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CONTENTS
RECORDING ................................ 15 - 18
PLAYBACK .................................. 19 - 22
FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 - 31
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 - 37
DUBBING .................................... 38 - 39
CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 - 49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 50
51 - Back Cover
DETAILS ............................................ 52
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 53 - 56
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 57
CAUTIONS ................................... 58 - 59
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 60 - 61
INDEX ........................................ 62 - 66
TERMS ........................ 67 - Back Cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ENGLISH CONTENTS GR-DV L155 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED 7 – 13 RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22 RECORDING ........ 15 – 18 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and PLAYBACK ........19 – 22... - Page 2 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. •...
- Page 3 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 and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
- Page 4 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. CAUTIO N ! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
- Page 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP-V10EG, Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG BN-V408U Shoulder Strap Cable Adapter Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Core Filter x 1 Core Filter x 1 Audio/Video Cable (for optional S-Video cable (for PC Connection cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to pg.
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Page 6: Automatic Demonstration
How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference. 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED GETTIN G STARTED CO N TEN TS ..........8 – 9 Pow er Grip Adjustment ......... 10 View finder Adjustment ........10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ......10 .......... 10 Tripod Mounting ........11 Date/ Time Settings ......12 Loading/ Unloading A Cassette ......... -
Page 8: Pow Er
GETTING STARTED (cont. ) BATT. RELEASE Button Pow er This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Tilt the viewfinder upward . - Page 9 VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG 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.
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Page 10: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED (cont. ) Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. Power Zoom Lever Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Recording Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to Start/Stop button easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. -
Page 11: Date/ Time Settings
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Date/ Time Settings Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg. 36, 37). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 12: Loading/ Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED (cont. ) Loading/ Unloading A Cassette Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of Make sure the window side is the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open facing out. -
Page 13: Recording Mode Setting
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording M ode Setting Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. -
Page 14: Recording & Playback
RECORDING & PLAYBACK RECO RDIN G & PLAYBACK CO N TEN TS ......... 15 – 18 RECORDING Basic Recording ........15 Journalistic Shooting ....... 16 ........16 Self-Recording ........16 Operation Mode Zooming ..........17 Time Code ........... 18 ........19 – 22 PLAYBACK ........ -
Page 15: Recording
RECORDING Basic Recording Power lamp Power Switch N O TE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. -
Page 16: Journalistic Shooting
RECORDING (cont. ) JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may Self- provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in Recording the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180°... -
Page 17: Zooming
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: 1x W 1 x W To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- 2 x W neous change in image magnification. 4 x W OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. -
Page 18: Time Code
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). -
Page 19: Playback
PLAYBACK Normal Playback Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Load a tape ( pg. 12). Play/Pause Button (4/6) Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, Fast-Forward Button (3) press 4/6. -
Page 20: Connections
PLAYBACK (cont. ) Connections Use the provided Audio/ Video cable and optional S-Video cable. To TV or VCR To AV When the S-Video cable is not used. Audio/Video cable Yellow to [mini-plug to RCA Connector cover* VIDEO IN plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L IN** Red to... - Page 21 N O TES: Make sure all units are turned off. ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown ●...
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Page 22: Blank Search
PLAYBACK (cont. ) BLANK Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 18). Load a tape ( pg. 12). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 23: Advanced Features
ADVANCED FEATURES ADVAN CED FEATURES CO N TEN TS ........... 24 – 31 FOR RECORDING ............24 Night-Scope Programme AE With Special Effects ......24 – 25 Fade/ Wipe Effects ..........26 – 27 ............... 28 Snapshot Auto Focus/ Manual Focus .......... -
Page 24: For Recording
FOR RECORDING N O TES: Night-Scope ● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: would be under good natural lighting. Although the •... - Page 25 SEPIA SHUTTER Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a second. Black bands that usually appear when classic look. shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a MONOTONE second.
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Page 26: Fade/ Wipe Effects
FOR RECORDING (cont. ) Fade/ W ipe Effects IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain These effects let you make pro-style scene transi- modes of Programme AE with special effects tions. Use them to spice up the transition from one pg. - Page 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — BLACK Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out FADER —...
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Page 28: Snapshot
FOR RECORDING (cont. ) SNAPSHOT Button Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. -
Page 29: Auto Focus/ Manual Focus
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject Auto Focus FEATURE: PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •... -
Page 30: Exposure Control
FOR RECORDING (cont. ) Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the Use this function in the following situations: following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the • When the distance to the subject changes (so its background is too bright. -
Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
W hite Balance Adjustment M anual W hite Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting. If the white various types of lighting. balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance reproduced. -
Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU/BRIGHT Wheel For Recording M enu This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 33 – 35). Lock Button Set the Power Switch to “ ”... - Page 33 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” pg.
- Page 34 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont. ) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the MACRO zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
- Page 35 DEMO Automatic demonstration will not take place. MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme 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 MODE” is turned “ON”. •...
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Page 36: For Playback Menu
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont. ) Power Switch For Playback M enu The following procedure applies to all except Synchro MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Comp ( pg. 47). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. - Page 37 Playback Sound 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. 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
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Page 38: Dubbing
DUBBING Connector cover* Dubbing To A VCR Power Switch Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the To AV switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR. -
Page 39: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector
( 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. -
Page 40: Using The Optional Remote Control Unit
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Battery (RM -V700U, optional) The remote control uses one lithium battery... - Page 41 & RM-V700U (optional) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to With the camcorder’s Power Switch the camera position (“ ” or “ ”). set to “PLAY”. PAUSE IN Connector — pg. 44 MBR SET Button — pg. 43 INT.
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Page 42: Playback Zoom
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont. ) Remote sensor Pla yba ck Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. -
Page 43: Random Assemble Editing
AKAI PHILIPS IMPORTANT 6 4 9 5 1 1 Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs 9 4 and those of many other makers, it may not work BLAUPUNKT 9 1 with yours or may offer limited functions. 9 7... - Page 44 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector ..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 . . . To JLIP To S-VIDEO ..
- Page 45 Programme SELECT SCENES MODE Random Assemble Point the remote control at the camcorder’s – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. At the beginning of the scene, press IN/OUT on the remote control.
- Page 46 USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont. ) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
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Page 47: For More Accurate Editing
Programme 1 For M ore Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin Editing Menu 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. -
Page 48: Audio Dubbing
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont. ) Display Audio Dubbing Audio Dub The audio track can be customized only when Standby mode recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 33). N O TES: ● 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. -
Page 49: Insert Editing
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. N O TES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE”... -
Page 50: System Connections
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional appropriate cable as shown in the illustration. JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”... -
Page 51: References
REFERENCES REFEREN CES CO N TEN TS ..........52 DETAILS TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 53 – 56 ......57 USER MAINTENANCE ........58 – 59 CAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS ......60 – 61 ........62 – 66 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators ..62 – 63 ........ -
Page 52: Details
DETAILS I T E M S N O T E S Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to Pow er 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too pg. 8 ) cold, charging may be incomplete. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
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;... - Page 54 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. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
- Page 55 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION The rear of the LCD monitor • The light used to illuminate the LCD • Close the LCD monitor to turn it off is hot. monitor causes it to become hot. or set the Power Switch to “OFF”, and let the unit cool down.
- Page 56 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. An error indication •...
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Page 57: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of wipe off heavy dirt. -
Page 58: Cautions
CAUTIONS Battery Packs Cassettes The supplied battery pack is a To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to lithium-ion battery. Before using read the following cautions: the supplied battery pack or an 1. During use . . . optional battery pack, be sure to ... - Page 59 ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. etc.). Mechanical moving parts used to move the video ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) heads and video tape tend to become dirty and extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.
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Page 60: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder 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 Dimensions (W x H x D) : 79 mm x 89 mm x 167 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) Weight... - Page 61 Connectors S-Video : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Output C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue Video output Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo Output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø2.5 mm, 3-pole JLIP : ø3.5 mm, 4-pole...
- Page 62 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators & PLAY Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
- Page 63 Controls Connectors OPEN/EJECT Switch ......pg. 12 The connectors are located beneath a cover. • Stop Button [5] ........pg. 19 Audio/Video Output Connector • BACKLIGHT Button ......pg. 30 [AV] ..........pg. 20, 38, 44 & • Rewind Button [2] ......pg.
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Page 64: Index
INDEX Indications LCD M onitor/ View finder Indications During Recording @ # $ 0 min 0 x W & BR I GHT 115 : 55 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. pg. - Page 65 LCD M onitor/ View finder Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode. pg. 36, 37) Displays the Blank Search mode. pg. 22) Displays the tape speed. pg. 13) Appears while a tape is running. SOUND : Playback : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search : Pause 64 : Forward slow-motion...
- Page 66 Eject the cassette UNIT IN SAFEGUARD once and re-insert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume MODE EJECT AND using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. REINSERT TAPE Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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Page 67: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ..........pg. 8, 9 Icons ........... pg. 33 – 35 Audio Dubbing ..........pg. 48 Insert Editing ..........pg. 49 Auto Date ............ pg. 35 Iris ............... pg. 30 Auto Focus ..........pg. 29 Iris Lock ............pg. - Page 68 Self-Recording ..........pg. 16 Tally ............. pg. 34 Sepia ............pg. 25 Tele Macro ..........pg. 34 Set Remote Control/VCR Code ....pg. 43 Time Code ........pg. 18, 35 – 37 Shuttle Search ..........pg. 19 Tripod Mounting .......... pg.
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