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ENGLISH
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
GR-DX300
DEMONSTRATION 6
GR-DX95
GETTING STARTED 7 – 11
GR-DX75
TAPE
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 12 – 16
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Video Camera: MEMORY CARD
RECORDING &
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PLAYBACK 17 – 24
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ADVANCED
FEATURES 25 – 44
REFERENCES 45 – 59
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1127-001A EN
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CONTENTS Making A New Folder........................................... 24 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Initialising A Memory Card..................................... 24 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 ADVANCED FEATURES HOW TO ATTACH THE LENS CAP 5 FOR RECORDING..................................... 25 – 31 HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER 6 Snapshot Flash ................................................... 25 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 6 Flash Brightness Adjustment ................................... 25 Self-Timer (G
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions ( pgs. 3 and 4) to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, colour television signals. It cannot be used for DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN playback with a television of a different standard. OR MOISTURE. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfi
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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. Do not carry or hold the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor as this can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder co
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+ – PROVIDED ACCESSORIES or Battery Pack BN-V107U or S-Video/Audio/ AC Adapter AP-V13A or AP-V11E, AP-V13E BN-V107U-S Video/Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Power Cord Grip Belt Lens Cap Editing (Already inserted in (Already attached (See below for Extension Cable the camcorder) to the camcorder) attachment) USB Cable Tab AAA (R03) Core Filter Battery x 2 (for provided USB AAA (R03) Battery x 2 1 Cable pg. 6 for (for remote control unit) 3 2 attachment) – + Core Filter x 2 (for provided S-Video
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HOW TO ATTACH THE CORE FILTER Attach the Core Filter(s) to the provided AC Adapter’s cord, S-Video/Audio/Video/Editing cable and USB cable. The Core Filter reduces interference. 1 Release the 2 1) Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between stoppers on both the cable plug and the Core Filter. ends of the Core If using the AC Adapter’s cord or USB cable, be sure to wind the cable once Filter. around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. Wind
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Power CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK W 1 Insert the terminal end of the battery pack into the battery pack mount y, then firmly push the end of the To DC battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks connector into place as shown in the illustration. 2 Set the Power Switch @ to “OFF”. Connect the AC AC Adapter Adapter to the camcorder, then connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter. y 3 Plug the Power Cord into an AC outlet. The Power @ lamp 0 on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging h
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M A F F ● Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, Grip Adjustment it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-ventilated areas. 1 Separate the Velcro strip. ● The following operation stops charging: • Set the Power Switch @ to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the • Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder. grip. • Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to • Detach the battery
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Tripod Mounting Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject CAUTION a cassette. When attaching the camcorder to a tripod, extend its 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT E in the direction of legs to stabilise the camcorder. It is not advised to use the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until small sized tripods. This may cause damage to the unit it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. by falling over. • Do not touch internal components. 1 To
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● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do CD AMERA ISPLAY CD AMERA ISPLAY ON SCREEN – LCD / TV not apply force. DATE / T IME –AO UT ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder TIME CODE – OFF CLOCK 25 . 12.03 CLOCK 25.12.03 cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ADJ . 17 : 30 ADJ . 17 : 30 ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open,
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Loading A Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting The provided memory card is already inserted in the The Picture Quality/Image Size can be selected to best camcorder when you receive the camcorder. match your needs. Refer to the chart on page 18 for your selection. 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “MEMORY”, 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD) 8. then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing 3 Insert the memory card clipped edge first. down
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M A F F Basic Recording Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. t ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 9) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10) 1 Remove the lens cap. During shooting Pull on bottom end Q of LCD monitor to open and set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “VIDEO”. 5 180° 90° 2 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Q 0 Shooting while using the LCD mo
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Journalistic Shooting Zooming In some situations, different shooting angles may To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in change in image magnification. the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the Zoom In most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # downward, 180° upward). clockwise. Zoom Out Self-Recording Turn the Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring # You can shoot yourself
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Time Code Normal Playback During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). This code is to confirm the location of the recorded 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “VIDEO”, scene on the tape during playback. then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. To start begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). playback, press 4/6 !. If recording starts fro
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Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( pg. 14). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 9). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. 3 Press BLANK SEARCH r. Speaker • “BLANK SEARCH” U appears and the camcorder @ automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search, then stops at the spot which is about w e 3 seconds of tape before the
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Connections 1 Make sure all units are turned off. 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Connector 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to cover* To S/AV & your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV. S-Video/Audio/ Video/Editing cable 5 Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV (provided) Yellow to VIDEO IN*** to its VIDEO mode. To choose whether or n
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Basic Shooting (Snapshot) t You can use your camcorder as a digital still camera for taking snapshots. Perform the procedures listed below before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 7) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 11) $ ● Picture Quality/Image Size Setting ( pg. 11) 9 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “MEMORY”, @ then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor full
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Approximate Number of Storable Images Normal Playback : SD Memory Card 1 Load a memory card ( pg. 11). : MultiMediaCard 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch t to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button $. Image Size/ Memory Card Picture •A stored file is displayed. Quality 8MB** 16MB*** 32MB*** 64MB*** 3 Select the type of file as necessary (IMAGE or 20 45 95 1024 x 768/ E-MAIL CLIP): 190 FINE 24 48 100 Press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or – 5 to selec
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Viewing File Information t You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO button 6 during normal playback or Index 1 playback. 6 # Info Screen: IMAGE $ FOLDER : 100 JVCGR ! F I LE : DVC00010 @ DATE : 27 . 10 . 03 3 S I ZE : 1024X768 7 QUAL I TY : F I NE 4 5 PROTECT : OFF FOLDER : Folder name ( pg. 24) Auto Playback FILE : File name ( pg. 24) You can run through all the images stored on memory DATE : Date the file was made SIZE : Image size ( pg. 11) au
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Protecting Files Deleting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a of files. time or all at once. 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback” 1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Normal Playback” ( pg. 18). ( pg. 18). 2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + 2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears. Press + or – 5 to select “PROTECT”, then press SELECT/SET or – 5 to select “DELETE”, then press SELECT/SET 3. 3. 3 P
