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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 3 – 4 to ensure
safe use of this product.
ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 6
GR-DX97 GR-DX48
GR-DX77 GR-DX37
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 15
GR-DX67 GR-DX28
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
GR-DX57 GR-DX27
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK (GR-DX97/77/67
only)
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MasterPage: Safety_Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro- Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens style scene transitions. ( pg. 34) the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 33) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that Fade in more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 33, Spot Exposure Control) Fade out Progr
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MasterPage: Safety_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire or IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. incinerate. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points i
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MasterPage: Safety_Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM 4 EN SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use cassette, SD Memory C
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM CONTENTS EN 5 GETTING STARTED 6 ADVANCED FEATURES 27 Index ..............................................................................6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 27 Provided Accessories ....................................................9 Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 27 Power .....................................................
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T H G I L B A S C U K MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED 6 EN Index To open the connector cover, pull the bottom SET end of the cover, then open it. Bottom end When Using the LCD Monitor Correct direction for Correct direction for opening closing The LCD monitor cannot be rotated downward ( direction) from the position illustrated above. Rotating to the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. Make sure to rotate to the corre
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls Indicators a Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 27) D POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 11, 15) b Sub Zoom Buttons [T/W] ( pg. 16) E Tally Lamp ( pg. 15, 29) Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 17) Other Parts c Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 21, 32) d Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 15) c Viewfinder ( pg. 13) e VIDEO/MEMORY Switch (GR-DX97/77/67 only) d LCD Monitor ( pg. 15, 16) ( p
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DX97/77/67 During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording only) 8 9 345 6 1 40 x W T 2 1024 O 0 15 3 4 7 3 5 q 6 a Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480) 7 BRIGHT ( pg. 30) w b : Focus Icon ( pg. 21) 10 . 11 . 04 10: 00 : Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 21) c Shooting Icon ( pg. 21) r e (Appears and blinks during shooting.) a
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 During Video Playback Provided Accessories 1 2 345 6 BIT 12 / M I X L OR MIC BLANK SEARCH PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL VOL 7 1 0 . 11 . 04 20 : 21 : 2 10: 0 0 0 9 8 a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) b Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 18) c Thumbnail Storing Indicator ( pg. 36) d Tape Speed ( pg. 28) eU : Playback 5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pau
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable (except GR-DX27) and Audio Extension Cable) To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter camcorder as shown in the reduces interference. illustration. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly m
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 ● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it Power becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well- ventilated areas. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you ● Using the optional AA-V100 AC Power Adapter/Charger, choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use you can charge the BN-V107U/V114U battery pack without provided power supply units w
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN Power-Linked Operation Operation Mode When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder. Lock Button located on the switch. INFORMATION: POWER/CHARGE lamp The following explanation
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the MENU the Lock Button located on the grip. switch. (Up) 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and SE
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DX97/77/67 only) The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Cassette holder PUSH HERE cover Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) OPEN/EJECT Memory card Erase protection tab Clipped edge Write/erase protection tab Cassette holder La
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 15 Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h–– m” NOTE: means the camcorder is calculating Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: the remaining time. When the ● Power ( pg. 11) remaining time reaches 2 minutes, ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 14) the indication starts blinking. ● The t
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T T W W MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO RECORDING 16 EN 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 the Zoom In camcorder in the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T” (or press Sub and tilt the LCD monitor in the Zoom Button T). most convenient direction. It can Zoom
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MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 17 Time Code Normal Playback During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene 4/9 Power Switch on the tape during playback. 5 Display Minutes Lock Button Seconds 3 Frames* 8 (25 frames = 1 second) 12:34:24 VIDEO/MEMORY * Frames are not displayed during recording. (GR-DX97/77/ If recording starts from a blank portion,
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 18 EN Shuttle Search Connections To A TV Or VCR Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. To AV connector 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. Open the cover. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search S/AV/Editing cable continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release mark (p
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MasterPage: Video_Right GR-DX97PAL.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 19 To choose whether or not the following displays Buttons And Functions appear on the connected TV ● Date/Time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 27, 31) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. ● Time Code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 27, 31) ● Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD
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MasterPage: Left GR-DX97PAL.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 6, 2004 12:44 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 EN . Playback Special Effects PAUSE or (Up) Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback Zoom (T/W) image. SLOW (YI) SLOW (IU) CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe PLAY effect. (Right) MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the (Left) STOP or (Down) Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film” effect. SHIFT SEPIA: Recor
