JVC GR-DF430 Only, Before Using This Camcorder, During D.S.C. Playback GR-DF570/470

10 EN GETTING STARTED

During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF570/470						Use SP (Standard) mode for important video
only)						recordings.
						LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more
						video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may
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						experience mosaic-like noise during playback
						depending on the tape characteristics and the
		100-0013
						usage environment.
				50m		So, for important recordings, we recommend using
	BR I GHT					SP mode.
						It is recommended that you use JVC brand
						cassette tapes.
						Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of
	4	3				commercially available cassette tapes complying
						with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette
a Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 31)
						tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the
B Folder/File Number ( pg. 31)
						performance of your camcorder.
C Battery Remaining Power Indicator						Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 64.
( pg. 59)
D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/						● Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered
Viewfinder) ( pg. 17)
Before Using This Camcorder						trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
						Corporation in the United States and/or other
						countries.
Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
						● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
DV mark	.					Computer, Inc.
Make sure you only use memory cards* with the						● QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple
mark	or	.				Computer, Inc.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the
digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and
MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “					” and
memory cards marked “			” or
“	” can be used with this unit.

*Memory cards can be used with GR-DF570 and GR-DF470 only.

Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.