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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL145
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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
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- Page 1 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web and PLAYBACK ........19 – 22 answer our Consumer Survey (in English only): ADVANCED FEATURES 23 – 45 http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html FOR RECORDING ......24 – 31 For Accessories: USING MENUS FOR http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/accessory/ DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .....
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. •...
- Page 3 However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the JVC BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
- Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
- Page 5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC Adapter AP-V10EG Battery Pack Lens Cap or AP-V12EG BN-V408U (See below for attachment) Shoulder Strap Cable Adapter Power Cord Core Filter (for optional S-Video cable Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) pg. 6 for attachment) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
- Page 6 How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the Core Filter(s) (if provided with your model pg. 5) to an optional cable(s). The Core Filter reduces interference. 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter.
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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 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/... -
Page 8: Power
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power BAT. RELEASE Button This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Tilt the viewfinder upward . - Page 9 VU-V856 KIT : BN-V856U battery pack & AA-V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit's instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.
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Page 10: Grip Adjustment
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Recording Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to Start/Stop easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. -
Page 11: Date/Time Settings
Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg. 36, 37). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. -
Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette
GETTING STARTED (cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of Make sure the window side is the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open facing out. -
Page 13: Recording Mode Setting
Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. - Page 14 RECORDING & PLAYBACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK 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 Basic Recording Power lamp Power Switch NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) ●... -
Page 16: Journalistic Shooting
RECORDING (cont.) JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles may Self- provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in Recording the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). SELF-RECORDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. -
Page 17: Zooming
Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE: 1x W To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instanta- 1 x W 2 x W neous change in image magnification. 4 x W OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. -
Page 18: Time Code
RECORDING (cont.) Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). -
Page 19: Playback
PLAYBACK Normal Playback Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Rewind Button (2) Load a tape ( pg. 12). Fast-Forward Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down Stop Button (5) Button (3) the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. -
Page 20: Connections
PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. When the S-Video To TV or VCR cable is not used. To AV Yellow to VIDEO IN White to Audio/Video cable AUDIO L IN** [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Red to AUDIO R IN** Connector... - Page 21 NOTES: Make sure all units are turned off. ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 9). Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder in the illustration ( pg.
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Page 22: Blank Search
PLAYBACK (cont.) Blank Search BLANK SEARCH Button Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 18). Load a tape ( pg. 12). Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. - Page 23 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........... 24 – 31 Night-Scope ............24 Programme AE With Special Effects ......24 – 25 Fade/Wipe Effects ..........26 – 27 Snapshot ............... 28 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ..........29 Exposure Control ............30 Iris Lock ..............
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Page 24: For Recording
FOR RECORDING Night-Scope NOTES: ● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: would be under good natural lighting. Although the • Some modes of “Programme AE With Special Effects” pg. - Page 25 SEPIA SHUTTER Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a second. Black bands that usually appear when classic look. shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a MONOTONE second.
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Page 26: Fade/Wipe Effects
FOR RECORDING (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain These effects let you make pro-style scene modes of Programme AE with special effects transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from pg. 24, 25). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is one scene to the next. - Page 27 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — BLACK Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out FADER —...
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Page 28: Snapshot
FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. -
Page 29: Auto Focus/Manual Focus
Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject Auto Focus FEATURE: PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •... -
Page 30: Exposure Control
FOR RECORDING (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the Use this function in the following situations: following situations: • When shooting a moving subject. • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the • When the distance to the subject changes (so its background is too bright. -
Page 31: White Balance Adjustment
White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under reproduction under various lighting. If the white various types of lighting. balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance reproduced. -
Page 32: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT For Recording Menu 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 ( pg. 33 – 35). Set the Power Switch to “ ”... - Page 33 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 24, 25). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 30). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” pg.
- Page 34 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the MACRO zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.
- Page 35 DEMO Automatic demonstration will not take place. MODE Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. Demonstration starts in the following cases: • When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”. •...
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Page 36: For Playback Menu
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) For Playback Menu MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” 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. - Page 37 Playback Sound During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
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Page 38: Dubbing
DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Power Switch Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 20 and 21. Connector cover* Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY” 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. -
Page 39: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector
Video unit equipped ● If the remote control is used when both the player and with DV input connector 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
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Installing The Battery (RM-V700U, optional) Lock hole... - Page 41 & RM-V700U (optional) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to With the camcorder’s Power Switch “ ” or “ ” the camera position ( set to “PLAY”. PAUSE IN Connector* — MBR SET Button* — INT. TIME Button* —...
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Page 42: Playback Zoom
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Remote sensor Playback Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 44X 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
Audio Dubbing Display Audio Dub Standby The audio track can be customized only when mode 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 (cont.) 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: ●... -
Page 45: System Connections
● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional connector 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 REFERENCES 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 ......
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Page 47: Details
DETAILS I T E M S N O T E S ➪ Power ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too pg. 8) cold, charging may be incomplete. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes;... - Page 49 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION The colour of Snapshot • The light source or the subject does • Find a white subject and compose looks strange. not include white. Or there are your shot so that it also appears in various different light sources the frame ( pg.
- Page 50 LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. The rear of the LCD monitor • The light used to illuminate the LCD • Close the LCD monitor to turn it off is hot.
- Page 51 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Coloured bright spots • The LCD monitor and the view- appear all over the LCD finder are made with high-precision monitor or the viewfinder. technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on —...
- 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. An error indication •...
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Page 53: User Maintenance
USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of wipe off heavy dirt. -
Page 54: Cautions
CAUTIONS Battery Packs Cassettes The supplied battery pack is To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to a lithium-ion battery. Before read the following cautions: using the supplied battery 1. During use . . . pack or an optional battery ... - Page 55 Main Unit LCD Monitor 1. For safety, DO NOT . . . 1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, ... open the camcorder’s chassis. DO NOT ..disassemble or modify the unit..push it strongly or apply any shocks..
- Page 56 If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit heads may result. After the camcorder plays back immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.
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Page 57: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply : DC 11.0 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.3 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.3 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 83 mm x 94 mm x 223 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed down) Weight... -
Page 58: Controls, Connectors And Indicators
INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators & ^ 3 4 5 6 7 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/... - Page 59 Controls Indicators Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ..pg. 15 CHARGE Lamp ........pg. 8 Dioptre Adjustment Control ....pg. 10 Power Lamp ........pg. 15, 16 Battery Release Button [BAT. RELEASE] ........pg. 8 Other Parts • MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ....pg.
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Page 60: Index
INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording @ # $ 0 min 0 x W & BR I GHT 15 : 55 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. pg. - Page 61 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Displays the sound mode. pg. 36, 37) Displays the Blank Search mode. pg. 22) Displays the tape speed. pg. 13) Appears while a tape is running. : Playback SOUND : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search : Rewind/Shuttle search : Pause 64 : Forward slow-motion BLANK SEARCH...
- Page 62 ● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the previously set SET DATE/TIME! 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.
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Page 63: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ..........pg. 8, 9 Icons ........... pg. 33 – 35 Audio Dubbing ..........pg. 43 Insert Editing ..........pg. 44 Auto Date ............ pg. 35 Iris ............... pg. 30 Auto Focus ..........pg. 29 Iris Lock ............pg. - Page 64 Self-Recording ..........pg. 16 Tele Macro ..........pg. 34 Sepia ............pg. 25 Time Code ........pg. 18, 35 – 37 Shuttle Search ..........pg. 19 Tripod Mounting .......... pg. 10 Shutter Speed ..........pg. 25 Twilight ............pg. 25 Slow Shutter ..........
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