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JVC GR-DF450 User's Manual

1. 32 S Self Recording esse 20 Slow Motion Playback ou ee 25 Snapshot Mode Sound Mode Speaker Volume Specifications S Spot Exposure Control s 45 T Tape Speed REC MODE 37 41 Telephoto Setting Time Code Tripod Mounting Troubleshooting eee WwW Warning Indications esses 58 White Balance 46 Wide Mode 98 Wipe Or Fader Effects sse 47 Z ZOOMING s eite rere 20 26 37 5 Second Recording suse 42 TERMS 2005 Victor Company of Japan Limited V US 0 t4Q0 H9 0St4Q H9 0Zv4Q0 H9 Printed in Malaysia 0205FOH ID VM JV LYT1387 001A 2004 Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT 3 TO CUSTOMERS PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR Program ON YOUR PC The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan Limited UVC to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Should You not agree to the terms hereof You may not install or use the Program HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1
2. Fade out Program AE with Special Effects E Mail Clip Recording You can record video clips on the memory For example SPORTS mode allows fast i j card as files which can be sent via e mail moving images to be captured one frame at a 1 time for vivid stable slow motion pg 47 cr pg 31 GR DF470 450 only Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight pg 45 You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available lt gt pg 45 Spot Exposure Control SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance EN 3 NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the
3. e During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback During normal or still playback press SLOW I gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW lt I repeatedly for reverse Each time SLOW lt I or I gt is pressed the frame is played back CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 26 en VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D S C playback GR DF470 450 only 1 Press PLAY P to start video playback Or perform normal playback of images 2 At the point you want to zoom in press the Zoom Button T To zoom out press the Zoom Button W 3 You can move the image on the screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press 1 Left gt Right A Up and v Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP lil and then press PLAY gt during video playback NOTES Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer E A TUR Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image oe CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect B W MONOTONE Like classic bla
4. CPU Intel MMX Pentium at least 200 MHz RAM At least 64 MB Free hard disk space At least 10 MB for installation at least 500 MB recommended Connector USB connector Display Must be capable of displaying 800 x 600 dots with 16 bit color Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later For CyberLink DVD Solution In addition to the requirements above the following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink DVD Solution OS The same as requirements above For capturing DV pictures with USB connection USB 2 0 Windows XP which is pre installed or updated to Windows XP Service Pack 2 is necessary To update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 click Start and select Windows Update in All Programs For details refer to the Windows XP help or the Microsoft s web site http www microsoft com CPU Intel Pentium III at least 700 MHz Intel Pentium 4 at least 2 2 GHz recommended RAM At least 128 MB at least 256 MB DDR recommended Free hard disk space At least 300 MB for installation at least 10 GB for creating DVD video at least 1 GB for creating VCD Connector USB 2 0 connector or IEEE1394 i LINK connector For capturing DV pictures with USB connection Windows XP equipped with USB 2 0 connector is necessary Miscellaneous DirectX 9 0a or later DirectX 9 0 is installed automatically Supported media DVD Video DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R DL DVD VR DVD RW DVD R
5. Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR DF470 GETTING STARTED 6 GR DF450 mem DIGITAL STILL CAMERA GR DF430 iw only Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera http www jvc co jp english cyber Lube Mii ADVANCED FEATURES 36 For Accessories http www jvc co jp english accessory REFERENCES 56 TERMS 67 For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of the camcorder Retain this information for future reference Model No The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are Serial No of the GR DF470 The D S C Digital Still Camera features are available on To deactivate the demonstration GR DF470 and GR DF450 set DEMO MODE to OFF pg 36 39 INSTRUCTIONS LYT1426 001B EN 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe Fader Effects Navigation Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card lt pg 48 DATE MAY 24 04 3 29AM TC 13 23 15 Ew ee You can use the Wipe Fader Effects to make pro style scene transitions lt pg 47 Fade in
6. f you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape the audio and video may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e During Insert Editing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion Insert Editing stops pg 59 EDITING ey 55 ADVANCED FEATURES 56 en TROUBLESHOOTING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Power No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly gt Connect the AC Adapter securely lt pg 15 e The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly pg 13 e The battery is dead gt Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one lt pg 13 Video and D S C Recording Recording cannot be performed The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE gt Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC gt pg 17 e TAPE END appears gt Replace with new cassette i pg 17 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette
7. Install all of the desired software or driver in the same way To display SETUP screen double click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window NOTE If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only If the camcorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable before installing USB Mass Storage Class driver the installation might not be performed properly In this case follow the procedure described below to update the Device Manager and install USB Mass Storage Class driver properly NOTE Disconnect any other USB audio devices from PC before performing the following procedure Installing USB Mass Storage Class driver 1 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC pg 8 2 Click Start go to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the System icon 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Delete GR D290 in Other devices The model name depends on the connected camcorder 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder Restart the PC Load the provided CD ROM into the PC Install USB Mass Storage Class driver 7 pg 5 7 Usethe USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC Device driver is installed 8 Confirm the Removable Disk icon is displayed in My Computer i Connections Win
8. MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY C3 TAPE When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded only onto the tape s Lr3 s Iv TAPE CARD When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO MEMORY Switch set to VIDEO still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card 640 x 480 pixels In this mode the SNAP SLOW selection in CAMERA Menu is also applicable to memory card recording INT SHOT OFF Disables the function ON Enables interval shooting lt pg 28 INT TIME 15SEC 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN 30MIN 60MIN Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting 7 pg 28 i Playback Menus 3 VIDEO Factory preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on page 36 select SOUND MODE or NARRATION from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter SOUND MODE STEREO II Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND L J Sound from the L channel is output SOUND R A Sound from the R channel is output NARRATION OFF Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo ON Dub
9. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You In this event JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach Should this Agreement be terminated You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine including the erasing from any memory in Your PC and no longer own such Program 7 EXPORT CONTROL You agree that You will not ship transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods 8 U S GOVERNMENT USER If You are an agency of the United States of America the Government You acknowledge JVC s representation that the Program is a Commercial Item as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR part 2 101 g consisting unpublished Commercial Computer Software as those items are used at FAR part 12 212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement 9 GENERAL 1 No modification change addition deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC 2 If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effec
10. e During Night Alive it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus To prevent this use of a tripod is recommended This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape T set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set the Power Switch to m 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode pg 36 37 The Snapshot indicator ex appears 4 Press SNAPSHOT e There is the sound effect of a shutter closing e The PHOTO indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode e You can perform Snapshot also during recording A still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes e Regardless of the Power Switch position EY or Iw Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode GR DF470 450 only Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second The Motor Drive mode is disabled when REC SELECT is set to a CY3 sp In 7 pg 40 ADVANCED FEATURES 44 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING i Manual Focus i Exposure Control The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtained depending on the
11. speed rendering and has a host of other advanced video editing features You can export video files as DV format AVI to record on a DV tape NOTE If PowerProducer or PowerDirector is already installed uninstall the software then install the supplied CyberLink DVD Solution Digital Photo Navigator 1 0 This application is used to organize still images and convert them into a variety of formats G 726 decoder This is an audio decoder for video clips created by the camcorder extension asf NOTE Install G 726 decoder only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC After a moment the SETUP screen appears e From the SETUP screen you can install the desired driver or software e f the SETUP screen does not appear double click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window 2 Click Install on the right side of the desired software and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation The installation of the selected driver or software starts The procedure differs depending on the driver or the software CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Following steps are the example of CyberLink DVD Solution on Windows XP Choose Setup Language screen appears Choose Setup Language FA Select the language for this installation from the choices below Select the desired language and click OK Then CyberLink DVD So
12. wIPE CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen C wiPE WINDOW The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the center FEATURES FOR RECORDING cy 47 I wIPE SLIDE Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right 9l wiPE pooR Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene A WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen E WIPE SHUTTER Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen i Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set TE to the desired mode t pg 36 e The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated e The selected effect indicator appears To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 2 The effect indicator disappears NOTES Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night Alive e When a subject is too bright or reflective a vertical streak may appear smear phenomenon Smear phenomenon t
13. 30 Set Button SET c pg 36 Fast Forward Button gt gt gt pg 22 LED Light Button LIGHT cr pg 42 Right Button gt lt pg 36 Stop Button ll pg 22 Backlight Compensation Button BACK LIGHT pg 45 Down Button v pg 36 Rewind Button lt 4 lt pg 22 Quick Review Button Q REVIEW lt pg 21 Left Button lt t pg 36 9 VIDEO MEMORY Switch pg 15 Play Pause Button amp M lt pg 22 Manual Focus Button FOCUS c pg 44 Up Button A pg 36 Diopter Adjustment Control lt pg 16 Battery Release Button BATT RELEASE pg 14 Snapshot Button SNAPSHOT pg 27 43 Live Slow Button SLOW pg 36 42 Power Zoom Lever T W c pg 20 Speaker Volume Control VOL pg 22 9 Cassette Open Eject Switch OPEN EJECT cy pg 17 Recording Start Stop Button lt pg 19 Power Switch EY m PLAY OFF gt pg 15 Lock Button lt pg 15 GETTING STARTED c 7 Connectors The connectors are located beneath the covers S Video Input Output Connector S pg 23 51 Microphone connector MIC lt pg 54 6 USB Universal Serial Bus Connector pg 53 Digital Video i Link Connector DV IN OUT pg 52 53 i Link i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry specification and extensions thereof The logo is used for products compliant with the i Link standard Audio Video Inpu
14. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor and remain vested in JVC and such licensor The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries and related Conventions 2 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 Subject to the conditions of this Agreement JVC grants to You a non exclusive right to use the Program You may install and use the Program gie ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE Printed in Malaysia 1104MKH ID VM M5D7 D5 D2 DSC VC on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC 2 You may make one 1 copy of the Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM 1 You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble revise or modify the Program except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law 2 You may not copy or use the Program in whole or in part other than as expressly specified in this Agreement 3 You have no right to grant a license to use the Program and may not distribute rent lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of Your purchasing any our produ
15. MONOTONE mode is activated gt Disengage the Sepia SEPIA and Monotone MONOTONE t pg 48 The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when GAIN UP is set to AUTO gt If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF lt pg 36 37 Other problems The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures gt To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C lt pg 62 The battery pack is not attached firmly gt Detach the battery pack once again and re attach it firmly 7 pg 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ey 57 SET DATE TIME appears The date time is not set gt Set the date time pg 16 The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted GR DF470 450 only Files stored in the memory card are protected gt Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them 7 pg 32 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the Screen This is not a malfunction gt By recording with DIS ac
16. PC not through the hub e Do not use an extension USB cable e When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows Install USB Mass Storage Class driver Windows 98SE only pg 5 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable pg 8 On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB appears When using Windows XP The Removable ETT iit Disk window appears on the PC s screen after a moment Select Open folders to view files using Windows Always do the selected action EN Cancel Explorer and click OK NOTE If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection c pg 8 or perform the steps 1 and 2 in the right When using Windows 98SE Me 2000 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the memory card in the camcor
17. Size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 160 x 120 7 min 15 min 33 min 68 min MultiMediaCard Image Size 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 160 x 120 8 min 17 min 34 min Provided GR DF470 only To make video dips from recorded video footage T Load a cassette pg 17 2 Load a memory card lt pg 18 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 5 Press P II to start video playback 6 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode e E CLIP appears To cancel E Mail Clip Recording press E MAIL again or press W to stop video playback 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start E Mail Clip Recording 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop E Mail Clip Recording e COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 9 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording NOTES Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only 32 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card S
18. are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted SICA is displayed GR DF470 450 only MANUAL Enables thumbnail images to be made manually pg 49 5SEC 15SEC 30SEC 60SEC The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time For example 5SEC is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images 7 pg 48 However the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory In this case using the memory card with large capacity is recommended OFF Disables the function e The iN indicator appears when NAVIGATION is set to other than MANUAL and OFF ADVANCED FEATURES 38 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Iz MANUAL The MANUAL settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset OFF Disables the function ON Wi To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or depending on the shooting condition e The 4j indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod OFF Disables 5 Second Recording 5S Enables 5 Second Recording lt pg 42 Anim Allows you to r
19. back of the main unit The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS e This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs and to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet use the provided multi voltage AC Adapter An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212F or incinerate Replace battery with Panasonic M
20. fire To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time fully charge the battery and then run it down However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high low temperature condition or charged too many times i Operation Mode PLAY Allows you to play back a recording on the tape Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC GR DF470 450 only e Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus lt pg 36 VIDEO MEMORY Switch Position GR DF470 450 only To turn on the camcorder set the Power Switch to any operation mode except OFF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch Power Switch CHARGE lamp VIDEO MEMORY Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO MEMORY Switch GR DF470 450 only VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape If REC SELECT is set to s Cr sp v pg 40 still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card MEMORY Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card When the Power Switch is set to EY or m the currently selected image size appears Power Switc
21. following cases e When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape e When power shuts off during shooting When a tape is removed and re inserted during shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape e When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover NOTES The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON pg 39 Enables to check the end of the last recording 1 Press Q REVIEW during the Recording Standby mode 2 Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically then pauses in the Recording Standby mode for the next shot e Distortion may occur at start of playback This is normal Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search pg 22 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode gt pg 22 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or I while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch then start recording VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 22 en VIDEO PLAYBACK l Normal Playback MENU Pia VOL Power Switch VIDEO MEMORY Lock Button lt lt E gt gt SET Speaker T Load a cassette pg 17 2 Set
22. format To view a still image either double click the still image file extension jpg or drag and drop the file on the application icon Video dips Only for the camcorder equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function Use the Windows Media Player for Mac version 6 4 or later You can download the Windows Media Player for Mac from the Microsoft web site at http www microsoft com Disconnecting the USB cable Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder l Dropthe memory card py icon on the desktop A into the Trash icon OTD e If the confirmation message appears click i OK 2 Confirm that r b is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e If is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 3 Disconnect the USB cable 4 Setthe camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off i User s Guide Help Readme This manual ony refers to software installation and PC connection For more details of each software refer to its user s guide help Readme CyberLink DVD Solution Following steps are the example of CyberLink PowerDirector 3 l Click Start go to All Programs or Programs CyberLink DVD Solution PowerDirector and then click User s Guide Help Readme depending on your pr
23. is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack e pg 15 Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV206U or VC VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector 4 or 6 pins on the PC e f the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered the camcorder does not enter the USB mode e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software e The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ADVANCED FEATURES 54 en EDITING e The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using For GR DF470 450 owners USB appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC NEVER disconnect the USB cable while USB is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage GR DF470 450 only Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 BIT and SP modes pg 37 Use the provided remote control Microphone Connector 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then pres
24. lighting conditions amp SNOW Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow SPOTLIGHT Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights amp TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 46 is automatically set to but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m 32 ft to infinity From less than 10 m 32 ft adjust the focus manually d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect ae CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect y STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots MIRROR Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR DF470 450 only Navigation Function GR DF470 450 only The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card Before continuing To use Navigation functions
25. load a cassette and memory card then set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically T Set NAVIGATION to the desired navigation storing time pg 36 37 e If the mNm indicator appears blinking on the screen wait until it stops blinking If it does not stop blinking after a while check if a memory card is loaded 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or m 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording When the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 1 IN appears briefly then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image e If the Recording Start Stop button is pressed before iN stops blinking the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognized is captured 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording To make thumbnail images after video recording manually T Set NAVIGATION to MANUAL pg 36 37 2 Set the Power Switch to EY or tw 3 After the recording press STORE e The N indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image NOTES e The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less If REC SELECT is set to gt CJ Ey in DSC Menu the number
26. out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W e The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom in T Telephoto Towa lt Q Zoom out W Wide angle 10x WIET a Digital zoom zone 15X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio NOTES Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 44 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom pg 37 Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY GR DF470 450 only Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm 2 to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in MANUAL Menu on page 38 When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will no
27. pg 36 41 The AUX indication appears instead of MIC i Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points The original audio remains unchanged Use the provided remote control NOTES Before performing the following steps make sure that TIME CODE for CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY is set to ON pg 36 39 41 Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape 1 Play back the tape locate the Edit Out point and press PAUSE II Memorize the time code at this point lt pg 21 since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5 2 Press REW lt 4 until the Edit In point is located then press PAUSE IIl 3 Press and hold INSERT C on the remote control then press PAUSE II The II C indicator and the Time Code min sec appear and the camcorder enters Insert Pause mode 4 Press START STOP to begin editing To pause editing press START STOP Press it again to resume editing 5 When the time code reaches Edit Out point time code from step 1 press START STOP then STOP W to end Insert Editing NOTES Program AE with special effects lt pg 47 can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing e During Insert Editing the date and time information changes
28. shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored f 5S is set to 5S or Anim in MANUAL Menu the NAVIGATION function will not work properly To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images Navigation Search 1 Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press INDEX during stop mode The loaded cassette s Navigation thumbnail image screen appears 3 Press gt lt a v to select the desired image and press SET e The NAVIGATION SEARCH indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image DATE MAY 24 04 TC 13 23 15 3 29AM EUG P To cancel Navigation search midway Press Il lt lt gt gt or B FEATURES FOR RECORDING cw 49 To add thumbnail images during video playback T set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press II to start video playback 3 Press STORE at the desired point e The INi indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image To delete thumbnail images T Set the Power Switch to PLAY 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press SET to select EX The VIDEO Menu appears Press a or v to select VIDEO NAVI DEL and press 2 NARRATION OFF SET The Sub Menu F appears S AV INPUT ALL
29. the apparatus When a cart is used use a caution when _ moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped GETTING STARTED 6 Index iicet pene ete 6 Provided Accessories 11 Power ssess 18 Operation Mode 15 Language Settings 16 Date Time Settings 16 Grip Adjustment 16 Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Tripod Mounting 17 Loading Unloading A Cassette 17 Loading Unloading A Memory Card GR DF470 450 only 18 VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 19 VIDEO RECORDING eere 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 2119 ZOOMING iiiter ii 20 Journalistic Shooting 20 Self Recording a rna ars 20 Time Code o netz en 21 Quick Review eese 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
30. the lens attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration NOTE To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder AC Adapter AP V16U or AP V14U Battery Pack BN VF707U AV Cable Audio Extension Cable Place here during for optional microphone pg 12 for shooting connection USB Cable Core Filter large for USB cable c pg 13 for attachment Core Filter small x 2 for Audio extention cable r7 pg 13 for attachment Core Filter for AV cable c pg 13 for attachment CD ROM Remote Control Unit RM V720U Lithium Battery CR2025 for remote control unit Memory Card 8 MB Already inserted in the camcorder Shoulder Strap lt pg 12 for attachment Lens Cap see the right column for attachment GR DF470 450 only A lithium battery is pre installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of shipment with insulation sheet To use the Remote Control Unit remove the insulation sheet GR DF470 only CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 12 en GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Use The Audio Extension Cable Follow the illustration T Thread the strap through the eyelet 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle To adjust the length of the strap loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyel
31. 1 NOTE If the file name reaches DVC099989 a new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001 Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files 1 To protect the file for images display its playback screen pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press a or v to select PROTECT and press SET The Sub Menu appears To protect the currently displayed file 4 Press a or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT Screen appears MENU PROTECT CURRENT PROT ALL CANC ALL JJRETURN 5 Press lt or gt to select the desired file 6 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET On e To cancel protection select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect PROTECT PROTECTED RETURN gt To protect all files stored in the memory card 4 Press a or v to select PROT ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel protection select RETURN NOTES e If the Ga mark appears the currently displayed file is protected e When the memory card is initialized or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save t
32. 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK nerunt 22 Normal Playback Still Playback Shuttle Search 22 Blank Search 22 Connections To A TV Or VCR 1 23 Playback Using The Remote Control 24 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only 27 D S C RECORDING GR DF470 450 only 27 Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot Interval Shooting D S C PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only Normal Playback Of Images 29 Auto Playback Of Images 29 Playback Of Video Clips 29 Index Playback Of Files Viewing File Information i Removing On Screen Display 30 CONTENTS en 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only 31 E Mail Clip Recording 31 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card eee 32 Resetting The File Name ss 32 Protecting Files 32 Deleting Files 38 Setting Print Information DPOF Setting 34 Initializing A Memory Card 35 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 36 Changing The Menu Settings s 36 Recording Menus es OT Playback Menus 40 FEATURES FOR RECORDI
33. 5 By pressing or v RETURN Select IMAGE SEL to BEIUSEIURN delete the currently displayed thumbnail image Select TAPE SEL to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image Select ALL to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once 6 Press SET The NAVIGATION screen appears NAVIGATION DELETE CURRENT 7 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET Press lt to display the previous image Press to display the next image To cancel deletion select RETURN e Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback DEC 28 04 3 00PM EXECUTE RETURN ADVANCED FEATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 50 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it NOTES Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording otherwise the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation Function properly Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT C
34. 9 During Video Playback te a nid Dh ea BLANK SEARCH PUSH STOP BUTTON TO CANCEL Sound Mode Indicator gt pg 40 Blank Search Indicator lt pg 22 xb Live Slow Indicator pg 42 3 Snapshot Indicator pg 43 Tape Speed c pg 37 gt Playback gt Fast Forward Shuttle Search Rewind Shuttle Search Il Pause Il gt Forward Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion lt 4 II Reverse Frame By Frame Playback Slow Motion S Audio Dubbing IIS Audio Dubbing Pause Appear while a tape is running Sound Input For Audio Dubbing c pg 54 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 58 Date Time c pg 39 41 9 VOLUME Volume Level Indicator lt pg 22 BRIGHT Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder rx pg 17 Time Code c pg 39 41 OL IH Auxiliary Microphone Level ROME indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing pg 54 GETTING STARTED GR DF470 450 only 10 en GETTING STARTED During D S C Playback GR DF470 450 only 1 100 0013 Operation Mode Indicator lt pg 30 Folder File Number c pg 30 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 58 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use ca
35. AMERA DISPLAY 20 px LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL PORTUGU S XOCHED Ka Go f Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback c gt pg 36 41 1 Perform steps 1 4 in Language Settings above 2 Press a or v to select CLOCK ADJ and press SET The parameter for Month is highlighted Press a or v to input CAMERA DISPLAY the day and press SET Repeat to input the day year hour and minute 4 Press or v to select URETURN and press DEC 20 05 CLOCK ADJ 5 00 PM X9 OXSEJES Re Gu E SET twice The Menu Screen closes 1 Adjust the velcro strip 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start Stop Button Power Switch and Power Zoom Lever Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference Viewfinder Adjustment T Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused Example Diopter Adjustment Control CAUTION When retracting the viewfinder take care not
36. AT EXISTING DATA screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE RETURN EXECUTE and press SET The memory card is initialized e When initialization is finished NO IMAGES STORED or NO E MAIL CLIP STORED appears To cancel initialization select RETURN CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialization Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialization If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only 36 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT J Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 37 41 VIDEO MEMORY MENU Power Switch For video and D S C Recording Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO or MEMORY Set the Power Switch to IM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For Video Playback Menus e Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch For D S C Playback Menus refer to D S C PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only rx pg 29 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 19 3 Press MENU The Me
37. E to close the cassette holder touching other parts may cause your finger to get caught in the cassette holder resulting in injury or product damage To attach the camcorder to a tripod align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on the camcorder Then tighten the screw clockwise e Some tripods are not equipped with studs Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery pack s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use AC power before continuing 3 Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place To protect valuable recordings Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of SAVE This prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE GETTING STARTED 18 en GETTING STARTED NOTES f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When th
38. EV The parameters except OFF in ON SCREEN settings are the same as in the description CAMERA DISPLAY on page 39 Factory preset BRIGHT c pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gu 41 OFF LCD LCD TV When set to OFF the camcorder s display disappears EXTER 0FF AUTO ON When set to AUTO the date time are displayed in the following cases e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback rwECopE OFF ON tx pg 21 Time Code For GR DF470 450 E ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES rx 59 For GR DF430 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES mx The language setting can be changed pg 16 EXCITET OFF ioi tz pg 39 AUDIO LEV ADVANCED FEATURES 42 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING p Light 5 Second Recording LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D S C shooting T Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting OFF Turns off the light ON The light is on always 3m appears AUTO The light turns on automatically when dark 38A appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image NOTES Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes e If the light does not reach th
39. FEGUARD MODE EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE The error indications 03 or 04 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Eject the cassette once and re insert it then check if the indication clears When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer GR DF470 450 only cleaning The Camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens Blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mold may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product e To clean the viewfinder please consult your nearest JVC dealer USER MAINTENANCE cy 61 REFERENCES 62 en CAUTIONS AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automat
40. From the SETUP screen in step 2 you can install the following drivers or software Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar USB Mass Storage Class driver This driver allows your PC to read and write memory cards in the camcorder Windows Me 2000 XP Since there is no need to install this driver the item is not displayed Simply connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable and you can read and write memory cards in the camcorder Windows 98SE Be sure NOT to connect the USB cable between the camcorder and the PC before installing the driver CyberLink DVD Solution PowerProducer 2 Gold PowerProducer 2 Gold is software for creating movie discs incorporating not only video but also slideshows This software uses a simple wizard format for creating a wide range of different format discs You can also edit imported video You can import video from the camera edit it and then create a slideshow from still images You can create a customized menu for the video or slideshow and write the contents to DVD or other media PowerDirector 3 PowerDirector 3 is software for easily capturing video from a camcorder and for easily editing MPEG AVI and other video files still images and other contents for creating a movie This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode maintains superior image quality uses SVRT for high
41. JVC dealer How To Handle A CD ROM GR DF470 450 only e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning Spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass outer surface This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place after heating a cold room under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly In such cases first disconnect its power supply unit battery pack AC Adapter etc and wait a few minutes
42. NG ee 42 EED Light 5 notes wi 42 Live Slow GR DF470 450 only 242 5 Second Recording 242 Night Alive eeeee 2 43 Snapshot For Video Recording 43 Manual FOCUs terere eere secant 44 Exposure Control 44 Iris LOCK 45 Backlight Compensation 45 Spot Exposure Control 45 White Balance Adjustment 46 Manual White Balance Adjustment 46 Wipe Or Fader Effects Program AE With Special Effects T Navigation Function GR DF470 450 only 48 EDITING 51 Dubbing To Or From A VCR 51 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing 52 Connection To A Personal Computer 2s 59 Audio Dubbing sseee 54 Insert Edititig 2 2 eie 55 REFERENCES TROUBLESHOOTING xs USER MAINTENANCE 61 CAUTIONS oo 62 SPECIFICATIONG ssssssesssossessessssssssosssessessesees 66 TERMS G en GETTING STARTED f Index Controls Menu Button MENU c pg 36 Data Battery Button BATT DATA pg 14 E Mail Clip Recording Button E MAIL pg 31 Index Button INDEX pg 30 D S C Playback Select Button SEL pg 29 Thumbnail Storing Button STORE pg 48 Information Button INFO pg
43. Number Of Shots lt pg 27 Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D S C recording Clock Icon c pg 28 During E Mail Clip Recording GR DF470 ES s 00 1 450 only E ET D Image Size 160 160 x 120 Q Shooting Icon c pg 27 31 E Mail Clip Recording Indicator lt pg 31 Memory Card Remaining Time For E Mail Clip Recording lt pg 31 E Mail Clip Recording Time c pg 31 During Both Video And D S C Recording 8 Q n 3 A15x WCET N ote ce o D Operation Mode pg 15 Q 0A Gain Up Mode c pg 37 LED Light Indicator lt pg 42 White Balance Indicator c pg 46 s Spot Exposure Control Indicator pg 45 E83 Backlight Compensation Indicator pg 45 Exposure Adjustment Indicator lt pg 44 Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator lt gt pg 47 Exi Night Alive Indicator lt pg 43 Iris Lock Indicator c pg 45 Approximate Zoom Ratio c pg 20 9 Zoom Indicator gt pg 20 amp 9 PHOTO Appears when taking Snapshot pg 28 43 SLOW Appears when using Live Slow pg 42 Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor Viewfinder lt pg 17 Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg 58 Date Time c pg 16 Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator pg 44 GETTING STARTED ex
44. OMPATIBLE f you change the memory card while shooting on one tape two memory cards will share the tape s thumbnail images We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape Also do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting otherwise Navigation Function does not work properly Before shooting newly over a recorded tape be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card f you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card Dubbing To Or From A VCR Open the cover To S connector S A optional To S VIDEO IN or OUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Connect when your TV VCR has an S VIDEO IN OUT connector In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference AV cable provided To use this camcorder as a player 1 Following the illustrations connect the c
45. ON The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Connecting cables Audio Video S Video etc to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NoogRom 10 11 12 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or e Sold with
46. Playback pg 29 Down Button lt pg 26 EFFECT Button pg 26 Q EFFECT ON OFF Button c pg 26 The following buttons are available when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to EY or m Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out lt pg 20 26 Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY START STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder S SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder Also available with the Power Switch set to PLAY pg 29 GR DF470 450 only VIDEO PLAYBACK gy 25 PAUSE or Zoom 1B Bo A Up SLOW lt 41 Te dD c SLOW I gt PLAY AO voe gt Right lt Left L2 B STOP or v Down SHIFT Slow Motion Playback During normal video playback press SLOW I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e After approx 10 minutes normal playback resumes To pause Slow Motion playback press PAUSE II To stop Slow Motion playback press PLAY P NOTES e You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW lt I or I gt more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect e After SLOW lt I or IP is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a malfunction
47. Power Switch to m 2 Set E to MANUAL pg 36 The exposure control indicator appears 3 7 brighten the image press To darken the image press maximum 6 3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation lt pg 45 3 exposure has the same effect as when FHI is set to SPOTLIGHT lt pg 48 4 Press SET Exposure adjustment is complete To return to automatic exposure control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY NOTES You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when E is set to SPOTLIGHT or SNOW pg 47 or with the backlight compensation e If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness set GAIN UP to AUTO t pg 36 37 iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye the iris contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background Such as at the beach or when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming T Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set to MANUAL pg 36 e The exposure control
48. R DF470 450 only 30 en D S C PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only l Index Playback Of Files Removing On Screen Display You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want 1 For Index Playback of image files perform steps 1 5 in Normal Playback Of Images pg 29 For Index Playback of video clip files perform steps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips pg 29 2 Press INDEX The Selected file Index Screen of the selected type of file appears 3 Press N v to move the frame to the desired file 4 Press SET The selected file is displayed Index number Viewing File Information You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback FOLDER Folder name pg 32 FOLDER 100JVCGR FILE File name DES EDU pg 32 SIZE 11024X768 DATE Date the file was PROTECT OFF made SIZE Image size QUALITY Picture quality IMAGE only TIME Playback time E MAIL CLIP only PROTECT When set to ON the file is protected from accidental erasure 7 pg 32 Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen NOTE With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC QUALITY will be displayed T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of I
49. T Appears when there is a problem with a memory card and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialized Initialize the memory card pg 35 NO IMAGES STORED Appears if there are no image files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback NO E MAIL CLIP STORED Appears if there are no video clip files stored in the memory card when you attempt memory card playback CARD ERROR Appears when the camcorder does not recognize the loaded memory card Remove the memory card once and insert it again Repeat these procedures until no indication appears If the indication still appears the memory card is corrupted GR DF470 450 only REFERENCES 60 en TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK CARD S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the LOCK position Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a write protected SD Memory Card loaded UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications 01 02 or 06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest JVC dealer UNIT IN SA
50. To change the setting Set EJ to the desired mode pg 36 e The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears AUTO White balance is adjusted automatically NA MWB Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting lt Manual White Balance Adjustment FINE Outdoors on a sunny day amp b CLOUD Outdoors on a cloudy day HALOGEN A video light or similar type of lighting is used Factory preset To return to automatic white balance Set FA to AUTO pg 36 Or set the Power Switch to EY Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Select MWB in TA W BALANCE menu c pg 36 then press and hold SET until NA begins blinking e When the setting is completed SA stops blinking 4 Press SET twice The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator S is displayed NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 44 A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depe
51. W DVD RAM VideoCD CD R RW For more details refer to CyberLink web site http www gocyberlink com english products powerproducer 2 gold comp dvd drives jsp m Macintosh The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC Hardware iMac iBook Power Mac G4 or G5 PowerBook G3 or G4 eMac equipped with a USB connector OS Mac OS 9 0 4 to 9 2 2 Mac OS X 10 1 5 10 2 1 to 10 2 8 10 3 1 to 10 3 5 RAM At least 64 MB Mac OS 9 At least 128 MB Mac OS X e The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements If your PC does not meet the system requirements above you can use the optional USB reader writer CU VUSD70 the PC card adapter CU VPSD60 or the floppy disk adapter CU VFSD50 to load the files in the memory card to the hard disk on your PC Refer to UVC Accessories on our world web site at http www jvc victor co jp english accessory Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders AZ Software Installation Windows Follow the procedure described below to install the software
52. ack resumes A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction ATTENTION During Shuttle Search parts of the picture may not be clearly visible particularly on the left side of the screen Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption lt pg 21 T Load a cassette pg 17 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 4 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 5 Press SET to select EJ The VIDEO Menu appears 6 Press a or v to select BLANK SRCH and press SET The Sub Menu appears 7 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET e The BLANK SEARCH indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion To cancel Blank Search midway press W GR DF470 450 only NOTES Before starting Blank Search if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction If the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction e If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder stops automatically A blank portion which is shor
53. amcorder and the VCR s input connectors 2 start playback on the camcorder 7 pg 22 3 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the VCR Refer to the VCR s instruction manual 4 To stop dubbing stop recording on the VCR then stop playback on the camcorder EDITING ey 51 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 36 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON tx pg 36 41 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 36 41 To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Following the illustrations connect the camcorder and the VCR s output connectors 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 37 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set S AV INPUT to ON pg 36 41 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The A V IN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 Atthe point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubb
54. and then re connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning Declaration of Conformity Model Number GR DF470U GR DF450U GR DF430U Trade Name JVC Responsible party JVC AMERICAS CORP Address 1700 Valley Road Wayne N J 07470 Telephone Number 973 317 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measur
55. ard from the center hole Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight You can find the latest information in English on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http www jvc victor co jp english index e html Product Name Model Problem Error Message Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop Pc CPU OS Memory MB c peu ve Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers CyberLink For details of CyberLink s technical support service refer to the Readme of each software r pg 15 and the following website http www2 cli co jp products dvc f System Requirements m Windows The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC and to use Digital Photo Navigator OS Windows 98 Second Edition 98SE pre installed Windows Millennium Edition Me pre installed Windows 2000 Professional 2000 pre installed Windows XP Home Edition XP pre installed or Windows XP Professional XP pre installed
56. atsushita Electric Sanyo Sony or Maxell CR2025 Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of used battery promptly e Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm 3 15 16 or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be caused vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTI
57. bed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 7 pg 54 MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels Rec Moe Tea Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference It is recommended you use REC MODE in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing lt pg 51 52 eol 4m Mere Milli GR DF470 450 only OFF When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds The still image is not recorded ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card i pg 32 NAVI DEL IMAGE SEL TAPE SEL ALL RETURN c pg 49 To delete thumbnail images BLANK SRCH tz pg 22 Blank Search OFF Disables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors lt pg 51 ON Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S Video connectors c gt pg 51 NOTE When set to ON the S video input has a priority to the composite video input SYSTEM Each setting is linked with Ezd SYSTEM which appears when the Power Switch is set to M t pg 36 e The parameters are the same as in the description on page 38 8 VIDEO DISPLAY The F VIDEO DISPLAY settings are effective only for video playback except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUDIO L
58. bing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 4 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom pg 26 or Playback Special Effects lt pg 26 is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure to use the optional JVC VC VDV204U DV cable To use this camcorder as a recorder T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to PLAY 4 Set REC MODE to SP or LP pg 41 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to engage the Record Pause mode e The DVIN indication appears on the screen 6 Start playback on the player 7 At the point you want to start dubbing press the Recording Start Stop Button to start dubbing The gt indication rotates 8 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to stop dubbing The indication stops rotating 9 Press I to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor set S AV INPUT to OFF lt pg 36 41 Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the orig
59. ck and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect d SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look H STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 1 To start HH ae e e playback 1 press PLAY eFFect 2L P 2 gt 2 Press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF again To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above D S C RECORDING GR DF470 450 only cy 27 l Basic Shooting D S C Snapshot You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots Still images are stored in the memory card NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power lt pg 13 Loading a Memory Card c pg 18 NOTE If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to EY or tw and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor Approximate N
60. container Use SP Standard mode for important video recordings LP Long Play mode lets you record 50 more video than SP Standard mode but you may experience mosaic like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment So for important recordings we recommend using SP mode It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder Also read CAUTIONS on pages 62 65 e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc i Provided Accessories GETTING STARTED gy 11 NOTES In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter If a cable has only one core filter the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder Make sure to use the provided cables for connections Do not use any other cables How To Attach The Lens Cap o eo OONO oo 9 000 To protect
61. corder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Connect the camcorder to the e If you connect the camcorder to the PC PC with a USB cable See through a USB hub compatibility issues above between the hub and the PC may result in On the camcorders LCD monitor instability in the operation of the PC If this USB appears The memory card icon happens connect the camcorder directly appears on the desktop to the PC not through the hub e Do not use an extension USB cable e The name of the memory card icon is Untitled Unlabeled or No name We recommend that you name the icon to tell it from the other removable disks or folders 5 Double click the memory card icon on the desktop 13 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE appear eoo LI UNTTLED e e 8 EB Tv kc Back Foward Copying Files to the PC Macintosh a a I Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC a 1 Double click the C memory card icon on _ the desktop UNTITLED The folders in the memory card appear The folders in the memory card tes Applications Search DCIM MISC Dew kc een ES 2 Create a new folder enter the Still images DPOF Setting data En nne and then double 3 Select the fol
62. cts accompanying the Program JVC s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE LIMITED LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM 6 TERM This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision
63. d set BEEP to OFF pg 36 38 Provided GR DF470 only CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only 28 en D S C RECORDING GR DF470 450 only Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting 1 Set INT SHOT to ON lt pg 36 40 e INTERVAL and appear 2 Set INT TIME to the desired shooting interval lt gt pg 36 40 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 4 Press SNAPSHOT e First shot is taken after 2 seconds The PHOTO indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken e The clock icon lt gt turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken e The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed 5 Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting To cancel Interval Shooting mode Set INT SHOT to OFF in step 1 NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting lt pg 32 Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or
64. d Scenes on the tape the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape To avoid this refer to Recording From The Middle Of A Tape pg 21 To turn the beep sounds off pg 36 38 Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display h m means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes the indication starts blinking e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the LCD monitor Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Pull on the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward 0h25m While using the viewfinder Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 20 en VIDEO RECORDING NOTES e The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened you can select which one to use Set PRIORITY to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu c pg 36 39 Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder However this is not a malfunction gt pg 57 Looming Produces the zoom in
65. d Number Of Prints NOTES f you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a memory card pg 32 To Print All Still Images One Print For Each T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images lt gt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press a or v to select To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints T Perform steps 1 3 in To Print AII Still Images One Print For Each Press a or v to select CURRENT and press SET The DPOF screen appears 3 Press or to select the desired file DPOF SHEETS 00 RETURN gt gt 4 Press or v to select the number indication 00 and press SET 5 Select the number of prints by pressing a to increase the number or v to decrease the number and press SET Repeat steps 3 through 5 DPOF SHEETS A 05 v for the desired number of prints The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number DPOF and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or v to select ALL 1 and press SET The DPOF screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The normal playback Screen appears To cancel s
66. der appears in the My Computer indow wing Double click the Removable Disk icon e Windows 98SE Removable Disk icon does not appear if USB Mass Storage Class driver is not installed properly In this case refer to Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only lt gt pg 7 The folders in the memory card appear N Removable Disk I File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Search Folders Jv Still images Video clips Navigation data DPOF setting data Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg DCVI Contains folders with video clips extension asf e The DCVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE NAVI Contains folders with navigation data e The NAVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with NAVIGATION function NOTES e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the camcorder Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor e f you are using a brand new memory card
67. der to be copied Different file types are stored in and then drag and drop that DINE nana folders with still ia inthe Sesin folder images extension jpg DCVI Contains folders with video clips extension asf e The DCVI folder is displayed only when the camcorder is equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data To copy still images Copy the folder NAVI Contains folders with within the DCIM folder navigation data eT i lips the fold The NAVI folder is displayed only rien oat agl add when the camcorder is equipped appears on the LCD with NAVIGATION function acne Node and the NOTES folder is copied from the memory card e Saving the wrong kinds of files in a to the PC memory card or deleting files or folders NOTE from a memory card can cause problems Never disconnect the USB cable while wi ing operation Shine camcorder is displayed on the camcorder s When it is necessary to delete a file from LCD monitor a memory card delete it through the camcorder Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor e f you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so pa Macintosh Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file
68. dows Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to copy still image and video clip files in a memory card to the PC or to use PowerDirector 3 in capturing video PC To USB connector To USB connector Hum 2 dU USB cable Camcorder To IEEE1394 To DV connector connector ee E mH u is je DV cable optional 1 Toassure safety make sure all NOTES units are turned off before e It is recommended to use the AC making any connections Adapter as the power supply instead 2 Usethe USB cable to connect Ot she battery pack e When the USB cable or DV cable is the camcorder to the PC connected turning on or off the To create DVD Video camcorder or switching the VIDEO e For Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Use MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder a DV cable instead of a USB cable to causes malfunctions ofthe PC capture video from a tape e f PowerDirector 3 does not recognize the e For Windows XP In addition you can camcorder exit PowerDirector 3 once capture DV pictures from a tape with then start it again USB connection USB 2 0 even if the If you connect the camcorder to the PC PC has no IEEE1394 connector The through a USB hub compatibility issues USB 1 1 connector on the PC cannot between the hub and the PC may result in be used instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the
69. e Shortcut The Removable ES Disk icon disappears e f the icon does not disappear wait for a while and then proceed to step 5 5 Disconnect the USB cable e f any message appears click OK Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE When using Windows 2000 Me XP 1l Confirm that is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder if is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double TN clickthe WWJ o Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the status bar The Safely Remove Hardware or 4 Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Windows XP If not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop e Windows 2000 XP Safely Remove Hardware 2 fo pha eee peek Sin Ven RUD EUER EENET USB Mass Storage Device at GR D220 C Display device components e Windows Me 21x EE Segi he dajie you want en set ard hen ciek Siop When lt gt Windows notihes you that Ris sale to do so unplug the device fom compute Hardware devices USB Disk on JVC DV Camera Storage I Display device components Dose The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears Click OK Windows 2000 Me If a message indicating that the device can be safely rem
70. e and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust e Store cassettes away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets Vertically in their original cases Memory Cards GR DF470 450 only CAUTIONS en 63 Main Unit To properly use and store your memory cards be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting e While the memory card is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialization etc never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder e Store memory cards away from heaters or other heat sources Out of direct sunlight where they won t be subject to unnecessary shock or vibration where they won t be exposed to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by motors transformers or magnets LCD Monitor To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth e Be aware of t
71. e camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Loading Unloading A Memory Card GR DF470 450 only The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover MEMORY CARD Write erase protection tab GR DF470 only T wake sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover MEMORY CARD 3 To load a memory card firmly insert it with its clipped edge first To unload a memory card push it once After the memory card comes out of the camcorder pull it out Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label 4 Close the card cover To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Slide the write erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of LOCK This prevents the memory card from being recorded over To record on this memory card slide the tab back to the position opposite to LOCK before loading it NOTES e Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a memory card consult its manufacturer or dealer e Before using a new memory card it is necessary to format the card lt pg 35 ATTENTION Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unab
72. e subject when the LED Light setting is ON the Night Alive function will be activated and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas which will be darker e Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is ON they will appear slightly blurred I live Slow GR DF470 450 only LED Light This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard to see moments at a slow speed Sound is recorded and played back in real time T set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 2 Set SNAP SLOW to SLOW pg 36 37 The Live Slow indicator s appears 3 Press SLOW during recording or playback e The moving pictures are divided into four frames They are recorded or played back for 1 5 seconds and then normal recording or playback resumes Record a vacation or an important event in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording T Set 58 to 59 gt pg 38 e The 5S indicator appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode automatically e Even if you press the Recording Start Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not e
73. ecord a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving TELE MACRO OFF Disables the function ON When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m 3 3 ft set TELE MACRO to ON You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm 23 5 8 NOTE Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus OFF Records with no change in the screen 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 SQUEEZE YW For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion The amp indicator appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR DF470 450 only WIND CUT OFF D
74. eference AllProora INFORMATION The programs in CyberLink DVD Solution are versions with limited functionality The User s Guide and Help files are written for the commercial version available in stores For information about the differences with the commercial version see the Readme file for the respective program m Digital Photo Navigator e The instruction manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Right click the CD ROM icon in My Computer then click Open Double click the Docs folder Open the Start pdf file and click the button of the desired language Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader must be installed to read PDF files e Adobe Reader can be loaded from Adobe s web site http www adobe com es Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PC Moving images Still images SHOOT the moving images SHOOT me still images Cassette Memory Card y y TRANSFER the moving TRANSFER tne still images images via the USB or DV cable via the USB cable with PowerDirector 3 Camcorder eE e i pr ri s s EDIT moving images with CREATE ana ENJOY the PowerDirector 3 picture album with PC Digital Photo Navigator 1 0 CREATE the DVD or VCD with PowerProducer 2 Gold Le s PLAYBACK tne DvD or VCD Use of PowerProducer 2 Gold PC alone is enough for creating a DVD Player La DVD or VCD with ease ht
75. election select RETURN DPOF lt MENU gt CURRENT RESET UIRETURN DPOF ALL1 EXECUTE RETURN 6 Press or v to select RETURN and press SET The SAVE appears If you did not change any settings in step 3 through DPOF SAVE EXECUTE CANCEL 5 the Menu Screen reappears 7 Press or v to select EXECUTE to save the setting you have just made and press SET To cancel selection select CANCEL ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only EN 35 To Reset The Number Of Prints l Initializing A Memory Card 1 Perform steps 1 3 in To Print All Still You can initialize a memory card any time Images One Print For Each After initializing all files and data stored in the 2 Press or v to select RESET and press memory card including those which have been SET The DPOF screen appears protected are cleared 3 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to SET The normal playback screen appears MEMORY s Seen a et oki a 2 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while ATIS Emer Or prn S Je teset ora pressing down the Lock Button located on the images Switch CAUTION f 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory card to be 4 Press or v to select FORMAT corrupted FORMAT and press SET The FORM
76. ends to occur when SPORTS or any mode of SHUTTER 1 250 1 4000 is selected Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe Fader effects See the left column In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out ADVANCED FEATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 48 en FEATURES FOR RECORDING PROGRAM AE OFF Disables the function Factory preset NIGHTALIVE lt pg 43 1 60 SHUTTER 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 SHUTTER 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced SHUTTER 1 250 SHUTTER 1 500 SHUTTER 1 1000 SHUTTER 1 2000 SHUTTER 1 4000 These settings allow fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well using SPORTS mode The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions amp SPORTS Variable Shutter Speed 1 250 1 4000 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good
77. es Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAUTIONS en 65 REFERENCES 66 en SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V Using AC Adapter DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption Approx 3 2 W 3 5 W LCD monitor off viewfinder on Approx 4 2 W 4 5 W LCD monitor on viewfinder off Approx 6 6 W Maximum when charging a battery pack Using LED Light Dimensions W x H x D 75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm 8 x 2 15 16 x 4 3 8 with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Weight Approx 400 g 0 89 Ibs without battery cassette memory card and lens cap Approx 480 g 1 06 Ibs incl battery cassette memory card and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Pickup 1 6 680 000 pixels CCD Lens F 1 2 f 2 2 6 mm to 39 mm 15 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 630 5 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix sys
78. et E Buckle Strap guide 1 When using an optional external microphone connect to the provided Audio extension cable with a core filter attached then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference lt pg 13 To MIC Audio extension Gor tiiter cable provided J Stereo microphone How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables The core filter reduces interference 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter leaving approx 3 cm 1 3 16 of cable between the cable plug and the core filter Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration Core filter 3 cm 1 3 16 NOTES e Take care not to damage the cable e When connecting a cable attach the end with the core filter to the camcorder GETTING STARTED ey 13 Power This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment Charging The Battery Pack BATT RELEASE Battery pack GETTING STARTED Battery pack mount Fz KS Power switch gt TONER cane POWER CHARGE lamp d To AC outlet AC Adapter set the Power Switch to OFF 2 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing right push the battery pack s
79. et the Power Switch to m 2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator s appears e A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor viewfinder 3 Press gt or to select the desired spot metering area frame 4 Press SET e Spot Exposure Control is engaged e Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate To lock the iris After step 3 press and hold SET over 2 seconds The L indication appears and the iris is locked To cancel Spot Exposure Control Press BACK LIGHT once so that the g indicator disappears NOTES You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions e SQUEEZE in WIDE MODE r pg 38 e STROBE in PROGRAM AE lt pg 47 e Digital Zoom pg 20 Manual Exposure Control Depending on the shooting location and condition optimum result may not be attained ADVANCED FEATURES AG en FEATURES FOR RECORDING J White Balance Adjustment f Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting If the white balance is correct all other colors will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color tint reproduction
80. f previous models 16BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models 15X When set to 15X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will be limited to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged 60X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible beyond 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 60X digital magnification 700X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible beyond 15X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 700X digital magnification Available only when the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO GR DF470 450 only MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 37 SNAP SLOW FULL Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA Nega mode PIN UP Pin Up mode FRAME Snapshot mode with frame SLOW Live Slow mode FULL NEGA PIN UP FRAME For details on the procedure refer to Live Slow GR DF470 450 only rx pg 42 and Snapshot For Video Recording lt pg 43 OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment AGC The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright AUTO KA The shutter speed is automatically adjusted Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements
81. h Position E Full Auto Recording Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording The EY indicator appears on the display Power Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to EY or m you can also turn on off the camcorder by opening closing the LCD monitor or pulling out pushing in the viewfinder INFORMATION The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation If you want to use the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully GETTING STARTED 16 en GETTING STARTED fj Language Settings Grip Adjustment The language on the display can be changed t pg 36 39 41 T set the Power Switch to m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully gt pg 19 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press a or v to select 3I and press SET The la CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears CAMERA DISPLAY BRIGHT ON SCREEN LCD TV DATE TIME AUTO TIME ODE OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUDIO LEV ON CLOCK DEC 20 05 B iM 5 Press a or v to select Een ADJ 5 00 PM x LANGUAGE and press RETURN SET 6 Press a or v to select ex for GR DF470 the desired language and 450 press SET 7 Press or v to select URETURN and press SET twice The Menu Screen closes C
82. he following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot e For safety DO NOT open the camcorder s chassis disassemble or modify the unit Short circuit the terminals of the battery pack Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer hear a heater To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit o
83. hem ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only gy 33 To Remove Protection Before doing the following perform steps 1 3 in Protecting Files To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or v to select CURRENT and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file 6 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 4 Press a or v to select CANC ALL and press SET The PROTECT screen appears 5 Press or v to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel selection select RETURN l Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once T To delete the file for images display its playback screen c pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select DELETE and press SET The Sub Menu appears To delete the currently displayed file 4 Press Or v to select CURRENT and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press or to select the desired file lt MENU gt DELETE CURRENT ALL UJRETURN 6 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion
84. holder cover When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear This is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear e DATE TIME is set to OFF gt Set DATE TIME to ON c pg 36 39 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink Certain Wipe Fader effects certain modes of Program AE with special effects DIS and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time gt Re read the sections covering Wipe Fader effects Program AE with special effects and DIS rx pg 36 38 47 Digital Zoom does not work 15X optical zoom is selected gt Set ZOOM to 60X or 700X lt pg 37 e The VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY gt Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO Video and D S C Playback The tape is moving but there is no picture Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode gt Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback lt pg 23 e The cassette holder cover is open Close the cassette holder cover i pg 17 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue Clean the video heads with an
85. hot Indicator pg 43 Recording Speed Mode SP LP pg 37 Tape Remaining Time lt pg 19 REC Appears during recording lt pg 19 PAUSE Appears during Record Standby mode lt pg 19 Insert Editing Insert Editing Pause Mode pg 55 amp 9 5S Anim Displays the 5 Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode pg 38 Wind Cut Indicator c pg 38 Time Code c pg 39 41 Digital Image Stabilizer DIS pg 38 SOUND 12BIT 16BIT Sound Mode Indicator pg 37 Appears for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder L WB Auxiliary Microphone Level R WE indicator Appears when an optional microphone is connected r pg 39 AUDIO LEV GR DF470 450 only During D S C Recording Only GR DF470 450 only GO 024 INTER AE zi go D Image Size 1024 1024 x 768 or 640 640 x 480 c pg 40 INTERVAL Interval Shooting Icon lt pg 28 amp Focus Icon pg 27 Shooting Icon Appears and blinks during shooting Card Icon KP3 Appears during shooting Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded Im Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images video clips still images etc Picture Quality FFA FINE and Ey STANDARD in order of quality 7 pg 40 Remaining
86. ic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown Forthis AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter T Femove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when Switched off The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold temperatures below 10 C 50 F its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder Battery Packs The supplied battery Terminals pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the Nes supplied battery pack or i D an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire u
87. inal tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting lt pg 37 I Connection To A Personal Computer A Using USB cable B Using DV cable Core filter USB cable DV cable provided optional Core filter ES Lm To DV connector PC with DV connector GR DF470 450 only EDITING ey 53 When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable make sure to follow the procedure below Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and or the PC Connect the DV cable first to the PC and then to the camcorder e Connect the DV cable plugs correctly according to the shape of the DV connector A Using USB cable GR DF470 450 only It is possible to do the following things e Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC e Transfer still moving images recorded on a tape to a PC GR DF470 only B Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still moving images on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software GR DF470 only software equipped with the PC or commercially available software If you are using a Windows XP you can use Windows Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet using a camcorder For details refer to the help for the Windows Messenger NOTES e Refer to SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE for the bundled software and drivers It
88. indicator appears 3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and the i indication appear 4 Press SET The GB indication changes to L and the iris is locked To return to automatic iris control Select AUTO in step 2 Or set the Power Switch to EY e The exposure control indicator and W disappear To lock the exposure control and the iris After step 2 adjust the exposure by pressing or gt Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4 For automatic locking select AUTO in step 2 The exposure control and the iris become automatic I Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly With simple operation backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator Ff appears FEATURES FOR RECORDING cw 45 To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the FW indicator disappears NOTE Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white i Spot Exposure Control Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor viewfinder 1 S
89. ing The indication stops rotating 9 Press I to return to the normal playback mode NOTES e After dubbing set S AV INPUT back to OFF Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure e t is also possible to dub from another camcorder ADVANCED FEATURES 52 en EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To DV IN OUT Core filter J DV cable optional To DV IN OUT o o s 60690 i oooo Video unit equipped with DV connector To use this camcorder as a player T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration 3 Start playback on the camcorder lt pg 22 4 Atthe point you want to start dubbing start recording on the video unit Refer to the video unit s instruction manual 5 To stop dubbing stop recording on the video unit then stop playback on this camcorder NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 e If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dub
90. isengages the function ON amp Helps cut down on noise created by wind The amp indicator appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal SYSTEM The E4 SYSTEM functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to m are also applied when the Power Switch is set to PLAY Factory preset OFF Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording It also activates the shutter sound effect lt pg 27 43 MELODY Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 27 43 REMOTE OFF Disables the remote control operations ON Enables the remote control operations DEMO MODE OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate Demonstration starts in the following cases When the Menu Screen is closed after DEMO MODE is turned ON e With DEMO MODE set to ON if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to EY or W Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that the demonstration wil
91. l resume NOTES Even with DEMO MODE set to ON if a cassette is in the camcorder the demonstration will not take place e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off e If DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF PRIORITY LCD The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened FINDER The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened CAM RESET EXECUTE Resets all settings to the factory preset RETURN Does not reset all settings to the factory preset E CAMERA DISPLAY e The To CAMERA DISPLAY settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to EY However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m e The fay CAMERA DISPLAY settings except BRIGHT LANGUAGE and AUDIO LEV are effective only for shooting Factory preset MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT gy 39 BRIGHT c pg 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display LCD Keeps the camcorder display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV DATE TIME OFF The date time does not appear AUTO Displays the date time for approx 5 sec
92. le to recognize whether or not the card is installed l Basic Recording NOTE Before continuing perform the procedures listed below Power lt pg 13 e Loading A Cassette pg 17 VIDEO MEMORY Power Zoom Lever B MEMORY Recording Start Stop Button SAX C oat 3 Power Switch 3 uc Lock Button POWER CHARGE Lamp 1 Remove the lens cap pg 11 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 4 set the Power Switch to EY or t while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch e The POWER CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed e To record in LP Long Play mode r pg 37 5 To start recording press the Recording Start Stop Button 2 REC appears on the display while recording is in progress 6 To stop recording press the Recording Start Stop Button again The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode GR DF470 450 only Approximate recording time Recording mode Tape SP LP 30 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 60 min 90 min 80 min 80 min 120 min VIDEO RECORDING gw 19 NOTES e f the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re open the LCD monitor e When a blank portion is left between recorde
93. lightly against the battery pack mount 3 Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks in place 4 Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder 5 Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet The POWER CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started 6 When the POWER CHARGE lamp goes out charging is finished Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 14 en GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT RELEASE to detach it Battery pack Charging time BN VF707U Approx 1 hr 30 min BN VF714U Approx 2 hr 40 min BN VF733U Approx 5 hr 40 min Provided NOTES This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery Use the JVC BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery packs Using generic non JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack remove it first During charging the camcorder cannot be operated Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the POWER CHARGE lamp may not light In this case remove the battery pack from the camcorder then try charging again e f the battery operation time remains extremely sho
94. lled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER gt Push the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD pg 19 36 39 e The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark gt Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 17 gt If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 19 An error indication 01 04 or 06 appears e A malfunction of some kind has occured In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable c pg 60 The remote control does not work e REMOTE is set to OFF gt Set REMOTE to ON lt pg 36 38 e The remote control does not point at the remote sensor gt Point at the remote sensor lt pg 24 The remote control batteries are exhausted gt Replace the batteries with fresh ones lt pg 24 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level waa ma gt oam i High Exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery remaining power indicator blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically Appears when no tape is loaded pg 17 CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to EY or Iw and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO lt pg 15 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on
95. lution Setup screen appears Click Next License Agreement screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Click Yes Customer Information screen appears Cyberlink DVD Solution Setup Customer Infomation Pleas Typo Dko UserName leer Company Name lt Back NTH Caneel SH Confirm your information and click Next It is possible to change the information Then Choose Destination Location Screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup wilinstal ties Setup ill stall Cyber DVD Sd folowing folder Toinstalto this elder cick Nex Toinstal to a diferent folder click Browse and select another tokter Deaton For CAPsion eA eLinhOVD Soin Ecl Click Next Setup Type screen appears CyberLink DVD Solution Setup Setup Type Choose the setup type Pleas I Cyberlink Po TZ Cyberlink Poss Producor cones Select the program s you want to install then click Next Wait for a moment until the installation is finished When the installation is finished Setup Complete screen appears Click Finish Restarts the PC For Windows 98SE Me 2000 Before Setup Complete screen appears Question screen appears Click Yes Then DMA setting screen appears Click OK Setup Complete screen appears Click Finish to restart the PC
96. mages gt pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press or v to select DISPLAY and press SET The Sub Menu appears 4 Press or v to select OFF and press SET The operation mode indicator folder file number and battery remaining power indicator disappear To display the indicators again select ON Operation mode indicator Folder file number s MENU eR 1 50m DISPLAY OFF ON Battery remaining power indicator ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only gy 31 I E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from real time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E Mail To make video clips from real time camera image T Loada memory card lt pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 Press E MAIL to engage the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode e E CLIP appears 5 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 6 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording e COMPLETED is displayed then the camcorder re enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode 7 Press E MAIL to end E Mail Clip Recording Approximate recording time Remaining time SD Memory Card Image
97. nction Data Battery System You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time 1 Make sure the battery is attached and the Power Switch is set to OFF 2 Open the LCD monitor fully 3 Press BATT DATA and the battery status screen appears e It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed e t is displayed for approx 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds e if COMMUNICATION ERROR appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press BATT DATA several times there may be a problem on the battery In such a case consult your nearest JVC dealer Using AC Power GETTING STARTED gy 15 Perform step 4 in Charging The Battery Pack NOTE The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V About Batteries m Manual Recording Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus lt pg 36 If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording try this mode OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
98. nd be sure to have the mark visible 3 Slide the holder back in until you hear a click Beam Effective Area indoor use When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The transmitted beam s approximate effective distance for indoor use is 5 m 16 ft NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting Remote sensor Buttons And Functions T De o _ C0 ot eb Gz Q Infrared beam transmitting window e Transmits the beam signal The following buttons are available only when the camcorder s Power Switch is set to PLAY O PAUSE Button e Pauses the tape r pg 25 Up Button lt pg 26 SLOW Rewind Button pg 25 REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 22 Displays previous file in a memory card pg 29 Left Button lt pg 26 INSERT Button c pg 55 SHIFT Button c pg 26 DISPLAY Button c pg 23 51 SLOW Forward Button See the right column O PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape lt pg 22 Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card pg 29 FF Button Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape pg 22 e Displays next file in a memory card r7 Right Button lt pg 26 Q9 A DUB Button gt pg 54 STOP Button Stops the tape pg 22 Stops Auto
99. nding on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed White paper I Wipe Or Fader Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped T Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO GR DF470 450 only 2 Set the Power Switch to m 3 Set to the desired mode pg 36 e The WIPE FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved e The selected effect indicator appears 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out To deactivate the selected effect Select OFF in step 3 The effect indicator disappears NOTES e You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start Stop Button e Some Wipe Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects See the right column In this case the selected indicator blinks or goes out WIPE FADER OFF Disables the function Factory preset Wel FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a white Screen FADER BLACK Fade in or out with a black Screen BW FADER B W Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen or fade out from color to black and white
100. ngaged 3 To exit the 5S mode select OFF in step 1 To take a snapshot in the 5 second recording mode Instead of pressing the Recording Start Stop Button in step 2 select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu c pg 37 then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still When 5S is set to Anim this function is not available NOTE When 58 is set to Anim the 5 Second Recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead I Night Alive FEATURES FOR RECORDING cw 43 I Snapshot For Video Recording Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Although the recorded image is not grainy it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed 1 Set the Power Switch to m 2 Set Tel to NIGHTALIVE c pg 47 The Night Alive indicator i appears e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity e A appears beside xD while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted To deactivate Night Alive Set FEI to OFF so that the Night Alive indicator disappears NOTES During Night Alive the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out Some modes of Program AE With Special Effects lt pg 47 GAIN UP in CAMERA Menu r pg 37 e DIS in MANUAL Menu c pg 38
101. nu Screen appears 4 Press a or v to select the desired function and press SET The selected function menu appears Screen for Video Screen for Video and D S C Playback Menu Recording Menu WIPE FADER eo FADER WHITE FADER BLACK BI i FADER B W WI PE CORNER WI PE WI NDOW WIPE SLIDE WI PE DOOR WI PE SCROLL WIPE SHUTTER SOUND NODES Peale x Ae OFF M Her OFF BLANK SRCH S AV INPUT OFF hDEg 1a 35 XOOREE Keema 2X URETURN 5 Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function GR DF470 450 only Menus without Sub Menus WIPE FADER Selected menu icon pg 47 blinks PROGRAM AE Selected lt pg 47 parameter EXPOSURE PROGRAM AE pg 44 Fi SPORTS EA W BALANCE E E donum cs pg 46 PE d 7 B W MONOTONE 1 Press a or v to select CLASSIC FILM the desired parameter a n e Example Fl PROGRAM AE Menu 2 Press SET Selection is complete The Menu Screen returns Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 3 Press SET The Menu Screen closes Menus with Sub Menus G CAMERA c pg 37 selected menu icon E MANUAL blinks pg 38 SYSTEM c pg 38 Selected function CAMERA DISPLAY GANERN GPE pga Fus 3 t iE SNAP SLOW E FULL IDEO EM E NAVIGATION MANUAL pg 41 8 1 Press a or v to select CURETUm the desired function Sub Menu and press SET The Sub Men
102. onds when the Power Switch is set from OFF to EY or W ON The date time is always displayed e The date indication can also be turned on off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control lt pg 23 51 OFF Time code is not displayed ON Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording 7 pg 21 For GR DF470 450 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES mx 310 For GR DF430 ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES mx The language setting can be changed c pg 16 AUDIO LEV OFF Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear ON Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected lt pg 8 CLOCK ADJ c pg 16 Date Time Settings ADVANCED FEATURES 40 en MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT c DSC GR DF470 450 only Factory preset FINE STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs Two Picture Quality modes are available FINE F4 and STANDARD EX in order of quality NOTE The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used pg 27 640 x 480 1024 x 768 The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs lt pg 27 NOTE The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO
103. optional cleaning cassette pg 64 Advanced features The focus does not adjust automatically Focus is set to the Manual mode gt Set Focus to the Auto mode pg 44 The lens is dirty or covered with condensation Clean the lens and check the focus again pg 61 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed The 5 Second mode is set to Anim in MANUAL Menu Set 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu t7 pg 36 42 Snapshot mode cannot be used e The Squeeze mode SQUEEZE is selected gt Disengage the Squeeze SQUEEZE mode t pg 36 38 GR DF470 450 only The color of Snapshot looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject gt Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame pg 27 43 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark Shooting was performed under backlit conditions 2 Press BACK LIGHT c pg 45 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright e The subject is too bright Set TA to SPOTLIGHT pg 48 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode is activated 2 Disengage the Sepia SEPIA or Monotone MONOTONE mode before setting White Balance lt pg 48 The Black amp White Fader does not work The Sepia SEPIA or Monotone
104. ose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date time Set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF pg 36 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on off the date indication e Time code Set TIME CODE to ON or OFF pg 36 41 Indications other than date time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF LCD or LCD TV pg 36 41 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VIDEO RECORDING amp PLAYBACK 24 en VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES e It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 15 To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m then set your TV to the appropriate input mode GR DF470 450 only Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on Playback Using The Remote Control The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible pg 25 Installing The Battery The remote control uses one lithium battery 2 CR2025 Pull out the battery 1 Aue j holder by pushing the lock NZ tab 2 insert the battery in the Lock tab holder a
105. oved appears click OK and then click Close e Windows 2000 XP Stop a Hardware device Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows wil attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely USB Mass Storage Device 5e Generic volume E se IVC GR o2o0 sb Device H e e Windows Me axi Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely USB Disk S weGA 0299 a The model name depends on the connected camcorder Disconnect the USB cable Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off i Connections Macintosh Connect the USB cable to copy still image or video clip files in a memory card to the PC PC To USB To USB connector connector cop cl Camcorder USB cable 1 To assure safety make sure all units are turned off before making any connections 2 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC NOTES Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Macintosh Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder e It is recommended to use the AC 2 Set the camcorder s VIDEO Adapter as the power supply instead MEMORY Switch to MEMORY of the battery pack 3 Setthe camcorder s Power e When the USB cable is connected turning on or off the cam
106. r strike it against hard objects Subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods expose the lens and viewfinder s lens to direct sunlight carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder Swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip Swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE REFERENCES 64 en CAUTIONS e Dirty heads can cause the following problems LT No picture during playback Blocks of noise appear during playback During recording or playback the Head Clog Warning indicator 3 appears Recording cannot be performed properly In Such cases use an optional cleaning cassette Insert it and play back If the cassette is used more than once consecutively damage to the video heads may result After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds it stops automatically Also refer to the cleaning cassette s instructions If after using the cleaning cassette the problems still exist consult your nearest JVC dealer Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time In order to maintain a clear picture at all times periodic check ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1 000 hours For periodic check ups please consult your nearest
107. rmat To view a still image double click the still image file extension jpg Video dips Only for the camcorder equipped with E Mail Clip Recording function Use the Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later You can download the Windows Media Player from the Microsoft web site at http www microsoft com If you cannot play back a video clip file extension asf that you have opened with the Windows Media Player connect to the Internet and then try opening the file The software that is needed in order to play back the file will be downloaded automatically and then the file will be played back If the video clip plays but without the audio install the G 726 decoder from the CD ROM Playing Back Files on the PC Windows Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder When using Windows 98SE 1 Confirm that is not currently displayed on the LCD monitor of the camcorder e if P is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop If the camcorder is connected to the PC correctly the Removable Disk icon appears 3 Right click the Disconnecting the USB Cable Removable Disk icon in the ir My Computer End window Copy Disk A menu appears Sharing 4 Click Eject in the menu Creat
108. rt even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas Using the optional AA VF7 Battery Charger you can charge the BN VF707U VF714U VF733U battery pack without the camcorder After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record Standby mode with the cassette inserted the camcorder will automatically turn off its power supplied from the AC adapter In this case the battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 3 in Charging The Battery Pack Maximum continuous recording time Battery pack LCD monitoron Viewfinder on BN VF707U 1 hr 5 min 1 hr 25 min BN VF714U 2 hr 20 min 3 hr BN VF733U 5 hr 25 min 7 hr 5 min Provided NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly The LED Light is used Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfu
109. s PAUSE I 2 while holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAUSE II The IE and MIC indicators appear 3 Press PLAY gt then begin narrating Speak into the microphone To pause dubbing press PAUSE IIl 4 To end Audio Dubbing press PAUSE IIl then STOP B To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set NARRATION to ON or MIX pg 36 40 NOTES e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 BIT the old and new soundtracks are recorded Separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas e f feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume If you change from 12 BIT to 16 BIT in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 BIT recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to Scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 BIT audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector e While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set S AV INPUT to ON in VIDEO Menu
110. se only specified chargers e To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time IS NOTES e t is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions e During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tap
111. select RETURN Repeat steps 5 and 6 for DELETE DELETE EXECUTE RETURN all files you want to delete NOTE If the Gv mark appears the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted To delete all files stored in the memory card 4 Press or v to select ALL and press SET The DELETE screen appears 5 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET To cancel deletion select RETURN NOTES Protected files lt pg 32 cannot be deleted To delete them remove protection first Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Adapter as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the memory card becomes corrupted initialize it pg 35 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 only 34 en ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D S C GR DF470 450 only Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card To Print All Still Images One Print For Each or To Print By Selecting Still Images An
112. shooting condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Set the Power Switch to Tm 2 Press FOCUS The manual focus indicator appears 3 Press lt or gt to focus on a subject When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer a or amp will blink 4 Press SET Focus adjustment is complete Manual focus indicator To reset to Auto Focus Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to w Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below e When two subjects overlap in the same scene When illumination is low When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one color wall or a clear blue sky When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background The following low contrast warnings appear blinking aA gt and amp Manual exposure control 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 When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 1 Set the
113. ss Storage Class driver AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 11 VIZZ 1A Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice A AC Adapter Animation Audio Dubbing B Backlight Compensation Battery Pack Beep Blank Search C Changing The Menu Settings Charging The Battery Pack Connection To A Personal Computer Connections To A TV Or VCR D Data Battery Date Time Settings Deleting Files Demonstration Mode Digital Image Stabilization DIS DPOF Setting Digital Print Order Format Dubbing E E Mail Clip Recording Exposure Control Image Size Initializing A Memory Card Insert Editing Iris Lock L LCD Monitor and Viewfinder LED Light Live Slow Loading A Cassette Loading A Memory Card Manual Focus Memory Card Motor Drive Mode N Navigation Night Alive DUUM 34 35 TERMS gw 67 P Picture Quali 4 ten etd Playback Sound 2 Playback Special Effects 26 Power Linked Operation 15 Program AE With Special Effects 47 Q Quick Review eene 21 R Recording Capacity Memory Card sss 27 31 APOE 3er rere enis 19 Recording Media Selection 40 Remote Control 24 Resetting The File Name
114. ssettes with the Mini DV mark Dy Make sure you only use memory cards with the mark Sy zie or MultiMediaCard This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Only cassettes marked y and memory cards marked Sy 29 or MultiMediaCard 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
115. t 3 This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution interpretation and performance of this Agreement Victor Company of Japan Limited NOTE If You acquired the Program in Germany the provisions of Sections 4 Limited Warranty and 5 Limited Liability provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement TE S CAUTION Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software Do not attempt to modify this software Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment i Notice for Users Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready How to handle a CD ROM e Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outw
116. t Output Connector AV pg 23 51 DC Input Connector DC lt pg 13 Indicators 25 POWER CHARGE Lamp c pg 13 19 Other Parts LCD Monitor c pg 19 20 Shoe Before you purchase optional shoe accessories make sure the items are compatible and can attach to the shoe on your camcorder There may be cases where a part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the camcorder s body preventing attachment to your unit Viewfinder pg 16 Speaker c pg 22 Battery Pack Mount r pg 14 Cassette Holder Cover r pg 17 Lens LED Light c pg 42 When using an optional conversion lens it may cover this area and block the light Remote Sensor lt pg 24 Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone rs pg 54 Shoulder Strap Eyelet c pg 12 Grip Strap pg 16 Card Cover MEMORY CARD cy pg 18 Tripod Mounting Socket lt pg 17 Stud Hole r pg 17 GETTING STARTED GR DF470 450 only 8 en GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During ses Recording Only O i i A MG add il il o NH Tol Anim 40 Navigation Indicator pg 48 Selected Wipe Fader Effect Indicator pg 47 Tape Running Indicator lt pg 19 Rotates while tape is running Selected Wide Mode Indicator lt pg 38 t Live Slow Indicator pg 42 Snaps
117. t occur when TELE MACRO is set to ON lt pg 38 Journdlistic Shooting In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180 so that it faces forward point the lens toward yourself and start recording Recording Time Code VIDEO RECORDING gv 21 Quick Review During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback Display Minutes Seconds Frames 30 frames 1 second B 12 34 24 Frames are not displayed during recording If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape See the right column in the
118. tem Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 16 color LCD Speaker Monaural LED Light Effective distance 1 5 m 5 ft For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format NTSC standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 BIT 48 kHz 2 channel 16 BIT Cassette Mini DV cassette Tape speed SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min For Digital Still Camera GR DF470 450 only Storage media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Compression system JPEG compatible File size Still image 2 modes 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Moving image 1 mode 160 x 120 pixels Picture quality 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images t pg 27 For Connectors S S Video input Y 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 2 V to 0 4 V p p 75 Q analog S Video output Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analog AV Video input 0 8 V to 1 2 V p p 75 Q analog Video output 1 0 V p p 75 Q analog Audio input 300 mV rms 50 kQ analog stereo Audio output 300 mV rms 1 KQ analog stereo Microphone input 93 5 mm stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE1394 compliant USB GR DF470 450 only Mini USB B type USB 1 1 2 0 compliant Supports at the maximum of Full Speed 12 Mbps when using USB Ma
119. ter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion Connections To A TV Or VCR ToS d mere S cable HT optional o 90e AV cable provided VIDEO PLAYBACK cy 23 Black to S VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has S VIDEO IN and A V input connectors In this case it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable Yellow to VIDEO IN Connect when your TV VCR has only A V input connectors Red to AUDIO R IN White to AUDIO L IN Not required for watching still images only NOTE The S Video cable is optional Be sure to use the YTU94146A S Video cable Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference T Make sure all units are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual 4 Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode 6 Start playback on the camcorder 7 pg 22 To cho
120. the Memory Card becomes full e The function Animation in the provided software Digital Photo Navigator can be used to create movie files from the captured still images Windows9 only To create movie files with the Macintosh it is recommended that you use the function Creating a Slideshow From Still Images in the commercial software QuickTime Pro D S C PLAYBACK GR DF470 450 onl i Normal Playback Of Images EN 29 Auto Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order in the memory card You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album MENU SEL Power Switch Lock Button VIDEO lt v gt SET MEMORY T toad a memory card 7 pg 18 2 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to MEMORY 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch e The type of file IMAGE or E MAIL CLIP which has been played back at the last time is displayed 4 if the video clip playback E MAIL CLIP see the right column screen appears press SEL The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 5 Press a or v to select IMAGE and press SET The image playback screen IMAGE appears 6 Press to display the previous file Press gt to display the next file NOTE Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than 640 x 480 and 1024
121. the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 4 7o start playback press P II 5 To stop playback press W During Stop mode press lt 4 to rewind or gt to fast forward the tape GR DF470 450 only To control the speaker volume Slide the Power Zoom Lever VOL towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume NOTES e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV gt pg 23 e f Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automatically To turn on again set the Power Switch to OFF then to PLAY When a cable is connected to the AV connector the sound is not heard from the speaker Still Playback Pauses during video playback 1 Press Il during playback 2 To resume normal playback press Il again e If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction during video playback 1 During playback press BP for forward search or lt lt 4 for reverse search 2 To resume normal playback press I During playback press and hold gt or lt lt The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release the button normal playb
122. the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette cv pg 63 3 CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to EY or m and the VIDEO MEMORY Switch is set to VIDEO TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or 9 D lt G D o LS SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set pg 16 e The built in clock battery has run out and the previously set date time has been erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 54 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode pg 54 e Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16 BIT audio c gt pg 54 Appears if A DUB S on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE pg 54 INSERT ERROR Appears if Insert Editing is a
123. till images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card T Load a cassette pg 17 2 Load a memory card lt pg 18 3 Set SNAP SLOW to the desired mode except SLOW c pg 36 37 4 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to VIDEO 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch 6 Set CA a Bi COPY to ON t pg 36 41 7 Press P M to start playback 8 At the point you want to dub press II point y p again to engage Still Playback 9 To dub the image press SNAPSHOT e The a gt KPJ indication appears during dubbing NOTES To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 9 using the remote control lt pg 26 Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels l Resetting The File Name By resetting the file name a new folder will be made The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files T To reset the file name for images display its playback screen cr pg 29 for video clips display its playback screen pg 29 2 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 3 Press a or v to select NO RESET and press SET The NO RESET screen appears 4 Press a or v to select EXECUTE and press SET The new folder such as 101JVCGR will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC0000
124. tivated pg 36 38 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector the camcorder does not operate e The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on gt Turn the camcorders power off and on again then operate it Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction gt Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor gt pg 17 19 When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark gt Consult your nearest JVC dealer Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 The cassette will not load properly e The battery s charge is low Install a fully charged battery 7 pg 13 REFERENCES 58 en TROUBLESHOOTING The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder GR DF470 450 only gt Push in the memory card a few more times pg 18 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor e The viewfinder is pu
125. to pinch your fingers Brightness Adjustment Of The Display GETTING STARTED cu 17 J Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load 1 Set the Power Switch to m or PLAY while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 e To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder pull out the viewfinder fully and set PRIORITY to FINDER lt pg 36 39 3 Press MENU The Menu Screen appears 4 Press a or v to select Tay and press SET The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears 5 Press a or v to select BRIGHT and press SET The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears Press or until the appropriate brightness is reached 7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display I Tripod Mounting or eject a cassette Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Erase protection tab Cassette holder BRIGHT D Make sure the window side is facing out T Slide and hold OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Do not touch internal components 2 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Be sure to press only the section labeled PUSH HER
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127. ttempted on a blank portion of a tape lt pg 55 INSERT ERROR lt CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION gt lt CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION TAB gt Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode pg 55 e Appears if INSERT on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 55 MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card s memory is full and shooting is not possible HDV Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV format are detected The pictures in the HDV format cannot be played back with this camcorder TROUBLESHOOTING py 59 Appears when playing back a file that is not compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is not compatible with this camcorder COPYING FAILED Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a memory card when no memory card is loaded when the memory card s memory is full when the memory card is not formatted when a write protected SD Memory Card is loaded lt pg 32 MEMORY CARD Appears if there is no memory card loaded when you attempt to record on a memory card or access data on a memory card PLEASE FORMA
128. u appears Hj REC MODE PA 7 e Example CAMERA E Menu 2 Press or v to select M the desired parameter 3 3 Press SET Selection x is complete ERA e Repeat the procedure if mr Fair you wish to set other D Athen 2n 4 Prees SET The 8 NAVIGATION MANUAL Menu Screen returns E gt lt URETURN e Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus 5 Press SET The Menu Screen closes GR DF470 450 only I Recording Menus EI CAMERA The fl CAMERA settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both EY and tw However the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to m Factory preset REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode LP Long Play more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES Audio Dubbing 7 pg 54 and Insert Editing pg 55 are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode e If the recording mode is switched the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound SOUND MODE 12BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is necessary for use when performing Audio Dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode o
129. umber of Storable Images e The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality Image Size etc VIDEO MEMORY SNAPSHOT E SD Memory Card Image Size Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480 FINE 47 95 205 425 640 x 480 STANDARD 160 295 625 1285 1024 x 768 FINE 21 47 95 200 1024 x 768 STANDARD 65 145 310 640 g MultiMediaCard Image Size Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB T Retnove the iensicap 640 x 480 FINE 55 105 215 2 Open the LCD monitor fully lt pg 19 640 x 480 STANDARD 190 320 645 3 Set the VIDEO MEMORY Switch to 1024 x 768 FINE 25 50 100 MEMORY 1024 x 768 STANDARD 75 160 320 4 Set the Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To change the Image Size and or Picture Quality ts pg 36 40 5 Press SNAPSHOT The PHOTO indication appears while the snapshot is being taken To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold The amp indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused To cancel the recording release SNAPSHOT To record it in the memory card press SNAPSHOT fully Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame e To delete unwanted still images refer to Deleting Files lt pg 33 When you do not want to hear the shutter soun
130. x 768 will be displayed as thumbnails only These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Playback Zoom Available only with the remote control pg 25 You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 Press II to start Auto Playback f you press lt during Auto Playback files are displayed in descending order e f you press gt during Auto Playback files are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press W l Playback Of Video Clips You can view video clips lt pg 31 stored in the memory card T Perform steps 1 3 in Normal Playback Of Images 2 ifthe image playback IMAGE screen appears press SEL The MEMORY SELECT screen appears 3 Press or v to select E MAIL CLIP and press SET The video clip playback screen E MAIL CLIP appears 4 Press to select the previous file Press to select the next file 5 To start playback press M I 6 To stop playback press W NOTES e The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4 Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows Media Player version 6 4 or later Refer to the instructions of PC and software amp E MAIL CLIP DIGITAL STILL CAMERA D S C RECORDING amp PLAYBACK G
131. you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so e The file extension may not appear depending on the FOLDER option setting of Windows Copying Files to the PC Windows Still image and video clip files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to the PC and played back on the PC 1 Perform the procedure in Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows lt gt pg 9 f amp My Pictures File Edit View Favorites Tools Help 4c m D J search Folders i ess t8 C Documents and Settingsl JVCWMy Documents My Pictures appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it e For example create a new folder in the My Pictures folder 3 Select the folder to be copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder Fie Edt View Favortes Toos Hep Qe gt Address ExDCIM HieandrolderTasks _ amp e To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder To copy video clips Copy the folder within the DCVI folder appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while is displayed on the camcorders LCD monitor e Windows Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file fo

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