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... features are of the camcorder. INSTRUCTIONS TERMS 67 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Retain this digital video camera. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/...DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 REFERENCES 56 The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 3 - 4 and 10 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 36, 39) EN LYT1426-001C which is located on GR-DF470 and GR-DF450. Model No. Before use, please ...
... features are of the camcorder. INSTRUCTIONS TERMS 67 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. Retain this digital video camera. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/...DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) 27 ADVANCED FEATURES 36 REFERENCES 56 The camcorder illustrations appearing in the pages 3 - 4 and 10 to "OFF". (੬ pg. 36, 39) EN LYT1426-001C which is located on GR-DF470 and GR-DF450. Model No. Before use, please ...
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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 47) Fade in Navigation Function* The Navigation ...; pg. 47) E-Mail Clip Recording* You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail. (੬ pg. 31) * GR-DF470/450 only Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (੬ pg. 45) ● You can also select...
2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 47) Fade in Navigation Function* The Navigation ...; pg. 47) E-Mail Clip Recording* You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail. (੬ pg. 31) * GR-DF470/450 only Backlight Compensation Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (੬ pg. 45) ● You can also select...
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... 16 Viewfinder Adjustment 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 17 Tripod Mounting 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 17 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 VIDEO RECORDING 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 19... Video Clips 29 Index Playback Of Files 30 Viewing File Information 30 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 32 Resetting The File Name...
... 16 Viewfinder Adjustment 16 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 17 Tripod Mounting 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette 17 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only 18 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 VIDEO RECORDING 19 Basic Recording 19 Tape Remaining Time 19 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder 19... Video Clips 29 Index Playback Of Files 30 Viewing File Information 30 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 32 Resetting The File Name...
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GETTING STARTED Controls A Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 36) Data Battery Button [BATT. Playback Select Button [SEL]* (੬ pg. 29) Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE]* (੬ pg. 48) D Information Button [INFO]* (੬ pg. 30) E Set Button [SET] (੬ pg. 36) F Fast-Forward Button [5] (੬ pg. 22) LED Light Button [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 42) Right Button [>] (੬ pg. 36) G Stop Button [8] (੬ pg. 22) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (੬ pg. 45) Down Button [ ] (੬ pg. 36) H Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 22) Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (੬ pg....
GETTING STARTED Controls A Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 36) Data Battery Button [BATT. Playback Select Button [SEL]* (੬ pg. 29) Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE]* (੬ pg. 48) D Information Button [INFO]* (੬ pg. 30) E Set Button [SET] (੬ pg. 36) F Fast-Forward Button [5] (੬ pg. 22) LED Light Button [LIGHT] (੬ pg. 42) Right Button [>] (੬ pg. 36) G Stop Button [8] (੬ pg. 22) Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] (੬ pg. 45) Down Button [ ] (੬ pg. 36) H Rewind Button [3] (੬ pg. 22) Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (੬ pg....
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... 31) d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip Recording (੬ pg. 31) e E-Mail Clip Recording Time (੬ pg. 31) * GR-DF470/450 only E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc... ("DIS") (੬ pg. 38) N SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 37) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) L : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is running.) D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 38) E : Live Slow Indicator...
... 31) d Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip Recording (੬ pg. 31) e E-Mail Clip Recording Time (੬ pg. 31) * GR-DF470/450 only E Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc... ("DIS") (੬ pg. 38) N SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 37) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.) L : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is running.) D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (੬ pg. 38) E : Live Slow Indicator...
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.... 17) J Time Code (੬ pg. 39, 41) KL : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing. ੬ pg. 54) * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED
.... 17) J Time Code (੬ pg. 39, 41) KL : Auxiliary Microphone Level R Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing. ੬ pg. 54) * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED
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...GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Cassette tapes should be sure to maximize the performance of Apple Computer, Inc. ● QuickTime is designed exclusively for personal enjoyment, it is not compatible with the Mini DV mark . Use SP (Standard) mode for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. Your camcorder...MiniDV standard, but you record 50% more easily if your video heads before use JVC brand cassette tapes. Store the camcorder in cassette cases. This camcorder is a registered trademark of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the mark or ....
...GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Cassette tapes should be sure to maximize the performance of Apple Computer, Inc. ● QuickTime is designed exclusively for personal enjoyment, it is not compatible with the Mini DV mark . Use SP (Standard) mode for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. Your camcorder...MiniDV standard, but you record 50% more easily if your video heads before use JVC brand cassette tapes. Store the camcorder in cassette cases. This camcorder is a registered trademark of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the mark or ....
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...OR GETTING STARTED EN 11 NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at... time of shipment (with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camcorder as shown in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment...
...OR GETTING STARTED EN 11 NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at... time of shipment (with one core filter, the end that is flush to the camcorder as shown in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment...
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...set various recording functions using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you want to 240 V. However this can also turn on the camcorder, set various playback functions using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Power-... and then run it may not turn on /off the camcorder. OFF: Allows you to record using the Menus. (੬ pg. 36) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-DF470/450 only) VIDEO: Allows you to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in...
...set various recording functions using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you want to 240 V. However this can also turn on the camcorder, set various playback functions using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Power-... and then run it may not turn on /off the camcorder. OFF: Allows you to record using the Menus. (੬ pg. 36) VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-DF470/450 only) VIDEO: Allows you to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in...
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... strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your preference. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET. OFF LANGUAGE - LANGUAGE - The parameter for "Month" is closed and locked. LCD / T V DATE / T I ME - Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set...
... strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. 3 Adjust your preference. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET. OFF LANGUAGE - LANGUAGE - The parameter for "Month" is closed and locked. LCD / T V DATE / T I ME - Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set...
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...a memory card, consult its clipped edge first. Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Write/erase protection tab Label * GR-DF470 only 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off then on again. ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and ...not the card is installed. To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card) Slide the write/erase protection tab on this camcorder. Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of "LOCK". To unload a memory card, push it once. To record on ...
...a memory card, consult its clipped edge first. Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Write/erase protection tab Label * GR-DF470 only 1 Make sure the camcorder's power is off then on again. ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and ...not the card is installed. To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card) Slide the write/erase protection tab on this camcorder. Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of "LOCK". To unload a memory card, push it once. To record on ...
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... the tape. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 180˚ 90˚ Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. * GR-DF470/450 only Approximate recording time Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the end of tape used. m" means... the camcorder is displayed. ● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 37. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/...
... the tape. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 180˚ 90˚ Tape 30 min. 60 min. 80 min. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. * GR-DF470/450 only Approximate recording time Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the end of tape used. m" means... the camcorder is displayed. ● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 37. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/...
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... NOTES: ● The image will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) Set "PRIORITY" to 180° so that it can rotate 270° (...Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". This will not appear simultaneously on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to the desired mode in the auto... focus mode, the camcorder may become unstable during Zooming. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W". ● The further...
... NOTES: ● The image will not occur when "TELE MACRO" is set to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) Set "PRIORITY" to 180° so that it can rotate 270° (...Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "T". This will not appear simultaneously on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to the desired mode in the auto... focus mode, the camcorder may become unstable during Zooming. Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards "W". ● The further...
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...you find where you should start recording in the middle of the detected blank portion. ● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. * GR-DF470/450 only NOTES: ● The playback picture can be clearly visible, particularly on the display during video playback. 1) During playback, press... 5 for forward search, or 3 for 5 minutes when power is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. The search continues as long as you release the button, normal playback resumes. ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the...
...you find where you should start recording in the middle of the detected blank portion. ● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. * GR-DF470/450 only NOTES: ● The playback picture can be clearly visible, particularly on the display during video playback. 1) During playback, press... 5 for forward search, or 3 for 5 minutes when power is not heard from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. The search continues as long as you release the button, normal playback resumes. ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the...
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...the holder back in until you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on a tape (੬ pg. 22) ● Displays previous file in a memory card* (੬ pg. 29...beam may not be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The following buttons are available only when the camcorder's Power Switch is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: ● It ..., Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click.
...the holder back in until you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on a tape (੬ pg. 22) ● Displays previous file in a memory card* (੬ pg. 29...beam may not be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The following buttons are available only when the camcorder's Power Switch is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK NOTES: ● It ..., Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click.
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...pg. 26) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 26) The following buttons are available when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY") p START/STOP Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on a tape (...is pressed and held, the still image may be disturbances in video and the picture may take on the camcorder. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK E INSERT Button (੬ pg. 55) F SHIFT Button (੬ pg. ... card* (੬ pg. 29) J FF Button ● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the camcorder. (Also available with steady images. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20, 26)...
...pg. 26) N EFFECT ON/OFF Button (੬ pg. 26) The following buttons are available when the camcorder's Power Switch is set to "PLAY") p START/STOP Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on a tape (...is pressed and held, the still image may be disturbances in video and the picture may take on the camcorder. VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK E INSERT Button (੬ pg. 55) F SHIFT Button (੬ pg. ... card* (੬ pg. 29) J FF Button ● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on the camcorder. (Also available with steady images. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (੬ pg. 20, 26)...
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... effect, repeat from step 2 above. Playback Special Effects Allows you want to digital image processing, the quality of consecutive snapshots. 1) To start video playback. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to the video playback image. STROBE: Your recording looks like old photos.
... effect, repeat from step 2 above. Playback Special Effects Allows you want to digital image processing, the quality of consecutive snapshots. 1) To start video playback. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to the video playback image. STROBE: Your recording looks like old photos.
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... ● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set to "A" or "M" and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. D.S.C. Still images are recorded in the memory card. Approximate Number of Storable Images ● The number increases or ...13) ● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 18) VIDEO/ MEMORY SNAPSHOT Power Switch NOTE: If shooting is not performed for taking snapshots. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. SD Memory Card Image Size/Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480/FINE 47...
... ● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set to "A" or "M" and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. D.S.C. Still images are recorded in the memory card. Approximate Number of Storable Images ● The number increases or ...13) ● Loading a Memory Card (੬ pg. 18) VIDEO/ MEMORY SNAPSHOT Power Switch NOTE: If shooting is not performed for taking snapshots. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. SD Memory Card Image Size/Picture Quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 640 x 480/FINE 47...
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... recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. (੬ pg. 32) ● Interval Shooting will stop Interval Shooting. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the AC Adapter as the power...
... recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. (੬ pg. 32) ● Interval Shooting will stop Interval Shooting. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the AC Adapter as the power...
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...Images shot and stored on your PC by using Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. NOTES: ● The video clip files stored with this camcorder. ● You can view video clips (੬ pg. 31) stored in the memory card. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in ascending order. ... compatible with the camcorder are displayed in "Normal Playback Of Images". 2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) Playback Of Video Clips VIDEO/ < MEMORY > SET Lock Button 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 18) 2 ...
...Images shot and stored on your PC by using Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. NOTES: ● The video clip files stored with this camcorder. ● You can view video clips (੬ pg. 31) stored in the memory card. 1 Perform steps 1 - 3 in ascending order. ... compatible with the camcorder are displayed in "Normal Playback Of Images". 2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) Playback Of Video Clips VIDEO/ < MEMORY > SET Lock Button 1 Load a memory card. (੬ pg. 18) 2 ...