JVC GR-DF473, GR-DF573 instruction manual Contents EN

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CONTENTS EN 5

GETTING STARTED	6
Index	6
Provided Accessories	11
Power	13
Operation Mode	15
Language Settings	16
Date/Time Settings	16
Grip Adjustment	16
Viewfinder Adjustment	16
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display	17
Tripod Mounting	17
Loading/Unloading A Cassette	17
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card	18
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK	19
VIDEO RECORDING	19
Basic Recording	19
Tape Remaining Time	19
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder	19
Zooming	20
Journalistic Shooting	20
Self Recording	20
Time Code	21
Quick Review	21
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape	21
VIDEO PLAYBACK	22
Normal Playback	22
Still Playback	22
Shuttle Search	22
Blank Search	22
Connections To A TV Or VCR	23
Biphonic Playback	24
Playback Using The Remote Control	25
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING
& PLAYBACK	28
D.S.C. RECORDING	28
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)	28
Interval Shooting	29
D.S.C. PLAYBACK	30
Normal Playback Of Images	30
Auto Playback Of Images	30
Playback Of Video Clips	30
Index Playback Of Files	31
Viewing File Information	31
Removing On-Screen Display	31

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C	32
E-Mail Clip Recording	32
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A
Memory Card	33
Resetting The File Name	33
Protecting Files	33
Deleting Files	34
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)	35
Initialising A Memory Card	36
ADVANCED FEATURES	37
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT	37
Changing The Menu Settings	37
Recording Menus	38
Playback Menus	41
FEATURES FOR RECORDING	43
LED Light	43
Live Slow	43
5-Second Recording	43
Night Scope	44
Snapshot (For Video Recording)	44
Manual Focus	45
Exposure Control	45
Iris Lock	46
Backlight Compensation	46
Spot Exposure Control	46
White Balance Adjustment	47
Manual White Balance Adjustment	47
Wipe Or Fader Effects	48
Program AE With Special Effects	48
Navigation Function	49
Biphonic Recording	51
EDITING	52
Dubbing To Or From A VCR	52
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With
A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)	53
Connection To A Personal Computer	54
Audio Dubbing	55
Insert Editing	56
REFERENCES	57
TROUBLESHOOTING	57
USER MAINTENANCE	61
CAUTIONS	62
SPECIFICATIONS	65
TERMS	66

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Contents pg Digital Still Camera D.S.C. RecordingDear Customer 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 VolumeBR I GHT Before Using This CamcorderDuring D.S.C. Playback Place here during shooting Provided AccessoriesHow To Attach The Lens Cap 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 recordingsTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Loading/Unloading a Memory CardClose the card cover LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Basic RecordingTape Remaining Time 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 PlaybackVideo Playback EN Playback Using The RemoteControl Frame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackPause or RightPlayback Zoom Playback Special Effects Approximate Number of Storable Images EN D.S.C. RecordingBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot 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 Menus5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentRecording Menus 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 belowBacklight Compensation Iris LockSpot Exposure Control Manual White Balance Adjustment White Balance AdjustmentTo change the setting To return to automatic white balanceTo deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsProgram AE With Special Effects 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 player Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a recorder 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 monitorTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Insert EditingPress START/STOP to begin editing Troubleshooting EN PowerAdvanced features Video and D.S.C. RecordingOther problems EN TroubleshootingRemaining power level High Exhausted Displays the battery remaining powerAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback DUB Error User Maintenance EN Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the LCD monitorCassettes EN CautionsNot Memory CardsLCD Monitor 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 MacintoshVideo Clips Still images Dpof Setting dataNavigation data Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Transfer the still images Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCVia the USB cable