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DIGITAL HD
VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 12
GR-HD1
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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ADVANCED FEATURES 35
REFERENCES 69
INSTRUCTIONS
TERMS 88
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Master Page: Left-Safety-Dummy GR-HD1US.book Page 2 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 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 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/op
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Master Page: Right-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 3 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on
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Master Page: Left-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 4 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 4 EN 5. Ventilation IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the INSTRUCTIONS product 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 But improper use can result in potential electrical on a bed,
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Master Page: Right-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 5 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 5 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits ● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, a marked change in performance and you are stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing unable to restore normal operation by following the serious injury to a child or adult, and serious detailed procedure in its operating instru
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Master Page: Left-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 6 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 6 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding t
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 7 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 7 Provided Accessories AC Power Adapter/ DC Cord Battery Pack Memory Card 8 MB Charger AA-V40U BN-V428U (Already inserted in the camcorder) Remote Control Unit AAA (R03) Battery x 2 CD-ROM USB Cable RM-V717U (for remote control unit) Lens Hood Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Handle (Already attached to the ( pg. 8 for attachment) ( pg. 10 for attachment) ( pg. 10 for attachment) camcorder; pg. 8) S/AV/Editing Cable Editin
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Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 8 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:47 PM 8 EN How To Detach/Attach The Lens How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to Hood the lens hood when camcorder is not in use. The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way NOTE: professional photographers do. You cannot attach the lens cap directly to the camcorder. Lens hood Screw To detach 1 Loosen the screw on the lens ho
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:18 PM EN 9 3 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Types of core filters Times to Size Cable wind Large i.LINK cable* Twice To attach the core filter to the component video USB cable** Once cable Medium 1) Release the stoppers on both ends of the core Component video — filter. cable*** 2) Run the cable th
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Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 10 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:07 PM 10 EN How To Attach The Strap How To Use The Audio Cable When using optional headphones or external 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap microphone, connect to the provided audio cable through the eyelet a. (with a core filter attached), then connect the audio 2 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces 3 Repeat the procedure to attach the other
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Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US_04TOC.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:11 PM CONTENTS EN 11 GETTING STARTED 12 ADVANCED FEATURES 35 Power .......................................................................12 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .......................... 35 Grip Adjustment .......................................................14 Changing The Menu Settings .................................... 35 Tripod Mounting ......................................................14 RE
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GETTING STARTED Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 12 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 12 EN battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, Power then try charging again. ● If the battery operation time remains extremely This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets short even after having been fully charged, the you choose the most appropriate source of power. battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Do not use provided power supply units with other Please purchase a new
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 13 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 13 Using AC Power About Batteries Open the cover. Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. To DC connector To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/ Charger DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, To DC OUT or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may connector cause a fire or explosion. DC cord WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this ca
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Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 14 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 14 EN Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting 1 Adjust the velcro strip. To attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp stud hole on the camcorder. Then tighten the screw the grip. clockwise. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to ● Some tripods are not equipped with studs. easily operate the Recording Start/Sto
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 15 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 15 NOTES: Brightness Adjustment Of The ● When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select whether you Display use the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously or individually. Set “PRIORITY” to 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “P” while the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. pressing down the Lock Button located on the ( pg. 35, 38) switch. ● The image on the LCD monitor (or vie
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Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 16 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 16 EN Recording Mode Switch Position Operation Mode MEMORY: To turn on the camcorder, turn the Power Switch to Allows you to record still images on a memory align any operation mode except “OFF” to the card. Power Lamp while pressing down the Lock Button HD/SD/DV: located on the switch. Allows you to record on a tape in MPEG2 (480p/ Lock Button 720p) format or DV format (480i). For details, refer to “Recording Mode” (
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 17 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 17 Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings To store the date/time in memory, the clock’s The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the but its display can be turned on or off during camcorder. While the camcorder is connected to an playback. ( pg. 35, 42) AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter/Charger, or while the battery pack attach
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Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 18 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 18 EN Approximate recording time Loading A Cassette Recording mode Tape /Unloading A Cassette SP LP The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or 30 min. 30 min. 45 min. eject a cassette. 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. Erase protection tab 80 min. 80 min. 120 min. To switch the recording mode, refer to pages 35 and Make sure the 36. window side is facing out. NOTES: ● It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to PUSH
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 19 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 19 To protect valuable files (available only for SD Loading A Memory Card Memory Card)… /Unloading A Memory Card Write/erase protection tab The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. Clipped edge Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 20 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING 1 Remove the lens cap. Basic Recording 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. NOTE: 3 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HD”, “SD” or Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “DV”. For details, refer to “Recording Mode” below: ( pg. 21). ● Power ( pg. 12) ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 18) 4 Set the Power Switch to
