JVC GR-DVL320A

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The camcorder illustrations appearing in this
instruction manual are of the GR-DVL720.
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 – 34
MEMORY CARD RECORDING ......... 26 – 27
MEMORY CARD PLAYBACK ............ 28 – 34
ADVANCED FEATURES 35 – 65
FOR RECORDING ........................... 36 – 43
USING THE MENU FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..............
44 – 49
DUBBING ..................................... 50 – 52
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 53 – 64
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ......................... 65
REFERENCES 66 – Back Cover
DETAILS ............................................. 67
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 68 – 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
Memory card recording features are available
on GR-DVL720 and GR-DVL520.
GR-DVL720
GR-DVL520
GR-DVL320
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
EN
LYT0869-001B

JVC GR-DVL320A Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Viewfinder	Color
Still Image Format	JPEG
Type	Camcorder
Recording Media	MiniDV Tape
Screen Size	2.5-inch
Image Stabilizer	Electronic
Focus Adjustment	Auto/Manual
Shooting Modes	Auto, Manual, Scene Modes
White Balance	Auto, Manual, Presets
White Balance Presets	Indoor, Outdoor
Microphone	Stereo
Connector Type	IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
LCD Screen	2.5 in
Interface	IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Battery	JVC BN-V408
Weight (without battery and tape)	520g

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Instructions

Covers electrical safety, ventilation, and general usage warnings for safe operation of the camcorder.

Handling Precautions

Details risks related to the lens, cassette holder, tripod stability, and cable management.

Getting Started

Power Management

Explains power sources, battery charging, and battery life for camcorder operation.

Camcorder Setup and Mounting

Tape Recording

Basic Recording Procedures

Step-by-step guide for initial tape recording using the camcorder.

Tape Playback

Playback Modes and Operations

Describes normal, still, shuttle, and frame-by-frame playback methods.

Connecting for Playback

Memory Card Recording

Basic Snapshot Shooting Guide

Guide to using the camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots.

Memory Card Playback

Image Viewing and Display Options

Covers normal, auto playback, index view, file info, and display settings.

File Management Operations

For Recording Features

Night-Alive Mode Operation

Program AE and Special Effects

Focus Adjustment Methods

Exposure and Iris Control

White Balance Adjustment

Manual White Balance Operation

Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment

Recording Menu Options

Explains various settings accessible via the camcorder's recording menu.

Playback Menu Options

Details settings and functions available in the playback menu.

Dubbing Procedures

Dubbing To A VCR

Instructions for transferring video content to a VCR for archiving or editing.

DV Connector Digital Dubbing

Dubbing Still Images to Memory Card

Using the Remote Control Unit

Playback Control Features

Random Assemble Editing Guide

Detailed guide for creating edited video sequences using the camcorder and VCR.

Audio Dubbing Procedure

Insert Editing Function

System Connections

Connecting to a Personal Computer

Troubleshooting

Cautions

Specifications