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Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you . . .
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
Warning on lithium cell battery
CAUTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
ABOUT DVC
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the GR-DV1 is analog.
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The digital audio signal is recorded here.
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CONTENTS
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Indoor Use
SUPPLY POWER TO ADAPTER
SUPPLY POWER TO CAMCORDER
Using The CAM Stand
During Recording
Charging The Battery
(Cont.)
CONFIRM STATUS
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
ATTACH BATTERY/BATTERIES
Installing The Battery Pack
OPEN BATTERY COVER
INSERT BATTERY
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
** Charging Environment
Clock (Lithium) Battery CR2025 Insertion/Removal
(Cont.)
OPEN BATTERY COVER
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
REMOVE OLD BATTERY
Date/Time Settings
INPUT DATE AND TIME
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
OPEN CASSETTE DOOR
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
(Cont.)
Hand Strap Attachment
Diopter Adjustment
ATTACH HAND STRAP
ADJUST DIOPTER
RM-V708U Remote Control Unit
(Cont.)
Installing The Battery
Full Auto/Manual Operation
(Cont.)
Menus
Gain Up
Squeeze, Zoom Magnification, Stabilization
System Menu
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer)
The Stabilizer cannot compensate for drastic hand movements while shooting.
The Stabilizer will not work when certain P.AE/ Effects (Classic Film, Strobe, Slow 1, 2 (
pg. 34) and Fade/Wipe Effects (Picture Wipe/ Dissolve (
pg. 30) are activated. The indicator appears blinking in the viewfinder.
System Menu
Scene, Beep, Wind Cut, Sound Mode
EN 19
Beep
Beep is automatically turned on during Full Auto operation.
5
kHz
ON OFF
48
07
Basic Recording
(Cont.)
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (
.
pg. 45).
Tape Remaining Indicator
Re Shoot A Scene
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE
Stable Shooting Positions
REWIND TAPE
Advanced Features
Snapshot Search
ENABLE SNAPSHOT SEARCH
Zoom
pg. 24) are activated.
Digital zoom (20x and 100x) cannot be used while the Video Echo effect (
pg. 34), the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve function (
pg. 30) or the 5SD mode (
Scene
Self-Timer
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Z
Set the Power Dial to PLAY.
START SEARCH
ENGAGE STILL MODE
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
INPUT DATE AND TIME
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
AUTO SET
FADE/WIPE Effects
Z
Set the Select Dial to PRO. EFFECT appears in the viewfinder.
ACCESS FADER/WIPE MENU
Press SET. The Fader/Wipe Menu appears in the viewfinder.
W
ACTIVATE FADE IN OR WIPE IN
B/W
B
ACTIVATE FADE OUT OR WIPE OUT
Picture Wipe/Dissolve
ENGAGE RECORD/STANDBY MODE
RESUME RECORDING
The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.
EXAMPLE
R
K
H
R
B
Exchanging FADE/WIPE Effects
SELECT NEW EFFECT
ACCESS FADER/WIPE CUSTOMIZE
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
AUTO SET
P.AE/Effects
Set the Select Dial to PRO. EFFECT appears in the viewfinder.
Press SET twice. The P.AE/Effects Menu appears in the viewfinder.
VIEWFINDER
P.AE/EFFECTS MENU (FACTORY SETTING)
B
/
STROBE
SLOW (Slow Shutter)
W
Exchanging P.AE/Effects
SELECT EFFECT TO BE REPLACED
SELECT NEW EFFECT
CUSTOMIZE MENU
ADJUST EXPOSURE
Exposure Control
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
Iris Lock
Iris lock is recommended in the following situa- tions:
When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
When shooting objects under a spotlight.
When the subject is backing away.
White Balance Adjustment
ENTER SELECTION
To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .
White balance cannot be used when P.AE/Effects Sepia or Monotone are activated.
T W
MWB Operation
ACCESS MANUAL FOCUS DISPLAY
ADJUST FOCUS
Manual Focus Adjustment
To Change To Auto Focus . . .
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations:
When shooting a flat wall, a blue sky or an object with little or no contrast.
When wire or other obstacles come between the camcorder and the subject.
Basic Connections
Basic Connections (Cont.) TV Playback
*Please refer to your VCR and/or TV instruction manual(s) when connecting.
If Using A VCR . . . go to step
pg. 41) or the CAM Stand (
Z
VCR/TV Connection
A
B
c
b
Playback Menu
Synchro Comp
Time Code
Playback Sound (48 kHz, 32 kHz), Synchro Comp, Display
ACCESS PLAYBACK MENU
Playback Menu
Playback Sound
Displaying The Time Code During Playback
Displaying the Date During Playback
A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during High-Speed Search. This is not a malfunction.
The sound is not available during High-Speed Search.
Basic Playback
END ZOOM
Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and normal playback.
If the Video Echo effect (
pg. 48) is selected during playback zoom, playback zoom is canceled.
Advanced Features
To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF on the remote control.
Classic Film, Monotone, Sepia, Strobe and Video Echo
Playback Effects
Docking Station
Dubbing
MAKE CONNECTIONS
(Cont.)
3 1 6 789`
4
5
2
Random Assemble Editing
MAKE CONNECTIONS
START SOURCE PLAYBACK
EXECUTE FADE/WIPE IN
SET EDIT-IN POINT
SET EDIT-OUT POINT
USE FADE WIPE ON SCENE TRANSITION
USE P.AE/EFFECT
CONTINUE EDITING
PREPARE SOURCE TAPE
ENGAGE VCR'S RECORD-PAUSE MODE
START EDITING
STOP EDITING
pg. 26)
For More Accurate Editing
PREPARE FOR R.A. EDIT
CHOOSE A SCENE
INPUT CORRECTION DATA
VCR (Recording deck)
32
PLAYBACK MENU
32
(Cont.) Audio Dubbing
Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded at 48 kHz.
PAUSE DURING DUBBING
STOP DUBBING
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Insert Editing
PAUSE DURING EDITING
STOP EDITING
FIND EDIT OUT POINT
FIND EDIT IN POINT
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CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
Main Unit
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
(Cont.)
Viewfinder Indications
kHz
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Docking Station
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CAUTIONS
Cassettes
1. During use . . .
2. Store cassettes . . .
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
A
B
C
D
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
General
Audio
Connectors
BATTERY PACK BN-V712U
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-V708U
AC ADAPTER/CHARGER AA-V70EG
DOCKING STATION