Contents
GR-DVA1
For Customer Use
It is recommended that you
For clock operation and remote control unit
Dear Customer
Power Lines
Power Sources
Power Cord Protection
Grounding or Polarization
Damage Requiring Service
Accessories
Cleaning
Replacement Parts
BN-V11U
About Batteries
AA-V15U
Video
Audio
Contents
Using the Battery Pack
Power
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge Marker
Using AC Power
Using a CAR Battery
Getting Started
Insert Battery in Holder
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RE-INSERT Holder
Access Recording Menu
Date/Time Settings
Select Operation Mode
Access DATE/TIME Menu
Open Cassette Cover
12 EN
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
INSERT/REMOVE Tape
First move the highlight bar to REC Mode by
Recording Mode Setting
SET Recording Mode
Set depending on your preference
14 EN
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
Tripod Mounting
Adjust Length
Shoulder Strap Attachment
Attach Strap
Recording Basic Recording
Power Switch Position
16 EN
Load a Cassette
Press Display Button
Viewfinder Indications
Stop Recording
Basic Recording
Feature Picture Stabilizer
18 EN
Zoom
Battery power
Feature Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim
Proper recording
Basic Features
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Select Function
Recording Advanced Features EN21
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
SET Function Parameters
Recording
Advanced Features
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Snapshot
Motor Drive Mode
EN23
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Recording Advanced Features
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
Recording Menu Explanations
Date/Time Menu Explanations
System Menu Explanations
FADE/WIPE Selection
Fade/Wipe Effects
Effect Selection
B K , , B W
Start Recording
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Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P
Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg
Fader And Wipe Menu
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Select Mode
Disable Mode
Program AE With Special Effects
Sepia
Shutter
Twilight
Monotone
Auto Focus
Focusing
32 EN
Patterns that are regularly repeated
Adjust Focus
Access Manual Mode Item Menu
Access Manual Focus
END Adjustment of Focus
Exposure Control
Access Exposure Control
34 EN
To darken the image
Iris
Iris Lock
Center SUBJECT, Lock Iris
To Return To Automatic Iris Control
Select Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to
White Balance Adjustment
Accessment White Balance Adjust
36 EN
Manual White Balance Operation
Enter Setting
Exit Manual White Balance Adjustment
SET Manual White Balance
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
38 EN
Playback Basic Playback
Play Back
Feature Slow-Motion Playback
Feature Still Playback
Feature Shuttle Search
Feature Playback Zoom
40 EN
Playback Advanced Features
Access Playback Menu
Playback Menu
Recording sound Display Output sound
Playback Sound
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
Playback
Connectors
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Connections
Connectvcr Camcorder to TV or
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV
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Tape Dubbing
Pull OUT Battery Holder
Using the Remote Control Unit EN45
Installing The Battery
Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025
Buttons
EN Using the Remote Control Unit
Functions
RM-V712U only
To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play
Feature Slow-Motion Playback RM-V712U only
To allow slow-speed search in either direction
Playback Zoom
Using the Remote Control Unit
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Activate Zoom
Start Playback
Accessmenu Playback Effect Select
Playback Special Effects
Select Playback Effect
SET REMOTE/VCR Code
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Operate VCR
Make Connections
Select Scenes
USE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary
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Select Scenes
USE Program AE with Special Effects if Necessary
Stop Editing
Automatic Editing to VCR
Prepare Source Tape
Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
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For More Accurate Editing
Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing
Input Correction Data
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Possible Causes Corrective Action
Selected the mode For editing was registered
Video mode Video playback
Set the Power Switch to Effects and Fade/Wipe
Completed pg Being used in a scene
Recording Menu Use the Picture Wipe Function pg
Troubleshooting
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Ex. fingerprints Cause damage
Indicators On Screen is set to Set on Screen to on
OFF in the Date/Time Date/Time Menu Screen
AE with special effects
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Possible Causes
Cleaning The Camcorder
After Use
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Clock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting Socket
Video Light Switch
$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch
Select Dial +, -, Push @ MENU/DISPLAY Button
Indications
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Index
Viewfinder Indications During Recording
Viewfinder Indications During Playback
Error Refer Manual
Volume
SOUND1 Tape END
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Using Household AC Plug Adapter
Information
Do not leave the unit
For safety, do not
Avoid using the unit
To protect the unit, do not
Connectors
Specifications
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U
Camcorder
Memo
Memo
GR-DVA1