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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5
GETTING STARTED 6 – 13
RECORDING 14 – 30
Basic Recording For Video .................... 14
Basic Recording For
Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ................ 17
Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...... 18
Advanced Features For
Video And D.S.C. ............................. 21
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
PLAYBACK 31 – 39
Basic Playback For Video ..................... 31
Advanced Features For Video ................ 32
Basic Playback For D.S.C.................
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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 and subsections 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/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . .
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EN3 This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V408U/V416U/V428U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.) When the equipmen
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 4 EN TW •AC Power Adapter/ •Remote Control Unit •Remote Control Unit Charger AA-V40ED RM-V716U RM-V711U (GR-DVL707 only) (GR-DVL800 only) •Battery Pack •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 •Lithium Battery CR2025 BN-V408U (GR-DVL707 only) (for remote control unit, (for remote control unit, BN-V416U (GR-DVL800 only) GR-DVL707 only) GR-DVL800 only) •Shoulder Strap •Lens Cap (Already attached to •CD-ROM the camcorder) The CD ROM contains the following 6 software programmes: • JLIP Video Capt
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EN5 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is per- formed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstra- tion will resume. “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. To cancel Auto
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GETTING STARTED 6 EN Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet Battery pack choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use BN-V408U, provided power supply units with other equipment. BN-V416U or BN-V428U CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ AC Power Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER Adapter/Charger indicator lights. POWER Attach the battery pack with t
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EN7 USING THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. Button 1 1 With the arrow on the battery pack pointing 2 downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery 3 pack until it locks in place 3. 2 •If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 8 EN Grip Adjustment Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Power Zoom Lever Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp 2 the grip. Recording Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily Start/Stop button 3 operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Power Switch Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while Dioptre Adjustment Control 1 pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Turn the Dioptre Adjus
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EN9 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 32). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”. Press it and 3 “DISPLAY MENU” appears. Power Switch Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “CLOCK ADJ.”. 4 Press it and “day
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Erase protection tab* The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Make sure the Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the window side is 1 arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it facing out. locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. Cassette holder OPEN/EJECT Switch Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to 2 close the cassette holder. •Once th
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EN11 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it. 3 “CAMERA MENU” appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “REC MODE” and Power Switch 4 press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating MENU/BRIGHT
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the 1 Lock Button located on the switch. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ” and press it. 3 “DSC MENU” appears. Power Switch Ro
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EN13 To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your while pressing down the Lock Button located preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/DSC on the switch. Switch. Power Switch Position (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Allows you to record using NO special
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video 14 EN NOTE: Power Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. Lock Button ● Power ( pg. 6) Power lamp ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 11) Recording Start/Stop Button Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Press 1 PUSH OPEN, open the LCD monitor and set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Swi
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EN15 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait u
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) 16 EN SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature lets you record still images that look like MODE Button photographs onto a tape. Lock Button SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the 1 Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the 2 desired snapshot mode i
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) EN17 Power Switch Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Lock Button NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed SNAPSHOT Button below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) MODE ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) Button ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Picture Quality Mode Setting ( pg. 12) SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “ ”,
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. 18 EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming 1 xW T PURPOSE: 10 xW T 20xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous 40xW T change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In 10 x
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EN19 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 52 – 57), time code is nec
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RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) 20 EN FEATURE: Video Light PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim. OPERATION: Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: OFF : Turns off the light. AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch subject. (Open the LCD monitor to ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the access this switch.) camcorder is turned on. The video light can only be used
