JVC GR-DF450 instruction manual Only, Recording automatically

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48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM AE

 

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tint like old photos. Combine this with the

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

 

Cinema mode for a classic look.

NIGHTALIVE: ( pg. 43)

 

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

 

 

 

 

SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed

 

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together

at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually

 

with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic

appear when shooting a TV screen become

 

film” effect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

narrower.

 

CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a

 

 

 

 

SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is

 

strobe effect.

fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that

 

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a

 

occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light

 

series of consecutive snapshots.

or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.

 

MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the

 

SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/

 

 

right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal

SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/

 

image on the other half.

SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-

 

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

moving images to be captured one frame at a

 

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

time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fixing shutter speed variables. Use these

 

Navigation Function (GR-DF470/

 

settings when an automatic adjustment does not

 

work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the

 

450 only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the shutter function under good lighting

 

The Navigation Function helps you check tape

conditions.

 

 

contents by making thumbnail images on a

 

 

 

 

SPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory card.

 

 

 

 

 

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

 

Before continuing

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

 

 

To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

 

 

memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

 

 

Switch to “VIDEO”.

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

 

To make thumbnail images during video

 

 

 

 

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording automatically

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in

 

extremely bright surroundings such as in the

 

1 Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation

snow.

 

 

 

 

 

SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects

 

storing time. ( pg. 36, 37)

 

 

 

 

 

If the “

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

” indicator appears blinking on the

that may otherwise appear too bright when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting

 

 

stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card

such as spotlights.

 

 

is loaded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look

 

2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.

more natural. White Balance ( pg. 46) is

 

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

 

your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,

 

start recording.

 

When the recording time is over the navigation

the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus

 

 

time set in step 1, “ ” appears briefly, then the

from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less

 

 

image of the point where recording is started is

than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.

 

 

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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Contents Dear Customer For Customer UseModel No Serial No Wipe/Fader Effects Navigation FunctionProgram AE with Special Effects Mail Clip RecordingSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Contents EN Index Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsDuring D.S.C. Recording Only GR-DF470/ 450 only During E-Mail Clip Recording GR-DF470/ 450 only1h40m REC Sound 12BI T 1555I T / M I NOV 1010 00 AM 20 21 Before Using This Camcorder Operation Mode Indicator  pg pg Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor OnlyProvided Accessories How To Attach The Lens CapPlace here during shooting Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet Buckle Strap guideOpen the cover To MIC Eyelet Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphonePower How To Attach The Core FilterCharging The Battery Pack Close the core filter until it clicks shutData Battery System BATT. Release to detach itMaximum continuous recording time Operation Mode Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod MountingTo protect valuable recordings Cassette holder coverClose the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory CardBasic Recording Tape Remaining TimeLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming Journalistic ShootingSelf Recording ZoomTime Code Display Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 secondTo control the speaker volume Normal PlaybackShuttle Search Blank SearchIf using a VCR , go to step To choose whether or not the followingDisplays appear on the connected TV Playback Using The Remote Control Installing The Battery Buttons And FunctionsSlow-Motion Playback Frame-By-Frame PlaybackPlayback Zoom Power Switch Lock Button Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotApproximate Number of Storable Images To cancel Interval Shooting mode Interval ShootingPress Snapshot Normal Playback Of Images Auto Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomIndex Playback Of Files Viewing File InformationSteps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips  pg DisappearMail Clip Recording To make video clips from real-time camera imageTo make video clips from recorded video footage Resetting The File Name Protecting FilesDeleting Files To Remove ProtectionTo remove protection from the currently displayed file To delete the fileSetting Print Information Dpof Setting DPOF, and press SETSub Menu appears To Reset The Number Of Prints Initializing a Memory CardMenus without Sub Menus Menus with Sub MenusWIPE/FADER  pg Program AE  pg Exposure  pg Balance  pg For Video and D.S.C.* Recording MenusRecording Menus 5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SECManual OFF Disengages the functionAppear on screen when the camcorder is Seconds when the Power Switch is set fromFactory-preset Indicator when optional microphone isSound Mode and Narration Playback Menus640 x 480 / 1024 x 15SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MINOFF / on PortuguêsTo take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode LED LightLive Slow GR-DF470/450 only Set 5S to 5S.  pgMotor Drive Mode Set r to OFF so that the Night-Alive indicator disappearsNight-Alive Snapshot For Video RecordingTo reset to Auto Focus Manual FocusManual focus is recommended in situations listed below To return to automatic exposure controlIris Lock Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation White Balance Adjustment To change the settingTo return to automatic white balance Wipe Or Fader Effects To deactivate the selected effectOnly Recording automaticallyTo cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 or PlaybackTo delete thumbnail images To make thumbnail images after videoUnable to USE NAVIGATION, this Memory Card is not Compatible Dubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a recorderTo use this camcorder as a player Equipped With a DV Connector Digital DubbingUsing DV cable Using USB cable* B Using DV cableAudio Dubbing For GR-DF470/450 ownersTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set Narration to on or MIX.  pgInsert Editing Press START/STOP to begin editingPower Advanced featuresVideo and D.S.C.* Recording Video and D.S.C.* PlaybackOther problems Troubleshooting ENDisplays the battery remaining power Appears when the tape ends during recording or playbackRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error Check CARD’S Write Protection Switch Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exteriorTo clean the LCD monitor To clean the lensBattery Packs AC AdapterCassettes Memory Cards GR-DF470/450 only LCD MonitorProblems Dirty heads can cause the followingAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningDeclaration of Conformity Model Number GR-DF470U GR-DF450UTrade Name Responsible partyCamcorder Ø3.5 mm, stereoDpof Setting Tape Speed REC ModeRecording Capacity LCD Monitor and ViewfinderGR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Software Installation and PC Connection Guide Limited Liability How to handle a CD-ROM For CyberLink DVD Solution System RequirementsSoftware Installation Windows Page Installing USB Mass Storage Class driver Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE onlyConnecting the USB cable To USB connectorTo DV connector Connector To USB connectorSetting StillClips DataCopying Files to the PC Windows When using Windows 98SE Still imagesWhen using Windows 2000/Me/XP Click OKViewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh Connections MacintoshStill images Dpof Setting data Navigation dataVideo Clips Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC Memory CardVia the USB cable Transfer the still images