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ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION 8
GETTING STARTED 9 – 18
VIDEO RECORDING &
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
PLAYBACK 19 – 26
VIDEO RECORDING .............20 – 22
VIDEO PLAYBACK ...............23 – 26
GR-DVP3
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 27 – 38
D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 28 – 29
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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 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 the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considere
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4 EN 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 a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. But improper use can result in potential electrical • Do not place the product in a built-in installa
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EN5 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, marked change in performance and you are unable stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing to restore normal operation by following the detailed serious injury to a child or adult, and serious procedure in its operating instructions, do not damage to the product. attempt to service it yourself as opening or rem
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6 EN PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Docking Station • AC Power Adapter/Charger • Battery Pack CU-V507U AA-V100U BN-V107U • Remote Control Unit • DC Cord • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 RM-V717U (for remote control unit) • Memory Card 8 MB • CD-ROM • Editing Cable (Already inserted in the camcorder) • Audio/Video Cable • Grip Belt •Strap (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only o
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EN7 How To Attach The Grip Belt How To Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, 1 Remove the pad and separate the two straps. then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Thread one end of the strap through the 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. 3 Repeat the same procedure to attach the strap 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster. to the other eyelet. 4 Connec
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8 EN AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” MENU Button (factory-preset). SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demon- stration stops the demonstration temporarily. If Power Switch no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder pow
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GETTING STARTED EN9 GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ..................................................................10 – 11 Grip Adjustment ............................................................. 12 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 12 Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 12 Date/Time Settings......................................................... 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...........................
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Power Protruding part Battery pack This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you CHARGE choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use indicator To provided power supply units with other equipment. POWER AC outlet indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. AC Power Adapter/Charger Attach th
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EN11 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the 1 battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it Notches locks into place as shown in the illustration. •To attach the battery firmly, align its two notches with the tabs on the camcorder. 2 To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. BATT. RELEASE Switch Approximate recording time Battery pack LCD monitor on/ LCD mo
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Grip Adjustment Loosen the belt. 1 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the 2 grip. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip, to 3 easily operate the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Switch and Power Zoom (SHUTTLE SEARCH) Ring. Be sure to tighten the belt to your preference. Viewfinder Adjustment Power Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing Switch 1 down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 Lock But
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EN13 Date/Time Settings SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 44, 45). Power lamp Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch, then open Power Switch the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Lock Button Press + or – to select “
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder cover The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a Cassette holder cassette. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction 1 of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Make sure the •Do not touch internal components. window side is facing out. Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to 2 close the cassette holder. •Once the cassette hol
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EN15 Recording Mode Setting SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power lamp Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder Power Switch fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Press + or – to select “ CAMERA” and press SET/ Lock Button 3 SELECT. The CAMERA Menu appears. Press
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 16 EN Loading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 1 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 2 Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. Card Cover 3 •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Close the card cover. 4 To Unload A Memory Card . . . .... in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automaticall
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EN17 Picture Quality Mode Setting MENU Button The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match SET/SELECT Button +, – Button 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, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power Switch power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Press + or – t
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 18 EN To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” Choose the appropriate operation mode according to while pressing down the Lock Button located your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ on the switch. MEMORY Switch. VIDEO/MEMORY Power Switch Position Switch (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Power lamp Full Auto recording, try th
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK EN19 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................. 20 – 22 Basic Recording .............................................................. 20 Journalistic Shooting........................................................ 21 Interface Shooting .......................................................... 21 Zooming ...................................................................... 21 Time Code ..........................
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VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN Basic Recording Power Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY NOTE: Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed Recording Start/ below. If not, do so before continuing. Stop Button ● Power ( pg. 10) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 12) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 12) Power Switch ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 14) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 15) Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the 1 Lock Button located on the cover. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then Lock But
