Page 2 - EN; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DO NOT; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page.• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . ...
Page 4 - ” and memory cards* marked “
4 EN Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as wellas 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....
Page 5 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
EN 5 • Remote Control Unit RM-V717U • CD-ROM (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL450/DVL357/DVL355/DVL157 only) • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote controlunit) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Shoulder Strap • Memory Card (8 MB) (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only)(Already inserted in thecamcor...
Page 6 - AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION; How To Attach The Core Filter
6 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE”is set to “ON” (factory-preset). 䡲 Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demonstration stops thedemonstration temporarily. If no ...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
EN 7 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ......................................... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................. 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ............................. 10 Tripod Moun...
Page 8 - GETTING STARTED; Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
8 EN 3 2 1 4 5 6 GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1 . With the arrow on the battery pack poi...
Page 9 - USING AC POWER; USING THE BATTERY PACK; Approximate recording time; About Batteries
EN 9 USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltageselection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. ● For other notes, 墌 pg. 71. ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, makesure that the camcorder’s power is t...
Page 10 - Grip Adjustment; Shoulder Strap Attachment; Tripod Mounting
10 EN 2 PAUSE 1 3 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and graspthe grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip,to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop buttonand Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Besure to fasten the Velcro strip to your...
Page 12 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette
12 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until itlocks. The cassette holder opens automatically.• Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert o...
Page 13 - Recording Mode Setting
EN 13 REC MODE – S P L P Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The powerlamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen ap...
Page 14 - Picture Quality Mode Setting; Approximate Number of Storable Images; Loading A Memory Card; MEMORY CARD
14 EN Memory card Card Cover Clipped edge Label GETTING STARTED (cont.) Picture Quality Mode Setting (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only) The Picture Quality mode can be selected to bestmatch your needs. Two Picture Quality modes areavailable: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set the Powe...
Page 15 - VIDEO RECORDING
EN 15 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ....................... 16 – 20 Basic Recording ...................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 17 Self-Recording ....................................... 17 O...
Page 16 - Basic Recording; PUSH OPEN
16 EN 2 5 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I GH T VIDEO RECORDING Power lamp Tally lamp (lights whilerecording is in progress) Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Tape remainingtime indicator(Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display MENU/...
Page 17 - JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING; Operation Mode; Power Switch Position; VIDEO/DSC Switch Position
EN 17 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles mayprovide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder inthe desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the mostconvenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward,180° upward). SELF-RECORDING You can shoot y...
Page 18 - Zooming; Zoom In; Zoom Out
18 EN 1 0 x W T 1 x W T 1 0 x W T 2 0 x W T 4 0 x W T Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneouschange in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”...
Page 19 - OFF
EN 19 DANGER 䡲 The video light can becomeextremely hot. Do not touchit either while in operation orsoon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury mayresult. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into thecarrying case immediately after using thevideo light, since it remains extremelyhot for some time. 䡲 W...
Page 20 - Time Code; Recording From The Middle Of A Tape; When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
20 EN Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recordedscene 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 ...
Page 21 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; Normal Playback; Slow-Motion Playback, Playback Special Effects and Playback Zoom
EN 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-ForwardButton ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVL557/ DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only), then set the PowerSwitch to “ ” while pressing down th...
Page 22 - Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.; Connections
22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching stillimages only. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter. S-Video cable(optional) “Y/C”/“CVBS”Video OutSelect Switch CableAdapter NOTE: Set the vi...
Page 23 - DISPLAY
EN 23 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR asshown in the illustration ( 墌 pg. 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 V...
Page 24 - Blank Search; BLANK SEARCH
24 EN B L ANK S EARCH 44 Power Switch BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in themiddle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( 墌 pg. 20). 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVL557/ DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only), then set...
Page 25 - DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
EN 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ........................ 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ................... 26 – 27 D.S.C. PLAYBACK .......................... 28 – 36 Normal Playback .................................... 28 Auto Playback ........
Page 26 - SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION; SNAPSHOT
26 EN F I NE 1 0 / 1 0 0 SNAP MODE – F U L L MU L T I – 4MU L T I – 9 P I N – UP F RAME D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera fortaking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before contin...
Page 28 - Auto Playback
28 EN 10 / 24 100-0010 11 / 24 100-0011 12 / 24 100-0012 13 / 24 100-0013 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 10 . 10 . 01 PL AY OFF Power Switch Lock Button Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in the memorycard. You can view th...
Page 29 - INDEX Screen; Selected Image; Index Playback
EN 29 100-DVC00003 VGA 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F E X I T 6 F < I N D E X > M S Y S T E AY D I S P L Y MEMOR V I DEO I NDE X T C PROT EDE L E E T DPOF A T FORM END Index number Selected image Protect icon Playback Screen INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with theirindex infor...
Page 30 - Jump Playback; JUMP
30 EN SC EA L N EC CE TL / S E T [[ M J EU N M UP ]] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel JUMP Button Jump Playback When viewing still images stored in a memory card, youcan call up directly an image you want to view byspecifying its index number. 1 Press JUMP during Normal Pl...
Page 31 - Protecting Images; TO PROTECT AN IMAGE
EN 31 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F E X I T < P R O T E C T > 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F E X I T < P R O T E C T > DPOF A T FORM N RE T UR I NDE X PROT EC T E DE L E T Display Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button If Protectionis removed PROTECT IndexScreen Normal playback Padlock mark Norma...
Page 32 - Deleting Images; TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED IMAGE
32 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F < D E L E T E > N E X T S E EC T L E X E CU T E – CANC E L DE L E E T Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Display Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a timeor all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to...
Page 33 - TO DELETE ALL IMAGES
EN 33 CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any otheroperation (such as turning off the camcorder) duringdeletion. Also, be sure to use the provided ACAdapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if thebattery becomes exhausted during deletion. If thememory card becomes corrupted, initia...
Page 35 - BRIGHT
EN 35 100-DVC00021 VGA 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 2 1 2 3 2 2 N E X T 2 4 < D P O F > S E EC T L – E X ECU T E CANCE L DPOF TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGESAND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to selsect “SELECT” and press it. Selection...
Page 36 - Initialising A Memory Card
36 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) FO MA T R FO MA T R E X S T I NG I E RAS E DA T A? A L L E X ECU T E – CANCE L T PROT EC I NDE X DE L E E T DPOF A T FORM N RE T UR CANCE LE X ECU T E Lock Button Power Switch Display Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialisin...
Page 37 - FOR RECORDING
EN 37 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ............................................ 38 – 45 Night-Scope ............................................................. 38 Programme AE With Special Effects ........................... 38 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ....................
Page 38 - Programme AE With Special Effects
38 EN I C F I LM C L AS S S E P I A GH T TW I L I ONE MONOT SNOW S S POR T G I H T S POT L E S T ROB 4 S L X OW 1 0 S L X OW ER SHU T T 1/120 FOR RECORDING NIGHT-SCOPE Button Power Switch IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effectscannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects( 墌 pg. 4...
Page 40 - and
40 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scenetransitions. Use them to spice up the transitionfrom one scene to the next. You can also varytransitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used withcertain modes of Programme AE wit...
Page 41 - Fader And Wipe Menu; Menu
EN 41 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade outfrom colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper...
Page 43 - FOCUS
EN 43 While focusing on a nearersubject While focusing on a furthersubject FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.5 cm to the subject) to infinity.However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situa...
Page 44 - Exposure Control; Iris Lock
44 EN Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in thefollowing situations:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when thebackground is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural backgroundsuch as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the s...
Page 45 - White Balance Adjustment; AUTO; Manual White Balance Operation
EN 45 White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colourreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all other colours will beaccurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, more advanced camcorder operatorscontrol this...
Page 46 - USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; For Recording Menu; If you have selected “
46 EN OF F F ADER / I P E AM AE PROGR A CAMER L MANUA M S Y S T E DSC END AY D I S P L C AN E W W . BA L T Y QUA L I F I NE – E E L REC C T S – N RE T UR MODE SNAP ODE REC M S P I 1 2 B T MODE SOUNDZOOM UP GA I N ––––– 4 0 X L F U L AGC N RE T UR D I S – ON OF F BE E P ME LODY N O T A L L Y I D N M ...
Page 47 - Menu Screen Explanations; CAMERA
EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( 墌 pg. 40, 41). Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( 墌 pg. 38, 39). Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White BalanceOperation” ( 墌 pg. 45). Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on yourprefe...
Page 48 - MANUAL
48 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) : Factory-preset NOTES: ● The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. ● “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch i...
Page 49 - SYSTEM
EN 49 : Factory-preset NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM” and “ DISPLAY” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 50). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. ● The “ DISPLAY” settings are effective even when the ...
Page 50 - For Playback Menu; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE; VIDEO
50 EN M D O E SOUND M D O E 1 2 B I T RO S YNCH ODE REC M I N U T S / AV P COP Y S T EREO – SOUND 1 S P OF FOF F ––––– N RE T UR O . O RE N E ON SC L CD / T V U A O T I ME T DA T E / T I ME CODE ––– F F O N RE T UR BE E P ME LODY N O T A L L Y I D N M U BER ––– 6 0 DEMO M . ODE – N O S I DE L ED – N...
Page 51 - PLAYBACK SOUND
EN 51 PLAYBACK SOUND During video playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and playsthe sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu accessexplanation on pg. 50, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu...
Page 52 - DUBBING; Dubbing To A VCR; VCR
52 EN DUBBING Connectorcover** To AV To S S-Videocable(optional) Power Switch Dubbing To A VCR [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder andthe VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 2 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only),...
Page 53 - TV; Dubbing From A VCR
EN 53 * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. VCR (Playback deck) TV Cable Adapter(not provided) If your VCR has a SCARTconnector, use acommercially availableoutput cable adapter. Audio/Video cable[mini-plug to RCA plug](provided) Dubbing From A V...
Page 57 - USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT; Installing The Batteries
EN 57 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control, be sure to point itat the remote sensor. The illustration shows theapproximate transmitted beam effective area forindoor use.The transmitted beam may not be effective ormay cause incorrect operation outdoors or whenthe remote sensor ...
Page 59 - Playback Special Effects
EN 59 PAUSE PLAY EFFECT ON/OFF EFFECT P L A O 12345 Y F B F ACK CMSSV L O ET I E ANPRD F S O I O E F STAB O E I O E C CN E T E C F H I O LM Remote sensor FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction duringvideo playback. OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to...
Page 60 - Playback Zoom
60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any timeduring playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY ( 4 ) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons ( T/W ) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is point...
Page 61 - VCR CODE LIST; MBR SET; SHIFT
EN 61 VCR CODE LIST 6 2 6 4 7 7 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 GRUNDIG 1 4 3 4 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 PANASONIC 1 3 1 7 1 1 9 4 1 8 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 7 9 8 3 2 FERGUSON 1 3 SAMSUNG 9 4 DAEWOO 1 8 LG/GOLDSTAR 1 1 ABC VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 6 3 5 SHARP 1 5 1 ` TOSHIBA 6 9 6 1 SO...
Page 62 - MAKE CONNECTIONS
62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pauseconnector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pauseconnector but equipped with an R.A. EDITcon...
Page 63 - SELECT SCENES; PLAY
EN 63 1 2345678 – – : – – ~ ~~~~~~~ – – : – – 0 : 0 0 0 – – TOT A L CODE T I ME N I OU T MODE FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL REW FFPLAY R.A.EDITON/OFF SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remotesensor. Press PLAY ( 4 ) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control...
Page 64 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 12345 6 78 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 0 2 : 0 5 – – 0 7 : 1 8 ~ 0 8 : 3 1 – – – –0 3 : 3 3 ~ 0 5 : 5 3 1 3 : 1 5 1 5 : : 5 5 ~ ~ ~~ 1 6 : 2 9 – – – – – – – – – – – – N I OU T MODE 0 9 : 3 0 ~ VCR REC STBY PAUSER.A.EDIT ON/OFF 1 6 : 3 0 9 : 3 9 TOT A L CODE T I ME AUTOMAT...
Page 65 - For More Accurate Editing; DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
EN 65 1 2345678 – – : – – ~ ~~~~~~~ – – N I OU T MODE RO S YNCH O . 1 – – – : – – 0 : 0 0 0 TOT A L CODE T I ME R.A.EDIT ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause toRecord mode faster than others. Even if you begin editingfor the camcorder and the VCR at exactl...
Page 66 - Audio Dubbing
66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 6e PAUSE STOP PLAY A.DUB Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded inthe 12-bit mode ( pg. 47). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank portion of a t...
Page 67 - Insert Editing
EN 67 PAUSE STOP PLAY INSERT REW START/STOP 1 2 : 3 4 6 w Insert Editing (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only) You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the original recording withminimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. Theoriginal audio remains un...
Page 68 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS; OR; Connection To A Personal Computer
68 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as thepower supply instead of the battery pack( pg. 9). ● Never connect the USB or PC connection cableand the DV cable simultaneously to thecamcorder. Connect only the cable you wish touse to the camcorder. ● If the PC connect...
Page 70 - REFERENCES; Controls, Connectors And Indicators
70 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ............................................. 71 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 72 – 76 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 77 INDEX ........................................ 78 – 84 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 78 – 7...
Page 71 - DETAILS
EN 71 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. Ifthe environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging time varies according ...
Page 72 - SYMPTOM; TROUBLESHOOTING
72 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot beperformed. 4. There is no picture. 5. The focus does not adjustautomatically. 6. The cassette will not loadproperly. 7. The memory card will notload properly. 8...
Page 77 - USER MAINTENANCE; Cleaning The Camcorder; After Use; RELEASE
EN 77 2 1 USER MAINTENANCE 2 3 1 Cassette holdercover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassetteholder Hatch Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a softcloth.Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring itwell to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 2 Press PUS...
Page 78 - INDEX; p Q
78 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators PL AY OF F 1 p Q t y o ( ) q * 3 4 5 6 7 E R u # $ @ I P Y O U T % ^ w e 0 ! 8 9 W 2 i r &
Page 80 - Indications; SOUND
80 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only SOUND 2 0 1 : 2 5 P B 5 I T L P 5 0 R min E 6 C w 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 9 8 0 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( pg. 40, 41) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( pg. 48) 3 Rotates while the tape is run...
Page 82 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback; S EARCH
82 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( pg. 50, 51) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( pg. 24) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( pg. 13) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewin...
Page 83 - Warning Indications
EN 83 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( p...
Page 85 - Video Light; DANGER; General Battery Precautions; CAUTIONS; Battery Packs
EN 85 Video Light DANGER The video light can become extremelyhot. Do not touch it either while inoperation or soon after turning it off,otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying caseimmediately after using the video light, since itremains extremely hot for som...
Page 86 - Cassettes; While the memory card is being accessed (during; LCD Monitor; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD; Main Unit
86 EN Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark..... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previouslyrecorded video and audio signals. .... make s...
Page 87 - Serious malfunctioning; How To Handle A CD-ROM; Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
EN 87 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlleddevice. External noise and interference (from aTV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-ing properly. In such cases, first disc...
Page 88 - TERMS
88 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ pg. 40, 41 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. pg. 21 Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. pg. 21, 59 G Gain Up ................................................... pg. 47 Grip Adjustment ..........................
Page 90 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; For General; For Digital Video Camera
90 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Video light : Approx. 3.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 97 mm x 18...
Page 91 - For Connectors
EN 91 For Digital Still Camera (GR-DVL557/DVL555/DVL357/DVL355 only) Storage media : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Compression system : JPEG (compatible) File size : VGA (640 x 480 pixels) Picture quality : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) Approximate number of storable images with memory card [8 MB] (provid...
