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... World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for future reference. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of the camcorder. Model No. The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are...
... World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/ Dear Customer, Thank you for future reference. DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on the bottom of the camcorder. Model No. The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are...
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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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... 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... 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...
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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. 21) Left Button [ GETTING STARTED Controls A Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 36) Data ...
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. 21) Left Button [ GETTING STARTED Controls A Menu Button [MENU] (੬ pg. 36) Data ...
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...Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is connected. ੬ pg. 39, "AUDIO LEV.") During D.S.C. recording.) G Clock Icon (੬ pg. 28) During E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DF470/ 450 only) 160 E-CL IP 0h1: 0m 00 : 15 a Image Size...2668; 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 reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images, ...
...Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded. : Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is connected. ੬ pg. 39, "AUDIO LEV.") During D.S.C. recording.) G Clock Icon (੬ pg. 28) During E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DF470/ 450 only) 160 E-CL IP 0h1: 0m 00 : 15 a Image Size...2668; 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 reading the data in the memory card such as Navigation thumbnail images, ...
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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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... used with the mark or . Play back your trial recording to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment. So, for private consumer use memory cards* with GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Playback (GR-DF470/450 only) 1 2 BR I GHT 100-0013 50m 4 3 a Operation Mode Indicator...Inc. If you use cassettes with the MiniDV standard, but you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in cassette cases. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape characteristics...
... used with the mark or . Play back your trial recording to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment. So, for private consumer use memory cards* with GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Playback (GR-DF470/450 only) 1 2 BR I GHT 100-0013 50m 4 3 a Operation Mode Indicator...Inc. If you use cassettes with the MiniDV standard, but you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but JVC brand cassette tapes are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in cassette cases. Also read "CAUTIONS" on the tape characteristics...
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..., remove the insulation sheet. ***GR-DF470 only Place here during shooting. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of the camcorder, provided cables may be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to ... protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment) n Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is flush to the camcorder. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U ...
..., remove the insulation sheet. ***GR-DF470 only Place here during shooting. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit at time of the camcorder, provided cables may be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to ... protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment) n Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is flush to the camcorder. GETTING STARTED a AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U ...
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... except "OFF" while pressing down . However this mode. Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M", you to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch....* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you to record on a tape or play back a recording on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to flame or excessive heat, as this manual supposes the ...
... except "OFF" while pressing down . However this mode. Power-Linked Operation When the Power Switch is set to "A" or "M", you to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch....* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you to record on a tape or play back a recording on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to flame or excessive heat, as this manual supposes the ...
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... Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET. AUTO T I ME - ON CLOCK DEC 2 0 '0 5 ADJ . 5: 0 0 PM "LANGUAGE", and press RETURN SET. 6 Press or to select "BRETURN...
... Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (੬ pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET. AUTO T I ME - ON CLOCK DEC 2 0 '0 5 ADJ . 5: 0 0 PM "LANGUAGE", and press RETURN SET. 6 Press or to select "BRETURN...
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... or dealer. ● Before using a new memory card, it . Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off . 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert ... turned on the reverse side of "LOCK". 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 this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to "LOCK" before opening the...
... or dealer. ● Before using a new memory card, it . Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off . 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To load a memory card, firmly insert ... turned on the reverse side of "LOCK". 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 this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to "LOCK" before opening the...
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...".* 4 Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display. 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 switch. ● The POWER.../CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. h - - LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the viewfinder...
...".* 4 Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display. 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 switch. ● The POWER.../CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. h - - LCD Monitor And Viewfinder While using the viewfinder...
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... Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. ● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may appear all the way to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) It can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 37) ● Zoom magnification of over the LCD ... the Power Zoom Lever is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in image magnification. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it faces forward, point the...
... Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom. ● During Digital zoom, the quality of image may appear all the way to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) It can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom. (੬ pg. 37) ● Zoom magnification of over the LCD ... the Power Zoom Lever is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can rotate 270° (90° downward, 180° upward). Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in image magnification. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it faces forward, point the...
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...● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. ● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. * GR-DF470/450 only The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press SET to select "... ● When a cable is connected to select "EXECUTE", and press SET. ● The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is automatically engaged. Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction ...
...● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the detected blank portion. ● To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8. * GR-DF470/450 only The Menu Screen appears. 5 Press SET to select "... ● When a cable is connected to select "EXECUTE", and press SET. ● The "BLANK SEARCH" indication appears and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search, then stops at the spot which is automatically engaged. Shuttle Search Allows high-speed search in either direction ...
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... the picture and sound from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of sound when the camcorder is turned on a tape (੬ pg. 22) ● Displays previous file in until you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level...burst of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click. Buttons And Functions The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set to "...
... the picture and sound from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of sound when the camcorder is turned on a tape (੬ pg. 22) ● Displays previous file in until you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level...burst of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click. Buttons And Functions The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder's Power Switch to "A" or "M", then set to "...
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...(9). ● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to "PLAY") * GR-DF470/450 only . This is pressed and held, the still image may seem unstable, especially with the Power Switch set... to "PLAY") p START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out...
...(9). ● To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U). q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to "PLAY") * GR-DF470/450 only . This is pressed and held, the still image may seem unstable, especially with the Power Switch set... to "PLAY") p START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out...
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... the "classic film" effect. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. ● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to normal. CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback and...
... the "classic film" effect. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. ● To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2 above. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to normal. CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U) during video playback and...
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...the memory card. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. Approximate Number of Storable... the Power Switch to save power. The " " indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. Snapshot) You can use your...
...the memory card. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. Approximate Number of Storable... the Power Switch to save power. The " " indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to "A" or "M" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc. Snapshot) You can use your...
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... you use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of power or the Memory Card becomes full. ● The function "Animation" in step 1. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows® only).
... you use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of power or the Memory Card becomes full. ● The function "Animation" in step 1. RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows® only).
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..."Normal Playback Of Images". 2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. These thumbnail images cannot be played back with the camcorder are compatible with resolutions other devices cannot be transferred to start playback, press 4/9. 6 To stop playback, press 8. NOTE: Images shot and .... The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. 3 Press or to select the previous file. PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 29 Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with this camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in ascending order. 3 To end Auto ...
..."Normal Playback Of Images". 2 If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. These thumbnail images cannot be played back with the camcorder are compatible with resolutions other devices cannot be transferred to start playback, press 4/9. 6 To stop playback, press 8. NOTE: Images shot and .... The MEMORY SELECT screen appears. 3 Press or to select the previous file. PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) EN 29 Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with this camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in ascending order. 3 To end Auto ...