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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 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of
this product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GETTING STARTED 7
GR-D347U
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM 2 EN Read This First! ● Before recording important video, be sure to on the LCD monitor. These spots are not make a trial recording. recorded on the tape. This is not due to any Play back your trial recording to make sure the defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than video and audio have been recorded properly. 99.99%) ● We recommend cleaning your video heads before ● Do not leave th
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM EN 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" w
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 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
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM EN 5 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. 30) brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 28) Fade in ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 27, Ex
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM CONTENTS 6 EN GETTING STARTED 7 ADVANCED FEATURES 22 Index .................................................................7 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ..................22 Provided Accessories .....................................10 Changing The Menu Settings .........................22 Power..............................................................11 Recording Menus.....................
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MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED EN 7 Index 8 9 4 1 5 6 2 7 3 !" #$ %& ( GETTING STARTED
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED 8 EN Controls Connectors 1Rewind Button [1] ( pg. 20) The connectors are located beneath the covers. Left Button [1] ( pg. 14) Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 21, 32) ( pg. 19) DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 11) 2Set Button [SET] ( pg. 14) Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT]
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED EN 9 ) : Spot Exposure Control Indicator LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications ( pg. 29) During Video Recording : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 28) $ % : Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 28) ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 27) 30min 62min & 10 x EXPOSURE –1 PAUSE ( ) ~Wipe/Fader Mode indicator ( pg. 30) ~ +Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 24) B/ W B/ W + ,Time Code ( pg. 24, 25) -Manual Foc
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED 10 EN Before Using This Camcorder Provided Accessories Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini 1 DV mark . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “” can be used with this unit. OR Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. 2 3 Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. An
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED EN 11 How To Attach The Lens Cap Power To protect the lens, attach This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system the provided lens cap to the lets you choose the most appropriate source of camcorder as shown in the power. Do not use provided power supply units illustration. with other equipment. NOTE: Charging The Battery Pack To confirm the lens cap is on correctly make sure the cap is flus
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED 12 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 mi
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED EN 13 Using AC Power Operation Mode Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch NOTE: to any operation mode except “OFF” while The provided AC Adapter features automatic pressing down the Lock Button located on the voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to switch. 240 V. Lock Button About Batteries POWER/ CHARGE lamp DANGER! Do not a
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED 14 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. 22, 24) the viewfinder. 1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings” INFORMATION: on the left c
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED EN 15 Viewfinder Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 1 Set the Power Switch 3 3 3 3 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and to “REC” or “PLAY” while 2 2 2 2 locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it pressing down the Lock manually for best viewability. Button located on the 1 1
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM GETTING STARTED 16 EN NOTES: Loading/Unloading A Cassette ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover The camcorder needs to be powered up to load and try again. If the cassette holder still does not or eject a cassette. open, turn the camcorder off then on again. Cassette holder Cassette holder ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cover PUSH cas
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 17 Tape Remaining Time Basic Recording Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed “---min” means the below: camcorder is calculating the ● Power ( pg. 11) remaining time. When the ● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16) remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking. Zoom L
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM VIDEO RECORDING 18 EN LCD Monitor And Viewfinder Zooming While using the LCD monitor: Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull instantaneous change in image magnification. on the end A of the LCD monitor and open the Zoom In LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90° Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. downward, 180° upward). Zoom Out 180˚ Slide the Power Zoom Lever
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-D347US_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 Journalistic Shooting NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. In some situations, ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time different shooting code indication does not move smoothly. angles may provide ● The time code is displayed only when “TIME more dramatic results. CODE” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 24) Hold the camcorder in the desired position Quick Review and tilt the LCD
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MasterPage: Left GR-D347US_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:51 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 20 EN ● During playback, press and hold ¡ or 1. The Normal Playback search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ resumes. VOL. +/– ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display 6 6 6 6 Lock Button during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction. 1 1 1 1 ATTENTION: Speaker During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visi
