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GR-D390US.book  Page 1  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM
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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                                                    MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 2  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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-D390US.book  Page 3  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used in this device may present a fire  or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. CAUTION Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C  RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK (212°F) or incinerate. DO NOT OPEN Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita  Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. CAUTION:      TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR
                    
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                                  MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 4  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 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 bl
                    
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                                                  MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 5  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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 tradema
                    
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                                                                   MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 6  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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. 40) brightens the image darkened by backlight.  ( pg. 39) ● You can also select a spot metering area so  Fade in that more precise exposure compensation  is available. ( pg. 39, Spot 
                    
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                                                       MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 7  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM CONTENTS EN 7 GETTING STARTED 8 ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Index................................................................. 8 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 31 Provided Accessories ..................................... 12 Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 31 Power ............................................................. 13 Recording Menu
                    
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                               MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 8  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED   8 EN Index 16:9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                    
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                                                              MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 9  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED EN 9 Controls Indicators 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 21)   POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19) Left Button [1] Other Parts Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW]  ( 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-D390US.book  Page 10  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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 6 3 %      PAUSE 6   7 & 8 WH 7     " DEC0 . 6.2 06 SOUND 12BIT  111 : 3 AM ) (  15:55 ! DEC0 . 6 .2 06 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 9 8 2Operation Mode ( pg. 15) 1Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19) A : Auto Mode (Rotates while tape is 
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 11  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED EN 11 During Video Playback During D.S.C. Playback 1 2 3 4 5 1 LP     100-0013 12BIT / M I X L BRIGHT BLANK  SEARCH – 5 PUSH "STOP" BUTTON            TO  CANCEL 3 2 VOLUME 1Folder/File Number ( pg. 27) 111 : 3 AM 2Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 27) 20 : 21 : 25  DE C . 6 . 2006 3Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ 8 7 6 Viewfinder) ( pg. 17) 1Battery Remaining Power Indicator 2Sound Mode I
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 12  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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.  OR NOTE: To confirm the lens cap is on  correctly make sure the cap is  flush to the camcorder.  Place here during shooting. How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it thro
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 13  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 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  1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the  power. Do not use provided power supply units  core filter. with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack Battery pack mount Stopper 2 Run the cab
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 14  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED 14 EN To detach the battery pack Using The Battery Pack Slide the battery pack upward while pressing  Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery  PUSH BATT. to detach it. Pack”. Battery pack Charging time Maximum continuous recording time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LCD monitor  Battery pack Viewfinder on BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. on  BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hrs. 40 min. BN-VF707U* 1 hr. 30 min. 
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 15  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Using AC Power Power Switch Position REC: Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. ● Allows you to perform recording on the tape. NOTE: ● Allows you to set various recording functions  The provided AC Adapter features automatic  using the menus. ( pg. 32) voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to  240 V. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. About Batteries PLAY: DANGER! D
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 16  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED 16 EN Power-Linked Operation Date/Time Settings When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, you can  The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all  also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/ times, but its display can be turned on or off  closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in  during playback. ( pg. 34, 35) the viewfinder. 1 Perform steps 1 – 5 in “Language Settings”  INFORMATION: on the left colu
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 17  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED EN 17 Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The  Display 1 Adjust the velcro strip.  ● Before making the  3 3 1 Set the Power Switch 3 3 adjustment, remove any  2 2 2 2 to “REC” or “PLAY” while  security tags that may  pressing down the Lock  be attached to the  Button located on the  1 1 1 1 velcro. switch.  2 Pass your right hand  2 Open the LCD monitor  through the loop and  4 4 4 4 fully. (
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 18  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM GETTING STARTED 18 EN ● 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.  Cassette ho
                    
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                        VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D390US.book  Page 19  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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. 33. ● Power ( pg. 13)
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-D390US.book  Page 20  Wednesday, June 21, 2006  9:55 AM 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