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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED
7 ­ 13
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
14 ­ 22
RECORDING ................................ 15 ­ 18
PLAYBACK .................................. 19 ­ 22
ADVANCED FEATURES
23 ­ 50
FOR RECORDING .......................... 24 ­ 31
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............. 32 ­ 37
DUBBING .................................... 38 ­ 39
USING THE OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT .......................... 40 ­ 49
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................ 50
REFERENCES
51 ­ Back Cover
DETAILS ............................................ 52
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 53 ­ 56
USER MAINTENANCE ........................... 57
CAUTIONS ................................... 58 ­ 59
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 60 ­ 61
INDEX ........................................ 62 ­ 66
TERMS ........................ 67 ­ Back Cover
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INSTRUCTIONS
EN
GR-DVL155
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA


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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 . . .
..... refer to the Index (
pgs. 62 ­ 66) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use
of this product.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 58 and 59 before use.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The rating information and safety caution of the
AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit,
first firmly insert the small end of the power
cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer
wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the
power cord into an AC outlet.


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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases,
potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
CAUTIONS:
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. (An appropriate
conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)


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Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the
camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving the unit on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked
"
" can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or
exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS


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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
NOTE:
In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more
core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder.
Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to
RCA plug)
Shoulder Strap
Battery Pack
BN-V408U
AC Adapter AP-V10EG,
AP-V11EG or AP-V12EG
Lens Cap
(See below for
attachment)
Power Cord
Cable Adapter
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.
Core Filter x 1
(for PC Connection cable
provided with optional
HS-V16KITE software;
pg. 6 for attachment)
Core Filter x 1
(for optional S-Video cable
pg. 6 for attachment)
1
2
3
or