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GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 1 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM
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
GETTING STARTED 8
GR-D370AH
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 2 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 2 EN Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to ● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision make a trial recording. technology. However, black spots or bright spots Play back your trial recording to make sure the of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly video and audio have been recorded properly. on the LCD monitor. These spots are not ● We recommend clea
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 3 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM EN 3 Caution on Replaceable lithium battery SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The battery used in this device may present a fire WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C RAIN OR MOISTURE. or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR20
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 4 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM 4 EN 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 strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 5 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 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 trade
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 6 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 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. 41) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 40) ● You can also select a spot metering area Fade in so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 40, Spot
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MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 7 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 32 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 32 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Changing The Menu Settings......................... 32 Power ............................................................. 14 Recording Men
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 8 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Index 16:9
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 9 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Indicators 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 23) é POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 14, 20) Left Button [1] Other Parts Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 22) è LCD Monitor ( pg. 20, 21) 2Set Button [SET] ( pg. 17) ê Viewfinder ( pg. 18) Data Battery Button [DATA] ( pg. 15) ë Card Cover [ ] ( pg. 19) 3Stop Button [7] ( pg. 23) í Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14) Do
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 10 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications "# 9 ! During Video Recording Only 1 235 4 1 M 2 10 x 3 16:9 LP – – –min 4 $ PHOTO 5 3 % 6 PAUSE 6 7 & 8 WH 7 120 . 6.2 06 " SOUND 12BIT 111 : 3 AM ) ( 15:55 ! 120 . 6 .2 06 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 9 8 2Operation Mode ( pg. 16) 1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 20) A : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is r
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 11 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 During 16:9 Recording During D.S.C. Playback 1 Wide 16:9 (16:9) mode 100-0013 Indicator BRIGHT – 5 3 2 25x PHOTO LP 1 00min 120min 1Folder/File Number ( pg. 28) 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 28) The lower side of the screen blackens when 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ “16:9” is selected in Wide Mode ( pg. 37). Viewfinder) ( pg. 18) Some of the indicators are displayed
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 12 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 12 EN How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flush to the camcorder. Place here during shooting. 1 AC Adapter AP-V14E 2 Power Cord 3 Battery Pack BN-VF707U How To Attach The Shoulder Strap 4 Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5mini-plug to RC
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 13 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. Stopper 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter. Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration. Core filter 3 cm Wind
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 14 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 14 EN 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 Approx.
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 15 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using The Battery Pack Using AC Power Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Perform steps 4 – 6 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. Pack”. NOTE: Maximum continuous recording time The provided AC Adapter features automatic LCD monitor voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to Battery pack Viewfinder on on 240 V. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 45 min. 2 hrs. About Batteries BN-VF714U 3 hrs.35 m
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 16 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN 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/ CHARGE lamp You can record using no spe
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 17 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 17 Language Settings Date/Time Settings The language on the display can be changed. The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all ( pg. 32, 35) times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 35, 36) 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 L
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MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 18 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED 18 EN Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand 3 3 1 Set the Power Switch 3 3 through the loop and 2 2 2 2 to “REC” or “PLAY” while grasp the grip. pressing down the Lock Button located on the 1 1 1 1 3 Adjust your thumb and switch. fingers through the grip to easily operate the 2 Open the LCD monitor Recording Start/Stop 4 4 4 4 ful
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 19 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM GETTING STARTED EN 19 ● If the tape does not load properly, open the Loading/Unloading A Cassette cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again. The camcorder needs to be powered up to load ● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a or eject a cassette. cold place to a warm environment, wait a short OPEN/EJECT time before opening the cassette holder cover. Cas
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Left GR-D370AH_EN.book Page 20 Monday, April 17, 2006 2:24 PM VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN ● 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. 22). Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● To turn the melody sounds off, pg. 34. ● Power ( pg. 14) ● Loading A Ca
