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DIGITAL CAMCORDER
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GR-DVF20
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INSTRUCTIONS
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2 EN Dear Customer, WARNING: Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK precautions contained in the following pages to HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE ensure safe use of this product. THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 7). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read Warning on lithium cell battery these as
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EN3 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 installat
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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, 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 re
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EN5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 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. •AC Power Adapter/ •MiniDV Cassette Tape When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and Charger AA-V15U 30 Min (DVM-30) use the provided shoulder strap.
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ABOUT DV 6 EN The digital camcorder 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 sound
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CONTENTS EN7 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 5 ABOUT DV 6 GETTING STARTED 8 – 15 Power............................................................................................................ 8 Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal .............................................................. 10 Date/Time Settings .......................................................................................... 11 Loading/Unloading A Cassette.................................................................
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN Marks Power This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you To AC outlet choose the most appropriate source of power. CHARGE indicator NOTES: c No function is available without power supply. c Use only specified power supply. c Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK REFRESH switch SUPPLY POWER 1 Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall outlet. REFRESH indicator ATTACH BATTERY PACK REFRESH 2 Align the marks and slide th
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EN9 Charge Marker Charge marker A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged. NOTES: c The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record-Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs. c Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battery pack, and disch
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Slot Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings. SWITCH OFF POWER 1 Switch off the unit’s power. REMOVE BATTERY HOLDER 2 Pull out the battery holder. INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER 3 Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to have Battery holder the “+” mark visible. RE-INSERT HOLDER 4 Slide the holder back into the slot until you hear a click. NOTE: See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) fo
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EN11 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. 43). SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. •The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on. ACCESS RECORDING MENU 2 MENU Button Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears. Power lamp ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU 3 Move the highlight bar to “TO DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Men
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Cassette cover Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a Monitor Open cassette. PUSH HERE Button OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees. OPEN CASSETTE COVER 2 Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. INSERT/REMOVE TAPE 3 Make sure t
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EN13 Recording Mode Setting Set depending on your preference. SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”. •The power lamp comes on and the camcorder is turned on. ACCESS RECORDING MENU 2 Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears. MENU Button SET RECORDING MODE 3 First move the highlight bar to “REC MODE” by Power lamp rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP” is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Power Zoom Lever Grip Adjustment EXPAND LOOP 1 Separate the Velcro strip. INSERT HAND 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. ADJUST STRAP LENGTH 3 Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Recording Start/Stop Button Viewfinder Adjustment SELECT OPERATION MODE 1 3 3 Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). 2 2 POSITION VIEWFINDER 2 180 180° °
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EN15 Shoulder Strap Attachment ATTACH STRAP 1 Following the illustration at left, thread the strap through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2. Repeat the procedure 1 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 4 3, making sure the strap is not twisted. 2 ADJUST LENGTH 2 Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 4. 3 Tripod Mounting ALIGN AND TIGHTEN 1 Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socke
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RECORDING Basic Recording 16 EN LENS COVER Open/Close Ring NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. c Power (Z pg. 8) c Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 13) c Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14) c Viewfinder Adjustment (Z pg. 14) LOAD A CASSETTE 1 First press the Monitor Open Button and open the LCD monitor to an angle over 45 degrees. Press OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow printed on it, then swing the cassette cover open until it locks.
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EN17 Tape remaining time indicator STOP RECORDING 4 25 min Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop min recording. (Now calculating) •The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode. 90min NOTES: 89min c When the Power Switch is set to “CAMERA” and the LCD monitor is opened at an angle of 45 degrees or more, the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder 3min switches off automatically to save power. c A cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. 2min c There
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 18 EN Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16). 90° 180° ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). •The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. •The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD LENS COVER Open/Close Ring monitor, with the wor
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EN19 Journalistic Shooting In some situations different angles of shooting may be required for more dramatic results. OPEN LCD MONITOR 1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. TILT LCD MONITOR 2 Tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction. •The LCD monitor can rotate almost full circle (270°: 90° downward, 180° upward). Interface Shooting A person you shoot can view himself/herself in the LCD monitor, and you can even shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor. TI
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 20 EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming D PURPOSE: T D T 1X D To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous T D 10X W change in image magnification. T 16X W 64X W OPERATION: W Zoom In Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. n The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: c Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In D T this c
