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GR-DF550US.book Page 1 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM
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 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 6
GR-DF550
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 2 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Navigation Function Wipe/Fader Effects The Navigation Function helps you check You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make tape contents by making thumbnail images pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 47) on a memory card. ( pg. 48) Fade in NAV I GAT I ON DATE :MA Y 2 4’A 0 4 3:29 M TC : 1 3 : 2 3 : 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 Fade out E-Mail Clip Recording Program AE with Special Effects
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 3 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the CAUTION back of the main unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ● The rating information and safety caution of the DO NOT OPEN AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This product has a fluorescent lamp th
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 4 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM 4 EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on 1. Read these instructions. all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") 2. Keep these instructions. or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). 3. Heed all warnings. Do not block the ventilation holes. 4. Follow all instructions. (If the ventilation holes are blocke
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 5 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM CONTENTS EN 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. .................... 31 GETTING STARTED 6 E-Mail Clip Recording..................................... 31 Index................................................................. 6 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Provided Accessories ..................................... 11 Memory Card.............................................. 32 Power..........
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 6 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 6 EN Index Z a S K b c d 1C B L D J E 9 F 8 G eMN OT f U V W X ghij PQ Y R k l m no
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 7 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED EN 7 Controls Connectors a Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 36) The connectors are located beneath the covers. Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] ( pg. 14) S S-Video Input/Output Connector [S] B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] ( pg. 23, 51) ( pg. 31) T Microphone connector [MIC] ( pg. 54) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 30) U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector C D.S.C. Playback Select Button [
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 8 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 8 EN During D.S.C. Recording Only LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 34 5 6 During Video Recording Only 13 24567 1024 INTERVAL 15 1h40m 7 REC 8 9 a Image Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200), 1152 0 (1152 x 864), 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640x480) ( pg. 40) B : Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 28) q : Focus Icon ( pg. 27) r SOUND 12BIT C Shooting Icon 15:55 (Appears and blinks during shoot
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_04Start.fm Page 9 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:39 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording During Video Playback 1 8 9 2 345 6 12BI T / M I X 1 L 15 x W T 2 O 0 MIC 3 BLANK SEARCH 4 PUSH "STOP" BUTTON 5 q TO CANCEL 6 50m 50m 7 BRIGHT L VOLUME w 7 q R N OV 10 '05 N OV 10 '05 20 : 21 : 25 10 :00 AM 10 :00 AM 0 9 8 r e a Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 40) a Operation Mode ( pg. 15) B Blank
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 10 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 10 EN Use SP (Standard) mode for important video During D.S.C. Playback recordings. LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more 1 2 video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback 100-0013 depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment. 50m BR I GHT So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode. It is recommended that you use
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 11 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED EN 11 NOTES: Provided Accessories ● 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 one core OR filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. How To Attach The Lens Cap To pro
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 12 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 12 EN How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Use The Audio Extension Cable Follow the illustration. When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. (with a core filter attached), then connect the 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The guide and the buckle. core fi
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 13 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED EN 13 How To Attach The Core Filter Power Attach the core filters to the cables. The core This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system filter reduces interference. lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the with other equipment. core filter. Charging The Battery Pack BATT. RELEASE Open the cover. St
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US_04Start.fm Page 14 Friday, February 25, 2005 6:27 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery BATT. RELEASE to detach it. Pack”. Battery pack Charging time Maximum continuous recording time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 1 hr. 15 min. BN-VF733U App
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 15 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using AC Power M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set various recording functions Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. using the Menus. ( pg. 36) NOTE: If you want more creative capabilities than Full The provided AC Adapter features automatic Auto Recording, try this mode. voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to OFF: 240 V. Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 16 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Language Settings Grip Adjustment The language on the display can be changed. 1 Adjust the velcro strip. ( pg. 36, 39, 41) 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing the grip. down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Adjust your thumb and 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) fingers through the grip to 3 Press MENU. The Menu Sc
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 17 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED EN 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Loading/Unloading A Cassette Display The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Set the Power Switch MENU Cassette holder cover to “M” or “PLAY” while PUSH HERE pressing down the Lock Button located on the OPEN/EJECT Erase switch. protection tab 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) ● To adjust the brightness of the viewfin
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 18 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM GETTING STARTED 18 EN NOTES: NOTES: ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder ● Some brands of memory cards are not compatible does not open, close the cassette holder cover with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory and try again. If the cassette holder still does not card, consult its manufacturer or dealer. open, turn the camcorder off then on again. ● Before using a new memory card, it is necess
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 19 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 NOTES: Basic Recording ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off NOTE: automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, Before continuing, perform the procedures listed push back and pull out the viewfinder again or below: close and re-open the LCD monitor. ● Power ( pg. 13) ● When a blank portion is left
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MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 20 Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:17 AM VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN ● Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to NOTES: the subject) is possible when the Power Zoom ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the Lever is set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the MACRO” in MANUAL Menu on page 38. viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is ● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom opened, you ca
