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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL120
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and
answer our Consumer Survey (in English only):
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
RECORDING ................................ 15 – 18
PLAYBACK .................................. 19 – 22
ADVANCED FEATURES
FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 – 31
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 – 37
DUBBING .................................... 38 – 39
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 – 44
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 45
REFERENCES
DETAILS ............................................ 47
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 48 – 52
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 53
CAUTIONS ................................... 54 – 56
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 57
INDEX ......................................... 58– 62
TERMS ............................ 63 – Back Cover
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of the
camcorder. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LYT0944-001A
ENGLISH
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14 – 22
23 – 45
46 – Back Cover
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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL120 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RECORDING & PLAYBACK 14 – 22 RECORDING ... 15 – 18 PLAYBACK ... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) -
Page 3: Important Product Safety Instructions
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. - Page 4 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap.
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Page 5: Provided Accessories
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP-V10U, AP-V11U or AP-V12U Shoulder Strap NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. Battery Pack Lens Cap BN-V408U... -
Page 6: Automatic Demonstration
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ... 8 – 9 Grip Adjustment ... 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 10 Shoulder Strap Attachment ... 10 Tripod Mounting ... 10 Date/Time Settings... 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 12 Recording Mode Setting ... 13... -
Page 8: Power
BAT. RELEASE Button Power Switch CHARGE Lamp AC Adapter To AC outlet Battery pack BN-V408U approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-V416U (optional) approx. 3 hrs. BN-V428U (optional) approx. 5 hrs. Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. - Page 9 VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80U AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.
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Page 10: Grip Adjustment
Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button Power Switch PAUSE Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. -
Page 11: Date/Time Settings
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE FADER OF F PROGR AM AE EXPOSURE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE D I SPL DISPLAY Menu ON SC RE N – LCD / TV DATE / I ME –... -
Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Erase protection tab* PUSH HERE Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch * To Protect Valuable Recordings ..slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC”... -
Page 13: Recording Mode Setting
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen REC MODE – Sub Menu 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. - Page 14 RECORDING & PLAYBACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS RECORDING ... 15 – 18 Basic Recording ... 15 Journalistic Shooting ... 16 Self-Recording ... 16 Operation Mode ... 16 Zooming ... 17 Time Code ... 18 PLAYBACK ... 19 – 22 Normal Playback ... 19 Still Playback ...
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Page 15: Recording
RECORDING Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display 25 min Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) 90 min 89 min (Now calculating) 0 min 1 min (Blinking) (Blinking) BR I GHT MENU/BRIGHT Wheel PUSH OPEN Button Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. -
Page 16: Journalistic Shooting
Self- Recording To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch Power lamp When the Power Switch is set to “ appears. When set to “ ”... -
Page 17: Zooming
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W 1 x W 2 x W Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 x W Digital zoom zone 16X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- neous change in image magnification. -
Page 18: Time Code
Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). -
Page 19: Playback
PLAYBACK Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Speaker NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”. The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body. -
Page 20: Connections
Connections 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 Connector cover* To S-VIDEO * When connecting the cables, open this cover. - Page 21 ( 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.
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Page 22: Blank Search
BLANK SEARCLH Button Lock Button Power Switch Display BLANK SEARCH Stop Button (5) PLAYBACK Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 18). Load a tape ( pg. -
Page 23: System Connections
ADVANCED FEATURES FOR RECORDING ... 24 – 31 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ... 32 – 37 DUBBING ... 38 – 39 USING THE OPTIIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 40 – 44 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 45 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS Night-Alive ... 24 Program AE With Special Effects ... -
Page 24: For Recording
NOTES: During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: • Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” pg. 24, 25). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. - Page 25 SHUTTER 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. 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.
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Page 26: Fade/Wipe Effects
IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button FOR RECORDING Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene... - Page 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen.
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Page 28: Snapshot
SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button Power Switch Display SNAP MODE – FUL L P I N–UP FRAME There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. Snapshot This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. down the Lock Button located on the switch. -
Page 29: Auto Focus/Manual Focus
Focus detection zone Auto Focus FEATURE: PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •... -
Page 30: Exposure Control
Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. •... -
Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white 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. -
Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Power Switch Display W I PE FADER OF F Menu Screen PROGR AM AE EXPOSURE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA REC M SYSTE SOUND D I SPL ZOOM SNAP MODE GA I N RETUR Sub Menu D I S –... - Page 33 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( PROGRAM AE Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your pre-ference ( SOUND...
- Page 34 Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE MACRO WIDE MODE CINEMA SQUEEZE WIND BEEP BEEP MELODY : Factory-preset NOTES: The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “ is set to “PLAY”...
- Page 35 DEMO Automatic demonstration will not take place. MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: • When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”. •...
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Page 36: For Playback Menu
MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Display V I DEO SOUND MODE SYSTE 12B I T MODE D I SPL MODE COPY SOUND 12B I T REC M COPY RETUR BEEP – MELODY DEMO MODE – R SET RETUR ON SC RE N... -
Page 37: Playback Sound
Playback Sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. -
Page 38: Dubbing
Menu Screen ( 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. -
Page 39: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector
( If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are JVC video units, both units will perform the same operation. To prevent this from happening, press the buttons on both units. -
Page 40: Using The Optiional Remote Control Unit
Lock hole Knob Remote sensor USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. - Page 41 Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position ( PAUSE IN Connector* MBR SET Button* INT. TIME Button* SELF TIMER Button* REC TIME Button* ANIM. Button* FF Button REW Button PAUSE Button PLAY Button Infrared beam Transmits the beam signal. transmitting window START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder.
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Page 42: Playback Zoom
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor RM-V700U (optional) Zoom Buttons STOP PLAY Normal playback Press T Playback Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 70X at any time during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest. 2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. -
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Display Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch Remote sensor Stereo microphone RM-V700U (optional) A.DUB PAUSE STOP PLAY Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 33). NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16- bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. -
Page 44: Insert Editing
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Lock Button Power Switch Display 12 : 3 4 Remote sensor START/STOP PAUSE STOP PLAY INSERT RM-V700U (optional) Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. -
Page 45: System Connections
DV connector-equipped capture board. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the capture board. -
Page 46: User Maintenance
REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ... 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 48 – 52 USER MAINTENANCE ... 53 CAUTIONS ... 54 – 56 SPECIFICATIONS ... 57 INDEX ... 58 – 62 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ... 58 – 59 Indications ... 60 – 62 TERMS ... -
Page 47: Details
DETAILS I T E M S Power pg. 8) RECORDING pg. 15, 16) N O T E S Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;... - Page 49 SYMPTOM The color of Snapshot looks strange. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. Digital Zoom does not work. The Black & White Fader does not work. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
- Page 50 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot. • This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed.
- Page 51 SYMPTOM Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. During recording, sound cannot be heard. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. The LCD monitor image is distorted. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the...
- Page 52 If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Do not eject the cassette. This will cause damage to the tape. • Eject the cassette once and re- insert it, then check if the indication clears.
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Page 53: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. •... -
Page 54: Cautions
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. Plug adapter Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. - Page 55 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.
- Page 56 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 functioning properly.
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Page 57: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker Format Signal format Recording/Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time... -
Page 58: Index
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators & ^ 3 4 5 6 7... - Page 59 Controls Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... Diopter Adjustment Control ... Battery Release Button [BAT. RELEASE] ... • MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ... • LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •...
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Page 60: Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ • : Appears when Night-Alive is engaged. • : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. •... - Page 61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback SOUND BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 116 : 21 : 25 Displays the sound mode. Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. 64 : Forward slow-motion 16 : Reverse slow-motion 6e : Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the date/time.
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Page 62: Warning Indications
Appears when the date/time is not set. Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the 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. -
Page 63: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep ... Blank Search ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... - Page 64 Self-Recording ... Sepia ... Set Remote Control/VCR Code ... Shuttle Search ... Shutter Speed ... Slow Shutter ... Snapshot ... Snapshot Mode ... Snow ... Sound Mode ... Speaker Volume ... Specifications ... Sports ... Spotlight ... Squeeze ... Still Playback ... Strobe ...