Manual for GR-DVL505

Manual for GR-DVL505

Brand: JVC

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:49 p.m.

GETTING STARTED

Power

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

  1. Make sure you unplug the camcorder's DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
  2. Attach the battery pack with the Power indicator mark mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE Indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.
  3. When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Slide the battery and lift off. Remember to unplug the AC Adapter/Charger's power cord from the AC outlet.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

  1. Tilt the viewfinder upward Step 1
  2. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount Step 2, then slide down the battery pack until it locks in place Step 3.

To Detach The Battery Pack

tilt the viewfinder upward Step 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it.

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration).

Troubleshooting and error codes

Warning Indications Function
Battery indicator Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level: high
Remaining power level: exhausted
As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator Blinking battery indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
CHECK TAPE'S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when no tape is loaded. (☞ pg. 12)
Cross symbol HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads. Use an optional cleaning cassette. (☞ pg. 78)
Condensation symbol CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
TAPE! Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M" and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to "VIDEO".
TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. (☞ pg. 17)
DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.
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