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GR-DVM55
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
(Cont.)
CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER
CONNECT DC CORD TO AC CHARGER STATION
Indoor Use
AC Charger Station AA-V60EG
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
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 8 17). Set the Power Dial to
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
pg. 11). Even if they dont appear during recording, you can display them during playback (
Basic Recording
IND. ON/OFF button
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STOP RECORDING
OR
START SEARCH
ENGAGE STILL MODE
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
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON
pg. 79.
Brightness Control
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Interface Shooting
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
(blinking)
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Zoom
Advanced Features
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
Scene (5-second recording)
Self-Timer
ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE
STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING
END SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Snapshot
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
TAKE SNAPSHOT
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
If you press during Recording . . .
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. 34).
CLOSE SYSTEM MENU
ON OFF 32kHz 06
PHOTO MODE
SCENE (5-Second Mode) (Z pg. 26)
pg. 43) and exposure control (
pg. 44) 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
FADE
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
Example
WIPE SCROLL
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FADER AND WIPE MENU (cont.)
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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)
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SLOW X4
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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 situations:
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
CLOSE WHITE BALANCE
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
REWIND TAPE
Basic Playback
VIEWING RECORDING
END PLAYBACK
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To Perform High-Speed Search . . .
Playback Sound
Still Playback
Slow-Motion Playback
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
Synchro Comp
Time Code
Playback Sound (32 kHz, 48 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display
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
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VCR/TV connection (using the AC Charger Station) (Cont.)
VCR
Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
TV
CONNECT AC CHARGER STATION TO TV OR VCR
CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV INPUT
SELECT TVS VIDEO MODE
Advanced Connections
PC
Digital Printer
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
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 VCRS 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
To perform Audio Dubbing while watching in the television, make connections (
pg. 54 57).
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
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REMOVE POWER SUPPLY
CLEAN EXTERIOR
CLEAN LENS
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
AFTER USE
PUSH VIEWFINDER BACK IN
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product.
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
(Cont.)
Warning Indications
CAUTIONS
Cassettes
LCD monitor
Battery Packs
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Main Unit
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder
General
Video
Audio
AC Charger Station
General
Connectors
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
INDEX
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