*Memory cards can be used with GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC Adapter AP-V10U
Remote Control Unit RM-V716U (GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only)
Remote Control Unit RM-V715U (GR-DVL510/ DVL310 only)

Battery Pack BN-V408U

Lens Cap ( pg. 6 for attachment)

Shoulder Strap

Memory Card 16 MB (GR-DVL915/ DVL815 only) or 8 MB (GR-DVL510 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder)
AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit)

CD-ROM

Audio/Video Cable (3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Editing Cable (GR-DVL915/DVL815 only)
PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL310 only)
USB Cable (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only)
NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
Automatic Demonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to or and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Automatic Demonstration: 1. Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and press the MENU/ BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. SYSTEM 2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select and press it. The SYSTEM Menu appears. 3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select DEMO MODE and press it. The Sub Menu appears. 4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select OFF and press it. 5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN, and press it twice. The normal screen appears.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Lock Button Power Switch Sub Menu

DEMO MODE

OF F ON
GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only
NOTE: If you do not detach the Lens Cap, you cannot see the actual changes of the Automatic Demonstration activated on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
How To Attach The Lens Cap
To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camera.
Power.. 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 Loading A Memory Card

(GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only)

. 14. 14

Picture Quality Mode Setting

BAT. RELEASE Switch

GETTING STARTED (cont.)
This camcorders 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

Power Switch

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Tilt the viewfinder upward 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. Set the Power Switch to OFF. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 4. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet 5. The CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started. When the CHARGE lamp stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

CHARGE Lamp Battery pack

AC Adapter
To Detach The Battery Pack. slide BAT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated. Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used. When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, 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. Using the optional AA-V40U AC Power Adapter/ Charger, you can charge the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery pack without the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC adapter.

To AC outlet

4 To DC

connector

Battery pack BN-V408U BN-V416U (optional) BN-V428U (optional)
Charging time approx. 1 hr. 30 min. approx. 2 hrs. approx. 3 hrs. 20 min.

For other notes, pg. 71

EN ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorders power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. 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.

BR I GHT
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. appears while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording. press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 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. If you are using the GR-DVL915/DVL815, it is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor and adjusting as described above.

PUSH-OPEN Button

VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL815/ DVL510 only)
Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress)
NOTES: If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorders power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then back to or . The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. It will appear in the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in the lock position, and it will appear on the LCD monitor when fully extended. 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 ( pg. 20). To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, pg. 46, 48.

EN JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING

Self-Recording
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

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.
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFFwhile pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch Power lamp

AY OFF PL

Operation Mode

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only). 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.

Lock Button

(Full Auto):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 21). 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 ( pg. 49, 50).
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Blank Time code 00:00:00 Newly recorded scene

Shooting start point

Shooting stop point

Proper recording

Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00 Latest scene

New scene

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

Lock Button Power Switch Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) Fast-Forward Button (3)
Load a tape ( pg. 12). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to VIDEO (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only), then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6.
To stop playback, press 5. 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 OFF, then to . The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV ( pg. 22). 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 from an AC outlet: does not appear. During Stop mode, none of the indications are displayed. When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.)

Jump Playback
When viewing still images stored in a memory card, you can call up directly an image you want to view by specifying its index number.

JUMP MENU

Press JUMP during Normal Playback ( pg. 28). The Jump Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to enter the index number of the desired image and press it. The image for the selected index number is displayed. To cancel the Jump Playback while the Jump Screen is being displayed, press JUMP again.

Jump Screen

10 / 50
S E L E C T / SET CANC E L

[ ME NU ] [ J UMP ]

Total number of images

Index number

Protecting Images
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality indication, that image cannot be deleted.
Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to , then set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button. A stored image is displayed. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select MEMORY and press it. The MEMORY Menu appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select PROTECT and press it. The PROTECT Index Screen appears.

TO PROTECT AN IMAGE

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch)
Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above.
I NDEX PROTECT DELET E DPOF FORMAT
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it. A padlock mark appears on the selected image. Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it. The normal playback screen appears.

<PROTECT>

2 S 3 S

PROTECT Index Screen

NOTE: When the memory is initialized or corrupted, even protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.

TO REMOVE PROTECTION

Padlock mark

Normal playback

If Protection is removed
Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the green frame to the desired image and press it. The padlock mark located above the image disappears and the image is no longer protected. Repeat this procedure for all images from which you wish to remove protection. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel upward to select EXIT and press it. The normal playback screen appears.

Deleting Images

Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

MONOTONE Like black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the classic film effect.
SPORTS (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 1/4000) This setting allows 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. SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow. SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights. NOTE: SPOTLIGHT has the same effect as 3 with the exposure control ( pg. 44).
CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. SLOW (Slow Shutter) Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Use SLOW only in dark areas. SLOW 4X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments. SLOW 10X Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments. NOTES: When using SLOW, the image takes on a strobe-like effect. If the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used, adjust focus manually and use a tripod.
TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 45) 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. SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject, giving your recording a fantasy feeling. Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available.

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

FADE/WIPE SELECTION ( , , , , and , ) , , ,
Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording.

Fade/Wipe Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects ( pg. 38, 39). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

White paper Power Switch

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except AUTO appears.
To Return To Automatic White Balance. select AUTO in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to .
NOTE: White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 39) is activated.
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.
NOTES: In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 43). 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.
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

For Recording Menu

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 47 49).

SP 12B I T 40X FUL L AGC

Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired function menu, and press it. The selected function menu appears. Function menu setting depends on the function. If you have selected WIPE/FADER, PROGRAM AE or W. BALANCE. see pg. 47. If you have selected CAMERA, MANUAL, SYSTEM, DISPLAY or DSC (GRDVL915/DVL815/DVL310 only). go to step 5. 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. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN and press it twice. The Menu Screen closes. The icon represents END.

For GR-DVL915/DVL815 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.
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. At the end of the scene, press EDIT IN/OUT or IN/ OUT. The Edit-Out position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu.
REW FF PLAY R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL EDIT IN/OUT EFFECT FADE/WIPE IN/OUT ON/OFF
For GR-DVL915/DVL815 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. 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 Picture Wipe/Dissolve).1 For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: If using Playback Special Effects, press EFFECT ( pg. 59).
Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes. 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. For GR-DVL915/DVL815 Owners: If you are not using Fade/Wipe or Program AE with special effects, repeat steps 6 and 7 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 decks 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 camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points. For GR-DVL915/DVL815 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. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR

Recording Start/Stop Button
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). Point the remote control towards the VCRs remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCRs Record-Pause mode. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programed, right 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 RecordPause 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. Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR. To make the R.A.Edit counter display disappear, press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF on the remote control.

IN 00 : 07 : : : : : T I ME CODE TOTAL

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

OUT MODE 02 : : 31 05 : : : 29

16 : : 39

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 controls Pause In connector during dubbing, make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCRs 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 ( pg. 20).

VCR REC STBY PAUSE

R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

ON/OFF

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.
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

VIDEO Menu

SYNCHRO
Play back the tape in the camcorder, then point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 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 EditIn point. 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.
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING

ON/OFF R.A.EDIT ON/OFF

Point the remote control at the camcorders remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF or ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select VIDEO and push it. The VIDEO Menu appears. Then, rotate it to SYNCHRO and push it. The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted. Based on the diagnostics performed, you can now advance the VCRs record timing by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards +. You can also delay the VCRs 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. Push the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to finish the setting. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select 1RETURN and push it twice. Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 63.

For GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 Owners:
USB MODE and/or ACCESSING FILE appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while ACCESSING FILE is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
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 ( pg. 53), which offers virtually no image or sound deterioration.

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN connector To DV connector
Make sure all units are turned off. Make connections to the device you want to connect to using a DV cable, as shown in the illustration. If necessary, connect the PC connection cable (provided with GV-DT3) to the printers PC connector and the PCs RS-232C connector. Turn the camcorders Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the other units.
Video unit equipped with a DV connector

To PC connector

NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). If Still Playback, Slow-Motion Playback (GR-DVL915/ DVL815 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. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. When using a cable supplied with a core filter, be sure to connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
Digital Printer PC connection cable

To RS-232C

DETAILS.. 71 TROUBLESHOOTING. USER MAINTENANCE.. 77 INDEX.. 78 84
Controls, Connectors And Indicators. Indications. 80 84
CAUTIONS.. TERMS.. SPECIFICATIONS.. 90 91

DETAILS

ITEMS NOTES

Power ( pg. 8)

Perform charging where the temperature is between 10C and 35C (50F and 95F). 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack. To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Adapter near a radio. Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. The following operation stops charging: Set the Power Switch to , or . Disconnect the AC adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Detach the battery from the camcorder. 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 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. When the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed, it may take a few seconds before actual recording starts. starts rotating when the camcorder actually starts recording. 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.

26. Set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen ( pg. 49, 50). 27. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor ( pg. 16, 17).
28. The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
28. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the Power Switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down. 29.
29. The indicators and the image color on the LCD monitor are not clear. 30. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
30. Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Program AE with special effects and DIS ( pg. 38 41, 48).
31. Colored bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
32. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 33. Play, Rewind and FastForward functions do not work. 34. A memory card cannot be played back.
33. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 21). 34. Set the Power Switch to ( pg. 28). Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to .
35. During playback of the unrecorded portion, Highspeed Search and still playback, LCD monitor indications appear distorted. This is not a defect. 36. The speaker volume is too great. 37. Since the analog input mode is engaged, the camcorder is in the Record-Standby mode. 38.
35. The LCD monitor image is distorted.
36. Images on the LCD monitor are jittery. 37. There is no playback picture on the connected TV. 38. Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue. 39. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 40. An unusual mark appears.
36. Turn the speaker volume down ( pg. 21). 37. Set S/AV INPUT to OFF in the Menu Screen ( pg. 50). 38. Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette ( pg. 86). 39. Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 77). 40. Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 80 84). 41. 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 camcorder. If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 42. To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) ( pg. 85). 43. By recording with DIS activated ( pg. 47) this can be avoided. 44. Turn the camcorders power off and on again, then operate it. 45. Push in the memory card a few more times ( pg. 14).

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/ DVL815/DVL510 only) is set to VIDEO. ( pg. 12) Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 86)
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE
CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
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 and the VIDEO/DSC Switch (GR-DVL915/DVL815/DVL510 only) is set to VIDEO. Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. Appears if a tape in another format is loaded. Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 11) 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. Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 66) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 66) Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio. ( pg. 66) Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 66) ( pg. 71)
TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME! LENS CAP A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

Indications

Function
Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( pg. 67) Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( pg. 67) Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. ( pg. 67)
INSERT ERROR! INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB> MEMORY IS FULL
Appears when the memory cards memory is full and shooting is not possible. Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card: when no memory card is loaded. when the memory card's memory is full. when the memory card is not formatted. when a copy-protected SD Memory Card is loaded. ( pg. 55) Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images stored in the memory card to a tape: when condensation occurs. when no tape is loaded. when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE. when a tape in another format is loaded. when the tape ends. ( pg. 54) Appears if a memory card is not loaded when SNAPSHOT is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO/DSC switch is set to DSC. ( pg. 26) Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. ( pg. 36) Appears if there is no images stored in the memory card when the Power Switch is set to and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to . Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted. Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images while a copyprotected SD Memory Card is loaded. 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.

AC Adapter.. pg. 8, 9 Analog Input.. pg. 50, 52 Audio Dubbing.. pg. 66 Auto Date.. pg. 49 Auto Focus.. pg. 43 Auto Playback.. pg. 28 Auto Shut off.. pg. 16, 21, 27
Gain Up... pg. 47 Grip Adjustment.. pg. 10
Backlight Compensation.. pg. 44 Battery Low... pg. 83 Battery Pack.. pg. 8, 9, 85 Beep... pg. 48 Blank Search.. pg. 24 Brighten The LCD Monitor. pg. 16
Icons.. pg. Index Playback... pg. 29 Index Screen.. pg. 29 Initialize A Memory Card. pg. 36 Insert Editing.. pg. 67 Iris.. pg. 44 Iris Lock... pg. 44
Channels (Left/Right).. pg. 51 Charge The Battery Pack.. pg. 8 Cinema.. pg. 48 Classic Film... pg. 39 Clean The Camcorder. pg. 77 Connections. pg. 8, 9, 22, 23, 52, 53, 62, 68, 69
Journalistic Shooting.. pg. 17 Jump Playback... pg. 30
LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications.. pg. Load A Tape.. pg. 12
Darken The LCD Monitor.. pg. 16 Date/Time Display. pg. 49, 50, 51 Date/Time Settings. pg. 11 Deleting Images.. pg. 32 Demonstration Mode.. pg. 6, 49 Digital Zoom.. pg. 18, 47 DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer).. pg. 47 Diopter Adjustment.. pg. 10 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). pg. 34 Dubbing.. pg. 52 55
Manual Focus.. pg. 43 Memory Card.. pg. 14, 86 Menu Screen, CAMERA.. pg. 47 Menu Screen, DISPLAY.. pg. 49, 50 Menu Screen, DSC.. pg. 14, 49 Menu Screen, MANUAL. pg. 47, 48 Menu Screen, MEMORY. pg. 31, 51 Menu Screen, SYSTEM.. pg. 48, 49, 50 Menu Screen, VIDEO. pg. 50 Monotone.. pg. 39 Motor Drive Mode. pg. 42 MultiMediaCard.. pg. 14, 86
Erase Protection.. pg. 12 Exposure Control.. pg. 44

Night-Alive.. pg. 38

Picture Quality Mode. pg. 14 Picture Wipe/Dissolve.. pg. 40, 41 Playback Special Effects.. pg. 59 Playback Zoom.. pg. 60 Power Switch Position.. pg. 17 Printer.. pg. 69 Program AE With Special Effects.. pg. 38, 39 Protecting Images.. pg. 31 Provided Accessories.. pg. 5
Tally.. pg. 48 Tele Macro.. pg. 48 Time Code.. pg. 20, 49, 50, 51 Tripod Mounting.. pg. 10 Twilight.. pg. 39

Unload A Tape... pg. 12

VIDEO/DSC Switch Position. pg. 17 Video Echo.. pg. 39 Video Light.. pg. 19
Random Assemble Editing.. pg. Record-Standby.. pg. 16 Recording Mode.. pg. 13 Remote Control.. pg. 56 Reset... pg. 49 Rewind The Tape.. pg. 21
White Balance.. pg. 45 Wide Mode... pg. 48 Wind Cut.. pg. 48 Wipe In/Out.. pg. 40, 41