JVC instruction manual GR-DF570 GR-DF470 GR-DF430, Dear Customer

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DF570 GR-DF470 GR-DF430

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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

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK19

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF570/470

only)28

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

REFERENCES57

TERMS66

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DF570.

The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DF570 and GR-DF470.

INSTRUCTIONS

To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. ( pg. 37, 40)

LYT1394-001A EN

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Contents Dear Customer GR-DF570 GR-DF470 GR-DF430Program 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 GR-DF570/ 470 only During D.S.C. Recording Only GR-DF570/ 470 only1h40m Sound 12BI T 1555W T 50m During Video PlaybackI T / M I X L 10 0Only Before Using This CamcorderDuring D.S.C. Playback GR-DF570/470 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 AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Language SettingsTripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTo protect valuable recordings Cassette holder coverClose the card cover Loading/Unloading a Memory Card GR-DF570/470 onlyTo 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 Blank SearchTo choose whether or not the following If using a VCR , go to stepDisplays appear on the connected TV Video Playback OnlyBiphonic Playback GR-DF570 Control Playback Using The RemoteVideo Playback EN Frame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackYou can move the image on Playback Zoom Playback Special EffectsUp and Down Approximate Number of Storable Images Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotInterval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting modePress Snapshot Auto Playback Of Images Normal Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomRemoving On-Screen Display Index Playback Of FilesViewing File Information Mail Clip Recording Record-Standby modeEngage the E-Mail Clip Press E-MAILto end E-Mail Clip RecordingProtecting Files Resetting The File NameDubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card To Remove Protection Deleting FilesTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints Setting Print Information Dpof SettingDPOF, and press SET Sub Menu appearsInitialising a Memory Card To Reset The Number Of PrintsFORMAT, and press SET. The FormatChanging The Menu Settings Menus for Detailed Adjustment ENMenus without Sub Menus Menus with Sub Menus= Factory-preset EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentRecording Menus 5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SECWhen the Power Switch is set to M Q Manual settings are effective only= Factory-preset Refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction OFF Disables 5-Second RecordingOFF Automatic demonstration will not take place pg , Date/Time SettingsOFF Time code is not displayed For GR-DF570/470Playback Menus Sound Mode and Narration30MIN / 60MIN 640 x 480 / 1024 x 768 / 1152 xSP / LP Second Recording To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeSet 5S to 5S. pg To exit the 5S mode, select OFF in stepMotor Drive Mode EN Features for RecordingNight-Alive 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 balanceWipe Or Fader Effects Select OFF in . The effect indicator disappearsTo deactivate the selected effect Recording automatically Navigation Function GR-DF570To delete thumbnail images PlaybackTo add thumbnail images during video Biphonic Recording GR-DF570 Following procedureFor Biphonic Playback pg , perform To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo use this camcorder as a player Digital Dubbing Equipped With a DV ConnectorEditing EN Dubbing To Or From a Video UnitUsing USB cable GR-DF570/470 only Using DV cableUsing USB cable* B Using DV cable EN EditingFor GR-DF570/470 owners Audio DubbingTo end Audio Dubbing, press Pause 9, then Stop To hear the dubbed sound during playbackPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop Advanced features PowerVideo and D.S.C.* Recording Video and D.S.C.* PlaybackOther problems EN TroubleshootingDisplays the battery remaining power Troubleshooting ENAppears when the tape ends during recording or playback Remaining power level High ExhaustedDUB Error User Maintenance EN Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the exterior To clean the LCD monitorCassettes EN CautionsLCD Monitor Memory Cards GR-DF570/470 onlyDirty heads can cause the following ProblemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningCamcorderCassette Specifications ENAC Adapter Ø3.5 mm, stereoTerms Dpof Setting Digital Print Order FormatRecording Capacity Page GR-DF570 GR-DF470 GR-DF430 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 DataCopying 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 Memory Card Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCVia the USB cable Transfer the still images