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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENGLISH
GR-DV3
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INSTRUCTIONS
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LYT0152-001B EN
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2 EN Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Before use, please read the safety TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK information and precautions contained in the HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE following pages to ensure safe use of this product. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 8, 9). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium cell battery (for
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EN 3 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. •Do not block the openings by placing the product on But improper use can result in potential electrical shock a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. or fire hazards. This product has been engin
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4 EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, marked change in performance and you are unable to tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious restore normal operation by following the detailed injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt product. to service it yourself as opening or r
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EN 5 About Batteries SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead there is a risk of fire or explosion. to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or also a risk of fire or electric shock. the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger DC cord AA-V68U T W Remote control unit MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min RM-V705B (DVM-30) M-DV30ME Grip/Hand strap Battery pack BN-V607U Lithium battery CR2025 VIDEO/AUDIO cable (for remote control unit) (camcorder to TV or VCR, ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
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ABOUT DV EN 7 The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording. A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and color signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analog to Digital) converter samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 3.375 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal. Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sou
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CONTENTS 8 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 ABOUT DV 7 GETTING STARTED 10 Charging The Battery Pack ................................................ 10 Installing The Battery Pack................................................ 11 Indoor Use ................................................................... 12 Using The Battery Holder.................................................. 12 Date/Time Settings ........................................................ 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ........
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EN 9 EDITING 60 Dubbing ...................................................................... 60 Digital Dubbing.............................................................. 61 USING THE OPTIONAL STATION KIT 62 Brand Setting................................................................ 62 Random Assemble Editing ................................................. 63 For More Accurate Random Assemble Editing........................... 66 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 AFTER USE 73 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND
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GETTING STARTED 10 EN Charging The Battery Pack You can charge one battery pack at a time, or two consecutively. ATTACH DETACH Battery pack BN-V607U Power cord To AC outlet Power cord Charger AC Power indicator 1 Adapter/Charger AA-V68U Power lamp DC OUT jack Charger indicator 2 NOTES: SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER c If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the 1 Plug the AC Adapter/Charger’s power cord in adapter during battery charging, power is to an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on. supplied to
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EN 11 Charging Environment Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). 20° to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions: • The temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F However, . . . • If the temperature is below 10°C/50°F, or • If zoom or Record-Standby is engag
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 12 EN Indoor Use When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (provided) instead of a battery. Slide down the Power lamp To AC outlet open switch. When power is supplied, the power lamp lights. Remove. AC Power Adapter/ Power cord Charger AA-V68U Coupler To DC OUT jack DC cord Core filter CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER SUPPLY POWER TO AC POWER 1 Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into 3 ADAPTER/CHARGER the camcorder. Plug the AC Power
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A L P 5S M EN 13 Date/Time Settings Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during playback (Z pg. 53). Display Lock button REC MODE SP Power lamp WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 40X DIS ON GAIN UP AGC 4TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Power Dial Recording Menu ON SCREEN OFF DISPLAY ON Select Dial 4DATE / TIME DEC 25 ’ 98 PM 5 : 30 MENU button RETURN Date/Time Menu Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery SELECT OPERATION MODE To store
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 14 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT switch Cassette holder Cassette cover Make sure the window PUSH HERE side is facing out. Erase protection switch** NOTES: OPEN CASSETTE COVER c It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to 1 Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT open. Do not apply force. switch in the direction of the arrow. The c If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder ca
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A L P 5S M EN 15 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. Display Lock button Recording Menu Power lamp 4REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF ZOOM 40X DIS ON GAIN UP AGC TO DATE / TIME MENU TO SYSTEM MENU END Power dial 4REC MODE SP WIDE MODE OFF MENU button Select Dial ZOOM 40X DIS ON GAIN UP AGC TO DATE / TIME MENU Recording mode indicator TO SYSTEM MENU SP SP END LP NOTES: SELECT OPERATION MODE c If the recording mode is switched during 1 Set the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing down rec
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 16 EN Grip Strap Attachment Pad START/STOP Grip Strap Pad 3 Sub hand strap eyelet Bottom of camcorder 1 Length adjuster 2 Hand strap eyelet Loop ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB 1 2 STRAP EYELET HAND STRAP EYELET Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the Open the pad and thread the grip strap through direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap the pad. Next, thread the end of the grip strap from the pad. through the sub hand strap eyelet. Thread t
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5S M A M EN 17 Tripod Mounting Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket Bottom of on the bottom of the camcorder. camcorder Diopter Adjustment Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing. Display Diopter adjust lever PAUSE SELECT OPERATION MODE ADJUST DIOPTER 1 3 Slide the Diopter Adjust Lever located on the Set the Power Dial to “ ” or “ ”. bottom of the viewfinder. TURN ON CAMCORDER 2 •Slide in either direction, while looking at the Pull out the viewfinder fully. viewfinder displa
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GETTING STARTED (Cont.) 18 EN Remote Control Unit You can use the RM-V705B to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Infrared beam transmitting window ZOOM (T/W) buttons START/STOP button (Z pg. 20) T (Z pg. 50) W PLAY button
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5S M M A M A A M EN 19 Operation Mode Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes: Full Auto mode ( ), Manual mode ( ), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”. According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner. When set to “ ” When set to “ ”, “5S” or “ ” F . AUTO MANUAL PAUSE PAUSE To turn on the camcorder, first turn Lock button the Power Dial to any operati
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A L P 5S A A RECORDING Basic Recording 20 EN You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 10 – 19). Set the Power Dial to “ ” and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features. NOTE: Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 13). Even if they don’t appear during recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 53). Display Lock button REC Power lamp PAUSE 444 Power Dial During recording START/STOP button PAUSE Sel
