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CONTENTS	EN5
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES	3
ABOUT DV	4
GETTING STARTED	6 – 13
Power	6
Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal	8
Date/Time Settings	9
Loading/Unloading A Cassette	10
Recording Mode Setting	11
Grip Adjustment	12
Viewfinder Adjustment	12
Shoulder Strap Attachment	13
Tripod Mounting	13
RECORDING	14 – 37
Basic Recording	14
Advanced Features	21
PLAYBACK	38 – 43
Basic Playback	38
Advanced Features	40
Connections	42
TAPE DUBBING	44
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT	45 – 57
Random Assemble Editing	50
For More Accurate Editing	54
Audio Dubbing	56
TROUBLESHOOTING	58 – 62
USER MAINTENANCE	63
INDEX	64 – 68
Controls, Connectors And Indicators	64
Indications	66
Terms	68
CAUTIONS	69 – 70

SPECIFICATIONS

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GR-DVF25 This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you About Batteries About DV Contents Using the Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerCharge Marker Choose which one means charged and which means discharged Insert Battery in Holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder RE-INSERT Holder Select Operation Mode Date/Time SettingsAccess DATE/TIME Menu Access Recording Menu Open LCD Monitor ContOpen Cassette Cover INSERT/REMOVE Tape SET Recording Mode Recording Mode SettingFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Set depending on your preference Viewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Strap Full Auto mode Power Switch PositionPRO. mode Load a Cassette Press Display Button Stop RecordingRecording Indicaitons reappear Before the following steps, perform pg Recording Basic RecordingShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Brightness Control Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting Basic Recording Feature Picture StabilizerZoom Zoom Out To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light Proper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tape Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features EN21Select Function SET Function Parameters Snapshot Mode Selection Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot Recording EN23 Motor Drive Mode Make Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentEND Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System Menu Recording Menu Explanations Factory-preset System Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu Explanations Effect Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection B K , , B W Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modeBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording Menu Fader And Wipe Menu Select Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesDisable Mode Programme AE With Special Effects Twilight ShutterSepia Monotone Patterns that are regularly repeated FocusingAuto Focus Access Manual Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAdjust Focus END Adjustment of Focus If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step Access Exposure ControlExposure Control To darken the image Centre SUBJECT, Lock Iris Iris LockIris To Return To Automatic Iris Control Accessment White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to To Return To Automatic White Balance Manual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment To Change The Tint For Recording Rewind or Fast-forward the tape Speaker Volume ControlPlayback Basic Playback Feature Shuttle Search Feature Still PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Playback Zoom Playback Menu EN Playback Recording sound Display Output sound Playback SoundDisplaying The Time Code During Playback EN Playback Connections When connecting the cables, open this coverUse the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable Turn 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 Buttons Functions To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play To allow slow-speed search in either direction Activate Zoom Playback ZoomEND Zoom Down Playback Special Effects Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectStart Playback Select Playback Effect SET REMOTE/VCR Code Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET Remote to Operate VCR Operate VCR Select Scenes Make Connections USE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Press FADE/WIPE Stop Editing Automatic Editing to VCRPrepare Source Tape Diagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Choose a Scene Access Playback Menu Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingInput Correction Data Close Menu Begin Dubbing Audio DubbingPause During Dubbing Stop Dubbing New track is output on both L and R channels in stereo Original and new tracks are combined and output in stereo Corrective Action Shutter mode of Programme Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workWhen using Picture Wipe Delay of a fraction of a Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessPicture Wipe function does not work Disappear Than 1 second to make Rear of the LCD monitor is hot Battery pack, etc., clockImages on the LCD monitor are jittery LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Temperature To protect the battery, it is Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioRecommended to charge it Charging is difficult in places Clean LCD Monitor Clean ExteriorClean Lens After Use 64EN $ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Video Light SwitchConnectors to r are located beneath External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording IndicationsFunction 444 Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackIndications Function Pg , 42 Pg , 7Date/Time Display Exposure Control ...................................... pg Avoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During use Do not leave the unit To prolong service lifeTo protect the unit, do not To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKCamcorder General GR-DVF25

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