JVC GR-DX97 User manual

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ENGLISH
GR-DX97
GR-DX77
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 to ensure
safe use of this product.
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED 6
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 15
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 21
ADVANCED FEATURES 27
REFERENCES 45
TERMS Back cover
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction
manual are of the GR-DX97.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which is located on the bottom of
the camcorder. Retain this information
for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
To deactivate the demonstration, set
“DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.
(墌pg. 27, 29)
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Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-
style scene transitions. (墌pg. 34)
Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS”mode allows fast-moving
images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid,
stable slow-motion. (墌pg. 35)
LED Light
You can brighten the subject in the dark place with
the LED Light. (墌pg. 31)
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens
the image darkened by backlight. (墌pg. 33)
●You can also select a spot metering area so that
more precise exposure compensation is available.
(墌pg. 33, Spot Exposure Control)
Navigation Function
The Navigation Function helps you check tape
contents by making thumbnail images on a memory
card. (墌pg. 35)
E-Mail Clip Recording
You can record video clips on the memory card as
files which can be sent via e-mail. (墌pg. 24)
Major Features of this Camcorder
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Fade out
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
●This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type
color television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are
possible anywhere.
●Use the JVC BN-V107U/V114U battery packs and, to
recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from
an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter.
(An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary
to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F)
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),
Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
●Dispose of used battery promptly.
●Keep away from children.
●Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
●The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution
are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
●The rating information and safety caution of the AC
Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
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" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small
amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf,
make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on
top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or
cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must
be considered and the local rules or laws governing the
disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with
water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids
(such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted
plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or
electric shock may be caused.)
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.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or
the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette
holder cover. Do not let children operate the camcorder, as
they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the
camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the
camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video
cassette, SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. Only
cassettes marked “”and memory cards marked
“”or “”can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene…
…make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark
.
…make sure you only use memory cards with the mark
or .
…remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other
digital video formats.
…remember that this camcorder is intended for private
consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper
permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as
a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it
is strongly recommended that you obtain permission
beforehand.)
●Microsoft®and Windows®are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
●QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 6
Index ..............................................................................6
Provided Accessories ....................................................9
Power ...........................................................................11
Operation Mode ...........................................................12
Date/Time Settings ......................................................12
Grip Adjustment ...........................................................13
Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................13
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ........................13
Tripod Mounting ...........................................................13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................................14
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card .............................14
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 15
VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................15
Basic Recording ...........................................................15
Tape Remaining Time .............................................15
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................15
Zooming ...................................................................16
Journalistic Shooting ...............................................16
Interface Shooting ...................................................16
Time Code ...............................................................17
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ...................17
VIDEO PLAYBACK ..........................................................17
Normal Playback ..........................................................17
Still Playback ...........................................................17
Shuttle Search .........................................................18
Blank Search ...........................................................18
Connections To A TV Or VCR .....................................18
Playback Using The Remote Control ...........................19
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &
PLAYBACK 21
D.S.C. RECORDING .........................................................21
Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot) ...............................21
Interval Shooting ......................................................21
D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...........................................................22
Normal Playback Of Images ........................................22
Auto Playback Of Images ............................................22
Playback Of Video Clips ..............................................22
Index Playback Of Files ...............................................23
Viewing File Information ..............................................23
Removing On-Screen Display .....................................23
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. ............................................24
E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................................24
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory
Card .........................................................................24
Resetting The File Name .............................................24
Protecting Files ............................................................25
Deleting Files ...............................................................25
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) .....................26
Initializing A Memory Card ...........................................26
ADVANCED FEATURES 27
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT .............................. 27
Changing The Menu Settings ...................................... 27
Recording Menus ........................................................ 28
Playback Menus .......................................................... 30
FEATURES FOR RECORDING ........................................... 31
LED Light .................................................................... 31
Night Alive ................................................................... 32
Snapshot (For Video Recording) ................................. 32
Manual Focus .............................................................. 32
Exposure Control ........................................................ 33
Iris Lock ....................................................................... 33
Backlight Compensation ............................................. 33
Spot Exposure Control ................................................ 33
White Balance Adjustment .......................................... 34
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................. 34
Wipe Or Fader Effects ................................................. 34
Program AE With Special Effects ................................ 35
Navigation Function .................................................... 35
EDITING ........................................................................ 37
Dubbing To Or From A VCR ....................................... 37
Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV
Connector (Digital Dubbing) .................................... 38
Connection To A Personal Computer ......................... 39
Audio Dubbing ............................................................. 40
Insert Editing ............................................................... 40
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] .......................... 41
REFERENCES 45
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 45
USER MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 48
CAUTIONS ..................................................................... 49
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 51
TERMS Back cover
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Index
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SET To open the connector cover, pull the bottom
end of the cover, then open it.
Bottom end
When Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor cannot be rotated downward
( direction) from the position illustrated above.
Rotating to the wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
Make sure to rotate to the correct direction.
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●Be careful not to cover h, kand pduring shooting.
●Be careful not to cover gduring playback.
Correct direction for
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Correct direction for
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Controls
aMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 27)
bSub Zoom Buttons [T/W] (墌pg. 16)
Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] (墌pg. 17)
cSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌pg. 21, 32)
dRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 15)
eVIDEO/MEMORY Switch (墌pg. 12)
fPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 16)
gDiopter Adjustment Control (墌pg. 13)
hPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌pg. 12)
iLock Button (墌pg. 12)
jSet Button [SET] (墌pg. 27)
kStop Button [8] (墌pg. 17)
Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT]
(墌pg. 33)
Down Button [ ] (墌pg. 27)
lRewind Button [ 3 ] (墌pg. 17)
Night Button [NIGHT] (墌pg. 32)
Left Button [ ] (墌pg. 27)
mPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (墌pg. 17)
Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌pg. 32)
Up Button [ ] (墌pg. 27)
nFast-Forward Button [ 5 ] (墌pg. 17)
LED Light Button [LIGHT] (墌pg. 31)
Right Button [ ] (墌pg. 27)
oInformation Button [INFO] (墌pg. 23)
E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (墌pg. 24)
pIndex Button [INDEX] (墌pg. 23)
Navigation Button [NAVI] (墌pg. 36)
qThumbnail Storing Button [NAVI STORE] (墌pg. 36)
rD.S.C. Playback Select Button [SELECT]
(墌pg. 22, 23)
sBattery Release Switch [BATT.RELEASE] (墌pg. 11)
tCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]
(墌pg. 14)
Connectors
The connectors are located beneath the covers.
UMicrophone connector [MIC] (墌pg. 30, 40)
(An optional microphone can be used during video
recording and audio dubbing. To stabilize the
microphone, use of an optional shoe adapter is
recommended.)
VUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (墌pg. 39)
WS-Video/Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]
(墌pg. 18, 37, 42)
XDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 11)
YDigital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.Link*)
(墌pg. 38, 39)
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.Link standard.
Indicators
DPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg. 11, 15)
ETally Lamp (墌pg. 15, 29)
Other Parts
cViewfinder (墌pg. 13)
dLCD Monitor (墌pg. 15, 16)
eBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 11)
fGrip Strap (墌pg. 13)
gSpeaker (墌pg. 17)
hStereo Microphone (墌pg. 40)
(When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover
this area. In this case, use of an optional microphone
is recommended.)
iLED Light (墌pg. 31)
jRemote Sensor (墌pg. 19)
kCamera Sensor
lTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 13)
mMonitor Latch
nCard Cover [MEMORY CARD] (墌pg. 14)
oCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 14)
pLens
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
During Video Recording Only
aNavigation Indicator (墌pg. 35)
bSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌pg. 34)
cTape Running Indicator (墌pg. 15)
(Rotates while tape is running.)
dSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 29)
eThumbnail Storing Indicator (墌pg. 35)
fRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 28)
gTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 15)
hREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 15)
PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.)
(墌pg. 15)
iInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode (墌pg. 40)
jWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 29)
kAuxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
墌pg. 30, “AUX MIC”)
lTime Code (墌pg. 30, 31)
mDigital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) (墌pg. 28)
nSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 28)
(Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the
camcorder.)
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During D.S.C. Recording Only
aImage Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640 x 480)
(墌pg. 30)
b: Focus Icon (墌pg. 21)
: Interval Shooting Icon (墌pg. 21)
cShooting Icon (墌pg. 21)
(Appears and blinks during shooting.)
dCard Icon (墌pg. 21)
: Appears during shooting.
: Blinks in white when a memory card is not loaded.
: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is reading
the data in the memory card such as Navigation
thumbnail images, video clips, still images, etc.
ePicture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in
order of quality) (墌pg. 30)
fRemaining Number Of Shots (墌pg. 21)
(Displays the approximate remaining number of shots
that can be stored during D.S.C. recording, or the
remaining number of storable thumbnail images when
it reaches 10 or less during video recording.)
gClock Icon (墌pg. 21)
During E-Mail Clip Recording
aImage Size: 160 (160 x 120)
bShooting Icon (墌pg. 21, 24)
cE-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (墌pg. 24)
dMemory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip
Recording (墌pg. 24)
eE-Mail Clip Recording Time (墌pg. 24)
fAuxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected.
墌pg. 30, “AUX MIC”)
During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording
aOperation Mode (墌pg. 12)
b: Night-Alive Indicator (墌pg. 32)
: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 28)
cLED Light Indicator (墌pg. 31)
dWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 34)
e: Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌pg. 33)
: Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌pg. 33)
±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 33)
fSelected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator
(墌pg. 35)
gIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 33)
hApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 16)
iZoom Indicator (墌pg. 16)
jO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (墌pg. 32)
kBRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌pg. 13)
lBattery Indicator (墌pg. 47)
mDate/Time (墌pg. 12)
nManual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 32)
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During Video Playback
aSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 30)
bBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 18)
cThumbnail Storing Indicator (墌pg. 36)
dTape Speed (墌pg. 28)
eU: Playback
5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search
9: Pause
9U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-
Motion
Y9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/Slow-
Motion
D: Audio Dubbing
9D: Audio Dubbing Pause
(Appear while a tape is running.)
fSound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 40)
gBattery Indicator (墌pg. 47)
hDate/Time (墌pg. 29, 31)
iVOLUME : Volume Level Indicator (墌pg. 17)
BRIGHT : Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/
Viewfinder) (墌pg. 13)
: Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
(Appears when an optional microphone is connected
during Audio Dubbing. 墌pg. 40)
jTime Code (墌pg. 30, 31)
During D.S.C. Playback
aOperation Mode Indicator (墌pg. 23)
bFolder/File Number (墌pg. 23)
cBattery Indicator (墌pg. 47)
dBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
(墌pg. 13)
aAC Adapter AP-V14U (LY21103-009A) or AP-V15U
(LY21154-003A)
bBattery Pack BN-V107U-S
cS/AV/Editing Cable
dAudio Extension Cable (for optional microphone,
墌pg. 10 for connection)
eUSB Cable
fCore Filter [large] (for USB Cable 墌pg. 10 for
attachment)
gCore Filter [small] (for Audio Extension Cable
墌pg. 10 for attachment)
hCD-ROM
iRemote Control Unit RM-V720U
jLithium Battery CR2025* (for remote control unit)
kMemory Card 8 MB (GR-DX97 only) (Already
inserted in the camcorder)
lLens Cap (墌pg. 10 for attachment)
* A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote Control Unit
at time of shipment (with insulation sheet). To use the
Remote Control Unit, remove the insulation sheet.
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.
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How To Attach The Lens Cap
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.
How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
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. (See the
right column.)
How To Attach The Core Filter (for USB Cable and
Audio Extension Cable)
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter
reduces interference.
1Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.
2Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx.
3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
USB cable
Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
Audio Extension cable
Wind the cable twice around the outside of the core filter
as shown in the illustration.
●Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.
NOTES:
●Take care not to damage the cable.
●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the core filter
to the camcorder.
Place here during shooting.
Audio extension cable
(provided)
Core filter
Open the cover.
Stereo microphone
To MIC
Stopper
3 cm (1-3/16")
Wind once.
Core filter (large)
Wind twice.
Core filter (small)
3 cm (1-3/16")
USB cable Audio Extension cable
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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
1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2Align the battery pack’s two notches with the tabs on
the camcorder’s battery pack mount.
3Insert the terminal end aof the battery pack into the
battery pack mount.
4Firmly push the end bof the battery pack until it locks
into place.
5Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
6Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/
CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate
charging has started.
7When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out, charging
is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the AC Adapter from the camcorder.
To detach the battery pack
While sliding BATT. RELEASE, remove the battery pack.
* Provided
NOTES:
●If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove
it first.
●During charging, the camcorder cannot be operated.
●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.
●When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a
long storage period, the POWER/CHARGE lamp may not
light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the
camcorder, then try charging again.
●If the battery operation time remains extremely short even
after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and
needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one.
●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity internally, it
becomes warm during use. Be sure to use it only in well-
ventilated areas.
●Using the optional AA-V100 AC Power Adapter/Charger,
you can charge the BN-V107U/V114U battery pack without
the camcorder. However, it cannot be used as an AC
Adapter.
●After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby mode with
the cassette inserted, the camcorder will automatically turn
off its power supplied from the AC adapter. In this case, the
battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the
camcorder.
Using The Battery Pack
Perform steps 2– 4in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
Maximum continuous recording time
* Provided
NOTES:
●Recording time is reduced significantly under the following
conditions:
•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.
•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.
•The LED Light is used.
●Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare
enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned
shooting time.
A
TTENTION:
Before detaching the power source, make sure that the
camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in
a camcorder malfunction.
Using AC Power
Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder as shown in
the illustration.
NOTE:
The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or
expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause
a fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to
come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short
circuit and possibly start a fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a large
power capacity. However, when one is exposed to cold
temperatures (below 10°C/50°F), its usage time
becomes shorter and it may cease to function. If this
happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other
warm, protected place for a short time, then re-attach it to
the camcorder.
Power
Battery pack Charging time
BN-V107U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.
BN-V114U Approx. 3 hr.
To AC outlet
POWER/CHARGE
lamp
Battery pack
BATT.
RELEASE
AC Adapter
Open the cover.
Power cord
Power switch
Notches
To DC connector
Tabs
Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on
BN-V107U* 1 hr. 15 min. 1 hr. 35 min.
BN-V114U 2 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 10 min.
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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any
operation mode except “OFF”while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to
your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/
MEMORY Switch.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A”or “M”, you can also
turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD
monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual supposes the
use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use
the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
its display can be turned on or off during playback.
(墌pg. 27, 31)
1Set the Power Switch to “M”while pressing down the
Lock Button located on the switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 15)
3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4Press or to select “n”,
and press SET. The CAMERA
DISPLAY Menu appears.
5Press or to select
“CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET.
The parameter for “Month”is
highlighted.
6Press or to input the
month, and press SET. Repeat to
input the day, year, hour and
minute.
7Press or to select
“BRETURN”, and press SET twice.
The Menu Screen closes.
Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
If the camcorder is not used for approx. 3 months, the
clock’s lithium battery will become discharged and the
date/time stored in memory will be lost. When this
occurs, first connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using
the AC Adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s
rechargeable lithium battery. Then perform the date/time
setting before using the camcorder.
Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the
date/time.
Operation Mode
Power Switch Position
A(Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or
manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
The “A”indicator appears on the display.
M(Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the
Menus. (墌pg. 27)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto
Recording, try this mode.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory
card.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in the
memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the
memory card to a PC.
●Allows you to set various playback functions using
the Menus. (墌pg. 27)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
“REC SELECT”is set to “/”(墌pg. 30), still
images are recorded both on the tape and the memory
card.
MEMORY:
●Allows you to record in a memory card or access
data stored in a memory card.
●When the Power Switch is set to “A”or “M”, the
currently selected image size appears.
PLAY
OFF
ASET
POWER/CHARGE lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
Lock Button
MENU
SET
(Up)
(Down)
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1Adjust the velcro strip.
2Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
3Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to
easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button and
Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to
your preference.
1Set the Power Switch to “A”or “M”while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull
out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best
viewability.
3Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your
fingers.
1Set the Power Switch to “M”
or “PLAY”while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2Open the LCD monitor fully.
(墌pg. 15)
●To adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder, pull out the
viewfinder fully and set
“PRIORITY”to “FINDER”
(墌pg. 27, 29).
3Press MENU. The Menu
Screen appears.
4Press or to select
“n”, and press SET. The
CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
5Press or to select “BRIGHT”, and press SET.
The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control
indicator appears.
6Press or until the appropriate brightness is
reached.
7Press SET.
To attach the camcorder to a
tripod, align screw to the
mounting socket on the
camcorder. Then tighten the
screw clockwise.
Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment Control
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Tripod Mounting
BRIGHT
SET
MENU
(Up)
(Right)
(Down)
SET
(Left)
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The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a
cassette.
1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the
arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it
locks. The cassette holder opens automatically.
●Do not touch internal components.
2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE”to
close the cassette holder.
●Be sure to press only the section labeled “PUSH HERE”to
close the cassette holder; touching other parts may cause
your finger to get caught in the cassette holder, resulting in
injury or product damage.
●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before
closing the cassette holder cover.
●When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may not be able
to close the cassette holder cover. Do not apply force.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one or use
AC power before continuing.
3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into
place.
To protect valuable recordings
Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in
the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from
being recorded over. To record on this tape, slide the tab
back to “REC”before loading it.
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.
●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place
to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening
the cassette holder cover.
The provided memory card is already inserted in the
camcorder at the time of purchase. (GR-DX97 only)
1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with its
clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card, push it once. After the
memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for SD
Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the
memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents
the memory card from being recorded over. To record on
this memory card, slide the tab back to the position
opposite to “LOCK”before loading it.
NOTES:
●Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this
camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its
manufacturer or dealer.
●Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format
the card. (墌pg. 26)
A
TTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the
camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card
to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to
recognize whether or not the card is installed.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Make sure the window side
is facing out.
Cassette holder
cover
Cassette holder
PUSH HERE
OPEN/EJECT
Erase protection tab
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
Memory card
Clipped edge
Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
Label
Write/erase protection tab
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VIDEO RECORDING
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:
●Power (墌pg. 11)
●Loading A Cassette (墌pg. 14)
1Remove the lens cap. (墌pg. 10)
2Open the LCD monitor fully.
3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
4Set the Power Switch to “A”or “M”while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
●The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAU S E ”is displayed.
●To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌pg. 27, 28.
5To start recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button. The tally lamp lights and “TREC”appears on
the display while recording is in progress.
6To stop recording, press the Recording Start/Stop
Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Approximate recording time
NOTES:
●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the
camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
●When a blank portion is left between recorded 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 A Tape”(墌pg. 17).
●To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off, 墌pg. 27, 29.
Tape Remaining Time
Approximate tape remaining time
appears on the display. “– h––m”
means the camcorder is calculating
the remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes,
the indication starts blinking.
●The time required to calculate and display the remaining
tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary
according to the type of tape used.
LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
While using the LCD monitor:
Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the
bottom end of the LCD monitor to open it. It can rotate
270°(90°downward, 180°upward).
While using the viewfinder:
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out
the viewfinder fully.
NOTES:
●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface
Shooting. (墌pg. 16) 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. 27, 29)
●Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction.
(墌pg. 46)
Basic Recording
Tap e Recording mode
SP LP
30 min. 30 min. 45 min.
60 min. 60 min. 90 min.
80 min. 80 min. 120 min.
POWER/CHARGE Lamp
VIDEO/MEMORY
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power Switch
Lock Button
Tally Lamp
(Lights while recording is in progress.)
Power Zoom Lever
180˚
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”(or press Sub
Zoom Button T).
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”(or press Sub
Zoom Button W).
The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the
zoom action.
Sub Zooming buttons
When you hold the
camcorder as
illustrated, pressing
the Sub Zoom
Buttons (instead of
sliding the Power
Zoom Lever) is more
easy to operate
Zooming function.
NOTES:
●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this
case, set the zoom while in Record-Standby, lock the focus
by using the manual focus (墌pg. 32), then zoom in or out
in Record mode.
●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be
switched to 12X magnification using the optical zoom.
(墌pg. 28)
●Zoom magnification of over 12X is done through Digital
image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 10X regardless of the
“ZOOM”setting (墌pg. 28) when the VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is set to “MEMORY”.
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject)
is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to
“W”. Also see “TELE MACRO”in MANUAL Menu on page 28.
●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first. If
zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the camcorder may
automatically zoom out depending on the distance between
the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when
“TELE MACRO”is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 28)
Journalistic Shooting
In some situations, different
shooting angles may provide
more dramatic results. Hold the
camcorder in the desired position
and tilt the LCD monitor in the
most convenient direction. It can
rotate 270°(90°downward, 180°
upward).
Interface Shooting
The person you shoot can
view himself/herself in the
LCD monitor, and you can
even shoot yourself while
viewing your own image in the
LCD monitor.
1) Open the LCD monitor and
tilt it upward to 180°so that it
faces forward.
2) Point the lens toward the
subject (yourself when self-
recording) and start recording.
●During Interface Shooting, the
monitor image appears
inverted as it would when
viewing a mirror. However, the
actual recorded image does
not appear inverted.
●During Interface Shooting, the “Tape Running”indicator
and warning indications (墌pg. 47, 48) are the only ones
that are shown; they appear reversed in the display as they
would when viewing a mirror, but are not reversed in the
recording.
●The tape remaining indicator does not appear during
interface shooting. However, when the remaining time
reaches 2 minutes, the indicator appears showing the
remaining time: (blinking) (blinking)
(blinking)
12 x W T
1 x W T
12 x W T
20 x W T
40 x W T
T
W
T
W
Digital zoom zone
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
12X (optical) zoom zone
Approximate zoom ratio
or
or
Self
Recording
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Time Code
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.
* Frames are not displayed during recording.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code
begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:second:frame).
If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded
scene, the time code continues from the last time code
number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (墌pg. 41 –44),
time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is
interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code
starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the
camcorder may record the same time codes as those
existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this,
perform “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape”(see
below) in the following cases;
●When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.
●When power shuts off during shooting.
●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.
●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
●When shooting on a blank portion located partway through
the tape.
●When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/
closing the cassette holder cover.
NOTES:
●The time code cannot be reset.
●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code
indication does not move smoothly.
●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE”is set
to “ON”. (墌pg. 30)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (墌pg. 18) to
find the spot at which you want to start recording, then
engage the Still Playback mode. (墌pg. 17)
2) Set the Power Switch to “A”or “M”while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start
recording.
12:34:24
Minutes
Seconds
Frames*
(30 frames = 1 second)
Display
VIDEO PLAYBACK
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 14)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4To start playback, press 4/9.
5To stop playback, press 8.
●During Stop mode, press 3to rewind, or 5to fast-
forward the tape.
To control the speaker volume
Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. –to turn
down the volume.
NOTES:
●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,
viewfinder or on a connected TV. (墌pg. 18)
●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is
supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off
automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to
“OFF”, then to “PLAY”.
●When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the sound
is not heard from the speaker.
Still Playback
Pauses during video playback.
1) Press 4/9during playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9again.
●If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes,
the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.
Normal Playback
Speaker
4/9
Lock Button
3
VIDEO/MEMORY
Power Switch
8
MENU
5
VOL. +/–
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Shuttle Search
Allows high-speed search in either direction during video
playback.
1) During playback, press 5for forward search, or
3for reverse search.
2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9.
●During playback, press and hold 5or 3. The search
continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release
the button, normal playback resumes.
●A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle
Search. This is not a malfunction.
A
TTENTION:
During Shuttle Search, parts of the
picture may not be clearly visible,
particularly on the left side of the
screen.
Blank Search
Helps you find where you should start recording in the
middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption.
(墌pg. 17)
1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 14)
2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
4Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5Press or to select “t”, and press SET. The
VIDEO Menu appears.
6Press or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears.
7Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
●The “BLANK SEARCH”indication appears and the
camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward search,
then stops at the spot which is about 3 seconds of tape
before the beginning of the detected blank portion.
●To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.
NOTES:
●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.
●A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape
may not be detected.
●The detected blank portion may be located between
recorded scenes. Before you start recording, make sure
there is no recorded scene after the blank portion.
ARemote plug: Not connected (When not in use, keep
the Remote plug in its protective caddy.)
BBlack to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
S-VIDEO IN and A/V input connectors. In this case, it
is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.)
CYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has
only A/V input connectors.)
DRed to AUDIO R IN*
EWhite to AUDIO L IN*
* Not required for watching still images only.
1Make sure all units are turned off.
2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in
the illustration.
If using a VCR, go to step 3.
If not, go to step 4.
3Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to
your VCR’s instruction manual.
4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to
its VIDEO mode.
6Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 17)
Connections To A TV Or VCR
123 45
TV
VCR
Open the cover.
To AV connector
S/AV/Editing cable
(provided) mark
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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. 27, 31)
Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the
date indication.
●Time Code
Set “TIME CODE”to “ON”or “OFF”. (墌pg. 27, 31)
●Indications other than date/time and time code
Set “ON SCREEN”to “OFF”, “LCD”or “LCD/TV”.
(墌pg. 27, 31)
NOTES:
●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power
supply instead of the battery pack. (墌pg. 11)
●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.
●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum
level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder
is turned on.
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. 20)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one
lithium battery (CR2025).
1Pull out the battery holder
by pushing the lock tab.
2Insert the battery in the
holder, and be sure to have the
“+”mark visible.
3Slide the holder back in until
you hear a click.
Beam Effective Area (indoor use)
When using the remote control,
be sure to point it at the remote
sensor. The transmitted beam’s
approximate effective distance for
indoor use is 5 m (16 ft).
NOTE:
The transmitted beam may not be
effective or may cause incorrect
operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to
sunlight or powerful lighting.
Buttons And Functions
AInfrared beam transmitting window
●Transmits the beam signal.
The following buttons are available only when the
camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
BPAUSE Button
●Pauses the tape (墌pg. 20)
Up Button (墌pg. 20)
CSLOW Rewind Button (墌pg. 20)
DREW Button
●Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape (墌pg. 18)
●Displays previous file in a memory card (墌pg. 22)
Left Button (墌pg. 20)
EINSERT Button (墌pg. 40)
FSHIFT Button (墌pg. 20, 41)
GDISPLAY Button (墌pg. 19, 37, 42)
HSLOW Forward Button (墌pg. 20)
IPLAY Button
●Starts Playback of a tape (墌pg. 17)
●Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card
(墌pg. 22)
JFF Button
●Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (墌pg. 18)
●Displays next file in a memory card (墌pg. 22)
Right Button (墌pg. 20)
KA. DUB Button (墌pg. 40)
LSTOP Button
●Stops the tape (墌pg. 17)
●Stops Auto Playback (墌pg. 22)
Down Button (墌pg. 20)
MEFFECT Button (墌pg. 20)
NEFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌pg. 20)
The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s
Power Switch is set to “A”or “M”.
aZoom (T/W) Buttons
Zoom in/out (墌pg. 16, 20)
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
bSTART/STOP Button
Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop
Button on the camcorder.
cS.SHOT Button
Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.
(Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)
Playback Using The Remote Control
1
1
2
3
Lock tab
Remote sensor
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Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU)
more than approx. 2 seconds.
●After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.
●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE (9).
●To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).
NOTES:
●You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still
Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx.
2 seconds.
●During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image
processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
●After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the still image
may be displayed for a few seconds, followed by a blue
screen for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction.
●During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be disturbances in
video and the picture may seem unstable, especially with
steady images. This is not a malfunction.
Frame-By-Frame Playback
During normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU)
repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeatedly for
reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed, the
frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 58X at any time
during video playback and D.S.C. playback.
1) Press PLAY (U) to start video
playback. Or perform normal playback of
images.
2) At the point you want to zoom in, press
the Zoom Button (T).
●To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
3) You can move the image on the screen
around to find a particular portion of the
picture. While holding down SHIFT, press
(Left), (Right), (Up) and
(Down).
●To end zoom, press and hold Wuntil magnification returns
to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then press PLAY (U)
during video playback.
NOTES:
●Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still playback.
●Due to digital image processing, the quality of the image
may suffer.
Playback Special Effects
Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback
image.
CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a strobe
effect.
MONOTONE: Like classic black and white films,
your footage is shot in B/W. Used together with the
Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic film”effect.
SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like
old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a
classic look.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
1) To start playback,
press PLAY (U).
2) Press EFFECT.
The PLAYBACK
EFFECT Select Menu
appears.
3) Press EFFECT
repeatedly to move the highlight bar to the desired effect.
●The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the
menu disappears.
●To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/OFF.
To reactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON/OFF
again.
●To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2above.
Zoom (T/W)
SHIFT
SLOW (YI)
(Right)
PAUSE or
(Up)
(Left)
PLAY
SLOW (IU)
STOP or
(Down)
EFFECT
EFFECT ON/OFF
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