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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
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GR-DV3
Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Charger Station is on its bottom.
CAUTIONS:
CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue.
ABOUT DV
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The digital audio signal is recorded here.
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CONTENTS
Charging The Battery Pack
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
ATTACH BATTERY
CONFIRM STATUS
DETACH BATTERY
Installing The Battery Pack
OPEN BATTERY COVER
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
(Cont.)
CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER
CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION
Indoor Use
Using The Battery Holder
Date/Time Settings
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
INPUT DATE AND TIME
Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery
(Cont.) Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE COVER
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
Recording Mode Setting
SET RECORDING MODE
(Cont.) Grip Strap Attachment
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND STRAP EYELET
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB HAND STRAP EYELET
ADJUST LENGTH
Dioptre Adjustment
TURN ON CAMCORDER
ADJUST DIOPTRE
Tripod Mounting
Remote Control Unit
Installing The Battery
(Cont.)
Power Dial Position Function
Operation Mode
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (
pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback (
pg. 51).
Basic Recording
STOP RECORDING
OR
Viewfinder Indications
PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON
Tape Remaining Indicator
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Brightness Control
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Basic Recording (Cont.)
Time Code
The Time Code cannot be reset.
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Proper recording
Basic Recording (Cont.)
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Advanced Features
Scene (5-second recording)
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
pg. 32).
ENGAGE 5S MODE
Self-Timer
Snapshot
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
TAKE SNAPSHOT
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
If you press during Recording . . .
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Motor Drive mode:
Menus
Gain Up
Recording Mode, Wide Mode, Zoom Magnifica- tion, Stabilization and
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
REC MODE (Recording mode)
WIDE MODE
ZOOM (Zoom magnification)
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
GAIN UP
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
System Menu
Photo Mode, Scene, Beep/Tally, Wind Cut, Sound Mode, ID numbers and Demonstration Mode
pg. 32).
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU
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PHOTO MODE
SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 24)
pg. 41) and exposure control (
pg. 42) enter Full Auto operation.
BEEP/TALLY
FADE/WIPE Effects IMPORTANT:
If certain P.AE/Effects (
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU
SELECT EFFECT
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Example WIPE SCROLL
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT
You can extend the length of a fade or wipe by pressing and holding the START/STOP button.
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Example
WIPE SCROLL
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SELECT EFFECT
DISABLE P.AE/EFFECT
P.AE/Effects IMPORTANT:
If certain Fades or Wipes (
ACCESS P.AE/EFFECT SELECT MENU
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
SLOW X4
When using Slow Shutter, the image takes on a strobe-like effect.
Use Slow Shutter only in dark areas.
The Manual Focus indication may appear and flash when Slow Shutter is in use.
Manual Focus Adjustment
END ADJUSTMENT OF FOCUS
To Change To Auto Focus . . .
After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Manual Focus is reset to AUTO.
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations:
Exposure Control
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
After the Power Dial is set to OFF, Exposure Control is reset to AUTO.
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
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To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa- tions:
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
White Balance Adjustment
ACCESS WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT
CLOSE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST- MENT
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
To Change The Tint For Recording . . .
Manual White Balance Operation
SET MANUAL WHITE BALANCE
ENTER SETTING
EXIT MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
REWIND TAPE
Basic Playback
Display
VIEWING RECORDING
END PLAYBACK
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To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
Still Playback
Slow-Motion Playback
The sound is not available during High-Speed Search.
Advanced Features
ACCESS PLAYBACK EFFECT SELECT
SELECT PLAYBACK EFFECT
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia and Strobe
Repeat from step 2 when you want to change the selected effect.
Playback Effects
Advanced Features (Cont.) Playback Menu
Time Code
Synchro Comp
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display
CLOSE MENU
Playback Sound
TIME CODE (Displaying The Time Code During Playback)
DISPLAY (Displaying the Date During Playback)
Basic Connections
VCR/TV Connection (when connecting directly to the camcorder)
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR VCR
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE
VCR/TV Connection (using AC Charger Station)
ATTACH AND LOCK
INFORMATION:
Charging The Camcorder Battery Pack
Charging Two Battery Packs
Basic Connections (Cont.)
VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.)
VCR
Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal
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with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE
Advanced Connections
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
SUPPLY POWER
Also refer to the instruction manuals of the connected units.
ATTACH CAMCORDER TO AC CHARGER STATION
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO PRINTER OR VIDEO UNIT EQUIPPED WITH DV INPUT CONNECTOR
CONNECT PRINTER TO PC
Dubbing
PAUSE RECORDING
Digital Dubbing
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Brand Setting
(Cont.)
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
OPERATE VCR
Random Assemble Editing
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
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EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN (IF NECESSARY)
SET EDIT-IN POINT
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION (IF NECESSARY)
USE P.AE/EFFECT (IF NECESSARY)
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
START EDITING
STOP EDITING
For More Accurate Editing
Diagnosing VCRs against Camcorder Timing
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
CHOOSE A SCENE
(Cont.)
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CLOSE MENU
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
Adjustment of VCRs against Camcorder Timing
Audio Dubbing
The audio track can be customized only when recorded on the 32 kHz mode (Z pg. 32).
Press STOP.
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections (
pg. 52 55).
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REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
CLEAN EXTERIOR
CLEAN LENS
AFTER USE
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
Cleaning The Camcorder
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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AC Charger Station
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Indications During Recording
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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Indications During Playback
Warning Indications
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
Battery Packs
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
Main Unit
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Video
Audio
AC Charger Station
General
Connectors
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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