10 EN GETTING STARTED

During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF470/450

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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2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 30)

 

 

tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the

B Folder/File Number ( pg. 30)

 

 

performance of your camcorder.

C Battery Remaining Power Indicator

 

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 65.

( pg. 58)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-DF470 and GR-DF450 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.