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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this digital
video camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained in the pages
2 – 5 to ensure safe use of this
product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
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GR-D370U
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 2 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM 2 EN Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● DO NOT leave the unit make a trial recording. - in place of over 50°C (122°F) Play back your trial recording to make sure the - in place where humidity is extremely low (below video and audio have been recorded properly. 35%) or extremely high (80%). ● We recommend cleaning your video heads before - in direct sunlight. use.
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 3 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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). CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not block the ventilation holes. DO NOT OPEN (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be ab
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 4 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM 4 EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 5 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM EN 5 ● Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered Before Using This Camcorder trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini countries. DV mark . ● Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Make sure you only use memory cards with the Computer, Inc. mark or . ● QuickTime is a registered trademar
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 6 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM 6 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACKLIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 37) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 36) ● You can also select a spot metering area so Fade in that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 36, Spot E
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D370US.book Page 7 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 29 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 29 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 29 Power ............................................................. 13 Recording Menus
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 8 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Index 16:9
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 9 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Indicators 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 21) POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19) Left Button [1] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] Other Parts ( pg. 21) LCD Monitor ( pg. 19, 20) 2Set Button [SET] ( pg. 16) Viewfinder ( pg. 17) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 14) Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 18) 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 21) Battery Pack Mount (
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 10 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1235 4 LP – – –min 16:9 PAUSE 6 WH 7 " SOUND 12BIT 111 : 3 AM 15:55 DEC0 . 6 .2 06 ! 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 9 8 ( pg. 44) 2Operation Mode ( pg. 15) 1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19) A : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is running.) M : Manual Mode 2Selected Wide Mode Indicator (
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 11 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 During Video Playback During D.S.C. Playback 1 1 2 34 5 LP 100-0013 12BI T / M I X L BRIGHT BLANK SEARCH – 5 PUSH "STOP" BUTTON TO CANCEL 3 2 VOLUME 1Folder/File Number ( pg. 25) 111 : 3 AM 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 25) 20 : 21 : 25 DE C . 6 . 2006 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ 8 6 Viewfinder) ( pg. 17). 7 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 44) 2S
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 12 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Provided Accessories Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap OR guide and the buckle. ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle. 3 Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet. Strap guide 2 Buckle 2 1 AC Adapter AP-V14U or AP-V18U 2 Battery Pack BN-V
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 13 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 To detach the battery pack Power Slide the battery pack upward while pressing PUSH BATT. to detach it. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of Battery pack Charging time power. Do not use provided power supply units BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. with other equipment. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. Charging The Battery Pack BN-VF733U Ap
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 14 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN Using The Battery Pack Using AC Power Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. Pack”. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic Maximum continuous recording time voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to LCD monitor 240 V. Battery pack Viewfinder on on About Batteries BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 40 min. DANGER! Do not attempt to ta
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 15 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Auto/Manual Mode Operation Mode Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch manual recording mode. When manual mode is to any operation mode except “OFF” while selected, the indicator “ M ” appears on the LCD pressing down the Lock Button located on the monitor. switch. Lock Button Auto Mode : A POWER/ VIDEO/ CHARGE lamp You can record
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 16 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Language Settings Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all ( pg. 29, 31) times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 31, 32) 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “Language Settings” (on the left column) 2 Open the LCD moni
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370US.book Page 17 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED EN 17 Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 3 1 Set the Power Switch 3 3 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and 2 2 2 2 to “REC” or “PLAY” while locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it pressing down the Lock manually for best viewability. Button located on the 1 1 1 1
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 18 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM GETTING STARTED 18 EN Loading/Unloading A Cassette Loading/Unloading A Memory Card The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. OPEN/EJECT Card Cover ( ) Cassette holder cover PUSH Memory card (optional) Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Erase Cassette holder protection tab 2 Open the card cover ( ). Make sure the window side is facing out. 3 To
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D370US.book Page 19 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 ● When a blank portion is left between recorded Basic Recording scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of NOTE: A Tape” ( pg. 21). Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 31. ● Power ( pg. 13)
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370US.book Page 20 Monday, August 28, 2006 4:42 PM VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN Zooming Journalistic Shooting Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an In some situations, instantaneous change in image magnification. different shooting angles may provide Zoom In more dramatic results. Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Hold the camcorder in Zoom Out the desired position Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. and tilt the LCD ● The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever,
