JVC GR DVL507 User Manual
ENGLISH  
CONTENTS  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7  
GETTING STARTED  
8 – 13  
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA  
RECORDING  
14 – 30  
Basic Recording................................. 14  
Advanced Features ............................ 21  
PLAYBACK  
31 – 37  
GR-DVL507  
GR-DVL307  
Basic Playback.................................. 31  
Advanced Features ............................ 32  
Basic Connections .............................. 34  
Advanced Connections ......................... 36  
DUBBING  
38 – 39  
Dubbing To A VCR ............................. 38  
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit  
Equipped With A DV Connector ............ 39  
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USING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL UNIT  
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html  
40 – 52  
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame  
Playback and Playback Special Effects ..... 43  
Playback Zoom ................................. 44  
Random Assemble Editing .................... 45  
For More Accurate Editing .................... 49  
Audio Dubbing .................................. 51  
Insert Editing ................................... 52  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
INDEX  
53 – 58  
59 – 63  
Indications ...................................... 59  
Controls, Connectors And Indicators ........ 62  
USER MAINTENANCE  
CAUTIONS  
64  
65 – 67  
68 – 69  
70 – 71  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the  
bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  
TERMS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LYT0535-001B  
EN  
EN3  
5. Ventilation  
IMPORTANT PRODUCT  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered.  
•Do not block the openings by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.  
•Do not place the product in a built-in installation such  
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been  
adhered to.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.  
But improper use can result in potential electrical  
shock or fire hazards. This product has been  
engineered and manufactured to assure your  
personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in  
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its  
installation, use and servicing.  
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
ATTENTION:  
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions  
marked on your product and its operating instruc-  
tions. For your safety, please read all the safety and  
operating instructions before you operate this  
product and keep this manual for future reference.  
ANTENNA INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
INSTALLATION  
1. Grounding or Polarization  
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized  
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade  
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still  
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of  
the polarized plug.  
2. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will  
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire  
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-  
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding-type plug.  
3. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines  
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might  
be fatal.  
2. Power Sources  
Operate your product only from the type of power  
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult  
your product dealer or local power company. If your  
product is intended to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
3. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire  
or electric shock.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
4. Power Cord Protection  
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the product.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
4
EN  
USE  
SERVICING  
1. Servicing  
1. Accessories  
To avoid personal injury:  
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a  
marked change in performance and you are unable  
to restore normal operation by following the detailed  
procedure in its operating instructions, do not  
attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions for any mounting of the product.  
•Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across  
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.  
2. Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
2. Product and Cart  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
(Symbol provided by RETAC)  
Combination  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating  
instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the product to its normal operation.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
A product and cart  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause  
the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
3. Water and Moisture  
Do not use this product near water—for example,  
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry  
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and  
the like.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance—this indicates a need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts  
4. Object and Liquid Entry  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same  
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
Never push objects of any kind into this product  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the product.  
5. Attachments  
4. Safety Check  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer of this product as they may cause  
hazards.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in safe  
operating condition.  
6. Cleaning  
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
7. Heat  
The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
EN5  
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 a 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, Editing, DC, 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.  
Ⅲ This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked  
“
” can be used with this unit.  
Before recording an important scene . . .  
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark  
.
.... 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, perform-  
ance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permis-  
sion beforehand.)  
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES  
6
EN  
•AC Power Adapter/Charger  
AA-V40U  
•Remote Control Unit  
•Remote Control Unit  
RM-V715U  
(GR-DVL307 only)  
RM-V716U  
(GR-DVL507 only)  
•Battery Pack BN-V408U  
•Shoulder Strap  
•AAA (R03) Battery x 2  
(for remote control unit)  
•Lens Cap  
•PC Connection Cable  
(GR-DVL507 only)  
•Editing Cable  
•CD-ROM (GR-DVL507 only)  
The CD ROM contains the  
•Audio/Video Cable  
(ø3.5 mini-plug to  
RCA plug)  
•DC Cord  
following 5 software programs:  
• JLIP Video Capture  
• JLIP Video Producer  
Presto!  
• Mr. Photo  
• PhotoAlbum  
• ImageFolio  
EN7  
How To Attach The Lens Cap  
1
2
3
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration.  
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION  
Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE”  
is set to “ON” (factory-preset).  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Ⅲ Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “  
and no cassette is in the camcorder.  
”
Ⅲ Performing any operation during the demonstration stops  
the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per-  
formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra-  
tion will resume.  
Ⅲ “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder  
power is turned off.  
Ⅲ To cancel Automatic Demonstration, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”, then press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel  
while the demo is in progress. This takes you directly to  
the demo mode’s Setting Menu (so you will not have to  
go through the Menu Screen). Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT  
wheel to select “OFF” and press it. The normal screen  
appears.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
GA I N UP  
TALLY  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE ON  
S I DE LED  
OFF  
GETTING STARTED  
8
EN  
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.  
To AC outlet  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U,  
BN-V416U or  
BN-V428U  
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK  
Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from  
1
2
3
the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/  
Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER  
indicator lights.  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
POWER  
indicator  
Attach the battery pack with the  
mark aligned  
DC OUT connector  
with the corresponding marks on the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins  
blinking to indicate charging has started.  
CHARGE indicator  
Battery pack  
BN-V408U  
Fully charging time  
When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays  
lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off.  
Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger’s  
power cord from the AC outlet.  
approx. 1 hr. 30 min.  
BN-V416U (optional) approx. 2 hrs.  
BN-V428U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.  
NOTES:  
● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.  
● 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 incom-  
plete.  
● Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.  
● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.  
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.  
● If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging, power is supplied to the  
camcorder and charging stops.  
● Since the AC Power Adapter/Charger processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to  
use it only in well-ventilated areas.  
● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may  
not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, 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.  
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 in a short circuit and  
possibly start a fire.  
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder  
temperatures.  
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion 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.)  
EN9  
USING THE BATTERY PACK  
BATTERY RELEASE  
Button  
Tilt the viewfinder upward 1.  
1
1
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 3.  
2
3
2
•If the battery pack is attached with its  
mark set  
in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur.  
To Detach The Battery Pack. . .  
.... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery  
pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to  
detach it.  
ATTENTION:  
Approximate recording time  
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.  
Battery pack  
LCD monitor on/  
Viewfinder off  
LCD monitor off/  
Viewfinder on  
BN-V408U  
1 hr.  
(35 min.)  
1 hr. 15 min.  
(40 min.)  
INFORMATION:  
BN-V416U  
(optional)  
2 hrs.  
2 hrs. 30 min.  
(1 hr. 20 min.)  
(1hr. 10 min.)  
VU-V856KIT is a set composed of the  
BN-V856U battery pack and AA-V80U AC  
Power Adapter/Charger. Read the VU-V856KIT’s  
instruction manuals before using.  
BN-V428U  
(optional)  
3 hrs. 30 min.  
(2 hrs.)  
4 hrs. 20 min.  
(2 hrs. 20 min.)  
BN-V856U  
(optional)  
7 hrs.  
(4 hrs.)  
8 hrs. 40 min.  
(4 hrs. 40 min.)  
It is impossible to charge the BN-V856U battery  
pack using the provided AC Power Adapter/  
Charger. Use the optional AA-V80U AC Power  
Adapter/Charger.  
(
) : when the video light is on.  
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 engaged repeatedly.  
● Before extended use, it is recommended that you  
prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the  
planned shooting time.  
USING AC POWER  
Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).  
NOTES:  
● The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  
240 V.  
● For other notes, ੬ pg. 8.  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
AC Power  
Adapter/Charger  
To DC Input  
connector  
To DC OUT  
connector  
DC cord  
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
Grip Adjustment  
10  
EN  
Separate the Velcro strip.  
1
2
3
Power Zoom  
Lever  
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp  
the grip.  
Recording Start/Stop  
button  
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily  
operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and  
Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.  
Power Switch  
Viewfinder Adjustment  
Diopter Adjustment  
Control  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while  
1
1
pressing down the Lock Button located on the  
switch.  
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the  
indications in the viewfinder are clearly  
focused.  
2
Shoulder Strap Attachment  
PAUSE  
Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is  
1 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,  
making sure the strap is not twisted.  
1
3
2
Tripod Mounting  
Align the screw and camera direction stud on  
1
the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket  
and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.  
•Some tripods are not equipped with studs.  
CAUTION:  
When using a tripod, be sure to open and  
extend its legs fully to stabilize the  
camcorder. To prevent damage to the unit  
caused by falling over, do not use a small-  
sized tripod.  
EN11  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
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  
(੬ pg. 32).  
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.  
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
2
3
4
appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”.  
Press it and “DISPLAY MENU” appears.  
Power Switch  
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  
Lock Button  
Power lamp  
Display  
“
1RETURN”, 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,  
the date and time begin operation from the date and time  
you just set.  
FADER WI PE  
/
–
WI PE SCROLL  
–
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
4
OFF  
–
FADER  
WH I TE  
–
FADER BLACK  
–
FADER  
MOSA I C  
D I SPLAY MENU  
DISPLAY MENU  
1RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE  
/
T
I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25  
’
:
00  
30  
PM  
5
GETTING STARTED (cont.)  
12  
EN  
Loading/Unloading A Cassette  
Erase protection tab*  
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a  
cassette.  
Make sure the  
window side is  
facing out.  
Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the  
1
2
arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it  
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.  
•Do not touch internal components.  
Cassette holder  
OPEN/EJECT Switch  
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.  
Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks  
into place.  
Cassette holder  
cover  
3
PUSH HERE  
Approximate recording time  
Recording mode  
Tape  
* 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.  
SP  
LP  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
45 min.  
90 min.  
120 min.  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
● 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 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 19 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 (੬ pg. 10).  
EN13  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Recording Mode Setting  
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.  
1
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
2
3
4
appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and  
press it. “CAMERA MENU” appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “REC  
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 “1RETURN”, and press it twice. The Menu  
Screen closes.  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
•Audio Dubbing (੬ pg. 51) and Insert Editing  
(੬ pg. 52) are impossible on a tape recorded in the  
LP mode.  
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing  
1.5 times the recording time.  
Power lamp  
Display  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
CAMERA MENU  
1RETURN  
Menu Screen  
Sub Menu  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
GA I N UP  
TALLY  
SP  
LP  
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
S I DE LED  
RECORDING Basic Recording  
14  
EN  
NOTE:  
Power Switch  
You should already have performed the procedures listed  
below. If not, do so before continuing.  
● Power (੬ pg. 8)  
Lock Button  
Power lamp  
● Grip Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)  
● Viewfinder Adjustment (੬ pg. 10)  
● Load A Cassette (੬ pg. 12)  
● Recording Mode Setting (੬ pg. 13)  
Recording  
Start/Stop Button  
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.  
1
2
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing  
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Press PUSH  
OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully. Tilt it upward/  
downward for best viewability.  
Shooting while using the viewfinder: Close the LCD  
monitor.  
During  
shooting  
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the  
Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.  
Display  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “  
” appears  
25  
Tape remaining  
time indicator  
(Approximate)  
3
while recording is in progress.  
To Stop Recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder  
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.  
min  
(Now calculating)  
3 min  
90 min  
89 min  
0 min  
(Blinking)  
1 min  
(Blinking)  
2 min  
(Blinking)  
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.  
Tally lamp  
(lights while recording  
is in progress)  
MENU/  
BRIGHT Wheel  
–
+
BR I GHT  
180°  
90°  
PUSH OPEN Button  
EN15  
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.  
F. AUTO  
(Full Auto) : Allows you to record using NO special effects or  
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.  
When the Power Switch is set to  
OFF  
: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.  
“
”, “F. AUTO” appears.  
When set to “ ” or “  
”,  
: Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.  
there is no indication.  
NOTES:  
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this  
happens, use the viewfinder instead.  
● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder .  
● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.  
● There may be a 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.  
● 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.  
● If 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 “ ” or “ ”.  
● 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” (੬ pg. 19).  
● During recording, sound is not heard from the speaker.  
● To turn the tally lamp off during recording, ੬ pg. 22, 23.  
● To remove the indications from the camcorder’s display during recording, ੬ pg. 22, 25.  
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  
SELF-RECORDING  
You 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.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
16  
EN  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Snapshot  
This feature lets you record still images that look like  
photographs onto a tape.  
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION  
SNAPSHOT Button  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing  
1
2
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
MODE  
Button  
Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5  
available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the  
desired snapshot mode indicator appears.  
SNAPSHOT RECORDING  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
1
If you press during Record-Standby . . .  
.... “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 . . .  
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be  
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal  
recording resumes.  
Display  
Motor Drive Mode  
Snapshot mode  
FULL  
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to  
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.  
1 second)  
EN17  
NOTES:  
FRAME  
Snapshot mode  
with frame*  
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot  
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during  
Digital Zoom.  
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks  
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
● If Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 28) is  
engaged, certain modes of Program AE with special  
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a  
case, the icon blinks.  
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”  
(੬ pg. 24), the Stabilizer will be disabled.  
● During playback as well, all Snapshot modes are  
available. The shutter sound is not heard.  
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the  
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is  
no effect in the recorded image.  
FULL  
Snapshot mode  
with no frame*  
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it  
is recorded onto the tape.  
MULTI-4  
Multi-Analyzer 4  
●
will appear while the snapshot is being taken.  
MULTI-9  
Multi-Analyzer 9  
PIN-UP  
Pin-Up mode*  
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
18  
EN  
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)  
FEATURE: Zooming  
1
x
W
T
PURPOSE:  
10  
x
W
T
20  
xW  
T
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous  
change in image magnification.  
40  
xW  
T
OPERATION:  
Zoom In  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.  
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)  
Zoom Out  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.  
Ⅲ The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the  
quicker the zoom action.  
Zoom display  
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  
(੬ pg. 21), then zoom in or out in Record mode.  
● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 250X, or it  
can be switched to 10X magnification using the  
optical zoom (੬ pg. 23).  
10  
x
W
T
Digital zoom  
zone  
10X (optical)  
zoom zone  
● Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through  
Digital image processing, and is therefore called  
Digital Zoom.  
Approximate zoom ratio  
● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may  
suffer.  
● Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image  
processing, such as Picture Wipe/Dissolve (੬ pg.  
26, 27) or Video Echo (੬ pg. 28), is activated.  
● 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 24.  
Power Zoom Lever  
Power Switch  
EN19  
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
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 (੬ pg. 45 – 50), 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 scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The  
Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;  
•When shooting again after playing back a  
recorded tape.  
Display  
•When power shuts off during shooting.  
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during  
shooting.  
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.  
•When shooting on a blank portion located  
partway through the tape.  
Frames are not displayed  
during recording.  
Minutes  
Seconds  
•When shooting again after shooting a scene  
then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.  
Frames  
(30 frames = 1 second)  
:
:
TC 12 34 24  
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape  
1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback  
mode (੬ pg. 31).  
2. Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then  
start recording.  
NOTES:  
● The time code cannot be reset.  
● 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” (੬ pg. 25, 32).  
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
Blank  
Newly recorded scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting stop point  
Shooting start point  
Proper recording  
Time code  
00:00:00  
Time code  
05:43:21  
Time code  
05:44:00  
Tape  
Already recorded scene  
New scene  
Latest scene  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
Shooting start point  
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)  
20  
EN  
FEATURE: Video Light  
PURPOSE:  
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.  
OPERATION:  
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required:  
OFF : Turns off the light.  
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the  
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the  
subject.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch  
(Open the LCD monitor to  
access this switch.)  
ON  
: Always keeps the light on as long as the  
camcorder is turned on.  
Ⅲ The video light can only be used with the  
camcorder’s power on.  
Ⅲ It is recommended to set the white balance  
DANGER  
(੬ pg. 30) to  
when you use the video light.  
Ⅲ The video light can become  
extremely hot. Do not touch  
it either while in operation or  
soon after turning it off,  
Ⅲ When not using the video light, turn it off to save  
battery power.  
NOTES:  
● Even if the battery indicator (  
) does not blink  
otherwise serious injury may  
result.  
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the  
carrying case immediately after using the  
video light, since it remains extremely  
hot for some time.  
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of  
about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the  
video light and people or objects.  
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive  
materials.  
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your  
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video  
light.  
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.  
● 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” mode (੬ pg. 28) is  
engaged, the light is likely to stay on.  
•While the “TWILIGHT” mode (੬ pg. 28) is  
engaged, the light will not activate.  
RECORDING Advanced Features  
EN21  
While focusing on a further  
subject  
While focusing on a nearer  
subject  
Focus detection zone  
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 visible 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:  
,
,
and  
NOTES:  
● 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 (੬ 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” (੬ pg. 24) 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  
(੬ pg. 10).  
2) Set the Power Switch to “ ”, then press FOCUS (3). The manual focus indicator appears.  
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks.  
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. “ ” appears and blinks.  
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Focus adjustment is complete.  
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (3) twice or set the Power Switch to “ ”.  
If FOCUS (3) 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.  
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
22  
EN  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use,  
on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more  
detailed camcorder settings (੬ pg. 23 – 25) .  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down  
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
Display  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function icon, and press it. The selected  
function menu appears.  
FADER WI PE  
/
Menu Screen  
–
WI PE SCROLL  
–
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
4
OFF  
Function menu setting depends on the function.  
–
FADER  
WH I TE  
4 If you have selected “  
–
FADER BLACK  
”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .  
–
FADER  
MOSA I C  
.... see pg. 23.  
If you have selected “ ”, “ ” or “ ” . . .  
.... go to step 5.  
CAMERA MENU  
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.  
1RETURN  
REC MODE  
SOUND MODE  
ZOOM  
GA I N UP  
TALLY  
SP  
LP  
5
6
I D NUMBER  
DEMO. MODE  
S I DE LED  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
“
1RETURN” and press it twice. The Menu Screen  
closes.  
•The  
icon represents “END”.  
MANUAL MENU  
ON  
1RETURN  
D I S  
TELE MACRO OFF  
WI DE MODE  
WI ND CUT  
CAM RESET  
Sub Menu  
D I SPLAY MENU  
1RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE  
/
T
I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25  
’
:
00  
30  
PM  
5
END  
Normal Screen  
EN23  
Menu Screen Explanations  
Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 26, 27).  
FADER/WIPE  
P.AE/EFFECT  
EXPOSURE  
W.BALANCE  
Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 28).  
Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (੬ pg. 29).  
Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”  
(੬ pg. 30).  
REC MODE  
Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your  
preference (੬ pg. 13).  
SOUND  
MODE  
12 BIT  
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recom-  
mended for use when performing audio dubbing (੬ pg. 51). (Equivalent to  
the 32 kHz mode of previous models)  
16 BIT  
10X  
Enables 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.  
ZOOM  
40X  
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.  
250X  
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 250X digital magnification.  
GAIN UP OFF  
AGC  
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.  
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 in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or  
natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When the shutter speed is  
automatically adjusted, “  
” is displayed.  
ON  
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.  
The tally lamp remains off at all times.  
TALLY  
OFF  
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer  
using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.  
ID  
NUMBER  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
● The “  
● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “  
CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ ” and “ ”.  
” (੬ pg. 13, 32).  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
24  
EN  
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)  
DEMO.  
MODE  
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc.,  
and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.  
MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.  
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration  
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,  
the demonstration will resume.  
ON  
NOTES:  
● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.  
● “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.  
● If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.  
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.  
Automatic demonstration will not take place.  
OFF  
The Side LED indicator (੬ p. 62, 63) lights on the camcorder when the  
Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
SIDE LED ON  
OFF  
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at  
high magnification.  
DIS  
ON  
NOTES:  
● 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.  
OFF  
•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.  
● The “  
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.  
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 “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.  
60 cm (2 ft.).  
TELE  
MACRO  
ON  
OFF  
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.  
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a  
normal screen ratio.  
WIDE  
MODE  
OFF  
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  
CINEMA  
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.  
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.  
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image  
SQUEEZE  
to fit the screen without distortion.  
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.  
: Factory-preset  
EN25  
ON  
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “  
sound will change. This is normal.  
” appears. The quality of the  
WIND  
CUT  
OFF  
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.  
CANCEL  
Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.  
CAM  
RESET  
EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory-preset.  
ON  
SCREEN  
LCD  
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from  
appearing on the connected TV screen.  
LCD/TV  
SIMPLE  
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is  
connected to a TV.  
Keeps the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, date, time,  
time code, etc.) from appearing in the camcorder. Also keeps the camcorder’s  
display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the con-  
nected TV screen.  
DATE/  
TIME  
ON  
The date/time is always displayed.  
The date/time does not appear.  
OFF  
ON  
Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame  
numbers are not displayed during recording.  
TIME  
CODE  
Time code is not displayed.  
OFF  
CLOCK  
ADJ.  
Allows you to set the current date and time (੬ pg. 11).  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
● The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
● “DISPLAY MENU” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the  
Power Switch is set to “  
” (੬ pg. 32). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
● The “DISPLAY MENU” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
● The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control  
(provided with GR-DVL507 only) (੬ pg. 35, 38, 46).  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
26  
EN  
FADE/WIPE SELECTION (  
,
,
)
,
,
Fade/Wipe Effects  
,
,
,
,
,
and  
These effects let you make pro-style scene  
transitions. Use them to spice up the transition  
from one scene to the next. You can also vary  
transitions from scene to scene.  
Fade or Wipe works when recording is started or when  
you stop recording.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down  
IMPORTANT:  
1
2
3
4
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with  
certain modes of Program AE with special  
effects (੬ pg. 28). If an unusable Fade/Wipe  
Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes  
out.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”,  
then press it.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.  
•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is  
reserved. The indicator representing the selected  
effect appears.  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the  
Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.  
5
PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION  
and  
The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when recording is  
started.  
(
,
,
,
,
,
)
Recording  
Power Switch  
Start/Stop Button  
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
1
2
To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .  
.... select “OFF” in step 4.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during  
recording . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one  
scene is finished. The point at which the scene  
ended is stored in memory.  
NOTES:  
● You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe  
by pressing and holding the Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode . . .  
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start  
recording and press it again when one scene is  
finished. The point at which the scene ended is  
stored in memory.  
● If the power is turned off after a scene is  
finished recording, the stored point is erased,  
disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina-  
tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that  
power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes  
elapse in the Record-Standby mode.  
● The sound at the end of the last recorded  
scene is not stored.  
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record-  
Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve . . .  
.... the point at which the scene ended is already  
stored in memory.  
If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of  
the end of the previous recording (without having  
turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene  
wipes out, revealing the new scene.  
3
EN27  
Fader And Wipe Menu  
Menu  
Effect  
Fade in or out with a white screen.  
FADER — WHITE  
FADER — BLACK  
FADER — MOSAIC  
FADER — B.W  
Fade in or out with a black screen.  
Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect.  
Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out  
from color to black and white.  
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.  
WIPE — CORNER  
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 — WINDOW  
WIPE — SLIDE  
Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.  
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 — DOOR  
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.  
WIPE — SCROLL  
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.  
The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears.  
DISSOLVE  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right  
corner to the lower left corner.  
WIPE — CORNER  
WIPE — WINDOW  
The next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen  
toward the corners, covering the previous scene.  
The next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to  
left.  
WIPE — SLIDE  
The previous scene wipes out from the center to the right and left, like  
a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene.  
WIPE — DOOR  
WIPE — SCROLL  
WIPE — SHUTTER  
The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the  
screen to the top.  
The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the center toward  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
When this function is activated, the camcorder randomly selects the  
effect used in scene transition (from  
,
,
,
,
,
,
RANDOM  
,
,
, and ). The Picture Wipe/Dissolve function is not  
available.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
Program AE With Special Effects  
28  
EN  
IMPORTANT:  
Some modes of Program AE with special effects  
cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects  
(੬ pg. 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its  
indicator blinks or goes out.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down  
1
2
3
4
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Wheel  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ”,  
then press it.  
Power Switch  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired mode, then press it. Selection is complete.  
•The P.AE/EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected  
mode is activated. The selected mode indicator  
appears.  
Display  
P
.
AE  
/
EFFECT  
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .  
Menu Screen  
.... select “OFF” in step 4.  
SLO  
SLO  
V I DEO ECHO  
OFF  
SHUTTER  
SHUTTER  
SHUTTER  
W
W
4x  
10x  
NOTE:  
4
Program AE with special effects can be changed during  
recording or during Record-Standby.  
1/60  
1/100  
1/250  
1/60  
1/100  
1/250  
TWILIGHT  
SLOW (Slow Shutter)  
Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
White Balance (੬ pg. 30) 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.  
Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they  
would be under good natural lighting. Use “SLOW”  
only in dark areas.  
SLOW 4X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/15th of a second to  
quadruple the sensitivity.  
SLOW 10X  
The Shutter Speed is set to 1/6th of a second to provide  
10 times the sensitivity.  
SEPIA  
Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like  
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema  
mode for a classic look.  
NOTES:  
● When using “SLOW”, the image takes on a strobe-like  
effect.  
MONOTONE  
● If the manual focus indicator blinks when “SLOW” is  
used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.  
Like classic black and white films, your  
footage is shot in B/W. Used together with  
the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic  
film” effect.  
SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed)  
1/60–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second.  
Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV  
screen become narrower.  
CLASSIC FILM  
Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.  
1/100–The 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.  
1/250, 1/500 –These settings allow 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.  
STROBE  
Your recording looks like a series of  
consecutive snapshots.  
VIDEO ECHO  
Adds a “ghost” to the subject, giving your  
recording a “fantasy” feeling. Zoom  
magnification of over 10X is not available.  
EN29  
Use this function in the following situations:  
•When shooting a moving subject.  
Exposure Control  
Iris Lock  
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the  
following situations:  
•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 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.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing  
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”.  
1
2
3
4
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD  
“
”, then press it.  
5
monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold  
the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds.  
The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. “ ” changes  
to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
“MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen  
disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the  
exposure control indicator are displayed.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”  
to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken  
the image. (maximum 6)  
BACKLIGHT Button  
5
6
EXP.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Exposure  
adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.”  
and the highlight bar on the exposure control  
indicator go out.  
0
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”.  
Iris lock  
indicator  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Wheel  
NOTE:  
To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .  
Power Switch  
.... press BACKLIGHT.  
is displayed and the  
subject is brightened. If pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness returns to the  
previous level.  
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .  
.... rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to display  
“AUTO” then press it in step 4. The exposure  
control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the  
Power Switch to “ ”.  
•+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 compensation is also available when the  
Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect  
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .  
.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating the  
MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step  
5. 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.  
when the exposure  
is set to “MANUAL” and  
the Power Switch is set to “ ”.  
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.  
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)  
30  
EN  
White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance Operation  
A term that refers to the correctness of color  
reproduction under various lighting. If the white  
Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under  
various types of lighting.  
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.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance  
adjustment, and select “ MAN.”.  
1
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.  
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel until  
1
2
3
down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
3
4
begins blinking.  
When the setting is completed,  
blinking.  
stops  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Only the  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
Manual White Balance indicator  
displayed.  
is  
“
”, then press it. The Menu Screen  
disappears and “W.BAL” and the currently  
selected mode are displayed.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
4
desired mode.  
“AUTO” – White balance is adjusted automati-  
cally (factory preset).  
“
“
“
“
MAN.” – White balance is set manually.  
” – Outdoors on a sunny day.  
” – Outdoors on a cloudy day.  
” – A video light or similar type of lighting  
is used.  
White paper  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Selection is  
complete.  
5
Power Switch  
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .  
.... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power  
Switch to “ ”.  
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .  
.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The  
white balance is adjusted based on the color,  
changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green;  
blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper  
purple.  
NOTE:  
White balance cannot be used when Sepia or  
Monotone (੬ pg. 28) is activated.  
NOTES:  
● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white  
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually  
(੬ pg. 21).  
● 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.  
PLAYBACK Basic Playback  
EN31  
Play/Pause Button  
Load a tape (੬ pg. 12).  
(4/6)  
1
2
Rewind Button (2  
)
Fast-Forward Button  
Set the Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down  
the Lock Button located on the switch. To start  
playback, press 4/6.  
(3  
)
Stop Button (5)  
•To stop playback, press 5.  
Power Zoom  
Lever (VOL.)  
•Press  
2
to rewind, or  
3
to fast-forward the tape  
during Stop mode.  
To Control The Speaker Volume . . .  
.... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to  
turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the  
volume.  
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  
Speaker  
“OFF”, then to “  
”.  
● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder or on a connected TV (੬ pg. 34).  
● 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 “  
”
battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed.  
When power is supplied through the DC cord: “  
does not appear.  
”
Lock Button  
•During Stop mode, none of the indications are  
displayed.  
Power Switch  
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the  
sound is not heard from the speaker.  
Still Playback: Pauses during playback.  
1) Press 4/6 during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again.  
● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically  
engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off.  
● When 4/6 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  
3
for forward or  
2
for reverse search during playback.  
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
● During playback, press and hold  
2
or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.  
Once you release it, normal playback resumes.  
● A slight 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.  
Ⅲ To resume normal playback, press 4/6.  
● If you are using the GR-DVL507, you can also use the provided remote control for Frame-By-Frame  
Playback (੬ pg. 43).  
Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL507 only) and Playback Zoom  
Available only with the remote control (provided) (੬ pg. 43, 44).  
PLAYBACK Advanced Features  
32  
EN  
Power Switch  
Lock Button  
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment  
The following procedure applies to all except Synchro  
Comp (੬ pg. 49, 50).  
Set the Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down  
1
2
3
the Lock Button located on the switch.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen  
appears.  
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function icon, and press it. The selected  
function menu appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
desired function, and press it to display the Sub  
Menu.  
4
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the  
5
6
desired parameter and press it. Selection is complete.  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
Display  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
“
1RETURN” and press it twice to close the Menu  
Screen.  
V I DEO MENU  
1RETURN  
Menu Screen  
SOUND  
12B I T  
MODE  
STEREO  
SOUND MODE  
੬ pg. 33.  
੬ pg. 33.  
੬ pg. 50.  
M
ODE  
S
S
OUND  
OUND  
L
SYNCHRO  
R
REC MODE  
12BIT MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC MODE  
Allows you to set the  
D I SPLAY  
1RETURN  
M
ENU  
ON  
video recording mode (SP  
or LP) depending on your  
preference (੬ pg. 13).  
It is recommended you  
use “REC MODE” in the  
“VIDEO MENU” when  
using this camcorder as a  
recorder during digital  
dubbing (੬ pg. 39).  
ON SCREEN  
DATE / T I  
ME  
T I ME CODE  
OFF  
* Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”,  
which appears when the Power Switch is set  
to “ ” (੬ pg. 25). The parameters are the  
same as in the description on pg. 25.  
ON SCREEN*  
Makes the camcorder’s  
indications appear/  
disappear from the  
connected TV screen.  
NOTES:  
● It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN  
settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote  
control (provided with GR-DVL507 only).  
● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power  
DATE/TIME*  
TIME CODE*  
Makes the date/time  
appear/disappear on the  
camcorder.  
Makes the time code  
appear/disappear on the  
camcorder.  
Switch is set to “  
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 13,  
23).  
● If “ON SCREEN” is set to “SIMPLE”, it keeps  
the camcorder’s display (except the date,  
time and time code) from appearing on the  
connected TV. It also makes the playback  
sound mode and tape speed disappear on the  
camcorder.  
EN33  
Playback 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. According to the menu access  
explanation on pg. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the  
desired parameter.  
STEREO  
Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.  
SOUND MODE  
12BIT MODE  
SOUND L  
SOUND R  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
MIX  
Sound from the “R” channel is output in stereo.  
Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on  
both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.  
: Factory-preset  
NOTES:  
● 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”.)  
● 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:  
For date/time.  
TIME CODE setting:  
For time code.  
12B I T  
/
SOUND  
1
SP  
4
DEC 25 ’00  
:
:
:
PM  
5
30  
TC 12 34 24  
Frames*  
Seconds  
Minutes  
*30 frames = 1 second  
PLAYBACK Basic Connections  
34  
EN  
These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV  
instruction manuals.  
A.Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and A/V input  
connectors  
To AV  
To TV or VCR  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
Core filter  
TV  
Audio/Video cable  
(provided)  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
Connector cover*  
Yellow: Not connected  
To S-VIDEO IN  
Core filter  
To S  
VCR  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped only with A/V input connectors  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
TV  
To AV  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
Yellow to VIDEO IN  
Core filter  
To TV or VCR  
Audio/Video cable  
VCR  
(provided)  
Connector cover*  
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN35  
NOTES:  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery  
pack (੬ pg. 9).  
1
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as  
shown in the illustration (੬ pg. 34).  
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.  
If not . . . go to step 4.  
● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure  
to connect the end with a core filter to the  
camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.  
● 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.  
● To monitor the picture and sound from the  
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the  
camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then  
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound  
when the camcorder is turned on.  
● If you have a 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.  
Connect the VCR output to the TV input,  
referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.  
3
4
5
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.  
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 TV . . .  
•Date/Time  
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Time Code  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape  
Running Displays  
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32). Or, press DISPLAY  
on the remote control (provided with  
GR-DVL507 only).  
PLAYBACK Advanced Connections  
36  
EN  
Connection To A Personal  
Computer  
This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using  
the provided software when connected as shown in the  
illustration (GR-DVL507 only).  
It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV  
connector-equipped capture board installed.  
Power Switch  
Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.  
Connector  
cover  
1
2
3
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the  
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
To PC  
(DIGITAL  
PHOTO)*  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch  
and turn on the PC.  
” while  
Core filter  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 9).  
DV cable  
(optional)  
● For GR-DVL507 Owners: Never connect the PC  
connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to  
the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use  
to the camcorder.  
PC connection  
cable (provided*)  
● The date/time information cannot be captured into the  
PC.  
● Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided  
Software.  
Core filter  
● Also refer to the manufacturer’s instruction manual for  
the DV connector-equipped capture board.  
● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter  
attached. The core filter reduces interference.  
To DV  
connector  
To  
RS-232C  
PC with DV  
connector-equipped  
capture board  
PC  
* GR-DVL507 only  
EN37  
Connection To 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. This  
function is called Digital Dubbing (੬ pg. 39), which  
offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.  
Power Switch  
Connector  
cover  
Make sure all units are turned off.  
1
2
3
Make connections to the device you want to connect  
to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration.  
To DV IN/OUT  
If necessary, connect the PC connection cable* to the  
printer’s PC connector and the PC’s RS-232C  
connector.  
Core filter  
DV cable  
(optional)  
Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “  
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch  
and turn on the other units.  
” while  
4
Core filter  
NOTES:  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack  
(੬ pg. 9).  
To DV IN  
connector  
To DV  
connector  
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected  
only to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be  
used as a recorder (੬ pg. 39).  
● If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback (GR-DVL507  
only), Fast-Forward or Rewind is attempted with the  
camcorder connected to a video unit via the DV  
connector, the image will take on an effect similar to a  
colored mosaic pattern or it will become black.  
● Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected  
units.  
Video unit equipped with  
a DV input connector  
To PC  
connector  
● When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter  
attached. The core filter reduces interference.  
Core filter  
Digital Printer  
PC connection  
cable*  
To RS-232C  
PC  
* Provided with GR-DVL507 only  
DUBBING  
38  
EN  
Dubbing To A VCR  
Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and  
the VCR. Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.  
1
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.  
Power Switch  
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.  
3
4
To AV  
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot just  
before the edit-in point. Once it is reached, press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Core filter  
Press 4/6 on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s  
5
6
7
Record mode.  
Connector cover**  
To S  
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press  
4/6 on the camcorder.  
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then  
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(provided)  
Core filter  
NOTES:  
● Use the provided Audio/Video cable, making sure to  
connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The  
core filter reduces interference.  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
● 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.  
● You can use Playback Zoom (੬ pg. 44) or Playback  
Special Effects (GR-DVL507 only, ੬ pg. 43) in step 5.  
● 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.  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
To  
Yellow to  
VIDEO IN  
Red to  
AUDIO R  
IN  
S-VIDEO IN  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
VCR  
TV  
•Date/Time  
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Time Code  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running  
Displays  
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32). Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control (provided with GR-DVL507 only).  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting the cables, open this cover.  
EN39  
Dubbing To 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.  
[To use this camcorder as a player]  
Power Switch  
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.  
Connector cover  
1
2
To DV  
IN/OUT  
Connect the camcorder to your video unit equipped  
with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in  
the illustration.  
Core filter  
Press  
4
to play back the source tape.  
3
4
DV cable  
(optional)  
While watching the playback on the monitor, engage  
the DV connector-equipped video unit’s record mode  
from the spot on the source tape you want to begin  
recording.  
Core filter  
To DV  
IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
Video unit equipped  
with DV connector  
● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as  
the power supply instead of the battery pack (੬pg. 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.  
● For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only  
to one device at a time. This camcorder can also be used as  
a recorder.  
● 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, some-  
times the image may not appear in step 3. If this occurs, turn  
off the power and make connections again.  
● If “Playback Zoom” (੬ pg. 44), “Playback Special Effects”  
(GR-DVL507 only, ੬ pg. 43) 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 it has a core filter  
attached. The core filter reduces interference.  
PLAY (4  
)
STOP (5)  
To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . .  
1. Turn the Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.  
2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32)  
3. Connect the DV cable as shown in the illustration and load a cassette to record on.  
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to engage the Record-Pause mode. “DV. IN” appears on the screen.  
DV. IN  
DV. IN  
5. Press the Recording Start/Stop button to start recording. “DV. IN” changes to “  
6. Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to engage the Record-Pause mode. “  
“DV. IN”.  
”.  
” returns to  
NOTES:  
● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current  
“SOUND MODE” setting (੬ pg. 23).  
● During Digital Dubbing, no signals are output from the video or audio connectors.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
40  
EN  
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  
RM-V716U  
Tab  
1
3
Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional  
+
2
playback functions possible.  
For GR-DVL307 Owners: If you want to perform  
Random Assemble Editing (੬ pgs. 45 – 50), use the  
–
–
+
optional RM-V700U remote control.  
Installing The Batteries  
(RM-V716U or RM-V715U, provided)  
The remote control uses two ”AAA (R03)” size  
1
2
batteries. See “General Battery Precautions”  
RM-V715U  
(੬ pg. 65).  
3
–
Open the battery compartment cover as  
+
illustrated.  
1
2
+
–
Insert two ”AAA (R03)” size batteries in the  
correct direction.  
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
3
A
B
1
Installing The Battery  
(RM-V700U, optional)  
2
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).  
3
1
There are 2 ways to pull the battery holder out  
Lock hole  
of the RM-V700U.  
1
: Pull out the battery holder while sliding the  
lock hole.  
: Pinch the release tab and pull out the  
battery holder.  
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to  
2
3
have the “+” mark visible.  
2
3
1
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.  
Knob  
•Read the caution concerning lithium batteries  
1
in the RM-V700U instruction manual.  
Remote sensor  
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.  
Transmitted beam  
effective area  
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.  
5m (16 ft)  
30°  
30°  
EN41  
1
0
2
4
!
3
5
@
$
^
*
#
%
&
(
6
8
7
9
)
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
Functions  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to the camera position  
(“ ” or “ ”) .  
With the camcorder’s Power  
Switch set to “ ”.  
Buttons  
1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal.  
2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons  
3 DISPLAY Button  
4 SHIFT Button  
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)  
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 44)  
੬ pg. 35, 38, 46  
੬ pg. 44, 45  
—
—
5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons  
—
—
੬ pg. 43  
੬ pg. 44  
Left/Right Buttons  
6 REW Button  
—
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
7 FADE/WIPE Button  
8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button  
9 EFFECT Button  
—
—
—
—
੬ pg. 47  
੬ pg. 43  
੬ pg. 43  
੬ pg. 46  
0 PAUSE IN Connector  
! START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
camcorder.  
@ MBR SET Button  
—
੬ pg. 45  
# SNAPSHOT Button  
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.  
$ Up Button  
—
—
੬ pg. 44  
੬ pg. 52  
INSERT Button  
% Down Button  
—
—
੬ pg. 44  
੬ pg. 51  
A. DUB Button  
^ PLAY Button  
—
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)  
& FF Button  
Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
* STOP Button  
—
—
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)  
Pause (੬ pg. 43)  
੬ pg. 45 – 50  
( PAUSE Button  
) R.A.EDIT Buttons  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
42  
EN  
RM-V715U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL307 only)  
RM-V700U (optional)  
1
#
1
%
2
8
2
$
7
8
@
3
4
5
6
9
0
!
@
9
0
^
5
4
3
!
6
7
&
Functions  
Buttons  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch set  
to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) .  
With the camcorder’s Power Switch  
set to “ ”.  
1 Infrared beam  
transmitting window  
Transmits the beam signal.  
2 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 18)  
Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 44)  
3 PLAY Button  
—
—
Playback start (੬ pg. 31)  
4 REW Button  
Rewind, Reverse Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
5 STOP Button  
—
—
Stop (੬ pg. 31)  
6 INSERT Button  
੬ pg. 52  
7 REC TIME Button*  
—
ANIM. Button*  
8 START/STOP Button  
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.  
9 FF Button  
—
Fast-Forward, Forward Shuttle Search  
(੬ pg. 31)  
0 PAUSE Button  
—
—
Pause (੬ pg. 43)  
! A.DUB Button  
੬ pg. 51  
@ INT. TIME Button*  
—
—
SELF TIMER Button*  
# PAUSE IN Connector  
$ MBR SET Button  
% VISS Button*  
—
—
੬ pg. 46  
੬ pg. 45  
^ VCR CTL Button  
& R.A.EDIT Buttons  
—
—
੬ pg. 45  
੬ pg. 45 – 50  
*This function is unavailable with this camcorder.  
# – & : RM-V700U only  
EN43  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback  
(GR-DVL507 only)  
PURPOSE:  
To allow slow-speed search in either direction during  
playback.  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press  
PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press SLOW  
(
9
or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1  
minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow  
Forward, normal playback resumes.  
Ⅲ To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).  
NOTES:  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image  
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.  
● After SLOW (9 or 0) 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 malfunc-  
tion.  
● There may be a small margin between the slow-motion  
playback start point you chose and the actual start  
point for Slow-Motion Playback.  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be distur-  
bances in video and the picture may seem unstable,  
especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.  
● During Slow-Motion Playback, press PAUSE (6) to  
pause playback.  
SLOW  
Forward Button  
SLOW  
Rewind Button  
PLAY  
EFFECT  
ON/OFF  
PAUSE  
EFFECT  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
FEATURE: Frame-By-Frame Playback  
PLAYBACK EFFECT  
(GR-DVL507 only)  
PLAYBACK  
EFFECT Select  
Menu  
PURPOSE:  
4OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
CLASS I C F I LM  
To allow frame-by-frame search during playback.  
M
ONOTONE  
SEP I A  
OPERATION:  
1) To change from normal to Frame-By-Frame Playback,  
press PAUSE (6) to engage Still Playback then press  
STROBE  
V I DEO ECHO  
SLOW (0) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (9  
)
repeatedly for reverse. Each time it is pressed, the  
frame is played back.  
FEATURE: Playback Special Effects (GR-DVL507 only)  
PURPOSE:  
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.  
OPERATION:  
1) To start playback, press PLAY (4).  
2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK 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.  
Ⅲ To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re-activates the  
selected effect.  
Ⅲ To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.  
NOTES:  
● When some Playback Special Effects are used, the Multi-Analyzer 4 and Multi-Analyzer 9 Snapshot modes  
(੬ pg. 17) are not available.  
● The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo. The  
effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. Refer to page 28 for more information.  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
44  
EN  
Remote sensor  
FEATURE: Playback Zoom  
PURPOSE:  
To magnify the recorded image up to 25X 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.  
Make sure the remote control is pointed at the  
camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in.  
3) For GR-DVL507 Owners: You can move the image  
on screen around to find a particular portion of the  
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press  
(Right), (Up) and (Down).  
(Left),  
ⅢTo end zoom, press and hold W until magnification  
returns to normal. Or, press STOP (5) and then press  
PLAY (4).  
Zoom  
Buttons  
SHIFT  
Down  
Button  
NOTES:  
● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion  
(GR-DVL507 only) and still playback.  
● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the  
image may suffer.  
Left  
Button  
PLAY  
STOP  
Right  
Button  
Up  
Button  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507  
only)  
RM-V715U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL307  
only)  
OR  
Normal  
playback  
Press T  
To move image,  
press  
(Right)  
while keeping  
SHIFT held down  
(GR-DVL507 only).  
EN45  
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.  
VCR (Recording deck)  
For GR-DVL307 Owners: Use the optional  
RM-V700U remote control.  
SHIFT  
Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed  
in the remote control (੬ pg. 40).  
MBR SET  
3
4
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE  
2
5
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
6
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the  
4
1
2
remote towards the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then,  
referring to the VCR CODE LIST, press and hold  
MBR SET, and press button (A) and then (B).  
The code is automatically set once you release  
MBR SET, and the VCR’s power comes on.  
7
0
VCR CTL  
7
8
9
`
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507  
only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
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).  
OR  
VCR CODE LIST  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
VCR BRAND  
NAME  
BUTTONS  
(A) (B)  
You are now ready to try Random Assemble  
Editing.  
GE  
1
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
2ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
4
PHILIPS  
3
7
3ꢀ  
2
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.  
PANASONIC  
1
1
1
9
1
3ꢀ  
7ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
HITACHI  
6
6
6ꢀ  
3
NOTES:  
JVC  
A
B
C
9
9
9
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3
● If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try  
another code from the VCR CODE LIST.  
● Some brands of VCR do not come on automati-  
cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and  
try step 2.  
ꢀ
RCA  
9
9
6
6
9
2ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
3ꢀ  
`
MAGNAVOX  
9
1
7
7
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6
● If 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.  
SANYO  
SHARP  
SONY  
3
3
6ꢀ  
5
MITSUBISHI  
NEC  
6
6
7ꢀ  
8
1
1
5ꢀ  
`
3
3
7ꢀ  
8
6
6
3
3
5ꢀ  
`ꢀ  
9ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
PHILIPS  
1
9
1
9
9
9
1
9ꢀ  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
1ꢀ  
6ꢀ  
2
ꢀ
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
6
6
9ꢀ  
1
1
6
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
46  
EN  
MAKE CONNECTIONS  
Also refer to pg. 34 and 35.  
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause  
1
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 . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT  
connector.  
To AV  
To JLIP/  
EDIT  
Connector  
cover**  
Core  
filter  
A VCR other than above . . .  
... connect the editing cable to the remote  
control’s PAUSE IN connector.  
Core filter  
To S  
Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the  
Editing cable  
(provided)  
2
3
Power Switch to “  
” while pressing down the  
Lock Button located on the switch.  
Core filter  
Audio/Video  
Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and  
engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).  
S-Video cable  
(optional)  
cable  
(provided)  
White to  
AUDIO L IN  
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.  
Yellow to  
VIDEO IN*  
Red to  
AUDIO R IN  
To choose whether or not the following displays appear  
on the connected TV . . .  
•Date/Time  
.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Time Code  
To  
S-VIDEO IN  
To Remote  
PAUSE or  
R.A.EDIT  
VCR  
.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen (੬ pg. 32).  
•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running  
Displays  
To PAUSE IN  
DISPLAY  
.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32). Or, press DISPLAY on the  
remote control (provided with GR-DVL507 only).  
● Use the provided cables, making sure to connect the  
end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter  
reduces interference.  
TV  
● 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.  
● 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.  
RM-V716U  
RM-V700U  
(Provided with OR (optional)  
GR-DVL507 only)  
* Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.  
** When connecting cables, open this cover.  
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE  
Make sure you connect the end with the  
core filter to the camcorder.  
EN47  
SELECT SCENES  
Program  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/  
OFF or ON/OFF on the remote control.  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1–– –– ––  
4
5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
For GR-DVL507 Owners: If using a Fade/Wipe at the  
beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the  
remote control.  
•Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly,  
and stop when the one you want is displayed.  
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the  
beginning of Program 1.  
:
T I ME CODE –– ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
Remote sensor  
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.  
6
7
8
At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT or IN/  
OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the Random  
Assemble Editing Menu.  
For GR-DVL507 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.  
•If you select a Fade/Wipe effect for an Edit-Out  
point, the effect is automatically applied to the  
following Edit-In point.  
REW  
FF  
•You cannot use a Picture Wipe/Dissolve at the end  
of the last scene.  
•When you use Fade/Wipe effects, that time is  
included in the total time (this does not apply to  
PLAY  
Picture Wipe/Dissolve).  
1
R.A.EDIT  
ON/OFF  
For GR-DVL507 Owners: If using Playback Special  
CANCEL  
Effects, press EFFECT (੬ pg. 43).  
9
EDIT IN/OUT  
EFFECT  
FADE/WIPE  
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes.  
IN/OUT  
ON/OFF  
10 •To change previously registered points, press  
CANCEL on the remote control. The registered  
points disappear, one at a time, from the most  
recently registered point.  
RM-V716U  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
(Provided with  
OR  
•For GR-DVL507 Owners: If you are not using Fade/  
Wipe or Program AE with special effects, repeat  
steps 6 and 7 only.  
GR-DVL507 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 an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be canceled  
and editing will not take place.  
● 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 Edit-In and Edit-Out points.  
For GR-DVL507 Owners:  
● If you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Program AE with special effects, you cannot use the Dissolve or Black &  
White Fader. In this case the Dissolve or Black & 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  
Dissolve or Black & 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.  
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
48  
EN  
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR  
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of  
11 the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).  
Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote  
12 sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually  
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the  
13 camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right  
Recording Start/Stop Button  
through to the end of the last registered scene.  
•Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does  
not start editing.  
•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.  
I N  
OUT  
M
ODE  
––  
07 18 08 31–– ––  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
:
1
2
00 25 02 05  
:
~
:
:
~
:
3–– 03 33 05 53  
:
~
~
~
~
~
:
4
5
09 30 13 15  
:
:
15 55 16 20–– ––  
:
6–– –– ––  
7
8
:
:
T I ME CODE 16 30  
TOTAL  
1
9
39  
Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the  
14 VCR.  
To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the remote  
control.  
Remote Sensor  
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.  
● Random Assemble Editing may not function properly  
when using a tape including several duplicated time  
codes (੬ pg. 19).  
VCR  
REC STBY  
PAUSE  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
EN49  
Program 1  
For More Accurate Editing  
Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause 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.  
I N  
OUT  
MODE  
Random Assemble  
Editing Menu  
:
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
~
1–– –– ––  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
:
T I ME CODE –– ––  
TOTAL  
:
00 00  
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING  
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the  
1
2
3
remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and  
press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF.  
The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
Perform Random Assemble Editing on Program 1  
only. In order to check VCR and camcorder timing,  
select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit-  
In point.  
Remote sensor  
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.  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
50  
EN  
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
TIMING  
Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote  
4
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. The Menu  
Screen appears.  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ ” and  
press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to  
“SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO”  
is highlighted.  
5
6
Display  
V I DEO MENU  
Based on the diagnostics performed (੬ pg. 49), 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/  
BRIGHT wheel towards “–”. The adjustment range is  
from –1.3 to +1.3 seconds, in 0.1-second increments.  
Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting.  
1RETURN  
SOUND  
12B I T  
M
ODE  
MODE  
+
SYNCHRO  
1
.
0
REC MODE  
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select  
7
“1RETURN” and press it twice.  
Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning  
with step 4 on page 47.  
TV  
VCR  
(Recording deck)  
NOTES:  
● Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do  
a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check  
whether the value you have input is appropriate or not,  
and make adjustments accordingly.  
Remote sensor  
● Depending on the recorder, there may be situations  
where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.  
R.A.EDIT ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
RM-V700U  
(optional)  
OR  
EN51  
Display  
Audio Dubbing  
6e  
Audio Dub  
Standby mode  
The audio track can be customized only when recorded in  
the 12-bit mode (੬ pg. 23).  
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.  
● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the  
television, make connections (੬ pg. 34).  
Play back the tape to locate the point where editing  
1
2
3
will start, then press PAUSE (6).  
While holding A.DUB (e) on the remote control,  
press PAUSE (6). “6e” appears.  
Press PLAY (4), then begin “narrating”.  
Speak into the microphone.  
•To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (6).  
To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (6), then STOP  
4
(5).  
Speaker  
Power Switch  
To hear the dubbed sound during playback . . .  
.... set “12BIT MODE” to “SOUND 2” or “MIX” in the  
Menu Screen (੬ pg. 32, 33).  
Remote sensor  
NOTES:  
● 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 separately.  
●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound  
may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded  
areas.  
Stereo  
microphone  
●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move  
the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn  
down the TV’s volume.  
●If 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  
(੬ pg. 61).  
A.DUB  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL307  
only)  
(Provided with  
OR  
GR-DVL507 only)  
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.)  
52  
EN  
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  
(੬ pg. 32).  
● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode or on a blank portion of a tape.  
● To perform Insert Editing while watching in the  
television, make connections (੬ pg. 34).  
Display  
6w  
Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and  
Lock Button  
1
press PAUSE (6). Confirm the time code at this point  
:
TC 12 34  
(੬ pg. 33).  
Power Switch  
Press REW (2) until the Edit-In point is located, then  
press PAUSE (6).  
2
3
Remote sensor  
Press and hold INSERT (w) on the remote control,  
then press PAUSE (6). “6w” and the Time Code  
(min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-  
Pause mode.  
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.  
4
To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then STOP  
5
(5).  
START/STOP  
NOTES:  
REW  
INSERT  
PLAY  
● Program AE with special effects (੬ pg. 28) can be used  
to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.  
● During Insert Editing, the date and time information  
changes.  
STOP  
● If 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.  
PAUSE  
● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes  
recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Edting  
stops (੬ pg. 61).  
RM-V716U  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL507 only)  
(Provided with  
GR-DVL307  
only)  
OR  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
EN53  
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 Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed  
as usual from the beginning.  
SYMPTOM  
1. No power is supplied.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
1. •The power is not connected  
properly.  
1. •Connect the AC Power  
Adapter/Charger securely  
(੬ pg. 9).  
•The battery is dead.  
•Replace the dead battery  
with a fully charged one  
(੬ pg. 8, 9).  
2. “SET DATE/TIME!”  
2. •The date/time is not set.  
•The built-in clock battery  
has run out and the  
2. •Set the date/time (੬ pg. 11).  
•Consult your nearest JVC  
dealer for replacement.  
appears.  
previously set date/time has  
been erased.  
3. Recording cannot be  
3. •The tape’s erase protection  
tab is set to “SAVE”.  
3. •Set the tape’s erase  
protection tab to “REC”  
(੬ pg. 12).  
performed.  
•The Power Switch is set to  
“
” or “OFF”.  
•Set the Power Switch to  
•“TAPE END” appears.  
•The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
“
” or “ ” (੬ pg. 15).  
•Replace with new cassette  
(੬ pg. 12).  
•Close the cassette holder  
cover.  
4. There is no picture.  
4. •The camcorder is not getting  
power, or some other  
4. •Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again (੬ pg. 14).  
malfunction exists.  
5. Some functions are not  
available using the MENU/  
BRIGHT wheel.  
5. •The Power Switch is set to  
5. •Set the Power Switch to  
“
”.  
“
” (੬ pg. 15).  
6. The focus does not adjust  
6. •Focus is set to the Manual  
mode.  
6. •Set Focus to the Auto mode  
(੬ pg. 21).  
automatically.  
•The recording was done in a  
dark place, or the contrast  
was low.  
•Clean the lens and check  
the focus again (੬ pg. 64).  
•The lens is dirty or covered  
with condensation.  
7. The cassette will not load  
7. •The cassette is in the wrong  
position.  
7. •Set it in the right position  
(੬ pg. 12).  
properly.  
•The battery’s charge is low.  
•Install a fully charged  
battery (੬ pg. 8, 9).  
8. Snapshot mode cannot be  
8. •The Squeeze mode is  
8. •Disengage the Squeeze  
used.  
selected.  
mode (੬ pg. 24).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
54  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
9. The color of Snapshot  
9. •The light source or the  
subject does not include  
white. Or there are various  
different light sources  
behind the subject.  
9. •Find a white subject and  
compose your shot so that it  
also appears in the frame  
(੬ pg. 16).  
looks strange.  
•Turn off Sepia and  
•The Sepia or Monotone  
mode is activated.  
Monotone (੬ pg. 28).  
10. The image taken using  
10. •Press the BACKLIGHT  
10. •Shooting was performed  
Snapshot is too dark.  
Button (੬ pg. 29).  
under backlit conditions.  
11. Digital Zoom does not  
11. •Set “ZOOM” to “40X” or  
“250X” in the Menu Screen  
(੬ pg. 23).  
11. •10X optical zoom is  
selected.  
work.  
•“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to  
“VIDEO ECHO” in the  
Menu Screen.  
•Picture Wipe or Dissolve are  
being used in a scene  
transition.  
•Disengage the “VIDEO  
ECHO” mode (੬ pg. 18,  
28).  
•Wait until the Picture Wipe  
or Dissolve effects are  
completed (੬ pg. 18, 26).  
12. Program AE with special  
effects and Fade/Wipe  
Effects do not work.  
12. •Set the Power Switch to  
12. •The Power Switch is set to  
“
” (੬ pg. 26, 28).  
“
”.  
13. The Black & White Fader  
13. •Turn off Sepia and Mono-  
13. •The Sepia or Monotone  
does not work.  
tone (੬ pg. 26, 28).  
mode is activated.  
14. The Dissolve function does  
14. •Turn off Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter before adding  
Dissolve to a scene  
14. •The Sepia, Monotone or  
Slow Shutter mode of  
Program AE with special  
effects is activated.  
not work.  
transition (੬ pg. 26, 28).  
•Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(੬ pg. 24).  
•“WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu  
Screen.  
•Make sure you have  
selected the mode of  
Program AE with special  
effects you want before  
starting editing  
•The previously selected  
mode of Program AE with  
special effects was changed  
after the last selected scene  
for editing was registered.  
(੬ pg. 26, 28).  
15. The Picture Wipe and  
Dissolve functions do not  
work.  
15. •Select Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve before beginning  
recording. The effects are  
then automatically activated  
(੬ pg. 26).  
15. •The last selected editing  
scene is ending.  
•At the end of the last  
selected scene for editing,  
the Power Switch was set to  
“OFF”.  
•Do not turn off the  
camcorder’s power after  
setting Edit-In and Edit-Out  
points, as they will all be  
erased (੬ pg. 26).  
•The power is off.  
•The camcorder automati-  
cally shuts off after 5 minutes  
have elapsed in the Record-  
Standby mode. Make sure  
you continue operations  
within 5 minutes after  
engaging Record-Standby  
mode (੬ pg. 26).  
EN55  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
16. The picture wipe function  
16 •The Slow Shutter mode is  
activated.  
16. •Disengage the Slow Shutter  
mode or set “WIDE MODE”  
to “OFF” before preparing  
to use the Picture Wipe  
does not work.  
•“WIDE MODE” is not set to  
“OFF”.  
(੬ pg. 24, 26, 28).  
17. Scene transition does not  
17. •When using “Picture Wipe/  
Dissolve” (੬ pg. 26), there  
is a delay of a fraction of a  
second between the  
17.  
go as expected.  
previous record stop-point  
and the Dissolve start-point.  
This is normal, but this slight  
delay becomes especially  
noticeable when shooting  
fast-moving subject or  
————  
during rapid panning.  
18. The Video Echo mode  
18. •The Picture Wipe or  
Dissolve functions are in use.  
•“WIDE MODE” is set to  
“SQUEEZE” in the Menu  
Screen.  
18. •Set “WIDE MODE” to  
“CINEMA” or “OFF” mode  
(੬ pg. 24).  
does not work.  
•Do not try to use the Video  
Echo mode during a Fade-In  
or Fade-Out (੬ pg. 26, 28).  
•A Fade-In or Fade-Out is in  
progress.  
19. Even when Slow Shutter is  
not selected, the image  
19 •When shooting in the dark,  
the unit becomes highly  
sensitive to light and the  
image takes on an effect  
similar to Slow Shutter.  
19. •If you want the lighting to  
look more natural, set GAIN  
UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in  
the Menu Screen  
looks like it is activated.  
(੬ pg. 23).  
20. There is no strobe when  
the Classic Film or Strobe  
mode is activated.  
20. •The Picture Wipe or  
20. •Do not try to use the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode during  
a scene transition  
Dissolve function is in use.  
(੬ pg. 26, 28).  
21. White Balance cannot be  
21. •The Sepia or Monotone  
21. •Turn off Sepia or Monotone  
before setting White  
activated.  
mode is activated.  
Balance (੬ pg. 28, 30).  
22. When shooting a subject  
illuminated by bright light,  
vertical lines appear.  
22. •This is a result of exceed-  
ingly high contrast, and is  
not a malfunction.  
22.  
————  
23. When the screen is under  
direct sunlight during  
shooting, the screen  
becomes red or black for  
an instant.  
23. •This is not a malfunction.  
23.  
————  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
56  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
24. •“DATE/TIME” is set to  
“OFF” in the Menu Screen.  
•Self-Recording is performed.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
24. During recording, the date/  
24. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”  
in the Menu Screen  
time does not appear.  
(੬ pg. 25).  
•During Self-Recording, the  
date/time does not appear  
(੬ pg. 15).  
25. The indicators and  
25. •“ON SCREEN” is set to  
“SIMPLE” or “TIME CODE”  
is set to “OFF” in the Menu  
Screen.  
25. •Set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD”  
or “LCD/TV” and set  
“TIME CODE” to “ON”  
in the Menu Screen  
messages do not appear.  
(੬ pg. 25, 32).  
26. Images on the LCD  
monitor appear dark or  
whitish.  
26. •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.  
•When the LCD monitor's  
fluorescent light reaches the  
end of its service life,  
26. •Adjust the brightness and  
angle of the LCD monitor  
(੬ pg. 14, 15).  
images on the LCD monitor  
become dark. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
27. The rear of the LCD  
27. •The light used to illuminate  
the LCD monitor causes it to  
become hot.  
27. •Close the LCD monitor to  
turn it off or set the Power  
Switch to “OFF”, and let the  
unit cool down.  
monitor is hot.  
28. The indicators and the  
image color on the LCD  
monitor are not clear.  
28. •This may occur when the  
surface or the edge of the  
LCD monitor is pressed.  
28.  
————  
29. The LCD monitor or  
viewfinder indications  
blink.  
29. •Certain Fade/Wipe effects,  
certain modes of Program AE  
with special effects, “DIS”  
and other functions that  
29. •Re-read the sections  
covering Fade/Wipe effects,  
Program AE with special  
effects and “DIS”  
cannot be used together are  
selected at the same time.  
(੬ pg. 24, 26 – 28).  
EN57  
SYMPTOM  
30. Colored bright spots  
appear all over the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder.  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
30. •The LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder are made with  
high-precision technology.  
However, black spots or  
bright spots of light (red,  
green or blue) may appear  
constantly on the LCD  
30.  
————  
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 %)  
31. During recording, sound  
31. •This is normal.  
31.  
————  
cannot be heard.  
32. Play, Rewind and Fast-  
Forward functions do not  
work.  
32. •The Power Switch is not set  
32. •Set the Power Switch to  
” (੬ pg. 31).  
to “  
”.  
“
33. The tape is moving, but  
33. •Your TV has AV input  
terminals, but is not set to its  
VIDEO mode.  
33. •Set the TV to the mode  
or channel appropriate  
for video playback  
there is no picture.  
•The cassette holder cover is  
open.  
(੬ pg. 34, 35).  
•Close the cassette holder  
cover (੬ pg. 12).  
34. The LCD monitor image is  
34. •During playback of the  
unrecorded portion, High-  
speed Search and still  
34.  
distorted.  
————  
playback, LCD monitor  
indications appear distorted.  
This is not a defect.  
35. Images on the LCD  
35. •The speaker volume is too  
35. •Turn the speaker volume  
monitor are jittery.  
great.  
down (੬ pg. 31).  
36. Blocks of noise appear  
during playback, or there is  
no playback picture and  
the screen becomes blue.  
36.  
36. •Clean the video heads with  
an optional cleaning  
————  
cassette (੬ pg. 66).  
37. The LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder and the lens  
have become dirty (ex.  
fingerprints).  
37.  
37. •Wipe them gently with soft  
cloth. Wiping strongly can  
cause damage (੬ pg. 64).  
————  
38. An unusual mark appears.  
38.  
38. •Check the section of the  
manual that explains LCD  
monitor/viewfinder  
————  
indications (੬ pg. 59 – 61).  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)  
58  
EN  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSES  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
39. An error indication  
39. •A malfunction of some kind  
has occurred. In this case  
the camcorder’s functions  
become unusable.  
39. •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  
(E01 — E06) appears.  
camcorder.  
If the indication remains even  
though you repeat the above  
two or three times, please  
consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
40. The charger indicator on  
the AC Power Adapter/  
Charger does not light.  
40. •The temperature of the  
battery is extremely high/low.  
•Charging is difficult in  
places subject to extremely  
high/low temperatures.  
40. •To 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) (੬ pg. 65).  
41. Picture does not appear on  
41. •The lens cap is attached.  
•The LCD monitor's  
brightness setting is too  
dark.  
41. •Remove the lens cap  
(੬ pg. 14).  
the LCD monitor.  
•Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor (੬ pg. 14).  
•If the monitor is tilted  
upward 180 degrees, open  
the monitor fully (੬ pg. 15).  
42. When the image is printed  
from the printer, a black  
bar appears at the bottom  
of the screen.  
42. •This is not a malfunction.  
42. •By recording with “DIS”  
activated (੬ pg. 24) this  
can be avoided.  
43. When the camcorder is  
connected via the DV  
connector, the camcorder  
does not operate.  
43. •The DV cable was plugged/  
unplugged with power  
turned on.  
43. •Turn the camcorder’s power  
off and on again, then  
operate it.  
INDEX Indications  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording  
EN59  
*
*
4
1 2  
3
*
w
)
F. AUTO  
40  
SP 35  
x
W
T
5
7
*
6
8
9
q
(
&
%
REC  
444  
6w  
PHOTO  
2
*
^
0
–
+
BR I GHT  
DEC 25 00  
’
$
:
:
TC 23 25  
PM 5 30  
*
#
@
!
*
1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.  
(੬ pg. 26, 27)  
2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode.  
(੬ pg. 24)  
3 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).  
(੬ pg. 13)  
@ •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
monitor.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
•SOUND : Displays the sound mode for  
approx. 5 seconds after turning on  
the camcorder.  
(੬ pg. 23)  
*
# Displays the Time Code.  
(੬ pg. 19, 25)  
*
$ Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
(੬ pg. 21)  
(੬ pg. 29)  
^ Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) is  
engaged. ੬ pg. 24)  
4 Displays the tape remaining time.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
5 Appears during zooming.  
% Appears when the iris is locked.  
Zoom level indicator  
(੬ pg. 18)  
*
6 •“REC” appears during recording.  
•“PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
(੬ pg. 14)  
& Displays the selected Program AE with special  
effects.  
(੬ pg. 28)  
7 Appears while the tape is running.  
8 Appears when the Insert Editing (w) or Insert  
* Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
(੬ pg. 29)  
Editing Pause (6w) mode is engaged. (੬ pg. 52)  
( Appears when the white balance is adjusted.  
(੬ pg. 30)  
) Appears when taking a Snapshot. (੬ pg. 16, 17)  
9 •Approximate zoom ratio: Appears during  
zooming.  
(੬ pg. 18)  
•
: Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to  
“AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically  
adjusted. (੬ pg. 23)  
q Appears when backlight compensation is used.  
(੬ pg. 29)  
0 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to  
*
w Appears when the power switch is set to “ ”.  
(੬ pg. 15)  
cut down on noise created by wind. (੬ pg. 25)  
! Displays the date/time.  
(੬ pg. 11)  
*Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen  
(੬ pg. 25, 32).  
INDEX Indications (cont.)  
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback  
60  
EN  
1 Displays the sound mode.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
2 Displays the tape speed.  
(੬ pg. 13)  
1
2
3
3 Appears while a tape is running.  
4
: Playback  
3
2
6
: Fast-Forward/Shuttle search  
: Rewind/Shuttle search  
: Pause  
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
: Audio Dubbing  
12B I T  
L
/
SOUND  
1
LP  
4
6
1
e
4
6
6e : Audio Dubbing Pause  
4 Displays the date/time.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
5 Displays the time code.  
(੬ pg. 32, 33)  
VOLUME  
6 •BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD  
DEC 25 00  
’
monitor.  
(੬ pg. 14)  
:
:
:
TC 10 06 20 PM 5 30  
•SOUND : Displays the speaker volume.  
(੬ pg. 31)  
The level indicator moves.  
6
5
4
Warning Indications  
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.  
(੬ pg. 12)  
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH  
Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”.  
(੬ pg. 12)  
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads. Use an optional cleaning cassette.  
(੬ pg. 66)  
HEAD CLEANING  
REQUIRED USE  
CLEANING CASSETTE  
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait  
more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.  
CONDENSATION,  
OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT  
EN61  
Indications  
Function  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or  
TAPE!  
“
”.  
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.  
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.  
(੬ pg. 15)  
TAPE END  
DIFFERENT  
FORMATTED TAPE  
●Appears when the date/time is not set.  
●Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the  
(੬ pg. 11)  
SET DATE/TIME!  
previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer  
for replacement.  
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.  
LENS CAP  
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
A. DUB ERROR!  
(੬ pg. 51)  
A. DUB ERROR!  
<CANNOT DUB  
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP  
mode.  
(੬ pg. 51)  
ON AN LP RECORDED  
TAPE>  
●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit  
audio.  
(੬ pg. 51)  
<CANNOT DUB  
●Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
ON A 16BIT  
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
(੬ pg. 51)  
RECORDING>  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH>  
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.  
(੬ pg. 52)  
INSERT ERROR!  
INSERT ERROR!  
<CANNOT EDIT  
●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.  
(੬ pg. 52)  
ON AN LP RECORDED  
TAPE>  
●Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase  
protection tab is set to “SAVE”.  
(੬ pg. 52)  
<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH>  
Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this  
camcorder is being used as a recorder.  
COPYING FAILED  
The error indications (E01 — E06) show what type of malfunction has  
occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off  
automatically. 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.  
E01 — E06  
UNIT IN SAFEGUARD  
MODE REMOVE AND  
REATTACH BATTERY  
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators  
62  
EN  
y
u
)
q
w
1
r
o i  
e
2
3 4 5 6 7 8  
t
# $ %  
Q
p
9 0 ! @  
T Y  
E
R
W
^ & * (  
EN63  
Controls  
Connectors  
1 Monitor Open Button  
To connect cables to the following connectors  
open the LCD monitor.  
&
and  
*,  
[PUSH OPEN] ..................................... ੬ pg. 14  
2 Diopter Adjustment Control ................. ੬ pg. 10  
& PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Connector  
(GR-DVL507 only) ............................... ੬ pg. 36  
3 Battery Release Button  
[BATTERY RELEASE] .............................. ੬ pg. 9  
* J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level  
Interface Protocol)/EDIT] ...................... ੬ pg. 46  
•Connect the editing cable when performing  
Random Assemble Editing.  
4 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... ੬ pg. 22  
•LCD Monitor BRIGHT  
(Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. ੬ pg. 14  
•Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR  
to control it from the computer using the  
provided Software.  
•JLIP-controlled editing from the camcorder to a  
VCR is not possible if the VCR is not equipped  
with a J terminal.  
5 Snapshot Button  
[SNAPSHOT]................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17  
6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. ੬ pg. 18  
•Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ........ ੬ pg. 31  
7 Snapshot Mode Button  
[MODE] .............................................. ੬ pg. 16  
( DC Input Connector .............................. ੬ pg. 9  
8 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................. ੬ pg. 12  
9 Stop Button [5] ................................... ੬ pg. 31  
The connectors  
)
to  
w
are located beneath a cover.  
) Audio/Video Output Connector  
[AV] ........................................ ੬ pg. 34, 38, 46  
0 •Rewind Button [2] ......................... ੬ pg. 31  
•BACKLIGHT Button .......................... ੬ pg. 29  
q Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]  
(i.link*) .................................... ੬ pg. 36, 37, 39  
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry  
specification and extensions thereof. The logo  
is used for products compliant with the i.Link  
standard.  
! Play/Pause Button [4/6] ...................... ੬ pg. 31  
@ •Fast-Forward Button [3] ................. ੬ pg. 31  
•FOCUS Button .................................. ੬ pg. 21  
# Power Switch  
[
,
,
, OFF] ........................... ੬ pg. 15  
w S-Video Output Connector [S] ... ੬ pg. 34, 38, 46  
$ Recording Start/Stop Button.................. ੬ pg. 14  
% Lock Button ......................................... ੬ pg. 14  
Indicators  
^ Video Light Switch  
e Tally Lamp ........................................... ੬ pg. 14  
r Side LED Indicator ............................... ੬ pg. 24  
t Power Lamp ........................................ ੬ pg. 14  
[LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON]...................... ੬ pg. 20  
Other Parts  
y •Remote Sensor .................................. ੬ pg. 40  
•Camera Sensor  
Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor  
necessary for shooting is built-in here.  
u Viewfinder ........................................... ੬ pg. 10  
i Video Light .......................................... ੬ pg. 20  
o Stereo Microphone .............................. ੬ pg. 51  
p Shoulder Strap Eyelets .......................... ੬ pg. 10  
Q Grip Strap ............................................ ੬ pg. 10  
W Battery Pack Mount ............................... ੬ pg. 9  
E LCD Monitor ................................. ੬ pg. 14, 15  
R Speaker ............................................... ੬ pg. 31  
T Stud Hole ............................................ ੬ pg. 10  
Y Tripod Mounting Socket ....................... ੬ pg. 10  
USER MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning The Camcorder  
64  
EN  
After Use  
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 wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again  
with a dry cloth.  
1
2
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. Remove the cassette.  
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.  
2
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.  
3
4
To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush,  
then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.  
3
4
Press BATTERY RELEASE and remove the battery  
pack.  
To clean the viewfinder, raise it to the vertical  
position. Carefully open the cover on the  
bottom of the viewfinder 1.  
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 2.  
5
Close the cover. Tilt the viewfinder back to the  
horizontal position.  
6
Remove.  
Cassette holder  
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.  
OPEN/EJECT  
Switch  
Cassette holder  
cover  
PUSH HERE  
1
Cover  
BATTERY  
RELEASE Button  
Lens  
blower  
2
CAUTIONS  
EN65  
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in  
areas other than the USA  
Battery Packs  
Ⅲ The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features  
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from  
110 V to 240 V.  
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:  
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 a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.  
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
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 battery cap  
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
.... do not modify or disassemble.  
Plug adapter  
.... 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.  
Video Light  
DANGER  
Ⅲ 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.  
Ⅲ Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case  
immediately after using the video light, since it  
remains extremely hot for some time.  
Ⅲ When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm  
(11-13/16”) between the video light and people or  
objects.  
Ⅲ Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.  
Ⅲ It is recommended that you consult your nearest  
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.  
.... remove from charger or powered unit when  
not in use, as some machines use current even  
when switched off.  
NOTES:  
●It 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°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage ............... –10°C to 30°C (14°F to 86°F)  
General Battery 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  
●Recharging time is based on room temperature of  
Please make note of the following rules for battery  
use. When misused, the batteries can leak or  
explode.  
20°C (68°F).  
●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging  
takes.  
1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 40.  
2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those  
specified.  
3. Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.  
4. Do not use rechargeable batteries.  
5. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as  
they can leak or explode.  
6. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.  
7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be  
stored for an extended period to avoid battery  
leakage which can cause malfunctions.  
CAUTIONS (cont.)  
66  
EN  
2. Avoid using the unit . . .  
Cassettes  
.... 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.  
.... near a television set.  
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or  
electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten-  
nas, etc.).  
.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C  
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to  
read 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 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.  
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .  
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
.... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
.... in direct sunlight.  
2. Store cassettes . . .  
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.  
.... out of direct sunlight.  
.... in a closed car in summer.  
.... near a heater.  
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary  
shock or vibration.  
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .  
.... allow it to become wet.  
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong  
magnetic fields (such as those generated by  
motors, transformers or magnets).  
.... vertically, in their original cases.  
.... 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.  
LCD Monitor  
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,  
DO NOT . . .  
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder  
strap or the grip.  
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on  
the bottom.  
5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:  
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.  
•No picture during playback.  
•If you leave power on for a long time, the  
surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.  
•Blocks of noise appear during playback.  
•During recording, the Head Clog Warning  
indicator “ ” appears.  
Main Unit  
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .  
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 the 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.  
.... open the camcorder’s 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.  
EN67  
For GR-DVL507 Owners:  
Declaration of Conformity  
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.  
Model Number  
Trade Name  
: GR-DVL507U  
: JVC  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
Address  
: 1700 Valley Road Wayne,  
N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-315–5000  
•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.  
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 interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation.  
For GR-DVL507 and GR-DVL307 Owners:  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
About moisture condensation . . .  
● 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  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interfer-  
ence 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 interference  
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:  
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.  
● 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 camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled  
device. External noise and interference (from a  
TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-  
ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its  
power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power  
Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few  
minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as  
usual from the beginning.  
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 numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
TERMS  
68  
EN  
A
F
AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... ੬ pg. 8, 9  
Audio Dubbing ........................................ ੬ pg. 51  
Auto Focus ............................................... ੬ pg. 21  
Auto Shut off ...................................... ੬ pg. 15, 31  
Fade-In/Out ........................................ ੬ pg. 26, 27  
Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. ੬ pg. 31  
Frame-By-Frame Playback .................. ੬ pg. 31, 43  
G
B
Gain Up ................................................... ੬ pg. 23  
Backlight Compensation ........................... ੬ pg. 29  
Battery Low .............................................. ੬ pg. 60  
Battery Pack ..................................... ੬ pg. 8, 9, 65  
Brighten The LCD Monitor ........................ ੬ pg. 14  
Grip Adjustment ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
I
Icons ................................................ ੬ pg. 23 – 25  
Insert Editing............................................. ੬ pg. 52  
Iris............................................................ ੬ pg. 29  
Iris Lock ................................................... ੬ pg. 29  
C
Channels (Left/Right) ................................. ੬ pg. 33  
Charge The Battery Pack ............................. ੬ pg. 8  
Cinema .................................................... ੬ pg. 24  
Classic Film .............................................. ੬ pg. 28  
Clean The Camcorder ............................... ੬ pg. 64  
Connections ...................... ੬ pg. 9, 34, 36 – 39, 46  
J
Journalistic Shooting ................................. ੬ pg. 15  
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder  
Indications ..................................... ੬ pg. 59 – 61  
D
Load A Tape ............................................. ੬ pg. 12  
Darken The LCD Monitor ......................... ੬ pg. 14  
Date/Time Display ........................ ੬ pg. 25, 32, 33  
Date/Time Settings .................................... ੬ pg. 11  
Demonstration Mode ............................ ੬ pg. 7, 24  
Digital Zoom ...................................... ੬ pg. 18, 23  
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) .................... ੬ pg. 24  
Diopter Adjustment .................................. ੬ pg. 10  
Dubbing ............................................. ੬ pg. 38, 39  
M
Manual Focus........................................... ੬ pg. 21  
Menu Screen, CAMERA MENU........... ੬ pg. 23, 24  
Menu Screen, DISPLAY MENU ........... ੬ pg. 25, 32  
Menu Screen, MANUAL MENU.......... ੬ pg. 24, 25  
Menu Screen, VIDEO MENU .................... ੬ pg. 32  
Monotone ................................................ ੬ pg. 28  
E
Erase Protection ........................................ ੬ pg. 12  
Exposure Control ...................................... ੬ pg. 29  
EN69  
P
T
Picture Wipe/Dissolve......................... ੬ pg. 26, 27  
Playback Special Effects ............................ ੬ pg. 43  
Playback Zoom ........................................ ੬ pg. 44  
Power Switch Position .............................. ੬ pg. 15  
Printer ...................................................... ੬ pg. 37  
Program AE With Special Effects................ ੬ pg. 28  
Provided Accessories .................................. ੬ pg. 6  
Tally ................................................... ੬ pg. 14, 23  
Tele Macro ............................................... ੬ pg. 24  
Time Code.............................. ੬ pg. 19, 25, 32, 33  
Tripod Mounting ....................................... ੬ pg. 10  
Twilight .................................................... ੬ pg. 28  
U
Unload A Tape ......................................... ੬ pg. 12  
R
V
Random Assemble Editing................. ੬ pg. 45 – 50  
Record-Standby ........................................ ੬ pg. 14  
Recording Mode ....................................... ੬ pg. 13  
Remote Control ........................................ ੬ pg. 40  
Reset ........................................................ ੬ pg. 25  
Rewind The Tape ...................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Video Echo ............................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Video Light ............................................... ੬ pg. 20  
W
White Balance .......................................... ੬ pg. 30  
Wide Mode .............................................. ੬ pg. 24  
Wind Cut ................................................. ੬ pg. 25  
Wipe In/Out ....................................... ੬ pg. 26, 27  
S
Self-Recording .......................................... ੬ pg. 15  
Sepia ........................................................ ੬ pg. 28  
Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. ੬ pg. 45  
Shuttle Search........................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Shutter Speed ........................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Slow-Motion Playback .............................. ੬ pg. 43  
Slow Shutter ............................................. ੬ pg. 28  
Snapshot ............................................ ੬ pg. 16, 17  
Snapshot Mode .................................. ੬ pg. 16, 17  
Sound Mode................................. ੬ pg. 23, 32, 33  
Speaker Volume ....................................... ੬ pg. 31  
Specifications ..................................... ੬ pg. 70, 71  
Squeeze ................................................... ੬ pg. 24  
Still Playback ............................................ ੬ pg. 31  
Strobe ...................................................... ੬ pg. 28  
Z
Zooming .................................................. ੬ pg. 18  
SPECIFICATIONS  
70  
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Camcorder  
For General  
Power supply  
: DC 6.3 V  
DC 7.2 V  
(Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)  
(Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
LCD monitor off, viewfinder on  
LCD monitor on, viewfinder off  
Video light  
: Approx. 4.3 W  
: Approx. 5.3 W  
: Approx. 3.5 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
: 80 mm x 96 mm x 159 mm (3-3/16" x 3-13/16" x 6-5/16")  
(with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down)  
Weight  
: Approx. 570 g (1.3 lbs)  
: 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  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage temperature  
Pickup  
Lens  
: F 1.8, f = 3.6 mm to 36 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens  
: ø37 mm  
Filter diameter  
LCD monitor  
GR-DVL507  
GR-DVL307  
Viewfinder  
: 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: 3.0" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
: Electronic viewfinder with 0.24" black/white LCD  
: Monaural  
Speaker  
For Digital Video Camera  
Format  
: DV format (SD mode)  
Signal format  
: NTSC standard  
Recording/Playback format  
: Video: Digital component recording  
: Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-bit),  
48 kHz 2-channel (16-bit)  
Cassette  
: Mini DV cassette  
Tape speed  
: SP: 18.8 mm/s  
LP: 12.5 mm/s  
Maximum recording time  
(using 80 min. cassette)  
: SP: 80 min.  
LP: 120 min.  
EN71  
For Connectors  
S
: Y : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output  
C : 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog output  
AV  
Video output  
Audio output  
DV  
: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog  
: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo  
Input/output  
PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)  
: 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant  
Digital still output  
(GR-DVL507 only)  
JLIP/EDIT  
: ø2.5 mm, 3-pole  
: ø3.5 mm, 4-pole  
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V40U  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Other countries  
Power consumption  
Output  
: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz  
: AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
: 23 W  
Charge  
VTR  
: DC 7.2 V  
: DC 6.3 V  
, 1.2 A  
, 1.8 A  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
: 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm (2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")  
: Approx. 250 g (0.56 lbs)  
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject  
to change without notice.  
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