Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7
GETTING STARTED 8 – 15
RECORDING 16– 35
Basic Recording .............................. 16
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Advanced Features .......................... 22
PLAYBACK 36 – 43
Basic Playback ............................... 36
Advanced Features .......................... 37
GR-DVM80
Basic Connections ........................... 40
Advanced Connections ...................... 42
DUBBING 44 – 45
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide
Web and answer our
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
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 .
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
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
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
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
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
EN5 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 shoulder strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropp
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES 6 EN •Docking Station •AC Power Adapter/Charger •Remote Control Unit CU-V503U AA-V51U RM-V716U •Battery Pack BN-V507U •DC Cord •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •JLIP Cable (Both plugs have •Cleaning Cloth 3 rings around the pin.) •CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following 5 software programs: • JLIP Video Capture • JLIP Video Producer Mr. Photo Gold • Mr. Photo •PC Connection Cable • PhotoAlbum •Audio/Video Cable • ProImage Plus (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) •E
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
EN7 How To Use Audio Cables When using an optional external microphone or headphones, connect to the provided Audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. Microphone Headphones To AV OUT Core Filter Audio cable Core Filter To MIC AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” and no cassette is in the ca
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
GETTING STARTED 8 EN CHARGE Power Battery pack indicator BN-V507U or This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you BN-V514U POWER To choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use indicator AC outlet provided power supply units with other equipment. 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 AC Power indicator lights. Adapter/Charger Attach the ba
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
EN9 USING THE BATTERY PACK 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 locks into place as shown in the illustration. 1 •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. Approximate recording time BATT. RELEASE Battery pack LCD monitor on/ LCD monitor off/ 2 Switch Vi
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever Separate the Velcro strip. 1 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp 2 the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily 3 operate the START/STOP Button and Power START/STOP Button Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Lock Button Viewfinder Adjustment POWER Switch MODE Dial Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while 1 pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to any position. Pull out the vi
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
EN11 POWER Switch Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its POWER Lamp display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 37). Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Lock Button 1 Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Operation POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Switch Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of 1 the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automati- Make sure the window side cally. is facing out. •Do not touch internal components. Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to 2 close the cassette holder. •Once the cassette
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
EN13 POWER Switch Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. POWER Lamp Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER 1 Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Lock Button Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Operation Switch Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it. 3 “CAMERA MENU” a
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
PLAY/PC GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 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 your while pressing down the Lock Button located preference using the POWER Switch, Operation Switch on the switch. and MODE Dial. POWER Switch POWER Switch Position : POWER Lamp Allows you to record. OFF: Lock Button Allows you to switch off the camcorder. : Operation Switch Allows you to play back a recording
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
O E D I V S EN15 MODE Dial MODE Dial Function Position MODE VIDEO •Allows you to record video and still images. Approx. 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings ( pg. 18). •Zoom magnification over 10X is available ( pg. 19, 25). •Allows you to record moving (Progressive images (successive jitter-free mode) still images) with superior quality ( pg. 22). The still images can also be processed on a PC or printed out. •Zoom magnification over 10X is available ( pg. 19, 25)
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
RECORDING Basic Recording 16 EN NOTE: POWER Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. POWER Lamp ● Power ( pg. 8) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10) Lock Button ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 12) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 13) MODE Dial Set the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” and set the POWER 1 Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
EN17 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait un
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 18 EN MENU Wheel Snapshot MODE Dial This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. POWER Switch SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing Lock Button 1 down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “ ”, then set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder Operation Switch fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Rotate t
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
EN19 Zoom in (T: Telephoto) FEATURE: Zooming 1 xW T PURPOSE: 10 xW T 20xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous 40xW T change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”. The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action. Zoom display NOTES: ● Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In 10 x W T this case, set the zoom while in Record-Stan
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) 20 EN NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editi
