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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 – 35
Basic Recording	14
Advanced Features	19
PLAYBACK	36 – 41
Basic Playback	36
Advanced Features	38
Connections	40
TAPE DUBBING	42
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT	43 – 55
Random Assemble Editing	48
For More Accurate Editing	52
Audio Dubbing	54
TROUBLESHOOTING	56 – 60
USER MAINTENANCE	61
INDEX	62 – 66
Controls, Connectors And Indicators	62
Indications	64
Terms	66
CAUTIONS	67 – 68

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GR-DVF1 Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you Crossed Out Dust Bin About Batteries Analysis Mic Conversion Luminance Signal Y Lens Colour Difference Signal R-Y/B-YSignal Compression 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 Recording Menu Access DATE/TIME Menu Loading/Unloading a Cassette 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 Viewfinder IndicationsStop Recording Basic Recording Feature Picture StabilizerZoom Zoom Out To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video Light When blank portion is recorded on a tape Basic FeaturesProper recording Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 second Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Recording Advanced Features EN19Select Function SET Function Parameters Snapshot Mode Selection Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot Recording EN21 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 Start Recording Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and PBefore 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 Auto Focus FocusingPatterns that are regularly repeated Focus detection zone 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 Playback Basic PlaybackPlay Back Stop Playback Feature Shuttle Search Feature Still PlaybackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Playback Zoom Playback Menu Menu Button Select Dial Power Switch DisplayPlayback Menu 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 Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Tape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Knob Functions With the camcorder’s PowerButtons RM-V712U provided 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 TimingPower Switch Playback Menu Input Correction Data 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 Video mode Playback pg Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workShutter mode of Programme When using Picture Wipe Recording. The effects are Troubleshooting Disappear Than 1 second to make Display is set to OFFWipe them gently with soft Cloth. Wiping strongly can If the indication remains Battery pack, etc., clockEven though you repeat Above two or three times After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 62EN $ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Video Light SwitchClock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting Socket Select Dial +, -, Push @ MENU/DISPLAY Button Viewfinder Indications During Recording IndicationsFunction 444 Playback Viewfinder Indications DuringIndications Function Function Pg , 7 Monotone Motor Drive ModePlayback Menu Playback Zoom Avoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard During use To protect the unit, do not Do not leave the unitAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EGCamcorder General Memo Memo GR-DVF1

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Models: LYT0242-001A