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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product.

Using This Instruction Manual

All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (pg. 5).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

.... refer to the Index (pgs. 62 – 66) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe

use of this product.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 67 and 68 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Warning on lithium cell battery (for clock operation and remote control unit)

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace the battery with Maxell, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Sony CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL- type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V20U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack must be recycled or disposed of

properly.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

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Contents GR-DVF1 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerCrossed Out Dust Bin Mark Crossed Out Dust BinAbout Batteries Analysis Mic Conversion Luminance Signal Y Lens Colour Difference Signal R-Y/B-YSignal Compression Contents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Charge Marker Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderAccess Recording Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access DATE/TIME MenuOpen Cassette Cover ContLoading/Unloading a Cassette INSERT/REMOVE TapeFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapPRO. mode Power Switch PositionFull Auto mode Load a CassettePress Display Button Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Zoom Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimProper recording Basic FeaturesWhen blank portion is recorded on a tape Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 secondSelect Function Recording Advanced Features EN19Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function ParametersSnapshot Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection Snapshot RecordingMotor Drive Mode EN21END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuFactory-preset Recording Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection B K , , B WBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and PStart Recording If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuDisable Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsSepia ShutterTwilight MonotonePatterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Focus detection zoneAdjust Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusExposure Control Access Exposure ControlIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step To darken the imageIris Iris LockCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingPlay Back Playback Basic PlaybackRewind or Fast-forward the tape Stop PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback ZoomPlayback Menu Menu Button Select Dial Power Switch DisplayPlayback Menu Recording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable When connecting the cables, open this coverEN Playback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cableTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Tape Dubbing Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder KnobButtons With the camcorder’s PowerFunctions RM-V712U providedTo allow slow-speed search in either direction To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PlayEND Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom DownStart Playback Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Select Playback EffectSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEStop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Prepare for R.A. Edit For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Choose a ScenePower Switch Playback Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Input Correction DataPause During Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Stop DubbingOriginal and new tracks are combined and output in stereo New track is output on both L and R channels in stereoCorrective Action Shutter mode of Programme Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workVideo mode Playback pg When using Picture WipeTroubleshooting Recording. The effects areWipe them gently with soft Display is set to OFFDisappear Than 1 second to make Cloth. Wiping strongly canEven though you repeat Battery pack, etc., clockIf the indication remains Above two or three timesCleaning The Camcorder After Use62EN Clock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting Socket Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Select Dial +, -, Push @ MENU/DISPLAY ButtonFunction IndicationsViewfinder Indications During Recording 444Indications Function Viewfinder Indications DuringPlayback FunctionPlayback Menu Monotone Motor Drive ModePg , 7 Playback ZoomTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useAbout moisture condensation Do not leave the unitTo protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioningCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EGConnectors GeneralMemo Memo GR-DVF1