Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GR-DVL210 JVC
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LYT0724-001A EN INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR - DVL 210 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet.
2 EN 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.
EN 3 IMPOR T ANT 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.
4 EN • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Shoulder Strap • Battery Pack BN-V408U • AC Adapter AP-V10U • Remote Control Unit RM-V715U • Lens Cap ( pg.
EN 5 AUTOMA TIC DEMONSTRA TION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “ DEMO MODE ” is set to “ ON ” (factory-preset). A vailable when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder . Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily .
6 EN GETTING ST ARTED GETTING ST ARTED CONTENTS Power .................................................. 7 – 8 Grip Adjustment ........................................... 9 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................... 9 Shoulder Strap Attachment .
EN 7 3 2 1 5 4 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.
8 EN USING AC POWER Use the AC Adapter (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: ● The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . ● For other notes, pg. 51. A TTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder ’ s power is turned off.
EN 9 2 PAUSE 1 3 Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the V elcro 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 .
10 EN OF F FA DE R / W I P E AM A E PR O G R A CA MER L MA N U A M SYST E END AY DIS P L C AN E W. BA L RE N E ON S C LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E CLO C K AD J .
EN 11 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 .
12 EN REC M O DE – SP LP 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 power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
EN 13 BASIC RECORDING & PLA YBACK BASIC RECORDING & PLA YBACK CONTENTS BASIC RECORDING ........................ 14 – 17 Basic Recording ...................................... 14 Journalistic Shooting ................................ 15 Self-Recording .
14 EN 25 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° BR I G HT BASIC RECORDING Power lamp T ally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button T a.
EN 15 Self-Recording 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).
16 EN 10 x W T 1 x W T 10 x W T 20 x W T 40 x W T Zoom in (T : T elephoto) Zoom out (W: W ide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display Approximate zoom ratio Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone BASIC RECORDING (cont.) FEA TURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T o produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
EN 17 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).
18 EN BASIC PLA YBACK Power Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( pg. 1 1). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 19 B L ANK S E ARCH 4 4 Power Switch BLANK SEARCH Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 1 7 ). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 1 1). 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
20 EN Connections These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. To S To AV Audio/Video cable (provided) Connector cover* Wh.
EN 21 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 20). 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.
22 EN ADV ANCED FEA TURES ADV ANCED FEA TURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ............................................ 23 – 30 Snapshot ................................................................ 23 Night-Alive ......................................
EN 23 SNAP M ODE – FUL L MU L T I – 4 MU L T I – 9 PIN – U P FR A M E FOR RECORDING Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
24 EN IC F I L M CLASS SEP I A GH T T W ILI ON E M ONOT SN O W S SP O RT G IH T SP OTL E S T ROB 4 SL X O W 10 SL X O W ER SHUT T 1/100 FOR RECORDING (cont.) NIGHT -ALIVE Button Power Switch IMPORT ANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/W ipe Effects ( pg.
EN 25 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. Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Y our recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
26 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Y ou can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORT ANT: Some Fade/W ipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( pg.
EN 27 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 color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.
28 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) While focusing on a nearer subject While focusing on a further subject FEA TURE: 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 .
EN 29 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.
30 EN 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.
EN 31 OF F FADER / IP E AM A E PR OG R A CA MER L MANUA M SYSTE END AY DIS P L C AN E W W .B A L RE N E ON S C L CD / T V U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME CODE CLO CK AD J .
32 EN Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “ Fade/W ipe Effects ” ( pg. 26, 27). Refer to “ Program AE W ith Special Effects ” ( pg. 24, 25). Refer to “ White Balance Adjustment ” and “ Manual White Balance Operation ” ( pg. 30).
EN 33 : 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 is set to “ ” ( pg.
34 EN USING MENUS FOR DET AILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) : Factory-preset NOTES: ● “ SYSTEM ” and “ DISPLA Y ” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 35). “ CLOCK ADJ.
EN 35 MD OE SOUND MD OE 12 BI T RO S YNCH OD E REC M STE R E O – SO UND 1 SP – – – N RE T UR O.O RE N E ON SC LC D / TV U AO T IM E T DA T E / T I ME COD E – – – FF O N RE T UR BEE P ME L OD Y N O TAL LY ID N M UB E R – – – 6 0 DE M O M .
36 EN PLA YBACK SOUND During 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.
EN 37 DUBBING Dubbing T o A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 2 Set the camcorder ’ s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR ’ s power , and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
38 EN PLAY ( 4 ) STOP ( 5 ) P L A Y O F F Dubbing T o Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector . Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.
EN 39 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor . The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use.
40 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons 3 PLA Y Button 4 REW Button 5 STOP Button 6 INSERT Button* 7 REC TIME Button* ANIM. Button* 8 ST ART/STOP Button 9 FF Button 0 P AUSE Button ! A.
EN 41 PLA Y STOP FEA TURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: T o magnify the recorded image up to 40X at any time during playback. OPERA TION: 1) Press PLA Y ( 4 ) 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 .
42 EN VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND NAME GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 JVC 9 1 9.
EN 43 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote P AUSE connector . A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector .
44 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ – – : –– 0 : 00 0 –– TOT AL COD E TI M E N IO U T MO D E PLA Y REW FF ON/OFF IN/OUT CANCEL SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor .
EN 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 00 :2 5 ~ 02 : 05 –– 0 7:1 8 ~ 08 : 31 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 13 : 15 15 : : 55 ~ ~ ~ ~ 16 : 29 –– –– –– –– –.
46 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 –– : –– ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ –– N IO U T MO D E RO SYN C H O. 1 – – – : –– 0 : 00 0 TOT AL COD E TI M E ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
EN 47 6e A.DUB P AUSE PLA Y STOP Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 32). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
48 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder , provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter . If a cable has only one core filter , the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder .
EN 49 Video unit equipped with a DV connector Connection T o A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Connection to the GV -DT3 Digital Printer (optional) allows you to print out images or transfer them to a PC. It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector .
50 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DET AILS ............................................. 51 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 52 – 5 6 USER MAINTENANCE .............................. 57 INDEX ........................................ 58 – 6 2 Controls, Connectors And Indicators .
EN 51 I T E M S N O T E S ❍ 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.
52 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “ SET DA TE/TIME! ” appears. 3. Recording cannot be performed. 4. There is no picture. 5. The focus does not adjust automatically . 6. The cassette will not load properly .
EN 53 CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 9. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 10. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 11 . Digital Zoom does not work. 12. The Black & White Fader does not work. 13.
54 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The picture wipe function does not work. 16. Scene transition does not go as expected. 17. The V ideo Echo mode does not work. 18. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
EN 55 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 25. • In places subject to low temperature, 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 .
56 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 32. The LCD monitor image is distorted. 33. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery . 34. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
EN 57 2 1 USER MAINTENANCE 2 3 1 Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Hatch Cleaning The Camcorder 1 T o 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.
58 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O F F 1 u e y & * ( ^ 3 4 5 6 7 o p r # $ @ R W T E Q ) q 0 ! 8 9 i 2 t w %.
EN 59 Controls 1 Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] .. . 墌 pg. 14 2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 9 3 Battery Release Switch [BA T . RELEASE] ... 墌 pg. 7 4 • MENU Wheel [+, – , PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 31 • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, – ] .
60 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 3 40 x B 2 R 0 W I : G 5 P H 5 T T JA 1 L N 0 P : 1 0 5 0 0 0 R ’ min E 0 A C 1 M ( 8 0 9 @ # ! $ ^ % 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 * & ) 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” . ( 墌 pg. 15) 2 • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged.
EN 61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 35, 36) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 19) 3 Displays the tape speed.
62 EN E01 — E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REA TT ACH BA TTER Y 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.
EN 63 General Batter y Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly , the batteries are ex- hausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use.
64 EN LCD Monitor 1. T o 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. T o prolong service life . . . .... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
EN 65 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GR-DVL210U T rade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP . Address : 1700 V alley Road W ayne, N.
66 EN TERMS A AC Adapter ............................................ 墌 pg. 7, 8 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 47 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 34 Auto Focus ....................
EN 67 SPECIFICA TIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 1 1.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx.
U Printed in Japan 1200HOV * UN * YP EN GR-DVL210 VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED COPYRIGHT© 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD..
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