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                        GR-DF550US_01Cover.fm  Page 1  Thursday, January 27, 2005  12:34 PM
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.
ENGLISH
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 
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/ (D.S.
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 2  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 Yo
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 3  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 that
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 4  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 blocked 
                    
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                        MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 5  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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_04Start.fm  Page 7  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  8:36 PM 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 Butto
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 8  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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. 27) q : Focus Icon ( pg. 27) r SOUND 12BIT     C Shooting Icon ( pg. 27)     15:55 (Appears and blinks dur
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 9  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 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 Searc
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 10  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 J
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_04Start.fm  Page 11  Thursday, January 27, 2005  12:53 PM 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 T
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 12  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 filt
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 13  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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. Stop
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 14  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 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 Approx. 
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 15  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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. A
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 16  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 Scre
                    
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                        MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 17  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 viewfinde
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 18  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 necessar
                    
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                        VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book  Page 19  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 b
                    
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                        MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book  Page 20  Tuesday, January 25, 2005  12:49 PM 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 can