GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 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 3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF570 GR-DF470 GR-DF430 6 GETTING STARTED VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 48) Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (墌 pg. 46) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 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.
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_03Toc.fm Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:30 AM CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Index ................................................................. 6 Provided Accessories ..................................... 11 Power.............................................................. 13 Operation Mode .............................................. 15 Language Settings.......................................... 16 Date/Time Settings ............................
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_04Start.fm Page 7 Monday, January 24, 2005 2:22 PM EN 7 Controls Connectors A Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 37) The connectors are located beneath the covers. S S-Video Input/Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 23, 52) T Microphone connector [MIC] (墌 pg. 38, 55) U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector* (墌 pg. 54) V Digital Video (i.Link) Connector [DV IN/OUT] (墌 pg. 53, 54) Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌 pg. 14) B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]* (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 8 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 34 5 6 During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DF570/ 470 only) 34 5 7 1024 INTERVAL 1h40m REC t 8 9 0 SOUND 12 B I T e 15:55 w a Navigation Indicator* (墌 pg. 49) B Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 48) C Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM GETTING STARTED During Both Video And D.S.C.* Recording 1 2 During Video Playback 1 9 15x W 3 4 5 6 7 9 2 3 4 5 6 12 B I T / M I X L T O 0 q 50m BRIGHT w 1 0 . 11 . 05 10 : 00 r e a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 15) B : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 38) C LED Light Indicator* (墌 pg. 43) D White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 47) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 pg. 46) : Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 10 EN GETTING STARTED During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF570/470 only) 1 2 100-0013 BR I GHT 4 50m 3 a Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 31) B Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 31) C Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 pg. 59) D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 17) Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . Make sure you only use memory cards* with the mark or .
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_04Start.fm Page 11 Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:26 AM GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories OR EN 11 NOTES: ● 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 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.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 12 EN GETTING STARTED 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 (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (墌 pg. 13) 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter EN 13 Power Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack BATT.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 14 EN GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it. Battery pack Charging time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. * Provided Using The Battery Pack Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM Using AC Power EN 15 NOTE: M (Manual Recording): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. (墌 pg. 37) If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode. The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder. Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 16 EN GETTING STARTED Language Settings Grip Adjustment The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 37, 40, 42) 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌 pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. CAMERA D I S PLAY 4 Press or to select BRIGHT “n”, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_04Start.fm Page 17 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:36 PM GETTING STARTED The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. MENU to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 18 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 NOTES: NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 13) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 17) VIDEO/MEMORY* Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. (墌 pg. 37, 40) ● Coloured bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_05Video.fm Page 21 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 12:08 PM EN 21 Time Code Quick Review 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. Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press Q.REVIEW during the RecordingStandby mode. 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Shuttle Search Normal Playback MENU VIDEO/ MEMORY* Power Switch 4/9/ VOL. +/– Lock Button Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_05Video.fm Page 23 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:37 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 23 A Black to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. ● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_05Video.fm Page 24 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:41 PM 24 EN NOTES: VIDEO PLAYBACK ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card*, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_05Video.fm Page 25 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:31 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Using The Remote Control EN 25 Buttons And Functions The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 26) Installing The Battery 1 Pull out the battery 2 ● Transmits the beam signal.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 26 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”. o Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out (墌 pg. 20, 27) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”) p START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder. q S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM EN 27 Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback (GR-DF570/470 only). 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images. Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). ● To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF570/470 only) MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_06DSC.fm Page 28 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:32 PM 28 EN D.S.C. RECORDING (GR-DF570/470 only) Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 13) ● Loading a Memory Card (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 29 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM D.S.C. RECORDING (GR-DF570/470 only) EN 29 Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting. 1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 37, 41) ● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear. 2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 30 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-DF570/470 only) Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. MENU SEL Power Switch Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 31 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-DF570/470 only) Index Playback Of Files 1 For Index Playback of image files, perform steps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 30). For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 30). 3 Press > or < to move the frame to the desired file. Selected file 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 30). 2 Press MENU.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 32 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 32 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF570/470 only) To make video clips from recorded video footage E-Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. To make video clips from real-time camera image 1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF570/470 only) Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. 33 NOTE: If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001. Protecting Files 1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 34 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 34 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF570/470 only) To Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”. To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 To delete the file... ...
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF570/470 only) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 36 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 36 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF570/470 only) To Reset The Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Initialising A Memory Card or to select “RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears. You can initialise a memory card any time. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.
ADVANCED FEATURES MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 37 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 38 – 42) VIDEO/ MEMORY* MENU Power Switch EN 37 Menus without Sub Menus . v WIPE/FADER (墌 pg. 48) r PROGRAM AE (墌 pg. 48) p EXPOSURE (墌 pg. 45) u W. BALANCE (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 38 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:34 PM 38 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Recording Menus CAMERA The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 39 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition. ● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 40 Monday, January 24, 2005 6:23 PM 40 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REMOTE OFF: Disables the remote control operations. [ON]: Enables the remote control operations. BRIGHT 墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” DEMO MODE ON SCREEN OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 41 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DSC (GR-DF570/470 only) [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 42 Monday, January 24, 2005 6:25 PM 42 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REC MODE [SP] / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 43 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light (GR-DF570/470 only) EN 5-Second Recording LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting. Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to ● The “5S” indicator appears. 1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 44 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 44 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night-Alive Snapshot (For Video Recording) Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. 2 Set “r” to “NIGHTALIVE”. (墌 pg. 48) The Night-Alive indicator “ ” appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 45 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:43 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus 1 Set the Power Switch to “M”. Manual exposure control is recommended in the following situations: ● When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. ● When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ● When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 46 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 46 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Iris Lock Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 47 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 48 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Wipe Or Fader Effects WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 49 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) NIGHTALIVE: (墌 pg. 44) SHUTTER 1/50: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 50 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 50 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING To add thumbnail images during video playback To make thumbnail images after video recording manually 1 Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 37, 38) 2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. 3 After the recording, press STORE. ● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 51 Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:35 AM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA_07Advanced.fm Page 52 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:44 PM 52 EN EDITING Dubbing To Or From A VCR Open the cover. To S connector To AV connector AV cable (provided) S cable (optional) NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15) ● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 53 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. EN 53 To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 54 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM EDITING 54 EN NOTES: ● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 37, 42) ● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 38) Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable* [B] Using DV cable When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 55 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM EDITING For GR-DF570/470 owners: “USB” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “USB” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage. * GR-DF570/470 only Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 56 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 56 EN EDITING Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged. ● Use the provided remote control. NOTES: ● Before performing the following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg.
REFERENCES MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 57 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning. Power No power is supplied.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 58 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 58 EN TROUBLESHOOTING The colour of Snapshot looks strange. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 28, 44) ● The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 59 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING HPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌 pg. 18) 59 Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. Remaining power level ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. (墌 pg. 19, 37, 40) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 60 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 60 EN TROUBLESHOOTING LENS CAP Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 55) A. DUB ERROR! ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 61 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM USER MAINTENANCE CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH* ● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position. ● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 62 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 62 EN CAUTIONS Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: ● To avoid hazards NOTES: Terminals ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 63 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM CAUTIONS Memory Cards (GR-DF570/470 only) Main Unit To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: ● During use ● For safety, DO NOT ● While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. ● Store memory cards ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ...
MasterPage: Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 64 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 64 EN CAUTIONS ● Dirty heads can cause the following problems: How To Handle A CD-ROM (GR-DF570/470 only) ... No picture during playback. ... Blocks of noise appear during playback. ... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. ... Recording cannot be performed properly. ● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface).
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF570_470ASIA_09Spec.fm Page 65 Saturday, January 22, 2005 12:47 AM SPECIFICATIONS For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption For GR-DF570: Approx. 3.7 W (4 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.7 W (5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) For GR-DF470/430: Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2 W (4.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF570_470ASIA.book Page 66 Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9:55 AM 66 EN TERMS A P AC Adapter .................................................... 15 Animation ....................................................... 39 Audio Dubbing ............................................... 55 Picture Quality ................................................ 41 Playback Sound ............................................. 41 Playback Special Effects ................................
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