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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
6
GETTING STARTED
7 ­ 14
TAPE
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
15 ­ 24
TAPE RECORDING ........................ 16 ­ 20
TAPE PLAYBACK .......................... 21 ­ 24
MEMORY CARD
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
25 ­ 36
MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 ­ 27
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ............ 28 ­ 29
ADVANCED FEATURES .................... 30 ­ 36
ADVANCED FEATURES
37 ­ 66
FOR RECORDING ........................... 38 ­ 45
USING MENUS FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............. 46 ­ 51
DUBBING ..................................... 52 ­ 53
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 54 ­ 64
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .................. 65 ­ 66
REFERENCES
67 ­ Back Cover
DETAILS ............................................. 68
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 69 ­ 73
USER MAINTENANCE ............................ 74
CAUTIONS .................................... 75 ­ 77
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 78 ­ 79
INDEX ......................................... 80 ­ 86
TERMS ............................... 87 ­ Back Cover
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of the
camcorder. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
GR-DVL920
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
EN
LYT1017-001A


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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. 80 ­ 86) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important
information regarding the safe use of this product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 75 through 77 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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:
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color 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. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be
necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)


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EN
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(1) Read these instructions.
(2) Keep these instructions.
(3) Heed all warnings.
(4) Follow all instructions.
(5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
(6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
(9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides
to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(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.)
(10) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When
a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
(11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
(12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.


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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, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked "
" and memory cards* marked "
" or
"
" can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
.... make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or
.
.... 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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EN
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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.
Remote Control
Unit RM-V717U
CD-ROM
AAA (R03) Battery x 2
(for remote control unit)
Audio/Video Cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug)
Editing Cable
Shoulder Strap
Memory Card 16 MB
(Already inserted in
the camcorder)
USB Cable
Battery Pack
BN-V408U
AC Adapter AP-V10U,
AP-V11U or AP-V12U
Lens Cap
(
pg. 6 for attachment)
Lens hood
(Already attached to the
camcorder)
or