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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on GR-DF470 and GR-DF450. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 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 "...the bottom of the GR-DF470. Model No. and Serial No. The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/...
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Please visit our Homepage on GR-DF470 and GR-DF450. ENGLISH GETTING STARTED 6 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 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 "...the bottom of the GR-DF470. Model No. and Serial No. The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/...
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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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DATA] (੬ pg. 14) B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]* (੬ pg. 31) Index Button [INDEX]* (੬ pg. 30) C D.S.C. 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...
DATA] (੬ pg. 14) B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]* (੬ pg. 31) Index Button [INDEX]* (੬ pg. 30) C D.S.C. 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...
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... be stored during shooting. : 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 Only (GR-DF470/ 450 only) 34 5 6 1024 INTERVAL 15 7 a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640...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,...
... be stored during shooting. : 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 Only (GR-DF470/ 450 only) 34 5 6 1024 INTERVAL 15 7 a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640...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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... all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the Mini DV mark . Cassette tapes should be used your camcorder for private consumer use memory cards* with GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Any commercial use JVC brand cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use without proper permission is not compatible with a cleaning cassette...
... all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the Mini DV mark . Cassette tapes should be used your camcorder for private consumer use memory cards* with GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only. Any commercial use JVC brand cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use without proper permission is not compatible with a cleaning cassette...
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Do not use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet. ***GR-DF470 only Place here during shooting. To use any other cables. ... Remote Control Unit RM-V720U k Lithium Battery CR2025** (for remote control unit) l Memory Card 8 MB*** (Already inserted in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment) n Lens Cap (see the right column for connections. Provided Accessories OR GETTING STARTED... lens cap to use the provided cables for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is closest to the filter should be equipped with insulation sheet).
Do not use the Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet. ***GR-DF470 only Place here during shooting. To use any other cables. ... Remote Control Unit RM-V720U k Lithium Battery CR2025** (for remote control unit) l Memory Card 8 MB*** (Already inserted in the camcorder) m Shoulder Strap (੬ pg. 12 for attachment) n Lens Cap (see the right column for connections. Provided Accessories OR GETTING STARTED... lens cap to use the provided cables for attachment) * GR-DF470/450 only ** A lithium battery is closest to the filter should be equipped with insulation sheet).
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... of LCD monitor in your preference using NO special effects or manual adjustments. MEMORY: ● Allows you to set to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The "A" indicator appears on the... Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY* POWER/ CHARGE lamp Choose the appropriate operation mode according to record using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card...
... of LCD monitor in your preference using NO special effects or manual adjustments. MEMORY: ● Allows you to set to switch off the camcorder by opening/ closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. The "A" indicator appears on the... Switch Lock Button VIDEO/MEMORY* POWER/ CHARGE lamp Choose the appropriate operation mode according to record using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.* * GR-DF470/450 only GETTING STARTED EN 15 M (Manual Recording): Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card...
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... the indications in "Language Settings" above. 2 Press or to select "CLOCK ADJ.", and press SET. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET.
... the indications in "Language Settings" above. 2 Press or to select "CLOCK ADJ.", and press SET. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for GR-DF470/ the desired language, and 450 press SET.
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...protection tab 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 already inserted* in the direction of the label. 4 Close the card cover. To unload a memory card, push it... . To record on , as this camcorder. Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open the cassette holder cover...
...protection tab 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 already inserted* in the direction of the label. 4 Close the card cover. To unload a memory card, push it... . To record on , as this camcorder. Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only) NOTES: ● Some brands of purchase. A few seconds and the cassette holder does not open the cassette holder cover...
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... LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 37. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. 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. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 180˚ 90˚ ...
... LP (Long Play) mode, ੬ pg. 37. 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. 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. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 180˚ 90˚ ...
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... the subject. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in image magnification. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) Set "PRIORITY" to the desired mode in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T 10 x W T Zoom out (W:... be switched to 15X magnification using the manual focus (੬ pg. 44), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may appear all the way to "ON". (੬ pg. 38) Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic ...
... the subject. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in image magnification. Self Recording Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to "MEMORY". (GR-DF470/450 only) Set "PRIORITY" to the desired mode in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T 10 x W T Zoom out (W:... be switched to 15X magnification using the manual focus (੬ pg. 44), then zoom in or out in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may appear all the way to "ON". (੬ pg. 38) Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic ...
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...be viewed in the middle of the screen. The Sub Menu appears. 7 Press or to the AV connector, the sound is about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged. To turn down the volume. NOTES: ● The playback picture can be clearly visible, particularly on a connected TV....for more than 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 "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display during Shuttle Search....
...be viewed in the middle of the screen. The Sub Menu appears. 7 Press or to the AV connector, the sound is about 3 minutes, the camcorder's Stop mode is automatically engaged. To turn down the volume. NOTES: ● The playback picture can be clearly visible, particularly on a connected TV....for more than 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 "PLAY" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the display during Shuttle Search....
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...3 Slide the holder back in a memory card* (੬ pg. 29) Left Button (੬ pg. 26) 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 is recommended to use the AC Adapter as...from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click. The transmitted beam's approximate effective distance for indoor use is turned on a tape (੬ ...
...3 Slide the holder back in a memory card* (੬ pg. 29) Left Button (੬ pg. 26) 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 is recommended to use the AC Adapter as...from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your TV to the appropriate input mode. * GR-DF470/450 only ● Make sure you hear a click. The transmitted beam's approximate effective distance for indoor use is turned on a tape (੬ ...
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...screen for a few seconds, followed by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to "PLAY") * GR-DF470/450 only . This is played back. Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 25 PAUSE or (Up) SLOW (IU) (Right) STOP... forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for a few seconds. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is not a malfunction. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in a memory card* (੬ pg. ...
...screen for a few seconds, followed by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● During Slow-Motion Playback, due to "PLAY") * GR-DF470/450 only . This is played back. Zoom (T/W) SLOW (YI) PLAY (Left) SHIFT VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 25 PAUSE or (Up) SLOW (IU) (Right) STOP... forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for a few seconds. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the frame is not a malfunction. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in a memory card* (੬ pg. ...
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... the menu disappears. ● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like a series of the picture. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to zoom in B/W. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. ● To change the selected effect, repeat...
... the menu disappears. ● To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF. SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like a series of the picture. playback (GR-DF470/450 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to zoom in B/W. To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF again. ● To change the selected effect, repeat...
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...1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100 1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320 * Provided (GR-DF470 only) DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is focused. 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...
...1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100 1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320 * Provided (GR-DF470 only) DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is focused. 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...
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... "Animation" in the provided software "Digital Photo Navigator" can be used to "OFF" in the commercial software "QuickTime Pro". RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to stop if the battery runs out of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 15) ● To distinguish between still...
... "Animation" in the provided software "Digital Photo Navigator" can be used to "OFF" in the commercial software "QuickTime Pro". RECORDING (GR-DF470/450 only) Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to stop if the battery runs out of the battery pack. (੬ pg. 15) ● To distinguish between still...
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...the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right column) screen appears, press SEL. NOTES: ● The video clip files stored with this camcorder. ● You can run through a photo album. You can view video clips (੬ pg. 31) stored in the memory card. 1 Perform... the card with another device with resolutions other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder are compatible with the camcorder are displayed in the memory card. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) Playback Of Video Clips VIDEO/ < MEMORY > SET Lock Button ...
...the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right column) screen appears, press SEL. NOTES: ● The video clip files stored with this camcorder. ● You can run through a photo album. You can view video clips (੬ pg. 31) stored in the memory card. 1 Perform... the card with another device with resolutions other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder are compatible with the camcorder are displayed in the memory card. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only) Playback Of Video Clips VIDEO/ < MEMORY > SET Lock Button ...