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Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
| | SELECT OPERATION MODE | |
| 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. | |
| |
| | •The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is | | STARTED |
| | turned on. |
| | | |
| | ACCESS RECORDING MENU |
| 2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears. |
| GETTING |
| | SET RECORDING MODE | |
| 3 First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by |
| | rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the |
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| | parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or | |
| | “LP” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial | |
| | twice to exit from the Recording Menu. | |
| | | | |
| | •“LP” (Long Play) is more economical, providing 1.5 | |
| | times the recording time. | |
| | •Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape recorded in | |
Select Dial
Display
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4 | REC MODE | | SP |
| WIDE MODE | | OFF |
| ZOOM | | | 128X |
| GAIN UP | | | AGC |
| TELE MACRO | OFF |
| TO DATE / TIME MENU |
| TO SYSTEM MENU |
| | | | DEC 25 ’ 98 |
| | | | : 30 |
| END | – – – – –6– – – – – |
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4REC MODE | | |
SP |
| WIDE MODE | OFF | |
| ZOOM | | | 128X |
| GAIN UP | | | AGC |
| TELE MACRO | OFF |
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
| DEC 25 ’ 98 |
| : 30 |
END | – – – – –6– – – – – |
Power Switch
Recording Menu
NOTES:
●If the recording mode is switched during recording, 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.
Recording mode indicator
4REC MODE | SP | | |
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WIDE MODE | OFF | |
ZOOM | | X40 | |
GAIN UP | | AGC | |
TO DATE / TIME MENU | |
TO SYSTEM MENU | |
| | | DEC 25 ’ 98 | |
| | : 30 | |
END | – – – – –6– – – – – | |
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LP
GR-DVF7
It is recommended that you
Dear Customer
About Batteries
About DV
Contents
Using the Battery Pack
Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Choose which one means charged and which means discharged
Using AC Power
Using a CAR Battery
Charge Marker
RE-INSERT Holder
Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal
Insert Battery in Holder
Remove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder
Access Recording Menu
Date/Time Settings
Select Operation Mode
Access DATE/TIME Menu
INSERT/REMOVE Tape
Cont
Open LCD Monitor
Open Cassette Cover
Set depending on your preference
Recording Mode Setting
SET Recording Mode
First move the highlight bar to REC Mode by
Viewfinder Adjustment
Grip Adjustment
Attach Strap
Adjust Length
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Tripod Mounting
Load a Cassette
Power Switch Position
Full Auto mode
PRO. mode
Indicaitons reappear
Stop Recording
Press Display Button
Recording
Before the following steps, perform pg
Recording Basic Recording
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Brightness Control
Journalistic Shooting
Interface Shooting
Zoom Out
Feature Picture Stabilizer
Basic Recording
Zoom
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim
Feature Video Light
Proper recording
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
SET Function Parameters
Recording Advanced Features EN21
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
Select Function
Snapshot Recording
Advanced Features
Snapshot Mode Selection
Snapshot
EN23
Motor Drive Mode
Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System Menu
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
Make Setting
END Setting
Recording Menu Explanations
Factory-preset
System Menu Explanations
Date/Time Menu Explanations
B K , , B W
Fade/Wipe Effects
Effect Selection
FADE/WIPE Selection
If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording
Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby mode
Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg
Menu
Fader And Wipe Menu
Programme AE With Special Effects
Recording Advanced Features
Select Mode
Disable Mode
Monotone
Shutter
Twilight
Sepia
Patterns that are regularly repeated
Focusing
Auto Focus
END Adjustment of Focus
Access Manual Mode Item Menu
Access Manual Focus
Adjust Focus
To darken the image
Access Exposure Control
If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step
Exposure Control
To Return To Automatic Iris Control
Iris Lock
Centre SUBJECT, Lock Iris
Iris
To Return To Automatic White Balance
White Balance Adjustment
Accessment White Balance Adjust
Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to
To Change The Tint For Recording
Enter Setting
Manual White Balance Operation
Exit Manual White Balance AD- Justment
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Speaker Volume Control
Playback Basic Playback
Feature Playback Zoom
Feature Still Playback
Feature Shuttle Search
Feature Slow-Motion Playback
Playback Menu
EN Playback
Recording sound Display Output sound
Playback Sound
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable
When connecting the cables, open this cover
EN Playback Connections
Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV
Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply Power
Connectvcr Camcorder to TV or
Tape Dubbing
Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025
Installing The Battery
Pull OUT Battery Holder
Buttons
Functions
To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play
To allow slow-speed search in either direction
Down
Playback Zoom
Activate Zoom
END Zoom
Select Playback Effect
Accessmenu Playback Effect Select
Playback Special Effects
Start Playback
Operate VCR
Random Assemble Editing R.A.Edit
SET REMOTE/VCR Code
SET Remote to Operate VCR
Select Scenes
Make Connections
Press FADE/WIPE
Select Scenes
USE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary
USE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary
Stop Editing
Automatic Editing to VCR
Prepare Source Tape
Choose a Scene
For More Accurate Editing
Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Prepare for R.A. Edit
Close Menu
Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Access Playback Menu
Input Correction Data
Stop Dubbing
Audio Dubbing
Begin Dubbing
Pause During Dubbing
New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo
Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo
Corrective Action
Delay of a fraction of a
Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not work
Shutter mode of Programme
When using Picture Wipe
Disappear Than 1 second to make
Places subject to low Adjust the brightness
Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches
Picture Wipe function does not work
LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink
Battery pack, etc., clock
Rear of the LCD monitor is hot
Images on the LCD monitor are jittery
Charging is difficult in places
Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audio
Temperature To protect the battery, it is
Recommended to charge it
After Use
Clean Exterior
Clean LCD Monitor
Clean Lens
64EN
External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC
Video Light Switch
$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch
Connectors to r are located beneath
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Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
Function
Function
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Indications Function
Exposure Control ...................................... pg
Pg , 7
Pg , 42
Date/Time Display
During use
For safety, do not
Avoid using the unit
To avoid hazard
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not
To prolong service life
Do not leave the unit
To protect the unit, do not
General
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EG
Connectors
Camcorder
GR-DVF7