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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DF573 GR-DF473

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For Accessories:

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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 &

PLAYBACK28

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

REFERENCES57

TERMS66

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DF573.

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.

( pg. 37, 40)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Dear Customer Digital Still Camera D.S.C. Recording pg Program AE with Special Effects Wipe/Fader EffectsBacklight Compensation Navigation FunctionSafety Precautions Page Contents EN EN Getting Started IndexIndicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring E-Mail Clip Recording During D.S.C. Recording OnlyInterval Sound 12 B I TMIC VolumeDuring D.S.C. Playback Before Using This CamcorderBR I GHT How 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 Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. AP-V14E/A onlyUsing The Battery Pack Data Battery SystemBATT. Release to detach it Maximum continuous recording timeUsing AC Power Operation ModePower-Linked Operation About BatteriesViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentLanguage Settings Date/Time SettingsSwitch Open the LCD monitor fully.  pg Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTripod Mounting To protect valuable recordingsClose the card cover Loading/Unloading a Memory CardTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Tape Remaining Time Basic RecordingLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming EN Video RecordingJournalistic Shooting Self RecordingTime Code Video Recording ENRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Display Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 secondEN Video Playback Normal PlaybackShuttle Search Still PlaybackIf using a VCR, go to step Video Playback Biphonic PlaybackControl Playback Using The RemoteVideo Playback EN Frame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackPause or RightPlayback Zoom Playback Special Effects Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot EN D.S.C. RecordingApproximate Number of Storable Images Interval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting modeC. Recording EN Press SnapshotPlayback Of Video Clips Normal Playback Of ImagesEN D.S.C. Playback Playback ZoomRemoving On-Screen Display Index Playback Of FilesViewing File Information Folder Folder name  pgMail Clip Recording EN Additional Features for D.S.CFootage To make video clips from real-time camera imageTape To a Memory Card Resetting The File NameProtecting Files Dubbing Still Images Recorded OnTo Remove Protection Deleting FilesTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Setting Print Information Dpof SettingInitialising 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 MenusRecording Menus EN Menus for Detailed Adjustment5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC Wide OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place  pg , Date/Time SettingsOFF Time code is not displayed MelayuFine / Standard Playback MenusStereo Sound LOFF / LCD / LCD/TV Image SEL. / Tape SEL. / ALL / ReturnOFF / Auto / on OFF / onLED Light To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLive Slow Second RecordingMotor Drive Mode EN Features for RecordingNight Scope Snapshot For Video RecordingManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusExposure Control Manual focus is recommended in situations listed belowSpot Exposure Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation Manual White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting To return to automatic white balanceProgram AE With Special Effects Wipe Or Fader EffectsTo deactivate the selected effect Recording automatically Navigation FunctionNight Scope  pg SportsPlayback To find scenes on tape using thumbnailTo delete thumbnail images To add thumbnail images during videoBiphonic Recording To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Editing EN Digital DubbingConnect this camcorder to a video unit Cable as shown in the illustrationUsing DV cable Using USB cableUsing USB cable B Using DV cable EN EditingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Audio DubbingNever disconnect the USB cable while USB is displayed on the LCD monitorPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Troubleshooting EN PowerAdvanced features Video and D.S.C. RecordingOther problems EN TroubleshootingAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback Displays the battery remaining powerRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error User Maintenance EN Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the LCD monitorCassettes EN CautionsLCD Monitor Memory CardsNot Problems How To Handle a CD-ROMDirty heads can cause the following About moisture condensationCamcorderCassette Specifications ENAC Adapter Ø3.5 mm, stereoRecording Capacity TermsPage GR-DF573 GR-DF473 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 DpofCopying 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 Via the USB cable Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCTransfer the still images