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MANUAL

SQUEEZE**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: For playback on TVs with an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only

image to fit the screen without distortion. The

when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

 

 

indicator appears. When using this mode,

[ ] = Factory-preset

refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/

DIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

OFF: Disables the function.

vertically.

 

 

 

 

 

[ON

 

 

 

 

]: To compensate for unstable images

D.WIDE**

 

 

 

: The

 

 

 

indicator appears. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high

zoom range is extended beyond the maximum

magnification.

optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting

0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting

condition.

in a small room. (GR-DF570 only)

● The “

 

 

 

 

” indicator blinks or goes out if the

** Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

Stabiliser cannot be used.

 

 

Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF570/470 only)

●Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

 

WIND CUT

 

 

 

 

[OFF]: Disengages the function.

5S

 

 

 

 

ON

: Helps cut down on noise created by

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 43)

the sound will change. This is normal.

Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.

 

 

 

SYSTEM

By using an inanimate object and changing its

 

 

 

 

 

 

position between shots, you can record the

The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when

subject as though it is moving.

 

 

the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied

 

 

 

 

 

 

when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

TELE MACRO

 

 

 

 

[ ] = Factory-preset

[OFF]: Disables the function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON: When the distance to the subject is less

BEEP

 

 

 

 

than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shoot a subject as large as possible at a

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

distance of approx. 50 (60*) cm.

 

 

BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is

* GR-DF470/430 only

 

 

turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of

NOTE:

 

 

recording. It also activates the shutter sound

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out

effect. ( pg. 28, 44)

of focus.

 

[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds

 

 

 

when any operation is performed. It also

WIDE MODE

 

 

 

 

activates the shutter sound effect.

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen

( pg. 28, 44)

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen

 

 

 

 

 

ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CINEMA** : Inserts black bands at the top

 

 

 

 

 

and bottom of the screen. The

indicator

 

 

 

 

 

appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide- screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/ viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.