JVC GR-DF430AA, GR-DF430AH, GR-DF430AC, GR-DF430AG, GR-DF430AS Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.

ENGLISH

GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

GETTING STARTED

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only)

ADVANCED FEATURES

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DF470.

The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DF470 and GR-DF450.

INSTRUCTIONS

REFERENCES

TERMS

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.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 39)

LYT1426-001B

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Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 47)

Fade in

Fade out

Program AE with Special Effects

For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (墌 pg. 47)

Navigation Function*

The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. (墌 pg. 48)

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E-Mail Clip Recording*

You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail. (墌 pg. 31)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 45)

● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (墌 pg. 45, Spot Exposure Control)

* GR-DF470/450 only

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

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.

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:

<http://www.eiae.org>

CAUTIONS:

● This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-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.

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212F°) or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Keep away from children.

● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

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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 (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.)

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 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 it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 tipover.

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.

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 6

Index................................................................. 6

Provided Accessories ..................................... 11

Power.............................................................. 13

Operation Mode.............................................. 15

Language Settings.......................................... 16

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 16

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 16

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 17

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 17

Loading/Unloading A Cassette....................... 17

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card

(GR-DF470/450 only) ................................. 18

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 19

Basic Recording.............................................. 19

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 19

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 19

Zooming...................................................... 20

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 20

Self Recording............................................ 20

Time Code .................................................. 21

Quick Review.............................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 22

Normal Playback............................................. 22

Still Playback .............................................. 22

Shuttle Search............................................ 22

Blank Search .............................................. 22

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 23

Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 24

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) 27

D.S.C. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) ......... 27

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 27

Interval Shooting......................................... 28

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only)............ 29

Normal Playback Of Images........................... 29

Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 29

Playback Of Video Clips ................................. 29

Index Playback Of Files.................................. 30

Viewing File Information ................................. 30

Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 30

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.

(GR-DF470/450 only) ...................................... 31

E-Mail Clip Recording..................................... 31

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape

To A Memory Card ..................................... 32

Resetting The File Name................................ 32

Protecting Files............................................... 32

Deleting Files.................................................. 33

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 34

Initializing A Memory Card.............................. 35

ADVANCED FEATURES 36

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 36

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 36

Recording Menus............................................ 37

Playback Menus ............................................. 40

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 42

LED Light........................................................ 42

Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only) ..................... 42

5-Second Recording....................................... 42

Night-Alive ...................................................... 43

Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 43

Manual Focus ................................................. 44

Exposure Control............................................ 44

Iris Lock .......................................................... 45

Backlight Compensation................................. 45

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 45

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 46

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 46

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 47

Program AE With Special Effects ................... 47

Navigation Function (GR-DF470/450 only)..... 48

EDITING............................................................ 51

Dubbing To Or From A VCR........................... 51

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 52

Connection To A Personal Computer............. 53

Audio Dubbing ................................................ 54

Insert Editing................................................... 55

REFERENCES 56

TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................56

USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 61

CAUTIONS ........................................................ 62

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 66

TERMS 67

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Index

GETTING STARTED

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Controls

A Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 36)

Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌 pg. 14)

B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]*

(墌 pg. 31) Index Button [INDEX]* (墌 pg. 30)

C D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SEL]*

(墌 pg. 29) Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE]* (墌 pg. 48)

D Information Button [INFO]*

(墌 pg. 30)

E Set Button [SET] (墌 pg. 36) F Fast-Forward Button [

LED Light Button [LIGHT] (墌 pg. 42) Right Button [>] (墌 pg. 36)

G Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 22)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (墌 pg. 45) Down Button [ ] (墌 pg. 36)

H Rewind Button [

Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (墌 pg. 21) Left Button [<] (墌 pg. 36)

I VIDEO/MEMORY Switch*

(墌 pg. 15)

J Play/Pause Button [4/9] (墌 pg. 22)

Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌 pg. 44) Up Button [ ] (墌 pg. 36)

K Diopter Adjustment Control (墌 pg. 16) L Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE]

(墌 pg. 14)

M Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

(墌 pg. 27, 43) Live Slow Button [SLOW]* (墌 pg. 36, 42)

N Power Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌 pg. 20)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌 pg. 22)

O Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌 pg. 17)

P Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 19) Q Power Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌 pg. 15) R Lock Button (墌 pg. 15)

] (墌 pg. 22)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

S S-Video Input/Output Connector [S]

(墌 pg. 23, 51)

T Microphone connector [MIC] (墌 pg. 54) U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector*

(墌 pg. 53)

V Digital Video (i.Link) Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(墌 pg. 52, 53)

i.Link: i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995

industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

W Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]

(墌 pg. 23, 51)

X DC Input Connector [DC] (墌 pg. 13)

Indicators

Y POWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌 pg. 13, 19)

Other Parts

Z LCD Monitor (墌 pg. 19, 20) a Shoe

(Before you purchase optional shoe

accessories, make sure the items are

compatible and can attach to the shoe on

your camcorder. There may be cases where a

part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the

camcorder’s body, preventing attachment to

your unit.)

b Viewfinder (墌 pg. 16) c Speaker (墌 pg. 22) d Battery Pack Mount (墌 pg. 14) e Cassette Holder Cover (墌 pg. 17) f Lens g LED Light (墌 pg. 42)

(When using an optional conversion lens, it

may cover this area and block the light.)

h Remote Sensor (墌 pg. 24) i Camera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

j Stereo Microphone (墌 pg. 54) k Shoulder Strap Eyelet (墌 pg. 12) l Grip Strap (墌 pg. 16) m Card Cover [MEMORY CARD]*

(墌 pg. 18)

n Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 pg. 17) o Stud Hole (墌 pg. 17)

GETTING STARTED

* GR-DF470/450 only

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GETTING STARTED

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording Only

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SOUND12BIT

15:55

a Navigation Indicator*

(墌 pg. 48)

B Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌 pg. 47)

C Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 38) E : Live Slow Indicator*

(墌 pg. 42)

: Snapshot Indicator*

(墌 pg. 43)

F Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌 pg. 37) G Tape Remaining Time (墌 pg. 19) H REC: (Appears during recording.) (墌 pg. 19)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) (墌 pg. 19)

I Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode

(墌 pg. 55)

J 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording

mode or Animation recording mode. (墌 pg. 38)

K Wind Cut Indicator (墌 pg. 38) L Time Code (墌 pg. 39, 41) M Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (墌 pg. 38) N SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

(墌 pg. 37) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)

L R

(Appears when an optional microphone is connected. 墌 pg. 39, “AUDIO LEV.”)

: Auxiliary Microphone Level

Indicator

1h40m

REC

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During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DF470/ 450 only)

634 5

1024

INTERVAL

a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640

(640x480) (墌 pg. 40)

B : Interval Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 28)

: Focus Icon (墌 pg. 27)

C Shooting Icon

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

D Card Icon

: Appears during shooting. : Blinks in white when a memory card is

not loaded.

: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.

E Picture Quality: (FINE) and

(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (墌 pg. 40)

F Remaining Number Of Shots (墌 pg. 27)

(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

G Clock Icon (墌 pg. 28)

During E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DF470/ 450 only)

160

PILC-E

a Image Size: 160 (160 x 120) b Shooting Icon (墌 pg. 27, 31) c E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 31) d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail

Clip Recording (墌 pg. 31)

e E-Mail Clip Recording Time (墌 pg. 31)

:10

00: 15

* GR-DF470/450 only

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During Both Video And D.S.C.* Recording

1 2

3 4

5 6

a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 15)

B : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 37) C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 42) D White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 46) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌 pg. 45)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 pg. 45) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 44)

F Selected Program AE With Special Effects

Indicator (墌 pg. 47)

: Night-Alive Indicator (墌 pg. 43)

G Iris Lock Indicator (墌 pg. 45) H Approximate Zoom Ratio (墌 pg. 20) I Zoom Indicator (墌 pg. 20) J O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(墌 pg. 28, 43)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)*

(墌 pg. 42)

K Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17)

L Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 58)

M Date/Time (墌 pg. 16) N Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌 pg. 44)

BRIGHT

50m

:10000A

During Video Playback

1L2

BIT

2 0 :/2M

BLANK SEARCH

PUSH "STOP" BUTTON

TO CANCEL

L R

a Sound Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 40)

B Blank Search Indicator (墌 pg. 22) C : Live Slow Indicator*

(墌 pg. 42)

: Snapshot Indicator*

(墌 pg. 43)

D Tape Speed (墌 pg. 37) E 4: Playback

: Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search

: Rewind/Shuttle Search

9: Pause 9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion D: Audio Dubbing 9D: Audio Dubbing Pause (Appear while a tape is running.)

F Sound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 54) G Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 58)

H Date/Time (墌 pg. 39, 41) I VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌 pg. 22)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17)

J Time Code (墌 pg. 39, 41) K : Auxiliary Microphone Level

L R

(Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing. 墌 pg. 54)

Indicator

MIC

50m

:10000A

GETTING STARTED

* GR-DF470/450 only

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GETTING STARTED

During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF470/450 only)

BR I GHT

a Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 30)

B Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 30) C Battery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌 pg. 58)

D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17)

100-0013

50m

Before Using This Camcorder

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark .

Make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark or .

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.

* Memory cards can be used with GR-DF470 and

GR-DF450 only.

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.)

Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.

It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.

Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 65.

● Microsoft trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

and Windows® are either registered

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Provided Accessories

NOTES:

● 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.

● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

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 camcorder.

GETTING STARTED

a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U b Battery Pack BN-VF707U c AV Cable d Audio Extension Cable

(for optional microphone, 墌 pg. 12 for connection)

e USB Cable* f Core Filter [large]*

(for USB cable 墌 pg. 13 for attachment)

g Core Filter [small] x 2

(for Audio extention cable 墌 pg. 13 for attachment)

h Core Filter

(for AV cable 墌 pg. 13 for attachment)

i CD-ROM* j Remote Control Unit RM-V720U k Lithium Battery CR2025**

(for remote control unit)

l Memory Card 8 MB***

(Already inserted in the camcorder)

m Shoulder Strap (墌 pg. 12 for attachment) n Lens Cap (see the right column for

attachment)

Place here during

shooting.

* GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote

Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.

***GR-DF470 only

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GETTING STARTED

How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap

guide and the buckle.

● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

Buckle

Strap guide

Eyelet

How To Use The Audio Extension Cable

When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (墌 pg. 13)

Open the

cover.

To MIC

Core filter

Audio extension cable (provided)

Stereo microphone

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How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.

1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

Stopper

2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

approx. 3 cm (1-3/16") 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.

Core filter

3 cm (1-3/16")

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

BATT. RELEASE

Battery pack

Arrow

Battery pack mount

Open the cover.

To DC connector

mark

GETTING STARTED

Wind once.

3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

● Take care not to damage the cable.

● When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camcorder.

Power switch

POWER/CHARGE lamp

AC Adapter

To AC outlet

1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”. 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

right, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

3 Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks

in place b.

4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder. 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.

6 When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.

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GETTING STARTED

To detach the battery pack

Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.

BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.

● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

● During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.

● Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

● When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the POWER/ CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then try charging again.

● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.

● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas.

● Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder.

● After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-VF707U* 1hr.5min. 1hr.25min.

BN-VF714U 2 hr. 20 min. 3 hr.

BN-VF733U 5 hr. 25 min. 7 hr. 5 min.

* Provided

NOTES:

● Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

• Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

• The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

• The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

• The LED Light is used.

● Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

TTENTION:

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.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

1) Make sure the battery is attached and the

Power Switch is set to “OFF”.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully.

3) Press BATT. DATA, and the battery status

screen appears.

● It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed.

● It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.

● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press BATT. DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

GETTING STARTED

EN 15

Using AC Power

Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.

NOTE:

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

About Batteries

DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire.

To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.

Operation Mode

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

Power Switch

Lock Button

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 36) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.

OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

● Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

● Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC. (GR-DF470/450 only)

● Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 36)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

(GR-DF470/450 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” (墌 pg. 40), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

● Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.

● When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

GETTING STARTED

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY*

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.*

* GR-DF470/450 only

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The “A” indicator appears on the display.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.

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PAUSE

GETTING STARTED

Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 36, 39, 41)

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4 Press or to select

“n”, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press or to select

“LANGUAGE”, and press

MET DEM

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

–

K CL C

NRETUR

DASERA CM I YP

BRIGHT

NCREON S E

–/TI DA E

– CO TI E

AD .

LC – T/D AU OF

OND–OLEV.AU DEC 02

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SET.

6 Press or to select

the desired language, and press SET.

ex. for GR-DF470/ 450

DASERA CM I YP

7 Press or to select

“BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

LANGUAGE

–

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand

through the loop and grasp the grip.

3 Adjust your thumb and

fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop

Button, Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

' 0 5

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Example:

Diopter Adjustment Control

1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings”

above.

2 Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and

press SET. The parameter for “Month” is highlighted.

I Y

3 Press or to input

the day, and press SET. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.

4 Press or to select

“BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

ASERA CM

ECD

KCL C

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to

pinch your fingers.

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EN 17

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1 Set the Power Switch

to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Open the LCD monitor

fully. (墌 pg. 19)

● To adjust the brightness of

the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” (墌 pg. 36, 39).

SET

3 Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

4 Press or to select “n”, and press SET.

The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears.

5 Press or to select “BRIGHT”, and press

SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.

6 Press < or > until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control

indicator from the display.

BRIGHT

Tripod Mounting

To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw clockwise.

● Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.

Cassette holder cover

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT Erase protection tab

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.

2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder.

● Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product damage.

● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing.

3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

Cassette holder

GETTING STARTED

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading it.

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GETTING STARTED

NOTES:

● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.

● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.

● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only)

The provided memory card is already inserted* in the camcorder at the time of purchase.

Memory card

Clipped edge

Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)

NOTES:

● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

● Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card. (墌 pg. 35)

TTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.

Write/erase protection tab

* GR-DF470 only

Label

1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert it with

its clipped edge first. To unload a memory card, push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.

● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.

4 Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card)

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to “LOCK” before loading it.

VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power (墌 pg. 13)

● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 17)

VIDEO/MEMORY*

Power Zoom Lever

Power Switch

Recording Start/Stop Button

Lock Button

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

1 Remove the lens cap. (墌 pg. 11)

NOTES:

● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

● When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” (墌 pg. 21).

● To turn the beep sounds off, 墌 pg. 36, 38.

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “–h––m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.

● The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌 pg. 37.

5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. “T REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress.

6 To stop recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

* GR-DF470/450 only

Approximate recording time

Tape

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

Recording mode

SP LP

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

180˚

90˚

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VIDEO RECORDING

NOTES:

● The image will not appear simultaneously on the

LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 36, 39)

● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (墌 pg. 57)

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to

●

the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 38.

● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 38)

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.

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.

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

1xW

10xW

20xW

40xW

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

Digital zoom zone

15X (optical) zoom zone

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).

Self Recording

Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward, point the lens toward yourself and start recording.

Self Recording

Approximate zoom ratio

NOTES:

● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus (墌 pg. 44), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

● Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom. (墌 pg. 37)

● Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.

● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.

● Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

(GR-DF470/450 only)

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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.

Display

Minutes Seconds Frames*

(30 frames = 1 second)

12:34:24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

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. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (See the right column.) in the following cases;

● When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

● When power shuts off during shooting.

● When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

● When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

● When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

● When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press Q.REVIEW during the RecordingStandby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

(墌 pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. (墌 pg. 22)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

NOTES:

● The time code cannot be reset.

● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 39)

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

Power SwitchMENU VIDEO/ MEMORY*

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.

● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.

* GR-DF470/450 only

To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn

down the volume.

NOTES:

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌 pg. 23)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9

again.

● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

4/9/

VOL. +/–

SET

Lock Button

Speaker

Shuttle Search

Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.

1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.

● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.

● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

TTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. (墌 pg. 21)

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu

appears.

6 Press or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and

press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

7 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

● The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion.

● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

* GR-DF470/450 only

VIDEO PLAYBACK

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NOTES:

● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction.

● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.

● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.

● The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

Open the cover.

To S connector

A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)

B Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

C Red to AUDIO R IN* D White to AUDIO L IN*

* Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:

The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4.

S cable

(optional)

To AV connector

AV cable (provided)

2413

VCR

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.

6 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 22)

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV

● Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

● Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

● Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● To monitor the picture and sound from the

camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

* GR-DF470/450 only

● Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on.

Playback Using The Remote Control

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. (墌 pg. 25)

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam’s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).

Remote sensor

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Buttons And Functions

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1 Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock tab.

2 Insert the battery in the

holder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.

Lock tab

3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

A Infrared beam transmitting window

● Transmits the beam signal.

The following buttons are available only when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

B PAUSE Button

● Pauses the tape (墌 pg. 25)

Up Button (墌 pg. 26)

C SLOW Rewind Button (墌 pg. 25) D REW Button

● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Displays previous file in a memory card* (墌 pg. 29)

Left Button (墌 pg. 26)

E INSERT Button (墌 pg. 55) F SHIFT Button (墌 pg. 26) G DISPLAY Button (墌 pg. 23, 51) H SLOW Forward Button (See the right column.) I PLAY Button

● Starts Playback of a tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card* (墌 pg. 29)

J FF Button

● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Displays next file in a memory card* (墌 pg. 29)

Right Button (墌 pg. 26)

K A. DUB Button (墌 pg. 54) L STOP Button

● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 22)

● Stops Auto Playback* (墌 pg. 29)

Down Button (墌 pg. 26)

M EFFECT Button (墌 pg. 26) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌 pg. 26)

The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

o Zoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20, 26) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

p START/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder.

q S.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

Zoom (T/W)

SLOW (YI)

PLAY

(Left)

SHIFT

VIDEO PLAYBACK

PAUSE or

SLOW (IU)

STOP or

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(Up)

(Right)

(Down)

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.

● To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAU SE (9).

● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

● You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.

● After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.

● During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with steady images. This is not a malfunction.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

* GR-DF470/450 only

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback (GR-DF470/450 only).

1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images.

2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T).

● To zoom out, press the Zoom

Button (W).

3) You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press (Left), (Right), (Up) and (Down).

● To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback.

NOTES:

● Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.

● Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image.

CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

1) To start playback, press PLAY (U).

2) Press EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.

● The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears.

● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again.

● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above.

EFFECT ON/OFF

EFFECT

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Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

● Power (墌 pg. 13)

● Loading a Memory Card (墌 pg. 18)

VIDEO/ MEMORY

1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 19) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

SNAPSHOT

Power Switch

Lock Button

NOTE:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

● The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.

Image Size/Picture Quality

640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

1024 x 768/FINE 21 47 95 200

1024 x 768/STANDARD 65 145 310 640

Image Size/Picture Quality

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100

1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320

SD Memory Card

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

MultiMediaCard

8 MB* 16 MB 32 MB

4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, 墌 pg. 36, 40.

5 Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

● To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ” indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.

● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame.

● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” (墌 pg. 33).

● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 38)

* Provided (GR-DF470 only)

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Interval Shooting

During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting.

1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 40)

● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.

2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting

interval. (墌 pg. 36, 40)

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.

● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot

is being taken.

● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next

shot is being taken.

● The next shot is being taken automatically when

the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.

5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.

To cancel Interval Shooting mode

Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● To distinguish between still images taken in

Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. (墌 pg. 32)

● Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of

power or the Memory Card becomes full.

● The function “Animation” in the provided software

“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.

only). To create movie files with the

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Normal Playback Of Images

Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.

VIDEO/

MEMORY

1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been played back at the last time is displayed.

4 If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see

the right column) screen appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

5 Press or to select “IMAGE”, and press

SET. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.

6 Press < to display the previous file. Press > to

display the next file.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and “1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.

SEL

Power Switch

Lock Button

SET

Auto Playback Of Images

You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

● If you press < during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

● If you press > during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

3 To end Auto Playback, press 8.

Playback Of Video Clips

You can view video clips (墌 pg. 31) stored in the memory card.

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen

appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

3 Press or to select

“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press SET. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears.

4 Press < to select the

previous file. Press > to select the next file.

5 To start playback, press 4/9. 6 To stop playback, press 8.

NOTES:

● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

● You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows to the instructions of PC and software.

Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer

E-MAIL CLIP

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control. (墌 pg. 25)

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Index Playback Of Files

You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want.

1 For Index Playback of image files, perform

steps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 29). For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).

2 Press INDEX. The

Selected file

Index Screen of the selected type of file

appears.

3 Press >/<// to

move the frame to the desired file.

8 9

4 Press SET. The

selected file is displayed.

Index number

Viewing File Information

Removing On-Screen Display

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 29).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select “DISPLAY”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Press or to select “OFF”, and press SET.

The operation mode indicator, folder/file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear.

● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Operation mode indicator

Folder/file number

100-0013

50m

DISPLAYM E NU

Battery remaining power indicator

OFF

RETURN

You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.

FOLDER: Folder name (墌 pg. 32) FILE: File name (墌 pg. 32) DATE: Date the file was

OCT 0

34 0

made

SIZE: Image size QUALITY: Picture quality (IMAGE only) TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only) PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is

protected from accidental erasure. (墌 pg. 32)

● Press the INFO Button again to close the

Information Screen.

NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

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E-Mail Clip Recording

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. (墌 pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Press E-MAIL to

engage the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

● “E-CLIP” appears.

5 Press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to start recording.

6 Press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

7 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

Approximate recording time

SD Memory Card

Image Size

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

Remaining time

16 0

ILC-E P

ILC-EP

0h5m0

h5m

0 :00

000:00

STANDBY

To make video clips from recorded video footage

1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 4 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 6 Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip

Record-Standby mode.

● “E-CLIP” appears.

● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL

again or press 8 to stop video playback.

7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

stop E-Mail Clip Recording.

● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

9 Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

NOTES:

● Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes.

● The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

160x120 7min. 15min. 33min. 68min.

MultiMediaCard

Image Size

8 MB* 16 MB 32 MB

160 x 120 8 min. 17 min. 34 min.

* Provided (GR-DF470 only)

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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 cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.

(except “SLOW”, 墌 pg. 36, 37)

4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 5 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

6 Set “ COPY” to “ON”.

(墌 pg. 36, 41)

7 Press 4/9 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9

again to engage Still Playback.

9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

● The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTES:

● To use Playback Special effects with a video

image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using the remote control. (墌 pg. 26)

● Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Resetting The File Name

By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.

1 To reset the file name...

...for images, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29) ...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select “NO. RESET”, and

press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.

4 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

NOTE:

If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

1 To protect the file...

...for images, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29) ...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select “PROTECT”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed file

4 Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECTM E NURENT

PROT.ALL CANC.ALL

RETURN

5 Press < or > to select

the desired file.

6 Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET.

● To cancel protection,

select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all files you want to protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory card

4 Press or to select “PROT.ALL”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

● When the memory card is initialized or corrupted,

even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

CUR

ROT ECTP

PROTECTED

RETURN

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To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently displayed file

4 Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press < or > to select the desired file. 6 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card

4 Press or to select “CANC.ALL”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files

Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

1 To delete the file...

...for images, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29) ...for video clips, display its playback screen. (墌 pg. 29)

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select “DELETE”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears. To delete the currently displayed file

4 Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press SET. The DELETE screen appears.

5 Press < or > to select

the desired file.

6 Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete.

DELETE M E NURENT

RETURN

CUR

ALL

ELETED

DELETE?

EXECUTE RETURN

NOTE:

If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

4 Press or to select “ALL”, and press SET.

The DELETE screen appears.

5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

● Protected files (墌 pg. 32) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first.

● Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

CAUTION:

Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. (墌 pg. 35)

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Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.

NOTES:

● If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.

● To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. (墌 pg. 32)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌 pg. 29).

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select

“DPOF”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

4 Press or to select

“ALL 1”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears.

5 Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

DPOF M E NURENT

ALL 1 RESET

RETURN

CUR

DPOF

ALL1?

EXECUTE RETURN

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2 Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press

DPOF

SET. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press < or > to select

SHEETS

RETURN

the desired file.

4 Press or to select the number indication

(00), and press SET.

5 Select the number of

prints by pressing to

DPOF

increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.

● Repeat steps 3 through 5

for the desired number of prints.

● The number of prints can be set up to 15.

● To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

6 Press or to select

“RETURN”, and press

SHEETS

DPOF

SET. The “SAVE?” appears.

● If you did not change any

settings in step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen reappears.

SAVE?

EXECUTE CANCEL

7 Press or to select “EXECUTE” to save the

setting you have just made, and press SET.

● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

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To Reset The Number Of Prints

1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2 Press or to select “RESET”, and press

SET. The DPOF screen appears.

3 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The normal playback screen appears.

● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.

Initializing A Memory Card

You can initialize a memory card any time. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press or to select

“FORMAT”, and press SET. The FORMAT screen appears.

5 Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET. The memory card is initialized.

● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” appears.

● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.

ORMATF

ERASE ALL

DATA?EX IST ING

EXECUTE RETURN

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Changing The Menu Settings

This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 37 – 41)

VIDEO/

MEMORY*

1 For Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or

“MEMORY”.*

● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*

● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only)” (墌 pg. 29).*

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press or to select the desired function,

and press SET. The selected function menu appears.

Screen for Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menu

5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

* GR-DF470/450 only

E–

– LL

DIPE WA

R/F

F OF

– FA R ET

HIDE

– FA R

LADE

.WDE – FA R

C WI –

RNPE

W I –

NDE

S WI

IDP

D WI –

ORPE

S WI

UTPE S WI –RETH

Power Switch

Lock Button

SET

Screen for Video Playback Menu

RE WO

DMSO N EO

L.V .DENA I RCA KS BL N H

NRETUR

ID O V E

–STRE EO

OFONR–AT I NA R F

E C–MOD RE

OFCO Y P F–

OFPUAINVTF–

.Menus without Sub Menus

v WIPE/FADER (墌 pg. 47) r PROGRAM AE (墌 pg. 47) p EXPOSURE (墌 pg. 44) u W. BALANCE (墌 pg. 46)

1) Press or to select

the desired parameter.

Selected menu icon blinks.

Selected

parameter

E RA ROG PM

OR S SP T O W SN

OT I SP L GHT TWILIGHT SEPIA MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM STROBE

● Example: r PROGRAM

AE Menu

2) Press SET. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

m CAMERA (墌 pg. 37) q MANUAL

(墌 pg. 38)

s SYSTEM (墌 pg. 38) n

CAMERA DISPLAY

(墌pg. 39)

o DSC (墌 pg. 40)* t VIDEO (墌 pg. 40) n VIDEO DISPLAY

(墌 pg. 41)

1) Press or to select

the desired function, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

● Example: m CAMERA Menu

2) Press or to select

the desired parameter.

3) Press SET. Selection

is complete.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

4) Press SET. The

Menu Screen returns.

● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

5) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.

* GR-DF470/450 only

Selected menu icon blinks.

Selected function

ME A CA R

–

NRETUR

12ODU–D M SO N E TIB 60

– ZO M

FU– SNAP/SLOW LL AG

– UP GA N

MAIV –GATNA I NOUN LA

MODRE

Sub Menu

ME A CA R

MODRE

SNAP/SLOW

NRETUR

–

ME A CA R

–

12ODU–D M SO N E TIB 60

– ZO M

FU– LL AG

– UP GA N

MAIV –GATNA I NOUN LA

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Recording Menus

CAMERA

The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

REC MODE

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time.

NOTES:

● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 54) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 55) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

sound on four separate channels, and is necessary for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

ZOOM

15X: When set to “15X” while using digital zoom,

the zoom magnification will be limited to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [60X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification. 700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)

SNAP/SLOW

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame SLOW: Live Slow mode

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAMENEGA

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only)” (墌 pg. 42) and “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌 pg. 43).

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

NAVIGATION (GR-DF470/450 only)

[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be

made manually. (墌 pg. 49) 5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC: The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time. For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. (墌 pg. 48) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended. OFF: Disables the function.

● The “ ” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.

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MANUAL

The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

DIS

OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌 pg. 42) Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.

By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less

than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8").

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

WIDE MODE

SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an

aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disengages the function. ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

SYSTEM

The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BEEP

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape. BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 43) [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. (墌 pg. 27, 43)

REMOTE

OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations.

[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. The indicator appears. 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. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.

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DEMO MODE

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program 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 “A” or “M”.

● Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

● Even with “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration will not take place.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

PRIORITY

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

ON SCREEN

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.

DATE/TIME

OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5

seconds when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”. ON: The date/time is always displayed.

● The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. (墌 pg. 23, 51)

TIME CODE

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed. ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. (墌 pg. 21)

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened. FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.

CAM RESET

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.” are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

LANGUAGE

For GR-DF470/450

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS //

For GR-DF430

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS /

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 16)

AUDIO LEV.

OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does

not appear. [ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. (墌 pg. 8)

CLOCK ADJ.

墌 pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”

ADVANCED FEATURES

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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

DSC (GR-DF470/450 only)

[ ] = Factory-preset

QUALITY

[FINE] / STANDARD

The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).

NOTE:

The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. (墌 pg. 27)

IMAGE SIZE

640 x 480 / [1024 x 768]

The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. (墌 pg. 27)

NOTE:

The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

REC SELECT

[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto the tape.

/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP/SLOW” selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.

INT.SHOT

INT.TIME

15SEC/30SEC/[1MIN]/2MIN/5MIN/10MIN

30MIN/60MIN

Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting. (墌 pg. 28)

Playback Menus

VIDEO

[ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION

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 page 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

SOUND MODE

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo. SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output. SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.

NARRATION

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. (墌 pg. 54) MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Enables interval shooting. (墌 pg. 28)

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REC MODE [SP] / LP

Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌 pg. 51, 52)

COPY (GR-DF470/450 only)

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed

during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not recorded.) ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. (墌 pg. 32)

NAVI.DEL.

IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN

墌 pg. 49, “To delete thumbnail images”

BLANK SRCH

墌 pg. 22, “Blank Search”

S/AV INPUT

[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from

the AV and S-Video connectors. (墌 pg. 51) ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-Video connectors. (墌 pg. 51)

ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.

DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON

When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:

● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded.

● When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON

墌 pg. 21, “Time Code”

LANGUAGE

For GR-DF470/450

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS //

For GR-DF430

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL / PORTUGUÊS /

The language setting can be changed. (墌 pg. 16)

AUDIO LEV. OFF / [ON]

墌 pg. 39, “AUDIO LEV.”

NOTE:

When set to “ON”, the S-video input has a priority to the composite video input.

SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 36)

● The parameters are the same as in the description on page 38.

VIDEO DISPLAY

The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.”.

● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 39.

[ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT

墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

LED Light

LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to

change the setting.

OFF: Turns off the light. ON: The light is on always. (

appears.) AUTO: The light turns on automatically when dark. ( appears.)

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.

NOTES:

● Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to

eyes.

● If the light does not reach the subject when the

LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Alive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.

● There is a difference in the brightness of the

images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).

● Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.

LED Light

5-Second Recording

Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 38)

● The “5S” indicator appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.

● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

3 To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 37), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only)

This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. 2 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

(墌 pg. 36, 37) The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.

3 Press SLOW during recording or playback.

● The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.

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Night-Alive Snapshot (For Video Recording)

Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “r” to “NIGHTALIVE”. (墌 pg. 47) The

Night-Alive indicator “ ” appears.

● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.

● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive

Set “r” to “OFF” so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special

Effects” (墌 pg. 47).

• “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (墌 pg. 37).

• “DIS” in MANUAL Menu (墌 pg. 38).

● During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

2 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.

(墌 pg. 36, 37) The Snapshot indicator “ ” appears.*

4 Press SNAPSHOT.

● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

● The “O” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

● You can perform Snapshot also during recording. A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

* GR-DF470/450 only

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

● The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (墌 pg. 40)

ADVANCED FEATURES

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Manual Focus

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1 Set the Power Switch to

“M”.

2 Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator appears.

3 Press < or > to focus on

a subject.

● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

4 Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “A”.

Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

● When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

● When illumination is low.*

● When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolor wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

● When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*

● When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

● When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

● When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

Manual focus

indicator

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control 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 is bright.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 36)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

3 To brighten the image, press >. To darken the

image, press <. (maximum ±6)

● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. (墌 pg. 45)

● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 48)

4 Press SET. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 pg. 47), or with the backlight compensation.

● If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations:

● When shooting a moving subject.

● When the distance to the subject changes (so its

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

● When shooting objects under a spotlight.

● When zooming.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 36)

● The exposure control indicator appears.

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

4 Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to

“ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

● The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing < or >. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

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NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

● A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3 Press > or < to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

4 Press SET.

● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

• “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (墌 pg. 38)

• “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (墌 pg. 47)

• Digital Zoom (墌 pg. 20)

• Manual Exposure Control

● Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

ADVANCED FEATURES

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/ tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 36)

● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting. (墌 “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day. CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day. HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

[ ] = Factory-preset To return to automatic white balance

Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌 pg. 36) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Set the Power

Switch to “M”.

White paper

2 Hold a sheet of plain

white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

3 Select “MWB” in “u W.BALANCE” menu

(墌 pg. 36), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.

● When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

4 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌 pg. 44)

● A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or

wipe out from left to right.

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These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

(GR-DF470/450 only)

2 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 3 Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 36)

● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

● Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects. (See the right column.) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black

screen.

FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen

from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.

WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of

a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from

the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center

of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.

Program AE With Special Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 36)

● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.

● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.

NOTES:

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.

● When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.

● Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column.) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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.

WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the

center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.

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FEATURES FOR RECORDING

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) NIGHTALIVE: (墌 pg. 43)

SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed

at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is

fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-

moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

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 slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 46) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect.

CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the

right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)

Navigation Function (GR-DF470/ 450 only)

The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.

Before continuing

To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically

1 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation

storing time. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

● If the “ ” indicator appears blinking on the

screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded.

2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording.

● When the recording time is over the navigation

time set in step 1, “ ” appears briefly, then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed

before “ ” stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognized is captured.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

stop recording.

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To make thumbnail images after video recording manually

1 Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”.

(墌 pg. 36, 37)

2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. 3 After the recording, press STORE.

● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

NOTES:

● The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.

● If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu, the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (Navigation Search)

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press INDEX during stop mode.

● The loaded cassette’s Navigation thumbnail image screen appears.

DAT : 3:29 MMAY 2 4 0 4’A TC : : 3 : 15

1 2 3

ONITNAV I GA

2E31

3 Press >/</ / to select

the desired image, and press SET.

● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.

To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.

4 5

To add thumbnail images during video playback

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press 4/9 to start video playback. 3 Press STORE at the desired point.

● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the image

of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

To delete thumbnail images

1 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”. 2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu

appears.

4 Press or to select

“NAVI.DEL.”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

5 By pressing or :

Select “IMAGE SEL.” to

DMSO N EO

L.V .DENA I RCA KS BL N H PUAINVT

NRETUR

delete the currently displayed thumbnail image.

Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image.

Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once.

6 Press SET. The

NAVIGATION screen

IG NANAV T I O

ETEDE L CURRENT ?

appears.

7 Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press SET.

● Press < to display the previous image. Press > to display the next image.

● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video

playback.

EXECUTE RETURN

ID O V E

–STRE EO

OFONR–AT I NA R F

E C–MODRE OFCO Y P F– IMAGE SEL. TAPE SEL. ALL

RETURN

CED 28’ 04 3 : 00PM

ADVANCED FEATURES

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CAUTION:

NOTES:

● Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation Function properly.

● Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: “UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.

● If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape.

● Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise, Navigation Function does not work properly.

● Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card.

● If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card.

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Dubbing To Or From A VCR

Open the cover.

To S connector

To AV connector

S cable

(optional)

2413

AV cable (provided)

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● To choose whether or not the following displays

appear on the connected TV

• Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

• Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

• Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors.

2 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 37) 3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

VCR

A To S-VIDEO IN or OUT* B Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT C Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT D White to AUDIO L IN or OUT

* Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/

OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

NOTE:

To use this camcorder as a player

4 Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 41) 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

A/V IN

6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTES:

● After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.

● Analog signals can be converted to digital signals

with this procedure.

● It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

ADVANCED FEATURES

1 Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 22) 3 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)

4 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

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Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)

It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the 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 DV IN/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

To use this camcorder as a player

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Start playback on the camcorder. (墌 pg. 22) 4 At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction manual.)

5 To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

● Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.

● If “Playback Zoom” (墌 pg. 26) or “Playback Special Effects” (墌 pg. 26) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To DV IN/OUT

Video unit equipped with DV connector

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”. 4 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌 pg. 41) 5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

● The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

DV IN

6 Start playback on the player. 7 At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9 Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

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NOTES:

● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 41)

● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 37)

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable*

To USB

USB cable (provided)*

To USB connector

* GR-DF470/450 only

[B] Using DV cable

To DV IN/OUT

Core filter

DV cable (optional)

Core filter

To DV connector

PC with DV connector

When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder.

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

[A] Using USB cable (GR-DF470/450 only)

It is possible to do the following things:

● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.

● Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. (GR-DF470 only)

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software (GR-DF470 only), software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use Windows® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows® Messenger.

NOTES:

● Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software and drivers.*

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)

● Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.*

● When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

● If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.*

● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

● Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

● The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

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● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

For GR-DF470/450 owners:

“USB” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “USB” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

* GR-DF470/450 only

Audio Dubbing

The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 37)

● Use the provided remote control.

Microphone Connector

Speaker

START/

REW

INSERT

STOP PAUSE PLAY

STOP A.DUB

Stereo Microphone

To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. (墌 pg. 36, 40)

NOTES:

● Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.

● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.

● If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

● If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-BIT recording began.

● During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.

● Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector.

● While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.

● To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in VIDEO Menu. (墌 pg. 36, 41) The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.

1 Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUS E (9).

2 While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote

control, press PAU SE (9). The “9D” and “MIC” indicators appear.

3 Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

● To pause dubbing, press PAU SE (9).

4 To end Audio Dubbing, press PAU SE (9),

then STOP (8).

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 out points. The original audio remains unchanged.

● Use the provided remote control.

NOTES:

● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” for “CAMERA DISPLAY” and “VIDEO DISPLAY” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 39, 41)

● Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point

and press PAU S E (9). Memorize the time code at this point (墌 pg. 21) since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5.

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2 Press REW (

located, then press PAU SE (9).

) until the Edit-In point is

3 Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote

control, then press PA U SE (9). The “9I” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

● To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.

5 When the time code reaches Edit-Out point

(time code from step 1), press START/STOP, then STOP (8) to end Insert Editing.

NOTES:

● Program AE with special effects (墌 pg. 47) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.

● During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.

● If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

● During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. (墌 pg. 59)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

Power

No power is supplied.

● The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌 pg. 15)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌 pg. 13)

● The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. (墌 pg. 13)

Video and D.S.C.* Recording

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

● Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader

effects, Program AE with special effects and “DIS”. (墌 pg. 36, 38, 47)

Digital Zoom does not work.

● 15X optical zoom is selected.

HSet “ZOOM” to “60X” or “700X”. (墌 pg. 37)

● The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.*

HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C.* Playback

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

● Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for

video playback. (墌 pg. 23)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌 pg. 17)

Recording cannot be performed.

● The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

(墌 pg. 17)

● “TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (墌 pg. 17)

● The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover.

When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

● This is not a malfunction.

When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

● This is not a malfunction.

During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

● “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 39)

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning

cassette. (墌 pg. 64)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.

● Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌 pg. 44)

● The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again.

(墌 pg. 61)

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

● The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.

HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu.

(墌 pg. 36, 42)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

● The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.

(墌 pg. 36, 38)

* GR-DF470/450 only

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The color of Snapshot looks strange.

● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.

HFind a white subject and compose your shot so

that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 27, 43)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

● Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

HPress BACK LIGHT. (墌 pg. 45)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

● The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌 pg. 48)

White Balance cannot be activated.

● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone

(MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. (墌 pg. 48)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

● The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (墌 pg. 48)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

● When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 37)

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.

● Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C. (墌 pg. 62)

● The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌 pg. 13)

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

● The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. (墌 pg. 16)

● The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. (GR-DF470/450 only)

● Files stored in the memory card are protected.

HRemove protection from the files stored in the

memory card and delete them. (墌 pg. 32)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

● This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌 pg. 36, 38)

this can be avoided.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

● The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power turned on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,

then operate it.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

● In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. (墌 pg. 17, 19)

● When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

● The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

The cassette will not load properly.

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● The battery’s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged battery. (墌 pg. 13)

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The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. (GR-DF470/450 only)

HPush in the memory card a few more times.

(墌 pg. 18)

Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

“LCD”. (墌 pg. 19, 36, 39)

● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(墌 pg. 17)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (墌 pg. 19)

An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.

● A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.

H墌 pg. 60.

The remote control does not work.

● “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 38)

● The remote control does not point at the remote

sensor.

HPoint at the remote sensor. (墌 pg. 24)

● The remote control batteries are exhausted.

HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (墌 pg. 24)

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

ExhaustedHigh

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg. 17)

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”*. (墌 pg. 15)

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. (墌 pg. 63)

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/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”*.

TAPE END

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the date/time is not set. (墌 pg. 16)

● The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

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LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

A. DUB ERROR!

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 54)

A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 54)

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (墌 pg. 54)

● Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 54)

INSERT ERROR!

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 55)

INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION> <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB>

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 55)

● Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. (墌 pg. 55)

MEMORY IS FULL*

Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible.

HDV

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected. The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder.

Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder.

COPYING FAILED

● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder.

● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card*:

• when no memory card is loaded.

• when the memory card’s memory is full.

• when the memory card is not formatted.

• when a write-protected SD Memory Card is

loaded. (墌 pg. 32)

MEMORY CARD!*

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card.

PLEASE FORMAT*

Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not been initialized. Initialize the memory card. (墌 pg. 35)

NO IMAGES STORED*

Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.

NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED*

Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback.

CARD ERROR!*

Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card. Remove the memory card once and insert it again. Repeat these procedures until no indication appears. If the indication still appears, the memory card is corrupted.

* GR-DF470/450 only

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CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH*

● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position.

● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY

The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Remove the power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

The error indications (03 or 04) show what type of malfunction has occured. When an error indication appears, the camcorder turns off automatically. Eject the cassette once and reinsert it, then check if the indication clears. When it does, you can resume using the camcorder. If the indication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

* GR-DF470/450 only

Cleaning The Camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.

To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.

To clean the lens

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.

● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

● When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth

refer to the cautions of each product.

● To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

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CAUTIONS

AC Adapter

When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

● To avoid hazards

...do not burn. ...do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble. ...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

● To prevent damage and prolong service

life

...do not subject to unnecessary shock. ...charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart below. This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time.

Terminals

... remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C/ 50°F), its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder.

NOTES:

● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions:

● During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. ...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This slackens the tape and can result in damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

● 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.

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Memory Cards (GR-DF470/450 only)

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:

● During use

...make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

● While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)

...never unload the memory card and never turn off

the camcorder.

● Store memory cards

...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).

LCD Monitor

● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

● To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

● Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use. These are not malfunctions

...While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

● For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

● Avoid using the unit

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove. ...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. ...near a television set. ...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.). ...in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C or

104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

● DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C (122°F). ...in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ...in direct sunlight. ...in a closed car in summer. ...near a heater.

● To protect the unit, DO NOT

...allow it to become wet. ...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods. ...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

sunlight. ...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or

the grip. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

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64 EN

CAUTIONS

● Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

...No picture during playback. ...Blocks of noise appear during playback. ...During recording or playback, the Head Clog

Warning indicator “ ” appears.

...Recording cannot be performed properly.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions. If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM (GR-DF470/450 only)

● 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 center hole.

● 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. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation

● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GR-DF470U,

GR-DF450U,

GR-DF430U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS

CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road

Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317–5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

CAUTIONS

EN 65

REFERENCES

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

66 EN

SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

For General

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) Approx. 6.6 W (Maximum; when charging a battery pack)

* Using LED Light

Dimensions (W x H x D)

75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm (3" x 2-15/16" x 4-3/8") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 400 g (0.89 lbs) (without battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap) Approx. 480 g (1.06 lbs) (incl. battery, cassette, memory card and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/6" (680, 000 pixels) CCD

Lens

F 1.2, f = 2.6 mm to 39 mm, 15:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" color LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m (5 ft)

For Digital Video Camera

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel (12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min. cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

For Digital Still Camera (GR-DF470/450 only)

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image: 2 modes (1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels) Moving image: 1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

墌 pg. 27

For Connectors

S-Video input: Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog S-Video output: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog

Video input: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Audio input: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analog, stereo Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analog, stereo

Microphone input

ø3.5 mm, stereo

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

USB (GR-DF470/450 only)

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0* compliant

* Supports at the maximum of Full-Speed (12 Mbps)

when using USB Mass Storage Class driver.

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

TERMS

EN 67

AC Adapter .................................................... 15

Animation ....................................................... 38

Audio Dubbing ............................................... 54

Backlight Compensation ................................ 45

Battery Pack ...................................... 13, 15, 62

Beep .............................................................. 38

Blank Search ................................................. 22

Changing The Menu Settings ................ 36 – 41

Charging The Battery Pack ............................ 13

Connection To A Personal Computer ............ 53

Connections To A TV Or VCR ....................... 23

Data Battery ................................................... 14

Date/Time Settings ........................................ 16

Deleting Files ................................................. 33

Demonstration Mode ..................................... 39

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) .................... 38

DPOF Setting

(Digital Print Order Format) ............... 34, 35

Dubbing ............................................. 32, 51, 52

Picture Quality ............................................... 40

Playback Sound ............................................. 40

Playback Special Effects ............................... 26

Power-Linked Operation ................................ 15

Program AE With Special Effects .................. 47

Quick Review ................................................. 21

Recording Capacity

Memory Card .................................... 27, 31

Tape ........................................................ 19

Recording Media Selection ............................ 40

Remote Control .............................................. 24

Resetting The File Name ............................... 32

Self Recording ............................................... 20

Slow-Motion Playback ................................... 25

Snapshot Mode .............................................. 37

Sound Mode ............................................ 37, 40

Speaker Volume ............................................ 22

Specifications ................................................. 66

Spot Exposure Control ................................... 45

E-Mail Clip Recording .................................... 31

Exposure Control ........................................... 44

Image Size ..................................................... 40

Initializing A Memory Card ............................. 35

Insert Editing .................................................. 55

Iris Lock ......................................................... 45

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 16, 19

LED Light ....................................................... 42

Live Slow ....................................................... 42

Loading A Cassette ....................................... 17

Loading A Memory Card ................................ 18

Manual Focus ................................................ 44

Memory Card ........................................... 18, 63

Motor Drive Mode .......................................... 43

Navigation ................................................ 37, 48

Night-Alive ..................................................... 43

Tape Speed (REC MODE) ...................... 37, 41

Telephoto Setting ........................................... 38

Time Code ............................................... 21, 39

Tripod Mounting ............................................. 17

Troubleshooting ............................................. 56

Warning Indications ....................................... 58

White Balance ................................................ 46

Wide Mode ..................................................... 38

Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................... 47

Zooming ............................................. 20, 26, 37

5-Second Recording ...................................... 42

TERMS

GR-DF470

GR-DF450

GR-DF430

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE

ENGLISH

Printed in Malaysia

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M5D7/D5/D2 DSC VC

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC.

The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.

2 GRANT OF LICENSE

(1) Subject to the conditions of this

Agreement, JVC grants to You a nonexclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program

on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

(2) You may make one (1) copy of the

Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE

PROGRAM

(1) You may not reverse engineer,

decompile, disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.

(2) You may not copy or use the

Program, in whole or in part, other than as expressly specified in this Agreement.

(3) You have no right to grant a license to

use the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.

4 LIMITED WARRANTY

JVC warrants that any media in which

the Program is embodied are free from

any defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of thirty (30)

days from the date of Your purchasing

any our products accompanying the

Program. JVC’s entire liability and your

exclusive remedy in connection with the

Program shall be replacement of such

defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE

EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED

HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT

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JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM

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5 LIMITED LIABILITY

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.

6 TERM

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any

memory in Your PC), and no longer own

such Program.

7 EXPORT CONTROL

You agree that You will not ship, transfer

or export the Program or underlying

information and technology to any

countries to which Japan and other

relevant countries have initiated an

embargo on such goods.

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United

States of America (the “Government”),

You acknowledge JVC’s representation

that the Program is a “Commercial Item”

as defined in Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g)

consisting unpublished “Commercial

Computer Software” as those items are

used at FAR part 12.212 and is only

licensed to You with the same use rights

JVC grants all commercial end users

pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL

(1) No modification, change, addition,

deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.

(2) If any part of this Agreement is held

invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

(3) This Agreement shall be governed by

and interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE:

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

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CAUTION:

● Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual.

● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software.

● Do not attempt to modify this software.

● Changes or modifications not approved

by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice for Users

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.

How to handle a CD-ROM

● 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. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/ index-e.html

Product Name

Model

Problem

Error Message

Manufacturer

Model

□ Desktop □ Laptop

Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.

JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

CPU

Memory MB

Available Hard Disk Space

CyberLink

For details of CyberLink’s technical support service, refer to the “Readme” of each software (墌 pg. 15) and the following website: http://www2.cli.co.jp/products/

dvc/

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System Requirements

䡲 Windows

The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator. OS: Windows (pre-installed), Windows Edition (Me) (pre-installed), Windows Professional (2000) (pre-installed), Windows installed), or Windows (XP) (pre-installed) CPU: Intel MMX 200 MHz

RAM: At least 64 MB Free hard disk space: At least 10 MB for

installation, at least 500 MB recommended

Connector: USB connector Display: Must be capable of displaying

800 x 600 dots with 16-bit color Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

For CyberLink DVD Solution

In addition to the requirements above, the following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Solution. OS: The same as requirements above. For capturing DV pictures with USB connection (USB 2.0), Windows is pre-installed or updated to Windows Service Pack 2* is necessary. * To update to Windows

2, click [Start], and select [Windows Update] in [All Programs]. For details, refer to the Windows Microsoft’s web site: http://

www.microsoft.com/

CPU: Intel Pentium

Intel Pentium recommended RAM: At least 128 MB, at least 256 MB DDR recommended Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB for installation, at least 10 GB for creating DVD video, at least 1 GB for creating VCD Connector: USB 2.0 connector or IEEE1394 (i.LINK) connector.

98 Second Edition (98SE)

XP Home Edition (XP) (pre-

Pentium®, at least

4, at least 2.2 GHz

Millennium

XP Professional

XP which

XP Service Pack

XP help or the

III, at least 700 MHz,

2000

For capturing DV pictures with USB connection, Windows

XP equipped with USB 2.0 connector is necessary. Miscellaneous: DirectX 9.0a or later (DirectX 9.0 is installed automatically)

Supported media:

DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R D L DVD-VR: DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM VideoCD: CD-R/RW For more details, refer to CyberLink web site: http://www.gocyberlink.com/

english/products/powerproducer/ 2_gold/comp_dvd_drives.jsp

䡲 Macintosh

The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC. Hardware: iMac, iBook, Power Mac G4 or G5, PowerBook G3 or G4, eMac equipped with a USB connector OS: Mac OS 9.0.4 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.5, 10.2.1 to 10.2.8, 10.3.1 to 10.3.5) RAM: At least 64 MB (Mac OS 9), At least 128 MB (Mac OS X)

● The system requirements information

above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

● If your PC does not meet the system

requirements above, you can use the optional USB reader/writer CU-VUSD70, the PC card adapter CU-VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU-VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC. (Refer to “JVC Accessories” on our world web site at: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/ english/accessory/)

● Microsoft

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

● Macintosh is a registered trademark of

Apple Computer, Inc.

● Other product and company names

included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

and Windows® are either

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Software Installation

(Windows

Follow the procedure described below to install the software. From the [SETUP] screen in step 2, you can install the following drivers or software. Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.)

USB Mass Storage Class driver

This driver allows your PC to read and write memory cards in the camcorder.

Windows

Since there is no need to install this driver, the item is not displayed. Simply connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and you can read and write memory cards in the camcorder.

Windows

Be sure NOT to connect the USB cable between the camcorder and the PC before installing the driver.

CyberLink DVD Solution

PowerProducer 2 Gold

PowerProducer 2 Gold is software for creating movie discs incorporating not only video but also slideshows. This software uses a simple wizard format for creating a wide range of different format discs. You can also edit imported video. You can import video from the camera, edit it, and then create a slideshow from still images. You can create a customized menu for the video or slideshow and write the contents to DVD or other media.

Me/2000/XP:

98SE:

)

PowerDirector 3

PowerDirector 3 is software for easily capturing video from a camcorder and for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode, maintains superior image quality, uses SVRT for highspeed rendering, and has a host of other advanced video editing features. You can export video files as DV format (AVI) to record on a DV tape.

NOTE:

If PowerProducer or PowerDirector is already installed, uninstall the software, then install the supplied CyberLink DVD Solution.

Digital Photo Navigator 1.0

This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats.

G.726 decoder

This is an audio decoder for video clips created by the camcorder (extension “.asf”).

NOTE:

Install G.726 decoder only when the camcorder is equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function.

1 Load the provided CD-ROM into

the PC.

After a moment, the [SETUP] screen appears.

● From the [SETUP] screen, you can install the desired driver or software.

● If the [SETUP] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer] window.

2 Click [Install] on the right side

of the desired software and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.

The installation of the selected driver or software starts. The procedure differs depending on the driver or the software.

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Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on

Windows

XP.

[Choose Setup Language] screen appears.

Select the desired language and click [OK]. Then, [CyberLink DVD Solution Setup] screen appears. Click [Next]. [License Agreement] screen appears.

Click [Next]. [Setup Type] screen appears.

Click [Yes]. [Customer Information] screen appears.

Confirm your information and click [Next].

● It is possible to change the information.

Then, [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.

Select the program(s) you want to install, then click [Next]. Wait for a moment until the installation is finished. When the installation is finished, [Setup Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish]. Restarts the PC.

For Windows

98SE/Me/2000:

Before [Setup Complete] screen appears, [Question] screen appears. Click [Yes]. Then, [DMA setting] screen appears. Click [OK]. [Setup Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish] to restart the PC.

Install all of the desired software or driver in the same way.

To display [SETUP] screen, double-click the CD-ROM icon in the [My Computer] window.

NOTE:

If you perform installation of a software that is already installed, uninstallation will start. In this case, perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished.

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Updating [Device Manager]

(Windows

If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver], the installation might not be performed properly.

In this case, follow the procedure described below to update the [Device Manager] and install [USB Mass Storage Class driver] properly.

NOTE:

Disconnect any other USB audio devices from PC before performing the following procedure.

98SE

Installing [USB Mass Storage Class driver]

1 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC. (墌 pg. 8)

only)

2 Click [Start], go to [Settings],

and then click [Control Panel]. Double click the [System] icon.

3 Select the [Device Manager] tab. 4 Delete [GR-D290*] in [Other

devices].

* The model name depends on the

connected camcorder.

5 Disconnect the USB cable from

the camcorder. Restart the PC.

6 Load the provided CD-ROM into

the PC. Install [USB Mass Storage Class driver]. (墌 pg. 5)

7 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC.

Device driver is installed.

8 Confirm the [Removable Disk]

icon is displayed in [My Computer].

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Connections (Windows®)

Connecting the USB cable

Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC or to use PowerDirector 3 in capturing video.

Camcorder

To USB connector

USB cable

To DV connector

DV cable (optional)

To USB connector

To IEEE1394

connector

1 To assure safety, make sure all

units are turned off before making any connections.

2 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC.

To create DVD Video:

● For Windows

a DV cable instead of a USB cable to capture video from a tape.

● For Windows

capture DV pictures from a tape with USB connection (USB 2.0) even if the PC has no IEEE1394 connector. (The USB 1.1 connector on the PC cannot be used.)

98SE/Me/2000/XP: Use

XP: In addition, you can

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● When the USB cable or DV cable is connected, turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO/ MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC.

● If PowerDirector 3 does not recognize the camcorder, exit PowerDirector 3 once, then start it again.

● If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub, compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC. If this happens, connect the camcorder directly to the PC, not through the hub.

● Do not use an extension USB cable.

● When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

● Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and

then to the camcorder.

● Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

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Viewing the Contents of a

Memory Card (Windows

1 Install [USB Mass Storage Class

driver]. (Windows (墌 pg. 5)

2 Make sure that there is a

memory card in the camcorder.

3 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

4 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

The camcorder turns on.

5 Connect the camcorder to the

PC with a USB cable. (墌 pg. 8)

On the camcorder’s LCD monitor [USB] appears.

6 When using Windows

The [Removable Disk] window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. Select [Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK].

NOTE:

If the [Removable Disk] window does not appear, confirm the connection (墌 pg. 8) or perform the steps 1 and 2 in the right.

98SE only)

XP:

)

When using Windows®98SE/Me/ 2000:

1 Double-click the [My Computer] icon

on the desktop. The [Removable Disk] icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the [My Computer] window.

2 Double-click the [Removable Disk]

icon.

● Windows

icon does not appear if USB Mass Storage Class driver is not installed properly. In this case, refer to “Updating [Device Manager]

(Windows

98SE: [Removable Disk]

98SE only)” (墌 pg. 7).

7 The folders in the memory card

appear.

Still images

Navigation

Different file types are stored in different folders. [DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (extension “.jpg”) [DCVI]: Contains folders with video clips (extension “.asf”)

● The [DCVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function.

[MISC]: Contains folders with DPOF setting data

Video clips

data

DPOF

setting

data

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[NAVI]: Contains folders with

navigation data

● The [NAVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with NAVIGATION function.

NOTES:

● Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder. When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card, delete it through the camcorder.

● Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

● If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

● The file extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting of Windows

Copying Files to the PC

(Windows

Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC.

1 Perform the procedure in

“Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Windows (墌 pg. 9).

)

)”

2 Create a new folder, enter the

folder name, and then doubleclick it.

● For example, create a new folder in the [My Pictures] folder.

3 Select the folder to be copied,

and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder.

● To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder.

● To copy video clips: Copy the folder within the [DCVI] folder.

“ ” appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC.

NOTE:

Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

The folders in the memory card appear.

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Playing Back Files on the PC

(Windows

)

Disconnecting the USB Cable

(Windows

)

Still images

Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”).

Video clips (Only for the camcorder equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function)

Use the Windows Media™ Player (version

6.4 or later). You can download the Windows Media™ Player from the Microsoft web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/

If you cannot play back a video clip file (extension “.asf”) that you have opened with the Windows Media™ Player, connect to the Internet and then try opening the file. The software that is needed in order to play back the file will be downloaded automatically, and then the file will be played back. If the video clip plays but without the audio, install the G.726 decoder from the CDROM.

Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

When using Windows®98SE

1 Confirm that “ ” is not

currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding.

2 Double-click the [My Computer]

icon on the desktop.

If the camcorder is connected to the PC correctly, the [Removable Disk] icon appears.

3 Right-click the

[Removable Disk] icon in the [My Computer] window.

A menu appears.

4 Click [Eject] in

the menu.

The [Removable Disk] icon disappears.

● If the icon does not disappear, wait for a while, and then proceed to step 5.

5 Disconnect the USB cable.

● If any message appears, click [OK].

6 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “OFF”.

The camcorder turns off.

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When using Windows®2000/Me/XP

1 Confirm that “ ” is not

currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding.

2 Double-

click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.

The [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] dialog box appears.

Windows

go to step 5.

XP: If not, wait a while then

3 Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

● Windows® 2000/XP

● Windows

The [Stop a Hardware device] dialog box appears.

4 Click [OK].

Windows® 2000/Me: If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears, click [OK] and then click [Close].

● Windows

2000/XP

● Windows

The model name depends on the connected camcorder.

5 Disconnect the USB cable. 6 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “OFF”.

The camcorder turns off.

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Connections (Macintosh)

Connect the USB cable to copy still image or video clip files in a memory card to the PC.

To USB connector

Camcorder

USB cable

1 To assure safety, make sure all

units are turned off before making any connections.

2 Use the USB cable to connect

the camcorder to the PC.

NOTES:

● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

● When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camcorder or switching the VIDEO/MEMORY (DSC) mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC.

● Do not use an extension USB cable.

To US B

connector

Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card (Macintosh)

1 Make sure that there is a

memory card in the camcorder.

2 Set the camcorder’s VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4 Connect the camcorder to the

PC with a USB cable. (See above)

On the camcorder’s LCD monitor [USB] appears. The memory card icon appears on the desktop.

● The name of the memory card icon is “Untitled”, “Unlabeled” or “No name”. We recommend that you name the icon to tell it from the other removable disks or folders.

5 Double-click the memory card

icon on the desktop.

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The folders in the memory card appear.

Video ClipsNavigation data

Still images

DPOF Setting data

Different file types are stored in different folders. [DCIM]: Contains folders with still images (extension “.jpg”) [DCVI]: Contains folders with video clips (extension “.asf”)

● The [DCVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function.

[MISC]: Contains folders with DPOF setting data [NAVI]: Contains folders with navigation data

● The [NAVI] folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with NAVIGATION function.

NOTES:

● Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

● If you are using a brand new memory card, you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first. You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so.

Copying Files to the PC (Macintosh)

Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC.

1 Double-click the

memory card icon on the desktop.

The folders in the memory card appear.

2 Create a new folder, enter the

folder name, and then doubleclick it.

3 Select the folder to be copied,

and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder.

● To copy still images: Copy the folder within the [DCIM] folder.

● To copy video clips: Copy the folder within the [DCVI] folder.

“ ” appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder, and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC.

NOTE:

Never disconnect the USB cable while “ ” is displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

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Playing Back Files on the PC

User’s Guide/Help/Readme

(Macintosh)

Still images

Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format. To view a still image, either double-click the still image file (extension “.jpg”), or drag and drop the file on the application icon.

Video clips (Only for the camcorder equipped with E-Mail Clip Recording function)

Use the Windows Media™ Player for Mac (version 6.4 or later). You can download the Windows Media™ Player for Mac from the Microsoft web site at:

http://www.microsoft.com/

Disconnecting the USB cable (Macintosh)

This manual ony refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details of each software, refer to its user’s guide/help/Readme.

䡲 CyberLink DVD Solution

Following steps are the example of CyberLink PowerDirector 3.

1 Click [Start], go to [All

Programs] or [Programs] – [CyberLink DVD Solution] – [PowerDirector], and then click User’s Guide/Help/Readme depending on your preference.

Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

1 Drop the memory card

icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.

● If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].

2 Confirm that

“” is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder.

● If “ ” is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding.

3 Disconnect the USB cable. 4 Set the camcorder’s Power

Switch to “OFF”.

The camcorder turns off.

INFORMATION

The programs in CyberLink DVD Solution are versions with limited functionality. The User’s Guide and Help files are written for the commercial version available in stores. For information about the differences with the commercial version, see the Readme file for the respective program.

䡲 Digital Photo Navigator

● The instruction manual is included on the

CD-ROM in PDF format. Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer], then click [Open]. Double-click the [Docs] folder. Open the “Start.pdf” file and click the button of the desired language. Note that Adobe Adobe PDF files.

● Adobe Adobe’s web site: http://

www.adobe.com/

Acrobat® ReaderTM or

Reader® must be installed to read

Reader® can be loaded from

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Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC

Moving images Still images

SHOOT the moving images

Cassette

TRANSFER the moving

images via the USB or DV cable with PowerDirector 3

SHOOT the still images

Camcorder

Memory Card

TRANSFER the still images

via the USB cable

EDIT moving images with

PowerDirector 3

CREATE the DVD or VCD

with PowerProducer 2 Gold

PLAYBACK the DVD or VCD

DVD Player

CREATE and ENJOY the

picture album with Digital Photo Navigator 1.0

Use of PowerProducer 2 Gold alone is enough for creating a DVD or VCD with ease.

http://www2.cli.co.jp/ products/dvc/

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JVC GR-DF430AA, GR-DF430AH, GR-DF430AC, GR-DF430AG, GR-DF430AS Instructions Manual

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