback of the memory card lt pg 28 FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search on the tape gt pg 21 Displays next page file on the memory card F pg 28 D STOP Button Stops the tape F 21 Stops Auto Playback gt pg 28 D PAUSE Button Pauses the tape I pg 56 6 R A EDIT Buttons pg 58 62 V715U Provided with GR DVL520 DVL320 only 88 RM V700U optional a e o deba o 2 loos 52 IEEE M op 1999
101. ow under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet ne 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 rr n Zu et y R sium 3 2 a No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator e appears Recording cannot be performed properly 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 th
102. pg 16 21 27 Backlight Compensation CF pg 42 Battery LOW eranc ee gt pg 85 Battery pg 8 9 75 tet a sb CF pg 46 Blank Search on edes CF pg 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor pg 16 Channels Left Right I pg 49 Charge The Battery pg 8 ees CF 46 Glassie EI sioe pg 37 Clean The CF pg 74 Connections CF pg 8 9 22 23 50 59 65 D Darken The LCD Monitor pg 16 Date Time Display I pg 47 49 Date Time 05 2 pg 11 Deleting Files gt pg 31 Demonstration Mode CF pg 6 47 Digital Zoom CF pg 18 45 DIS Digital Image Stabilizer CF pg 45 Diopter Adjustment CF pg 10 DPOF Digital Print Order Format pg 32 D bbing rettet pg 50 52 Erase Protection CF pg 12 Exposure Control CF pg 42 Fade In Out CF pg 38 39 Fast Forward The T
103. place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder Even 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 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 Loosen the Grip Strap if it appears to interfere with the cassette holder cover operation pg 10 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen Sub Menu amp x GR DVL720 DVL520 only EN Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select CAMERA and press it The CAMERA Menu appears 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select R
104. r The core filter reduces interference 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 60 en USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Program SELECT SCENES Random Assemble Editing Menu 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ON OFF or ON OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 5 For GR DVL720 Owners If using a Fade Wipe TIME CODE at the beginning of the scene press FADE WIPE on TOTAL 00 00 the remote control Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed 6 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT or IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 7 At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT or IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu 8 For GR DVL720 Owners 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 When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time 9 For GR DVL720 Owners If using Playback Special Effects press EFFEC
105. r as a digital still camera for taking snapshots NOTE You should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power i pg 8 e Grip Adjustment pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment pg 10 Loading A Memory Card gt pg 14 Picture Quality Image Size Setting I pg 14 1 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY then set the Power Switch to or MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press SNAPSHOT PHOTO appears while the snapshot is being taken The image is recorded on the memory card Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame Remaining number of shots Displays the remaining number of shots that can be stored The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc Displays the quality of image F Fine or S Standard in order of quality pg 14 FULL Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter closing To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Write erase protection tab Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it Approximate Number of Storable Images
106. rovided software 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 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration 3 For GR DVL720 DVL520 Owners If you are using the USB connection set the VIDEO MEMORY switch to MEMORY Only the still images stored on the memory card can be transferred to a PC 4 Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 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 5 When finished turn off the PC first then the camcorder DV cable optional USB cable 05 provided connector GR DVL720 DVL520 only OR Core filter To DV connector PC with DV connector NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB or PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the installation of the bundled software and drivers It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack I 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 e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB ca
107. ry 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 140 F 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 in 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 shorten 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 t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 10 to 30 C 14 F to 86 e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C 68 F The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use mak
108. s are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to pg 45 the Stabilizer will be disabled e The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to mb gt in the Menu Screen pg 47 During tape playback as well all snapshot modes are available when gt m COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen pg 48 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 When cable is connected to the AV connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape en 4 Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject EY FEATURE Auto Focus PURPOSE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 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 color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely v
109. s browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular image you want 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback 2 Press INDEX The Index Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to move the frame to the desired image e Pressing gt displays the next page lt lt displays the previous page Pressing INFO gives you details on the currently selected image Viewing File Information 4 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The selected image is displayed Pressing INFO gives you details on the displayed image Viewing File Information Viewing File Information You can get the relevant image file information by pressing the INFO button during normal playback or Index playback DCF Folder and file number FOLDER Folder name lt 34 FILE File name lt gt pg 34 DATE Date the file was made SIZE Image size pg 14 QUALITY Picture quality gt pg 14 PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure gt pg 30 NOTE With images shot with another device or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed Removing On Screen Display 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback gt pg 28 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DISPLAY then press it 3 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OFF then press it The operation mode indicator an
110. s 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 6 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO Wheel MODE is set to ON factory preset Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about minutes after the Power Switch is set to 9 or MANUAL and no cassette is in the camcorder 22 m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off To cancel Automatic Demonstration ower Switch Lock Button 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears 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 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select tJ RETURN and press it twice The normal screen appears GR DVL720 DVL520 only NOTE If you do not detach the Lens Cap you cannot see th
111. splay disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF or ON OFF on the remote control NOTES Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF or ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing 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 pg 20 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 62 en USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Program For More Accurate Editing Random Assemble Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause Editing Menu to Record 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 against your VCR DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING ONDU amp NE 20 o B Wn TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 VIDEO Menu 1 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point SYNCHRO E 0 1 the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF or ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginnin
112. subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 2 ft Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Iz MANUAL OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio CINEMA L3 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 L 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 MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only SQUEEZE w For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion Iw 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 MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind Helps cut down on noise created by wind 6 appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Even though n
113. such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets 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 1 For safety DO open the camcorder 5 chassis disassemble or modify the unit short circuit 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 CAUTIONS cont 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 hear a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 or extremely l
114. t the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch stored image is displayed 3 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select DELETE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode CURRENT Deletes the currently displayed image file ALL Deletes all image files stored on the memory card 5 Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in The DELETE Screen appears If you selected CURRENT in step 4 press lt lt or P to select the desired file 6 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select EXECUTE and press it If the mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted pg 30 cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES Protected files I pg 30 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting 2 MENU BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO MEMORY Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch Display Menu Screen MENU CURRENT L RESET RETURN DPOF Screen DPOF ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future syst
115. tant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides CAUTIONS This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the JVC BN V408U V416U V428U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries When the equipment is installed a cabinet or a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 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 batteri
116. tch 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 11 13 16 between the video light and people or objects Do not use near flammable or explosive materials Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box while the video light is in operation m When using the video light if you wish to install the camcorder in a fixed position attach it to a tripod etc Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a table top m It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light en 19 FEATURE Video Light PURPOSE To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim OPERATION Set LIGHT OFF AUTO ON as required OFF 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 m The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on ult is recommended to set the white balance gt pg 43 to 3 when you use the video light m When not using the video light turn it off to save battery power NOTES Even if the battery
117. ter 4 p i d While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s To DV IN record mode from the spot on the source tape you OUT Video unit equipped want to begin recording with DV connector NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack gt pg 9 If 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 If 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 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 If Playback Zoom I pg 57 Playback Special Effects GR DVL720 only gt pg 56 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder 1 Set this camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Set HEC to SP or LP the Menu Screen pg 48
118. terference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 78 En SPECIFICATIONS 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 Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette General 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 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm 3 1 8 x 3 9 16 x 6 5 8 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down Approx 570 g 1 3 Ibs
119. trobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press NIGHT so that the Night Alive indicator W appears The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity A appears beside amp while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To Deactivate Night Alive press NIGHT again so that the Night Alive indicator disappears Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to MANUAL 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 FA PROGRAM AE then press it 4 Rotate the MENU BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode i pg 37 then press it Selection is complete Press the MENU BRIGHT wheel in again The Menu Screen closes PROGRAM AE Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF step 4 NOTES Program AE with special effects be changed during recording or during Record Standby Some modes of Program AE special effects cannot be used during Night Alive IMPORTANT Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects gt pg 38 39 If an unusable mode
120. trol then press PAUSE H and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 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 resume editing 5 To end Insert Editing press START STOP then STOP NOTES Program AE with special effects I pg 36 37 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing During Insert Editing the date and time information changes 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 During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Edting stops pg 86 Lock Button Remote sensor RM V717U RM V715U Provided with OR Provided with GR DVL720 only GR DVL520 DVL320 only SYSTEM CONNECTIONS A Using USB or PC connection cable EN GR DVL320 only PC connection cable To RS 232C provided L i I To USB B Using DV cable Power Switch Core filter VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVL720 DVL520 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 p
121. try another code from the VCR CODE LIST Some brands of VCR do not come on automatically In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 f the remote control is not able to control the VCR use the controls on the VCR 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 Connector cover To JLIP To S VIDEO x or EDIT To AV Audio Video cable provided S Video cable optional Editing White to cable AUDIO L IN Yellowto amp B Red to VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO RIN i 1 I S VIDEO IN H A Biro Remete PAUSE or R A EDIT lt O To PAUSE IN RM V700U optional Provided with GR DVL720 only RM V717U Connect when an S Video cable is not used When connecting cables open this cover JLIP GR DVL320 EDIT GR DVL720 DVL520 Provided with GR DVL720 only EN 29 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 22 and 23 A A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector ies connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the R A EDIT connector
122. u should already have performed the procedures listed below If not do so before continuing Power i pg 8 Grip Adjustment pg 10 e Viewfinder Adjustment gt pg 10 Load A Cassette i pg 12 Recording Mode Setting F pg 13 1 Remove the lens cap GR DVL720 DVL520 only Press PUSH OPEN open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to or MANUAL 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 best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press the Recording Start Stop Button SREC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording wits 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 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 9 or MANUAL The image will not appear simultaneously on th
123. v Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point TAPE PLAYBACK EN 21 Stop Button Normal Playback Rewind Button lt lt 1 Load a tape pg 12 Play Pause Butto 2 set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DVL720 DVL520 only then set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located Power Zoom Lever VOL on the switch To start playback press M stop playback press e Press lt lt to rewind gt gt to fast forward the tape during Stop mode Fast Forward Button gt gt VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DVE720 DVL520 To Control The Speaker Volume only open the LCD monitortoaccessthis slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards switch to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Speaker NOTES f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY The playback picture can be viewed the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected pg 22 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body LCD monitor viewfinder indications When power is supplied from a battery the C1 battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed When power is supplied from

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