JVC GR-DF450 instruction manual Dear Customer, For Customer Use, Model No Serial No

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430

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For Accessories:

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

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

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

GETTING STARTED

6

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK19

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

only)27

ADVANCED FEATURES 36

REFERENCES56

TERMS67

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”. ( pg. 36, 39)

LYT1426-001B EN

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Contents For Customer Use Dear CustomerModel No Serial No Navigation Function Wipe/Fader EffectsProgram AE with Special Effects Mail Clip RecordingSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Contents EN Index Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring E-Mail Clip Recording GR-DF470/ 450 only During D.S.C. Recording Only GR-DF470/ 450 only1h40m REC Sound 12BI T 1555NOV 10 I T / M I10 00 AM 20 21 Operation Mode Indicator  pg Before Using This Camcorder pg Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor OnlyHow To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesPlace here during shooting Buckle Strap guide Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyeletOpen the cover To MIC Eyelet Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphoneHow To Attach The Core Filter PowerCharging The Battery Pack Close the core filter until it clicks shutBATT. Release to detach it Data Battery SystemMaximum continuous recording time Using AC Power Operation ModeAbout Batteries Viewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Tripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTo protect valuable recordings Cassette holder coverTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Close the card coverTape Remaining Time Basic RecordingLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Journalistic Shooting ZoomingSelf Recording ZoomDisplay Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 second Time CodeNormal Playback To control the speaker volumeShuttle Search Blank SearchTo choose whether or not the following If using a VCR , go to stepDisplays appear on the connected TV Installing The Battery Buttons And Functions Playback Using The Remote ControlFrame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Zoom Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot Power Switch Lock ButtonApproximate Number of Storable Images Interval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting modePress Snapshot Auto Playback Of Images Normal Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomViewing File Information Index Playback Of FilesSteps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips  pg DisappearTo make video clips from real-time camera image Mail Clip RecordingTo make video clips from recorded video footage Protecting Files Resetting The File NameTo Remove Protection Deleting FilesTo remove protection from the currently displayed file To delete the fileDPOF, and press SET Setting Print Information Dpof SettingSub Menu appears Initializing a Memory Card To Reset The Number Of PrintsMenus with Sub Menus Menus without Sub MenusWIPE/FADER  pg Program AE  pg Exposure  pg Balance  pg For Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menus5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC Recording MenusOFF Disengages the function ManualSeconds when the Power Switch is set from Appear on screen when the camcorder isFactory-preset Indicator when optional microphone isPlayback Menus Sound Mode and Narration640 x 480 / 1024 x 15SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MINPortuguês OFF / onLED Light To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLive Slow GR-DF470/450 only Set 5S to 5S.  pgSet r to OFF so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears Motor Drive ModeNight-Alive Snapshot For Video RecordingManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual focus is recommended in situations listed below To return to automatic exposure controlSpot Exposure Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation To change the setting White Balance AdjustmentTo return to automatic white balance To deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsRecording automatically OnlyPlayback To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 orTo delete thumbnail images To make thumbnail images after videoUnable to USE NAVIGATION, this Memory Card is not Compatible To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Digital Dubbing Equipped With a DV ConnectorUsing USB cable* B Using DV cable Using DV cableFor GR-DF470/450 owners Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set Narration to on or MIX.  pgPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingAdvanced features PowerVideo and D.S.C.* Recording Video and D.S.C.* PlaybackTroubleshooting EN Other problemsAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback Displays the battery remaining powerRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error Check CARD’S Write Protection Switch To clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the LCD monitor To clean the lensAC Adapter Battery PacksCassettes LCD Monitor Memory Cards GR-DF470/450 onlyDirty heads can cause the following ProblemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningModel Number GR-DF470U GR-DF450U Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Responsible partyØ3.5 mm, stereo CamcorderTape Speed REC Mode Dpof SettingRecording Capacity LCD Monitor and ViewfinderGR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Software Installation and PC Connection Guide Limited Liability How to handle a CD-ROM System Requirements For CyberLink DVD SolutionSoftware Installation Windows Page Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only Installing USB Mass Storage Class driverTo USB connector Connecting the USB cableTo DV connector Connector To USB connectorStill SettingClips DataCopying Files to the PC Windows Still images When using Windows 98SEClick OK When using Windows 2000/Me/XPConnections Macintosh Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card MacintoshNavigation data Still images Dpof Setting dataVideo Clips Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Memory Card Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCVia the USB cable Transfer the still images