ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DVL867 GR-DVL865 GR-DVL767 GR-DVL765 GR-DVL567 GR-DVL367 GR-DVL365 GR-DVL167 GR-DVL160 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 CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 GETTING STARTED 7 – 14 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK 15 – 24 TAPE RECORDING ........................ 16 – 20 TAPE PLAYBACK ..........................
EN 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. • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . .....
EN CAUTIONS: 3 ● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. 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.
EN 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.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN 5 or Power Cord Battery Pack BN-V408U AC Adapter AP-V10EG, AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) or Shoulder Strap Cable Adapter Lens Cap (See below for attachment) Remote Control Unit RM-V717U CD-ROM (GR-DVL867/DVL865/ DVL767/DVL765/ DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365/DVL167 only) PC Connection Cable (GR-DVL167 only) Memory Card 8 MB (GR-DVL867/DVL865/ DVL767/DVL765/ DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only) (Already inserted in the camcorder) USB Cable (GR-DVL867/ D
EN 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. 1 2 3 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. • Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
GETTING STARTED EN 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 ....................
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Power BATT. 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. 1 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 3 1 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. Power Switch 2 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
EN USING THE BATTERY PACK ATTENTION 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. Perform step 1 of “CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK” ( pg. 8). NOTES: Approximate recording time ● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions: • Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly. • The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp Power Zoom Lever the grip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to Recording Start/Stop button easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the Velcro strip to your preference.
EN 11 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. 50, 51). 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in to access the Menu Screen. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ DISPLAY”. Press it and the DISPLAY Menu appears.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) Erase protection tab* Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the window side is facing out. 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. • Do not touch internal components.
EN 13 Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ CAMERA” and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display Lock Button QUAL I TY – F I NE I MAGE S I ZE – 1 02 4 X7 6 8 REC SELECT – Card Cover Label Clipped edge Memory card Power Lamp RETURN Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365 only) (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365 only) The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder.
TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 15 TAPE RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS TAPE RECORDING ......................... 16 – 20 Basic Recording ..................................... 16 Journalistic Shooting ............................... 17 Self-Recording ...................................... 17 Operation Mode .................................... 17 Zooming ............................................ 18 Video Light ......................................... 19 Time Code ...........................................
EN TAPE RECORDING Basic Recording Power lamp NOTE: Power Switch 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) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13) 1 Remove the lens cap.
EN 17 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). SelfRecording 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.
EN TAPE RECORDING (cont.) Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1x W FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 10x W T 20x W T 40x W T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.
EN 19 FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) DANGER 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. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.
EN TAPE 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). 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 ( pg. 58 – 62), time code is necessary.
TAPE PLAYBACK EN Normal Playback Stop Button (5) 1 Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker 21 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL867/DVL865/ DVL767/DVL765/ DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/ DVL367/DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN TAPE PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. To TV or VCR To AV p When the S-Video cable is not used. Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) Connector cover* Yellow to VIDEO IN TV White to AUDIO L IN** Red to AUDIO R IN** To S-VIDEO VCR S-Video cable (optional) To S-VIDEO IN * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only.
EN 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( pg. 22). If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. 5 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 .....
EN TAPE PLAYBACK (cont.) BLANK Button Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 20). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/ DVL367/DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch 3 Press BLANK.
MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN 25 MEMORY CARD RECORDING & PLAYBACK Memory Card recording features are available on GR-DVL867,GR-DVL865, GR-DVL767, GR-DVL765, GR-DVL567, GR-DVL367 and GR-DVL365. CONTENTS MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ............... 26 – 27 MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ........... 28 – 29 Normal Playback .................................. 28 Auto Playback ..................................... 28 Index Playback ....................................
EN MEMORY CARD RECORDING SNAPSHOT Button Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. 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) ● Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 14) ● Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg.
EN 27 To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . ..... when unwanted still images are stored in the memory card or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg. 31) and delete unwanted still images. FULL Snapshot mode with no frame To Remove The Shutter Sound . . . ..... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 46, 48). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker. There is the sound of a shutter closing.
EN MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK Rewind Button (2) Play/Pause Button (4/6) Stop Button (5) Fast-Forward Button (3) Normal Playback 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button. • The type of file played back last time is played. If you want to select another type of file, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Press SELECT. The MEMORY SELECT Screen appears.
EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel INDEX Button INFO Button 29 Index Playback You can view several different files stored on the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback”. 2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the SELECT Button frame to the desired file. • Pressing 3 displays the next page and 2 displays the previous page.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES Protecting Files MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. • A stored file is displayed. If you want to select another type of file, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Press SELECT.
EN 31 Deleting Files MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 14). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. • A stored file is displayed. If you want to select another type of file, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Press SELECT.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) SNAPSHOT Button Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 14) and cassette ( pg. 12). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button. 3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Power Switch Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ press it. The VIDEO Menu appears.
EN E-Mail Clip Recording Display 160 3 35 5m i n 00 : 00 STANDBY E-MA I L CL I P Remaining time Shooting starts when the Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed 160 160 33 E-MA I L CL I P e 3 35m 5m i n 00 : 15 REC You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. TO MAKE VIDEO CLIPS FROM REAL-TIME CAMERA IMAGE 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 14).
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) MENU/BRIGHT Wheel This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make). There are 2 print information settings available: “To print all still images (one print for each)” explained below and “To print by selecting still images and no.
EN Fast-Forward (3) Button Rewind Button (2) MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel 35 TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 34. 2 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “CURRENT” and press it. Selection is complete. The DPOF Screen appears. 3 Press 2 or 3 so that the image you wish to print appears. 4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to move the highlight bar to the SHEETS number indication and press it.
EN ADVANCED FEATURES (cont.) Folder and File names Each time shooting takes place, a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use. Even if you delete an image file with a number in the middle of range, the number will not be used for a new shot; a gap will remain in the numerical sequence. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
ADVANCED FEATURES EN 37 ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS FOR RECORDING ........................................... 38 – 45 Night-Scope ............................................................ 38 Programme AE With Special Effects .......................... 38 – 39 Fade/Wipe Effects ............................................. 40 – 41 Snapshot (For Tape Recording) ....................................... 42 Auto Focus/Manual Focus ............................................ 43 Exposure Control .............
EN FOR RECORDING NOTES: ● During Night-Scope, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out: • Some modes of “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 38, 39). • “GAIN UP” in the CAMERA Menu ( pg. 47). • “DIS” in the MANUAL Menu ( pg.47). • “Video light” when LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to “AUTO” ( pg. 19). ● During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of manual focus and/or a tripod is recommended.
EN SHUTTER 1/50–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120–The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. 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 slowmotion playback.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) IMPORTANT Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects (墌 pg. 38, 39). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. 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. Fade or Wipe works when tape recording is started or when you stop recording.
EN 41 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER 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.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Snapshot (For Tape Recording) SNAPSHOT Button This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. Power Switch SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” (GRDVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject 43 While focusing on a nearer subject FEATURE: Auto Focus 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): • When two subjects overlap in the same scene. • When illumination is low.
EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock 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. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 45 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 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 (墌 pg. 47 – 49). Lock Button 1 2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the Set the Power Switch to “ MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch desired function menu, and press it.
EN 47 Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (墌 pg. 40, 41). PROGRAM AE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (墌 pg. 38, 39). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (墌 pg. 44). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (墌 pg. 45). REC MODE Allows you to set the tape recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (墌 pg. 13).
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) TELE MACRO OFF ON MANUAL WIDE MODE OFF Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. CINEMA 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 and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
EN OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place. ON 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”. • With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ” .
EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) For Playback Menu VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/ DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only; open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp (墌 pg. 62). 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” (GRDVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/ DVL365 only), then set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 51 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. 50, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
EN DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR Connector cover* Power Switch 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to pg. 22 and 23.
EN 53 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/ DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from this 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] 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
EN USING THE 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. 1 3 Tab Installing The Batteries + – The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” (墌 pg. 75). 2 + – 1 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.
EN 1 0 2 4 55 ! 3 5 @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) 6 7 8 9 Functions Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ”). Transmits the beam signal. Zoom in/out (墌 pg.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Remote sensor FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during tape playback. OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, 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. 䡲 To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).
EN Remote sensor 57 FEATURE: Playback Zoom PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 50X at any time during playback. OPERATION: Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left Button Right Button Up Button Down Button PLAY STOP Normal playback Press T To move image, press (Right) while keeping SHIFT held down. 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.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control (墌 pg. 54).
EN Connector cover** 59 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 22 and 23. 1 A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ..... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. To JLIP*** or EDIT*** To S-VIDEO To AV 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. A VCR other than above . . .
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) SELECT SCENES Programme IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears. 5 If using a Fade/Wipe at the beginning of the scene, press FADE/WIPE on the remote control.
EN 61 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 12 Point the remote control towards the VCR’s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY (q6), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 IN 1–– –– : –– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T I ME CODE TOTAL MODE OUT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 0 0 : 00 DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING VIDEO Menu SYNCHRO – Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
EN 63 Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode (墌 pg. 47). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16bit 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 (墌 pg. 22). Power Switch 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE (6). 2 While holding A.
EN USING THE 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: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 49, 51). ● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 65 [A] Using USB or PC connection cable GR-DVL167/DVL160 only PC connection cable (provided with GR-DVL167 only) To PC To RS-232C USB cable (provided) To USB To USB connector PC [B] Using DV cable GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only OR Power Switch Core filter Core filter To DV DV cable (optional) To DV connector PC with DV connector VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only; open the LCD monitor to access this swi
EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Power Switch Using The Camcorder As A WebCam (GR-DVL867/DVL865 only) This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC and all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the USB cable. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY” To USB and set the Power Switch to “ AUTO ” or “ MANUAL ”, then turn on the PC.
REFERENCES EN 67 REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ............................................ 68 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... 69 – 73 USER MAINTENANCE ............................. 74 CAUTIONS .................................. 75 – 77 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 78 – 79 INDEX ....................................... 80 – 86 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ....... 80 – 81 Indications ................................... 82 – 86 TERMS ........................
EN ITEMS ➪ Power (墌 pg. 8) DETAILS NOTES ❍ 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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 69 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; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. SYMPTOM 1 No power is supplied.
EN SYMPTOM 6 The cassette will not load properly. 7 The memory card will not load properly. 8 Snapshot mode cannot be TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES • The cassette is in the wrong position. • The battery’s charge is low. • Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 12). • Install a fully charged battery (墌 pg. 8, 9). • The memory card is in the wrong position. • Set it in the right position (墌 pg. 14). • The Squeeze mode is selected. • Disengage the Squeeze mode (墌 pg. 48). used.
EN SYMPTOM % White Balance cannot be activated. ^ When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. & When the screen is under POSSIBLE CAUSES • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. • This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. time does not appear. ( Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. • Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance (墌 pg. 39, 45). ———— ———— • “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen.
EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION w The rear of the LCD monitor • The light used to illuminate the LCD • Close the LCD monitor to turn it off is hot. e The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear. r The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. t Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. y During recording, sound monitor causes it to become hot.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES W The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). ———— E An unusual mark appears. ———— R An error indication (E01, E02 or E06) appears. T An error indication (E03 or E04) appears. Y The charger indicator on the camcorder does not light. U When the image is printed connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate. • Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage (墌 pg. 74).
EN USER MAINTENANCE After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. 3 Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. • Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
CAUTIONS EN Video Light DANGER 䡲 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. 䡲 Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time. 䡲 When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm between the video light and people or objects. 䡲 Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
EN CAUTIONS (cont.) 2. Store cassettes . . . ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration. ... where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets). ... vertically, in their original cases. Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . ...
EN 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 centre hole using a circular motion. • 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.
EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Video light Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 11.0 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Adapter) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.5 W (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765) Approx. 4.3 W (GR-DVL567/DVL367/DVL365/DVL167/DVL160) : Approx. 5.
EN 79 Digital Still Camera Function (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only) Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality Approximate number of storable images : SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard : Still image : JPEG (compatible) Moving image : MPEG4 (compatible) : 3 modes (1280 X 960 pixels*, 1024 x 768 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels) : 2 modes (FINE/STANDARD) : 墌 pg. 27. * GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765 only.
EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 1 E 234 5p R 6 wer o Q T Y 0!@# W 7 U MANUAL 8 9 AUTO OFF PLAY I O t $ % ^& *y d f g s P a ( ) qui
EN r • J Terminal [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)] Controls (GR-DVL167/DVL160 only) ................. 墌 pg. 59 You can also connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the optional Software HS-V16KITE. • Edit Connector [EDIT] (GR-DVL867/DVL865/DVL767/DVL765/ DVL567/DVL367/DVL365 only) ........... 墌 pg. 59 1 OPEN/EJECT Switch ............................ 墌 pg. 12 2 • Stop Button [5] .................................... 墌 pg. 21 • BACKLIGHT Button ...........
EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Recording Only 1 2 34 5 6 L P 5 0min REC 6w SOUND 1 2 B I T 15 : 55 0 9 8 7 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 40, 41) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. (墌 pg. 48) 3 4 Rotates while the tape is running. 5 6 Displays the tape remaining time. 7 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind. (墌 pg.
EN 83 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording 8 9 1 40 x W 2 3 4 5 6 T PHOTO 3 BR I GHT 1 0 . 01 . 02 10 : 0 0 7 # 1 2 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ AUTO ”. (墌 pg. 17) • • : Appears when Night-Scope is engaged. (墌 pg. 38) : Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. (墌 pg. 47) 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg. 45) 4 • “ⴣ” : Appears when the exposure is adjusted. (墌 pg.
EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback 1 2 3 12 B I T / SOUND 1 L 4 SP 64 1 2 3 4 Displays the sound mode. 5 6 Displays the date/time. 7 Displays the time code. 6w BLANK SEARCH VOLUME 2 5 . 12 . 02 10 : 0 0 116 : 21 : 25 7 6 5 (墌 pg. 50, 51) (墌 pg. 24) Displays the Blank Search mode. (墌 pg. 13) Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running.
EN 85 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted blinks. As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. (墌 pg. 12) Appears when no tape is loaded.
EN INDEX Indications (cont.) Indications INSERT ERROR! INSERT ERROR! Function Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 64) ● Appears if INSERT (w) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg.
Terms EN A I AC Adapter ................................................ 墌 pg. 8, 9 Audio Dubbing ............................................ 墌 pg. 63 Auto Date .................................................... 墌 pg. 49 Auto Focus .................................................. 墌 pg. 43 Auto Playback ............................................. 墌 pg. 28 Auto Shut off ................................... 墌 pg. 16, 21, 27 B Backlight Compensation ............................. 墌 pg.
S T SD Memory Card .................................. 墌 pg. 14, 76 Self-Recording ............................................ 墌 pg. 17 Sepia ........................................................... 墌 pg. 39 Set Remote Control/VCR Code .................. 墌 pg. 58 Shuttle Search ............................................ 墌 pg. 21 Shutter Speed ............................................. 墌 pg. 39 Slow-Motion Playback ........................... 墌 pg. 21, 56 Slow Shutter ..............................
