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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
2 – 5 and 11 to ensure safe use of
this product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 8
GR-D340E/EK
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
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ADVANCED FEATURES 23
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 2 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM 2 EN READ THIS FIRST ! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● Remember that this camcorder is intended for make a trial recording. private consumer use only. Play back your trial recording to make sure the Any commercial use without proper permission is video and audio have been recorded properly. prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a ● We recommend cleaning your video heads show, pe
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 3 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) To avoid electric Connection to the mains supply in the United shock or damage to Kingdom. the unit, first firmly DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this insert the small end equipment. of the power cord into If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power the AC Adapter until it points in your home or the cable is too short
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 4 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. both sides, on top and at the rear). There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. Do not bloc
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 5 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM EN 5 DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE radios so that you are distracted from the OF EQUIPMENT requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. This equipment has been designed and DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as manufactured to meet international safety such use can permanently damage your hearing. st
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 6 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM 6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 31) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 29) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 29, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out P
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 7 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 23 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 23 Provided Accessories ..................................... 11 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 23 Power.............................................................. 12 Recording Menus.................
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 8 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Index
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 9 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Other Parts A Rewind Button [3] ( pg. 21) V LCD Monitor ( pg. 18) Left Button [ ] ( pg. 15) W Viewfinder ( pg. 16) Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] X Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 13) ( pg. 20) Y Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12) B Set Button [SET] ( pg. 15) Z Speaker ( pg. 21) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 13) a Grip Strap ( pg. 15) C Stop Button [8] ( pg. 21) b
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 10 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN R Wipe/Fader Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications S Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 25) During Video Recording T Time Code ( pg. 25) U Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator 89 0qw e r ( pg. 28) Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ t Viewfinder) ( pg. 16) 10 x y 1 2 u 1/50 3 i BRIGHT 4 B/W o 5 6 V Date/Time ( pg. 15) 7 1.1.2006 During Video Playback p a s a Auto
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 11 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 Before Using This Camcorder Provided Accessories Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit. OR Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 12 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap Power To protect the lens, attach This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system the provided lens cap to the lets you choose the most appropriate source of camcorder as shown in the power. Do not use provided power supply units illustration. with other equipment. NOTE: Charging The Battery Pack To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 13 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery PUSH BATT. to detach it. Pack”. Battery pack Charging time Maximum continuous recording time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LCD monitor Battery pack Viewfinder on BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. on BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. BN-VF7
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 14 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN Using AC Power Operation Mode Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch Pack”. to any operation mode except “OFF” while NOTE: pressing down the Lock Button located on the The provided AC Adapter features automatic switch. voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to POWER/ 240 V. Lock Button CHARGE lamp About Batteries MENU AU
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 15 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Power-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ times, but its display can be turned on or off closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in during playback. ( pg. 23, 25) the viewfinder. 1 Perform steps 1 –4 in “Language Settings” INFORMATI
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 16 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 1 Set the Power Switch 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and to “REC” or “PLAY” while locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it pressing down the Lock manually for best viewability. Button located on the switch. 3 Tu
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 17 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM GETTING STARTED EN 17 ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes Loading/Unloading A Cassette automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load ● When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may or eject a cassette. not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force. Replace the battery pack
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 18 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining 62 min time appears on the display. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “---min” means the below: camcorder is calculating the ● Power ( pg. 12) remaining time. When the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 17) remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. Power
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MasterPage: Start_Right G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 19 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. and tilt the LCD ● The further you slide
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MasterPage: Left G R-D340PAL.bo o k Pag e 20 T hursday , Oct o ber 27 , 2005 3: 19 PM VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 25) Quick Review Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press QUICK REVIEW during the Recording-Standby mode. 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played bac
