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ENGLISH
AUTOMATIC
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DEMONSTRATION
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 10
GR-DV900
GR-DV800
GR-DV500 VIDEO RECORDING &
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PLAYBACK
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(D.S.C.) RECORDING & 23
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ADVANCED FEATURES 31
The camcorder
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Master Page: Left-Safety-Dummy GR-DV900US.book Page 2 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual ● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. ● Basic and advanced features
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Master Page: Right-Safety GR-DV900US_02Safety.fm Page 3 Monday, January 6, 2003 8:38 PM EN 3 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
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Master Page: Left-Safety GR-DV900US_02Safety.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:25 AM 4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. CAUTION! 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. Carryi
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US_03Acce.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 7, 2003 2:00 PM EN 5 Provided Accessories ● AC Adapter ● Battery Pack ● Audio/Video Cable AP-V13U BN-V408U-B (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) ● USB Cable ● Editing Cable ● CD-ROM (GR-DV900 only) 6 9 0 2 4 3 we 5 T W ● Remote Control Unit ● Memory Card 8 MB ● Lens Cap RM-V717U (GR-DV900 only) (Already inserted in the ( pg. 7 for RM-V718U* (GR-DV800/500 only) camcorder) attachment) ● AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (GR-DV900 only) ● Shoulder
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Master Page: Left GR-DV900US_03Acce.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 7, 2003 2:00 PM 6 EN How To Attach The Core Filter How To Use The Audio Cable When using optional headphones or external (GR-DV800/500 only) microphone, connect to the provided Audio cable (for optional editing cable) (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio Attach the core filter to an optional editing cable. cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces The core filter reduces interference. interference. 1
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US_03Acce.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 7, 2003 8:19 AM EN 7 How To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Strap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap the camcorder as shown in the illustration. through the eyelet a. NOTE: 2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of cap is flush to the camcorder.
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV900US.book Page 8 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM 8 EN CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 9 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 31 GETTING STARTED 10 Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 31 RECORDING MENUS .................................................. 32 Power .......................................................................10 Wipe Or Fader Effects ....................................
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Master Page: Right-start GR-DV900US.book Page 9 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM EN 9 Automatic Demonstration starts when there is no Automatic Demonstration operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and no cassette is in Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO the camcorder. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more MENU
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GETTING STARTED Master Page: Left-start GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 10 Saturday, March 1, 2003 11:25 AM 10 EN Battery pack Charging time Power BN-V408U Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets BN-V416U you choose the most appropriate source of power. Approx. 3 hr. (optional) Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. BN-V428U Approx. 5 hr. (optional) Charging The Battery Pack NOTES: ● If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 11 Friday, January 17, 2003 3:04 PM EN 11 About Batteries 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 malfunction. INFORMATION: The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger: Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA-V15U AC Power Ad
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 12 Monday, January 20, 2003 5:47 PM 12 EN ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. Grip Adjustment 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. CAUTION: When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, e
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US.book Page 13 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM EN 13 Power Switch Position Brightness Adjustment Of The A (Full Auto Recording): Display Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while recording. pressing down the Lock Button located on the The “A” indicator appears on the display. switch. M (Manual Recording): 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the Allows you to s
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV900US.book Page 14 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM 14 EN Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the but its display can be turned on or off during camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an playback. ( pg. 31, 41) AC outlet using the AC Adapter, or while the battery pack attached
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US.book Page 15 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM EN 15 Approximate recording time Loading A Cassette Recording mode Tape /Unloading A Cassette SP LP The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or 30 min. 30 min. 45 min. eject a cassette. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 80 min. 80 min. 120 min. the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens To switch the recording mode, refer to
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 16 Friday, January 10, 2003 7:02 PM 16 EN To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card Write/erase protection tab The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This Memory card prevents the memory card from
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Master Page: Right-start GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 17 Friday, January 10, 2003 8:26 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN 17 4 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while Basic Recording pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. NOTE: ● The power/charge lamp lights and the Before continuing, perform the procedures listed camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. below: “PAUSE” is displayed. ● Power ( pg. 10) 5 To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop ● Loading A Cassette ( pg.
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Master Page: Left GR-DV900US_05Start-Video.fm Page 18 Monday, January 20, 2003 5:48 PM 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous In some situations, different change in image magnification. shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold Zoom In the camcorder in the desired Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. position and tilt the LCD Zoom Out monitor in the most Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. co
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Master Page: Right GR-DV900US.book Page 19 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM EN 19 Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on the 1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 21) tape. This code is to confirm the location of the to find the spot at which you want to start recorded scene on the tape during playback. recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time ( pg. 20) code begins countin
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-DV900US.book Page 20 Monday, January 6, 2003 4:21 PM 20 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK ● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD Normal Playback monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 22) MENU Wheel (VOLUME) ● You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camcorder body. ● LCD monitor/viewfinder indications: When power is supplied from a battery: the “ ” battery indicator is displayed. ( pg. 84)
