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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL155
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
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18
PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 – 31
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37
DUBBING .................................... 38 – 39
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 – 49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 50
REFERENCES
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: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL155 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 For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22 RECORDING ... 15 – 18 PLAYBACK ... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
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 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.
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Page 5: Provided Accessories
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP-V10EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG Shoulder Strap Core Filter x 1 (for optional S-Video cable pg. 6 for attachment) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. -
Page 6: Automatic Demonstration
How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model reduces interference. Stopper Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. ends of the Core Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter Filter. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ... 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ... 10 Tripod Mounting ... 10 Date/Time Settings... 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 12 Recording Mode Setting ... 13... -
Page 8: Power
BATT. RELEASE Button Power Switch CHARGE Lamp Battery pack AC Adapter To AC outlet Battery pack Charging time BN-V408U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V416U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. BN-V428U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. -
Page 9: Power
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. -
Page 10: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button PAUSE Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. -
Page 11: Date/Time Settings
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display W I PE FADER OF F PROGR AM AE EXPOSURE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE D I SPL DISPLAY Menu ON SC RE N – LCD / TV DATE / I ME –... -
Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Erase protection tab* Cassette holder 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”... -
Page 13: Recording Mode Setting
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen REC MODE – Sub Menu Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. -
Page 14: Recording & Playback
RECORDING & PLAYBACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS RECORDING ... 15 – 18 Basic Recording ... 15 Journalistic Shooting ... 16 Self-Recording ... 16 Operation Mode ... 16 Zooming ... 17 Time Code ... 18 PLAYBACK ... 19 – 22 Normal Playback ... 19 Still Playback ... -
Page 15: Recording
RECORDING Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display 25 min Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) 90 min 89 min (Now calculating) 0 min 1 min (Blinking) (Blinking) BR I GHT MENU/BRIGHT Wheel PUSH OPEN Button Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) Basic Recording NOTE:... -
Page 16: Journalistic Shooting
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 lamp Lock Button When the Power Switch is set to “ When set to “ ”... -
Page 17: Zooming
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W 1 x W 2 x W Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 x W Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- neous change in image magnification. -
Page 18: Time Code
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 Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker NOTES: If 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 in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. -
Page 20: Connections
Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. Connector cover* * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector Use the provided Cable Adapter. Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) To AV... - Page 21 Make sure all units are turned off. 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. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
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Page 22: Blank Search
BLANK Button Power Switch Lock Button Display BLANK SEARCH Stop Button (5) PLAYBACK 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. -
Page 23: Advanced Features
ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ... 24 – 31 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ... 32 – 37 DUBBING ... 38 – 39 USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 40 – 49 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 50 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS Night-Scope ... 24 Programme AE With Special Effects ... -
Page 24: For Recording
NOTES: During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: • Some modes of “Programme AE With Special Effects” pg. 24, 25). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. - Page 25 SHUTTER 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
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Page 26: Fade/Wipe Effects
IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button FOR RECORDING Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transi-... - Page 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.
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Page 28: Snapshot
SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Display SNAP MODE – FUL L P I N–UP FRAME 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. Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. -
Page 29: Auto Focus/Manual Focus
Focus detection zone 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
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. •... -
Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. -
Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE FADER OF F Menu Screen PROGR AM AE EXPOSURE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA REC M SYSTE SOUND D I SPL ZOOM SNAP GA I N RETUR Sub Menu D I S –... - Page 33 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( SOUND...
- Page 34 Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE MACRO WIDE MODE CINEMA SQUEEZE WIND BEEP BEEP MELODY TALLY ID NUMBER : 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 “ Switch is set to “PLAY”...
- 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
Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display V I DEO SOUND MODE SYSTE 12B I T MODE D I SPL SYNC RO MODE COPY SOUND 12B I T SYNCH REC M COPY RETUR BEEP – MELODY TAL LY –... - 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
Connector cover* Power Switch S-VIDEO Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO** connectors Cable Adapter (provided) If your VCR has a SCART “Y/C”/“CVBS” connector, use the video out provided cable adapter. select switch * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. -
Page 39: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector
( 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
Lock hole Knob Remote sensor 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. - Page 41 Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ PAUSE IN Connector MBR SET Button INT. TIME Button* SELF TIMER Button* REC TIME Button* ANIM. Button* FF Button REW Button PAUSE Button PLAY Button Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal. transmitting window START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
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Page 42: Playback Zoom
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor RM-V700U (optional) Zoom Buttons STOP PLAY Normal playback Press T Playback 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 You are now ready to try Random Assemble BRAND CODE Editing. 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: If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
- Page 44 Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. pause connector ..connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector . . .
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Page 45: Random Assemble Editing
Programme MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu T I ME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 : 00 Remote sensor RM-V700U (optional) PLAY IN/OUT ON/OFF CANCEL SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. - Page 46 Recording Start/Stop Button MODE Random Assemble – – 00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05 – – – – Editing Menu – – 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 – – – – – – 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 –...
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Page 47: For More Accurate Editing
Programme 1 MODE Random Assemble – – – – : – – ~ Editing Menu T I ME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 : 00 VIDEO Menu SYNCH – O . 1 Remote sensor RM-V700U (optional) ON/OFF For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. -
Page 48: Audio Dubbing
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Remote sensor RM-V700U (optional) A.DUB PAUSE STOP PLAY Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 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. -
Page 49: Insert Editing
Power Switch Lock Button Display 12 : 3 4 Remote sensor START/STOP PAUSE STOP PLAY INSERT RM-V700U (optional) 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. -
Page 50: System Connections
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. - Page 51 REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ... 52 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 53 – 56 USER MAINTENANCE ... 57 CAUTIONS ... 58 – 59 SPECIFICATIONS ... 60 – 61 INDEX ... 62 – 66 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ... 62 – 63 Indications ... 64 – 66 TERMS ...
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Page 52: Details
I T E M S Power Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too pg. 8) cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. -
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 • 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. TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTIVE ACTION • Press the BACKLIGHT Button pg. 30).
- Page 55 SYMPTOM The rear of the LCD monitor is hot. The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. During recording, sound cannot be heard.
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Page 56: Troubleshooting
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. • Eject the cassette once and re- insert it, then check if the indication clears. -
Page 57: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. 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. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. •... -
Page 58: Cautions
Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 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. - Page 59 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time.
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Page 60: Specifications
Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off 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... -
Page 61: Specifications
S-Video Output Video output Audio output Output JLIP Power requirement Output Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Connectors : Y:1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue C:0.29 V (p-p), 75 , analogue : 1 V (p-p), 75 , analogue : 300 mV (rms), 1 k , analogue, stereo : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant... -
Page 62: Index
& INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators PLAY... - Page 63 Controls OPEN/EJECT Switch ... • Stop Button [5] ... • BACKLIGHT Button ... • Rewind Button [2] ... • NIGHT Button ... Play/Pause Button [4/6] ... Fast-Forward Button [3] ... Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... Dioptre Adjustment Control ... Battery Release Button [BATT.
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Page 64: Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. •... - Page 65 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback SOUND BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 116 : 21 : 25 Displays the sound mode. Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. 64 : Forward slow-motion 16 : Reverse slow-motion 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the date/time.
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Page 66: Index
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. INDEX Indications (cont.) -
Page 67: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep ... Blank Search ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... - Page 68 Self-Recording ... Sepia ... Set Remote Control/VCR Code ... Shuttle Search ... Shutter Speed ... Slow Shutter ... Snapshot ... Snapshot Mode ... Snow ... Sound Mode ... Speaker Volume ... Specifications ... Sports ... Spotlight ... Squeeze ... Still Playback ... Strobe ...