JVC GR-DF40US Series Digital Video Camera Instructions

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DF470/GR-DF450/GR-DF430

GR-DF40US Series Digital Video Camera

INSTRUCTIONS

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For Accessories: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are of the GR-DF470.
The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on GR-DF470 and GR- DF450.
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.
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”. ( pg. 36, 39)

Major Features of this Camcorder

Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 47)

Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( pg. 47)

Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. ( pg. 45)

• You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. ( pg. 45, Spot Exposure Control)

**Navigation Function***
The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. ( pg. 48)

**E-Mail Clip Recording***
You can record video clips on the memory card as files which can be sent via e-mail. ( pg. 31)

• GR-DF470/450 only
  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.
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 colour 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.
• This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U 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 (212F°) 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.

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. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap. 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.
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 tipover.
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.

GETTING STARTED

Index

Controls

1. Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 36)
   Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] ( pg. 14)

2. E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] ( pg. 31)
   Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 30)

3. D.S.C. Playback Select Button [SEL] ( pg. 29)
   Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE] ( pg. 48)

4. Information Button [INFO]* ( pg. 30)

5. Set Button [SET] ( pg. 36)

6. Fast-Forward Button [ ] ( pg. 22)
   LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( pg. 42)
   Right Button [>] ( pg. 36)

7. Stop Button [ ] ( pg. 22)
   Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 45)
   Down Button [∨] ( pg. 36)

8. Rewind Button [ ] ( pg. 22)
   Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] ( pg. 21)
   Left Button [<] ( pg. 36)

9. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch* ( pg. 15)

10. Play/Pause Button [ ] ( pg. 22)
    Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 44)
    Up Button [∧] ( pg. 36)

11. Diopter Adjustment Control ( pg. 16)

12. Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE] ( pg. 14)

13. Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 27, 43)
    Live Slow Button [SLOW]* ( pg. 36, 42)

14. Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ( pg. 20)
    Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –] ( pg. 22)

15. Cassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT] ( pg. 17)

16. Recording Start/Stop Button ( pg. 19)

17. Power Switch [ , , PLAY, OFF] ( pg. 15)

18. Lock Button ( pg. 15)
    Connectors
    The connectors are located beneath the covers.

19. S S-Video Input/Output Connector [S] ( pg. 23, 51)

20. Microphone connector [MIC] ( pg. 54)

21. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector* ( pg. 53)

22. Digital Video (i.Link) Connector [DV IN/OUT] ( pg. 52, 53)
    i.Link: i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard.

23. Audio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV] ( pg. 23, 51)

24. DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 13)
    Indicators

25. POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 13, 19)
    Other Parts

26. LCD Monitor ( pg. 19, 20)

27. Shoe
    (Before you purchase optional shoe accessories, make sure the items are compatible and can attach to the shoe on your camcorder. There may be cases where a part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the camcorder’s body, preventing attachment to your unit.)

28. Viewfinder ( pg. 16)

29. Speaker ( pg. 22)

30. Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 14)

31. Cassette Holder Cover ( pg. 17)

32. Lens

33. LED Light ( pg. 42)
    (When using an optional conversion lens, it may cover this area and block the light.)

34. Remote Sensor ( pg. 24)

35. Camera Sensor
    (Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor necessary for shooting is built- in here.)

36. Stereo Microphone ( pg. 54)

37. Shoulder Strap Eyelet ( pg. 12)

38. Grip Strap ( pg. 16)

39. Card Cover [MEMORY CARD]* ( pg. 18)

40. Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 17)

41. Stud Hole ( pg. 17)

• GR-DF470/450 only
  LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications
  During Video Recording Only

1. Navigation Indicator* ( pg. 48)

2. Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 47)

3. Tape Running Indicator ( pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.)

4. Selected Wide Mode Indicator ( pg. 38)

5. : Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 42)
   : Snapshot Indicator ( pg. 43)

6. Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) ( pg. 37)

7. Tape Remaining Time ( pg. 19)

8. REC: (Appears during recording.) ( pg. 19)
   PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby mode.) ( pg. 19)

9. Insert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode ( pg. 55)

10. 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode. ( pg. 38)

11. Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 38)

12. Time Code ( pg. 39, 41)

13. Digital Image Stabilizer (“DIS”) ( pg. 38)

14. SOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 37) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder.)
    : Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator
    (Appears when an optional microphone is connected. pg. 39, “AUDIO LEV.”)

• GR-DF470/450 only
  During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DF470/450 only)

1. Image Size: 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640 (640×480) ( pg. 40)

2. INTERVAL: Interval Shooting Icon ( pg. 28)
   : Focus Icon ( pg. 27)

3. Shooting Icon
   (Appears and blinks during shooting.)

4. Card Icon
   : 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.

5. Picture Quality: (FINE) and (STANDARD) (in order of quality) ( pg. 40)

6. Remaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 27) (Displays the approximate remaining number of shots that can be stored during D.S.C. recording.)

7. Clock Icon ( pg. 28)

During E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DF470/ 450 only)

1. Image Size: 160 (160 x 120)
2. Shooting Icon ( pg. 27, 31)
3. E-Mail Clip Recording Indicator ( pg. 31)
4. Memory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail Clip Recording ( pg. 31)
5. E-Mail Clip Recording Time ( pg. 31)

*During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording**

1. Operation Mode ( pg. 15)

2. : Gain Up Mode ( pg. 37)

3. LED Light Indicator ( pg. 42)

4. White Balance Indicator ( pg. 46)

5. : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 45)
   : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 45)
   ±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 44)

6. Selected Program AE With Special Effects Indicator ( pg. 47)
   : Night-Alive Indicator ( pg. 43)

7. Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 45)

8. Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 20)

9. Zoom Indicator ( pg. 20)

10. : (Appears when taking Snapshot.) ( pg. 28, 43)
    SLOW : (Appears when using Live Slow.)* ( pg. 42)

11. Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 17)

12. Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 58)

13. Date/Time ( pg. 16)

14. Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator ( pg. 44)

During Video Playback

1. Sound Mode Indicator ( pg. 40)

2. Blank Search Indicator ( pg. 22)

3. : Live Slow Indicator ( pg. 42)
   : Snapshot Indicator ( pg. 43)

4. Tape Speed ( pg. 37)

5. : Playback
   : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search
   : Rewind/Shuttle Search
   : Pause
   : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion
   : Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/ Slow-Motion
   : Audio Dubbing
   : Audio Dubbing Pause
   (Appear while a tape is running.)

6. Sound Input For Audio Dubbing ( pg. 54)

7. Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 58)

8.  Date/Time ( pg. 39, 41)

9. VOLUME: Volume Level Indicator ( pg. 22)
   BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) ( pg. 17)

10. Time Code ( pg. 39, 41)

11. : Auxiliary Microphone Level Indicator (Appears when an optional microphone is connected during Audio Dubbing. pg. 54)

• GR-DF470/450 only

During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF470/450 only)

1. Operation Mode Indicator ( pg. 30)
2. Folder/File Number ( pg. 30)
3. Battery Remaining Power Indicator ( pg. 58)
4. Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( 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 .
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.

• Memory cards can be used with GR-DF470 and GR-DF450 only.
  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.)
  Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording.
  Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
  We recommend cleaning your video heads before use.
  If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional).
  Be sure to store your cassette tapes and camcorder in the proper environment.
  Video heads can become dirty more easily if your cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the camcorder in a bag or other container.
  Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
  LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may experience mosaic-like noise during playback depending on the tape characteristics and the usage environment.
  So, for important recordings, we recommend using SP mode.
  It is recommended that you use JVC brand cassette tapes.
  Your camcorder is compatible with all brands of commercially available cassette tapes complying with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the performance of your camcorder.
  Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 65.

  • 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.

Provided Accessories

1. AC Adapter AP-V16U or AP-V14U
2. Battery Pack BN-VF707U
3. AV Cable
4. Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone, pg. 12 for connection)
5. USB Cable*
6. Core Filter [large]* (for USB cable pg. 13 for attachment)
7. Core Filter [small] x 2 (for Audio extention cable pg. 13 for attachment)
8. Core Filter (for AV cable pg. 13 for attachment)
9. CD-ROM*
10. Remote Control Unit RM-V720U
11. Lithium Battery CR2025** (for remote control unit)
12. Memory Card 8 MB*** Already inserted in the camcorder)
13. Shoulder Strap ( pg. 12 for attachment)
14. Lens Cap (see the right column for attachment)

• GR-DF470/450 only
  ** 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.
  *GR-DF470 only
  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.

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 Attach The Shoulder Strap
Follow the illustration.

1. Thread the strap through the eyelet.

2. Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle.
   ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle.

3. Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

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. ( pg. 13)

How To Attach The Core Filter
Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.

1. Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter.

2. Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm (1-3/16″) of cable between the cable plug and the core filter.
   Wind the cable once around the outside of the core filter as shown in the illustration.
   

3. Close 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.

Power
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

1.  Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.
2.  With the arrow on the battery pack pointingright, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 1.
3. Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks in place 2 .
4. Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.
5. Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder blinks to indicate charging has started.
6. When 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
Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing
BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

• Provided

NOTES:

• This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BNVF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damageto the internal charging circuitry.
• 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, removethe 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 touse it only in well-ventilated areas.
• Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery pack without the camcorder.
• 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 – 3 in “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.

ATTENTION:
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.
Data Battery System
You can check the remaining battery power and the recordable time.

1. Make sure the battery is attached and the  Power Switch is set to “OFF”.
2. Open the LCD monitor fully.
3. Press BATT. DATA, and the battery status screen appears.
   ● It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the LCD monitor is closed.
   ● It is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for 15 seconds if the button is pressed and hold for several seconds.
   ● If “COMMUNICATION ERROR” appears instead of the battery status even though you tried to press BATT. DATA several times, there may be a problem on the battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Using AC Power
Perform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.
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 afire.
To resume the original function of the accurate battery power indication
If the battery power indication differs from the actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and then run it down. However this function may not turn back if the battery was used for a long period of time under extremely high/low temperature condition or charged too many times.
Operation Mode
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.*

• GR-DF470/450 only
  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. ( pg. 36)
  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 display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC. (GR-DF470/450 only)
  • Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 36)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position (GR-DF470/450 only)
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ” ( pg. 40), 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.

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.

Language Settings
The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 36, 39, 41)

1. Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19)
3. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4. Press or to select “ ”, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menuappears.
5. Press or to select “LANGUAGE”, and press SET.
6. Press or to select the desired language, and press SET.
7. Press or to select “BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. ( pg. 36, 41)

1. Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Language Settings” above.
2. Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and press SET. The parameter for “Month” is highlighted.
3. Press or to input the day, and press SET. Repeat to input the day, year, hour and minute.
4. Press or to select “BRETURN”, and press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes.

Grip Adjustment

1. Adjust the velcro strip.
2. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.
3. Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch and  Power Zoom Lever. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

Viewfinder Adjustment

1. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2. Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability.
3. Turn 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.
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

1. Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19)
   ● To adjust the brightness ofthe viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY” to “FINDER” ( pg. 36, 39).

3. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4. Press or to select “n”, and press SET.
   The CAMERA DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY Menu appears.

5. Press or to select “BRIGHT”, and press SET. The Menu Screen closes and the brightness control indicator appears.

6. Press < or > until the appropriate brightness is reached.

7. Press MENU to clear the brightness control indicator from the display.

Tripod Mounting
To attach the camcorderto a tripod, align the direction stud and screto the mounting socketand stud hole on the camcorder. Then tightenthe screw clockwise.

• Some tripods are not equipped with studs.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette

1. Slide 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.

2. Insert 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.

3. Close 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.

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only)
The provided memory card is already inserted* in the camcorder at the time of purchase.

• GR-DF470 only

  1. Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

  2. Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

  3. To 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.

  4. Close 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.

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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. ( pg. 35)

ATTENTION:
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.
NOTE:
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

• Power ( pg. 13)
• Loading A Cassette ( pg. 17) VIDEO/MEMORY*

1. Remove the lens cap. ( pg. 11)

2. Open the LCD monitor fully.

3. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*

4. Set 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. “PAUSE” is displayed.
   ● To record in LP (Long Play) mode, pg. 37.

5. To start recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. “ REC” appears on the display while recording is in progress.

6. To stop recording, press the Recording Start/ Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

• GR-DF470/450 only
  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” ( pg. 21).
• To turn the beep sounds off, pg. 36, 38.

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. Pullon the end of the LCD monitor and open the LCD monitor fully. 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 thLCD 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. ( pg. 36, 39)
• Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. ( pg. 57)

Zooming
Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification.
Zoom In
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

• The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

• Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In this case, set the zoom while in RecordStandby, lock the focus by using the manual focus ( pg. 44), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
• Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it can be switched to 15X magnification using the optical zoom. ( pg. 37)
• Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital Zoom.
• During Digital zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
• Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”. (GR-DF470/450 only)
• 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 38.
• 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”. ( pg. 38)

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).

Self Recording
Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward to 180° so that it faces forward, point the lens toward yourself and start recording. Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on ttape. This code is to confirm the location of threcorded scene on the tape during playback.

• Frames are not displayed during recording.
  If recording starts from a blank portion, the timecode begins counting from “00:00:00”
  (minute:second:frame). If recording starts fromthe end of a previously recorded scene, the timecode continues from the last time code numbeIf during recording a blank portion is left partwathrough the tape, the time code is interrupted.
  When recording is resumed, the time code startscounting up again from “00:00:00”. This meansthe camcorder may record the same time codeas those existing in a previously recorded sceneTo prevent this, perform Recording From The Middle Of A Tape (See the right column.) 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 partwathrough the tape.
  • When shooting again after shooting a scene theopening/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”. ( pg. 39)

Quick Review
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.
   ● Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1. Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 22)
2.  Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

Normal Playback

1. Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)
2. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*
3. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4. To start playback, press .
5. To stop playback, press .
   ● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape.

• GR-DF470/450 only

To control the speaker volume
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turndown the volume.

NOTES:

• The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 23)
• 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 4/9 during playback.
2. To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.
   ● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

Shuttle Search
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. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes.
   ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

ATTENTION:
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. ( pg. 21)

1. Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)
2. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*
3. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
4. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
5. Press SET to select “ ”. The VIDEO Menu appears.
6. Press or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
7. Press 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 .

• GR-DF470/450 only

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 oftape 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.

Connections To A TV Or VCR

1. Black 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.)
2. Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/ VCR has only A/V input connectors.)
3. Red to AUDIO R IN*
4. White to AUDIO L IN*

• Not required for watching still images only.

NOTE:
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

1. Make sure all units are turned off.
2. Connect 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.
3. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4. Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5. Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
6. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 22) To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV
   ● Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.
   ● Time code Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 41)
   ● Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”. ( pg. 36, 41)

NOTES:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( 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.
• GR-DF470/450 only
  • 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.

Playback Using The Remote Control
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can
operate this camcorder from a distance as weas the basic operations (Playback, Stop, PausFast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It alsmakes additional playback functions possible( pg. 25)
Installing The Battery
The remote control uses one lithium battery (CR2025).

1. Pull out the battery holder by pushing the lock tab
2. Insert the battery in theholder, and be sure to have the “+” mark visible.
3. Slide 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

1. Infrared beam transmitting window
   ● Transmits the beam signal.
   The following buttons are available only when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

2. PAUSE Button
   ● Pauses the tape ( pg. 25)
   Up Button ( pg. 26)

3. SLOW Rewind Button ( pg. 25)

4. REW Button
   ● Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 22)

5. ● Displays previous file in a memory card* ( pg. 29)
   Left Button ( pg. 26)

6. INSERT Button ( pg. 55)

7.  SHIFT Button ( pg. 26)

8. DISPLAY Button ( pg. 23, 51)

9. SLOW Forward Button (See the right column.)

10. PLAY Button
    ● Starts Playback of a tape ( pg. 22)
    ● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card* ( pg. 29)

11. FF Button
    ● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape ( pg. 22)
    ● Displays next file in a memory card* ( pg. 29) Right Button ( pg. 26) K A. DUB Button ( pg. 54)

12. STOP Button
    ● Stops the tape ( pg. 22)
    ● Stops Auto Playback* ( pg. 29) Down Button ( pg. 26)

13.  EFFECT Button ( pg. 26)

14. EFFECT ON/OFF Button ( pg. 26)
    The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

15. Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 20, 26) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

16.  START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/ Stop Button on the camcorder.

17. S.SHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder. (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”)

• GR-DF470/450 only
  

Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW ( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds.

• After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback resumes.
• To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE ( ).
• To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

Slow-Motion Playback
During normal video playback, press SLOW ( or 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 ( ).

NOTES:

• You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW ( or ) more than approx. 2 seconds.
• During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image processing, the picture may take on a mosaic effect.
• After SLOW ( or ) 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 ( ) repeatedly for forward or SLOW ( ) repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW ( or ) is pressed, the frame is played back.
Playback Zoom
Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback (GR-DF470/450 only).

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 onthe screen around to find a particular portion of the pictureWhile holding down SHIFT, press   (Left) (Right), (Up)  and (Down). ● To end zoom, press and hold W until 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.
B/W 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 ( ).
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 2 above.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 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 ( pg. 13)
• Loading a Memory Card ( pg. 18)

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19)

3. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

4. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
   ● To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality, pg. 36, 40.

5. Press SNAPSHOT. The “ **” indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.
   ● To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ” indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT** fully.
   ● Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame.
   ● To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg. 33).
   ● When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 38)

NOTE:
If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.
Approximate Number of Storable Images

• The number increases or decreases depending on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.

• Provided (GR-DF470 only)

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”. ( pg. 36, 40)
   ● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.

2. Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval. ( pg. 36, 40)

3. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4. Press SNAPSHOT.
   ● First shot is taken after 2 seconds.
   ● The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot is being taken.
   ● The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next shot is being taken.
   ● The next shot is being taken automatically when the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.

5. Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.

To cancel Interval Shooting mode
Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.
NOTES:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 15)
• To distinguish between still images taken in Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is recommended that you reset the file names before shooting. ( pg. 32)
• Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of power or the Memory Card becomes full.
• The function “Animation” in the provided software “Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create movie files from the captured still images (Windows ® only). To create movie files with the Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images” in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.

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.

1. Load a memory card. ( pg. 18)

2. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
   ● The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which has been played back at the last time is displayed.

4. If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see the right column) screen appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

5. Press or to select “IMAGE”, and press SET. The image playback screen (IMAGE) appears.

6. Press < to display the previous file. Press > todisplay the next file.

NOTE:
Images shot and stored on the card with another device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and “1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only. These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC.
Playback Zoom
Available only with the remote control. ( pg. 25)
Auto Playback Of Images
You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.

2. Press to start Auto Playback.
   ● If you press < during Auto Playback, files are displayed in descending order.
   ● If you press > during Auto Playback, files are displayed in ascending order.

3. To end Auto Playback, press .

You can view video clips ( pg. 31) stored in the memory card.

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”.
2. If the image playback (IMAGE) screen appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.
3. Press or to select “E-MAIL CLIP”, and press SET. The video clip playback screen (E-MAIL CLIP) appears.
4. Press < to select the previous file. Press > to select the next file.
5. To start playback, press .
6. To stop playback, press .

NOTES:

• The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.
• You can also view video clips on your PC by using Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer to the instructions of PC and software.

Index Playback Of Files
You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capabilitymakes it easy to locate a particular file you want

1. For Index Playback of image files, performsteps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( pg. 29).
   For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” ( pg. 29).

2. Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the selected type of file appears.

3. Press >/<// to move the frame to the desired file.

4. Press SET. The selected file is displayed.

Viewing File Information
You can get the relevant file information by pressing the INFO Button during normal playback or Index Playback.
FOLDER: Folder name ( pg. 32) FILE: File name ( pg. 32)
DATE: Date the file was made
SIZE: Image size
QUALITY: Picture quality (IMAGE only)
TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)
PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is protected from accidental erasure. ( pg. 32)

• Press the INFO Button again to close the Information Screen.

NOTE:
With images shot with other devices or processed on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.
Removing On-Screen Display

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( pg. 29).
2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3. Press or to select “DISPLAY”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Press or to select “OFF”, and press SET. The operation mode indicator, folder/file number  and battery remaining power indicator disappear.
   ● To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

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 memory card. ( pg. 18)

2. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.

3. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4. Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
   ● “E-CLIP” appears.

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

6. Press the Recording
   Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
   ● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

7. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

Approximate recording time

• Provided (GR-DF470 only)
  To make video clips from recorded video footage

  1. Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)

  2. Load a memory card. ( pg. 18)

  3. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

  4. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

  5. Press to start video playback.

  6. Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.
     ● “E-CLIP” appears.
     ● To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL again or press to stop video playback.

  7. At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail Clip Recording.

  8. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
     ● “COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

  9. Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

NOTES:

• Approximate maximum recording time per video clip is 3 minutes.
• The video clip files stored with this camcorder are compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files stored with other devices cannot be played back with this camcorder.

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

1. Load a cassette. ( pg. 17)
2. Load a memory card. ( pg. 18)
3. Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode. (except “SLOW”, pg. 36, 37)
4. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
5. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
6. Set “ COPY” to “ON”. ( pg. 36, 41)
7. Press to start playback.
8. At the point you want to dub, press again to engage Still Playback.
9. To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
   ● The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTES:

• To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 usingthe remote control. ( pg. 26)
• Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

Resetting The File Name
By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new files from previously made files.

1. To reset the file name… …for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29) …for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29)
2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3. Press or to select “NO. RESET”, and press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.
4. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name of the next shot starts from DVC00001.

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
The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

1. To protect the file… …for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29) …for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29)

2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3. Press or to select “PROTECT”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
   To protect the currently displayed file

4. Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5. Press < or > to select the desired file.

6. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
   ● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.
   ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 foall files you want to protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory card
4 Press or to select “PROT.ALL”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.
5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.

• ● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

• If the “  ” mark appears, the currently displayed file is protected.
• When the memory card is initialized or corrupted, even protected files are deleted. If you do not want to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and save them.

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.
5 Press < or > to select the desired file.
6 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
  Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card
4 Press or to select “CANC.ALL”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.
5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.

• To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Deleting Files
Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.

1. To delete the file… …for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29) …for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29)

2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3. ress or to select “DELETE”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
   To delete the currently displayed file

4. Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The DELETE screenappears.

5. Press < or > to select the desired file

6. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
   ● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
   ● Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to delete

NOTE:
If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is protected and cannot be deleted.
To delete all files stored in the memory card
4 Press or to select “ALL”, and press SET. The DELETE screen appears.
5 Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.

• To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

• Protected files ( pg. 32) cannot be deleted. To delete them, remove protection first.
• Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check files before deleting.

CAUTION: 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. Ifthe memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. ( pg. 35)
Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order tosupport 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”.
NOTES :

• If you load a memory card already set as shown below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will make prints of the selected still images automatically.
• To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them to a memory card. ( pg. 32)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images” ( pg. 29).
2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
3. Press or to select “DPOF”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
4. Press or to select “ALL 1”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears.
5. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET. The normal playbacscreen appears. ● To cancel selection, select“RETURN”.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”.

2. Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears.

3. Press < or > to select the desired file.

4. Press or to select the number indication (00), and press SET.

5. Select the number of prints by pressing to increase the number, or to decrease the number, and press SET.
   ● Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the desired number of prints.
   ● The number of prints can be set up to 15.
   ● To correct the number of prints, select the image again and change the number.

6. Press or to select “RETURN”, and press SET. The “SAVE?” appears. ● If you did not change any settings in step 3 through 5, the Menu Screen reappears.

7. Press or to select “EXECUTE” to save the setting you have just made, and press SET.
   ● To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

To Reset The Number Of Prints

1. Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”.
2. Press or to select “RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears.
3. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and pressSET. The normal playback screen appears.
   ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
   ● The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images.

CAUTION:
While performing the above, never disconnect power, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted.
Initializing A Memory Card
You can initialize a memory card any time.
After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

1. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”.
2. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
3. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.
4. Press or to select “FORMAT”, and press SET. The FORMAT screen appears.
5. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET. The memory card is initialized.
   ● When initialization is finished, “NO IMAGES STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED” appears.
   ● To cancel initialization, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:
Do not perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during initialization.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, asthe memory card may be corrupted if the batterybecomes exhausted during initialization. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.

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. ( pg. 37 – 41)

1. For Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus:
   ● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or “MEMORY”.
   ● Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. For Video Playback Menus:
   ● Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
   ● Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
   ● For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.
   PLAYBACK (GR-DF470/450 only)” ( pg. 29).

2. Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19)

3. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4. Press or to select the desired function, and press SET. The selected function menu appears.

5. Setting procedure hereafter depends on the selected function.

• GR-DF470/450 only

Menus without Sub Menus
WIPE/FADER ( pg. 47)
PROGRAM AE ( pg. 47)
EXPOSURE ( pg. 44)
  W. BALANCE ( pg. 46)

1. Press or to select the desired parameter.
   ● Example: PROGRAM AE Menu

2. Press SET. Selection is complete. The Menu Screen returns.
   ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

3. Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus CAMERA ( pg. 37
MANUAL ( pg. 38)
SYSTEM ( pg. 38n
CAMERA DISPLAY ( pg. 39)
DSC ( pg. 40)*
VIDEO ( pg. 40)
VIDEO DISPLAY ( pg. 41)

1. Press or to select the desired function, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.
   ● Example: m CAMERA Menu ****Press or to select the desired parameter.

2. Press SET. Selection is complete.
   ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

3. Press SET. The Menu Screen returns.
   ● Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other function menus.

4. Press SET. The Menu Screen closes. * GR-DF470/450 only

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) moLP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.times the recording time.
NOTES:

• Audio Dubbing ( pg. 54) and Insert Editing ( pg. 55) are possible on tapes recorded in thSP mode.
• If the recording mode is switched, the playbackpicture will be blurred at the switching point.
• It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
• During playback of a tape recorded on anothercamcorder, blocks of noise may appear or thermay be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE
[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is necessary for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)
ZOOM
15X: When set to “15X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will be limited to 15X since digital zoom will be disengaged.
[60X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification.
700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible beyond 15X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X digital magnification.

• Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)
  SNAP/SLOW
  [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
  NEGA: Nega mode
  PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
  FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
  SLOW: Live Slow modeFor details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow(GR-DF470/450 only)” ( pg. 42) and “Snapshot (For Video Recording)” ( pg. 43).
  GAIN UP
  OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
  [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.
  AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighterimage than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.
  NAVIGATION
  (GR-DF470/450 only)
  [MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be made manually. ( pg. 49)
  5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC:
  The captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image when the recording time is over the navigation time.
  For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short scenes with the thumbnail images. ( pg. 48) However, the stored thumbnail images may take up a lot of memory. In this case, using the memory card with large capacity is recommended.
  OFF: Disables the function.

  • The “ ” indicator appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL” and “OFF”.

MANUAL
The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.
[ ] = Factory-preset
DIS
OFF: Disables the function.
[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.
NOTES:

• Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
• The “ ****” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
• Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

5S
[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 42)
Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.
By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving.
TELE MACRO
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.
You can shoot a subject as large as possible at adistance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8″).
NOTE:
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go outof focus.
WIDE MODE
[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. The indicator appears.
During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE :For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The ****indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/ LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

• Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)
  WIND CUT
  [OFF]: Disengages the function.
  ON  : Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
  SYSTEM
  The “ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
  [ ] = Factory-preset
  BEEP
  OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
  BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 27, 43)
  [MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect. ( pg. 27, 43)
  REMOTE
  OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
  [ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
  DEMO MODE
  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 operateDemonstration starts in the following cases:

  • When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO MODE” is turned “ON”.
  • With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.
  • Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for morethan 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume.

NOTES:

• Even with “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration will not take place.
• “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
• If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

PRIORITY
[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out whilethe LCD monitor is opened.
FINDER: The image is displayed in the viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened.
CAM RESET
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset.
[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY

• The “ ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “A”. However, the menu settings can be changedonly when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
• The “ ” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.” areffective only for shooting.
  [ ] = Factory-preset

BRIGHT
pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
ON SCREEN
LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
DATE/TIME
OFF: The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “ A ” or “M”.
ON: The date/time is always displayed.

• The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( pg. 23, 51)

TIME CODE
[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.
ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording. ( pg. 21)
LANGUAGE
For GR-DF470/450
For GR-DF430
The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 16)
AUDIO LEV.
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear.
[ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. ( pg. 8)
CLOCK ADJ.
pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”
DSC (GR-DF470/450 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).
NOTE:
The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. ( pg. 27)
IMAGE SIZE
640 x 480 / [1024 x 768] The Image Size mode can be selected to best match your needs. ( pg. 27)
NOTE:
The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”. REC SELECT
[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch seto “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only ontothe tape.
  (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot recording is performed with the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded not only onto the tape but also in the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this mode, the “SNAP/SLOW” selection in CAMERA
Menu is also applicable to memory card recording.
INT.SHOT
[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Enables interval shooting. ( pg. 28)
INT.TIME
15SEC / 30SEC / [1MIN] / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MIN
Allows you to select the shooting interval for interval shooting. ( pg. 28)
Playback Menus
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture.
According to the menu access explanation on page 36, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
SOUND MODE
[STEREO ** ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND L ** : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
NARRATION
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. ( pg. 54)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.

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 recordeduring dubbing. ( pg. 51, 52)
COPY (GR-DF470/450 only)
[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressedduring tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is norecorded.)
ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a memory card. ( pg. 32)
NAVI.DEL.
IMAGE SEL. / TAPE SEL. / ALL / RETURN
pg. 49, “To delete thumbnail images”
pg. 22, “Blank Search”
BLANK SRCH
S/AV INPUT
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-Video connectors. ( pg. 51)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-Video connectors. ( pg. 51)
NOTE:
When set to “ON”, the S-video input has a priority to the composite video input.
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. ( pg. 36)
● The parameters are the same as in the description on page 38.
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “ ” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings) are the same as in the description (CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 39.
[ ] = Factory-preset
BRIGHT
pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the following cases:

• When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded.
• When the date is changed during playback.

TIME CODE [OFF] / ON
pg. 21, “Time Code”
LANGUAGE
For GR-DF470/450
For GR-DF430
The language setting can be changed. ( pg. 16)
AUDIO LEV.
OFF / [ON] **pg. 39, “AUDIO LEV.”
LED Light**
LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting.

1. Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. OFF: Turns off the light.
   ON: The light is on always. ( appears.)
   AUTO: The light turns on automatically whendark. ( appears.)

2. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shootstill image.

NOTES:

• Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes.
• If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is “ON”, the Night-Alive function will be activated, and makes it possible to shoot the subject brighter.
• There is a difference in the brightness of the images shot between the center area which is illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding areas (which will be darker).
• Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they will appear slightly blurred.

Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only)
This feature is useful for recording or playing back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. Sound is recorded and played back in real time.

1. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
2. Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”. ( pg. 36, 37) The Live Slow indicator “ ” appears.
3. Press SLOW during recording or playback.
   ● The moving pictures are divided into four frames. They are recorded or played back for 1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or playback resumes.

5-Second Recording
Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

1. Set “5S” to “5S”. (  pg. 38)
   ● The “5S” indicator appears.

2. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record-Standby mode automatically.
   ● Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts,
   Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

3. To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode
Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot mode in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 37), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this function is not available.
NOTE:
When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
Night-Alive
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 “ ” to “NIGHTALIVE”. ( pg. 47) The Night-Alive indicator “ ” appears.
   ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity.
   ● “ A ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Alive
Set “ ” to “OFF” so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.
NOTES:

• During Night-Alive, the following functions or settings cannot be activated and its indicator blinks or goes out:

• Some modes of “Program AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 47).
  • “GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu ( pg. 37).
  • “DIS” in MANUAL Menu ( pg. 38).

• During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a tripod is recommended.

Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

1. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*
2. Set the Power Switch to “M”.
3. Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode. ( pg. 36, 37) The Snapshot indicator “ ” appears.*
4. Press SNAPSHOT.
   ● There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
   ● The “PHOTO” indication appears and a still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
   ● You can perform Snapshot also during recording.
   A still image will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.
   ● Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or “M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

• GR-DF470/450 only

Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

• The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC SELECT” is set to “ ”. ( pg. 40)

Manual Focus
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2″) to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1. Set the Power Switch to “ M ”.

2. Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator appears.

3. Press < or > to focus ona subject.
   ● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ****” or “ ” will blink.

4. Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to“A”.
Manual focus is recommended in situations listed below.

• When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

• When illumination is low.*

• When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, onecolor wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

• When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.*

• When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

• When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

• When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

• The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: ****, , and .
  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”.

  2. Set “ ****” to “MANUAL”. ( pg. 36)
     ● The exposure control indicator appears.

  3. To brighten the image, press >. To darken the image, press <. (maximum ±6)
     ● +3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight compensation. ( pg. 45)
     ● –3 exposure has the same effect as when “ ” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 48)

  4. Press SET. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To return to automatic exposure control Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

• You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” ( pg. 47), or with the backlight compensation.
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 36, 37)

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.
• When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
• When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.
• When shooting objects under a spotlight.
• When zooming.

1. Set the Power Switch to “ M ”.

2. Set “ ****” to “MANUAL”. ( pg. 36)
   ● The exposure control indicator appears.

3. Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and the “ L ” indication appear.

4. Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control
Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

• The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing < or >. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.
Backlight Compensation
Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1. Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2. Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation
Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator disappears.
NOTE:
Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.
Spot Exposure Control
Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

1. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2. Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.
   ● A spot metering area frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3. Press > or < to select the desired spot metering area frame.

4. Press SET.
   ● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.
   ● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “ L ” indication appears and the iris is locked.
To cancel Spot Exposure Control
Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.
NOTES:

• You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.
  • “SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 38)
  • “STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. 47)
  • Digital Zoom ( pg. 20)
  • Manual Exposure Control
  Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

White Balance Adjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/ tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “ ” to the desired mode. ( pg. 36)

• The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.
  MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.
[ ] = Factory-preset
To return to automatic white balance Set “ ” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 36) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

1. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2. Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

3. Select “MWB” in “ W.BALANCE” menu ( pg. 36), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.
   ● When the setting is completed, stops blinking.

4. Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

• In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 44)
• A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
• Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

Wipe Or Fader Effects
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.

1. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)

2. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

3. Set “ ” to the desired mode. ( pg. 36)
   ● The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the effect is reserved.
   ● The selected effect indicator appears.

4. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:

• You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.
• Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Program AE with special effects.  (See the right column.) In this case, the selectedindicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white screen.
FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black screen.
FADER–B.W: Fade in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from color to black and white.
WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually wiping out to the center.
WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.
WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.
WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.

Program AE With Special Effects

1. Set the Power Switch to “M”.
2. Set “r” to the desired mode. ( pg. 36)
   ● The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the selected effect is activated.
   ● The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect
Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator disappears.
NOTES:

• Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used during Night-Alive.
• When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is selected.
• Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects. (See the left column.) In this case, the selected indicator blinks or goes out.

PROGRAM AE
OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)
NIGHTALIVE: ( pg. 43)
SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower.
SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury- vapor lamp is reduced.
SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/ SHUTTER 1/1000/ SHUTTER 1/2000/ SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by fixing shutter speed variables. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does notwork well, using SPORTS mode.
The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.
Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.
SPORTS
(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):
This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use theshutter function under good lighting conditions.
SNOW: Compensates for subjects that maotherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.
SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.
TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( pg. 46) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.
****SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
B/W 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.
CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect.
STROBE: Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.
MIRROR: Creates a mirror image on the right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal image on the other half.

• Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF470/450 only)
  Navigation Function (GR-DF470/ 450 only)
  The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.
  Before continuing
  To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.
  To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically

  1. Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation storing time. ( pg. 36, 37)
     ● If the “ ” indicator appears blinking on the screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card is loaded.

  2. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.

  3. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
     ● When the recording time is over the navigation time set in step 1 , “ ” appears briefly, then the image of the point where recording is started is captured and stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.
     ● If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed before “ ” stops blinking, the image of the point where the loaded memory card is recognized is captured.

  4. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

To make thumbnail images after video recording manually

1. Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. ( pg. 36, 37)
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.

NOTES:

• The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ ” in DSC Menu, the number shows how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.
• If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menuthe NAVIGATION function will not work properly.

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (Navigation Search)

1. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2. Press INDEX during stop mode.
   ● The loaded cassette’s Navigation thumbnail image screen appears.

3. Press >/</ / to selectthe desired image, and press SET.
   ● The “NAVIGATION SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the camcorder starts searching the tape for the relevant point of the selected thumbnail image

To cancel Navigation search midway Press , or .
To add thumbnail images during video playback

1. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.
2. Press to start video playback.
3. Press STORE at the desired point.
   ● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the image of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image.

To delete thumbnail images

1. Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3. Press SET to select .The VIDEO Menu appears.

4. Press or to select “NAVI.DEL.”, and press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

5. By pressing or : Select “IMAGE SEL.” to delete the currently displayed thumbnail image Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail images for the tape which contains the currently displayed image.
   Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images stored in the memory card at once.

6. Press SET. The NAVIGATION screen appears.

7. Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press SET.
   ● Press < to display the previous image. Press > to display the next image.
   ● To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.
   ● Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video playback.

CAUTION:
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, initialize it.
NOTES:

• Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize Tape and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation Function properly.
• Check if an appropriate tape and memory card are loaded when the following messages appear: “UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.
• If you change the memory card while shooting on one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s thumbnail images. We recommend that you use one memory card for one tape.
• Navigation Search does not work if the current position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do not leave a blank portion partway through the tape when shooting; otherwise, Navigation Function does not work properly.
• Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous recording from the relevant memory card.
• If you copy thumbnail images from one memory card to another via a PC, Navigation Search does not work with the copied memory card.

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

1.  To S-VIDEO IN or OUT*
2. Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT
3. Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT
4. White to AUDIO L IN or OUT

• Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/ OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

NOTE:
The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use theYTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center described on the sheet included in the package for details on its availability.
Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.
To use this camcorder as a player

1. Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.
2. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 22)
3. At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s instruction manual.)
4. To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR, then stop playback on the camcorder.

NOTES:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack.  (  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”. ( pg. 36, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.
  • Time code
  Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. (  pg. 36, 41)
  • Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. ( pg. 36, 41)

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1. Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors.

2. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 37)

3. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

4. Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. ( pg. 36, 41)

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
   ● The “ A/V IN ” indication appears on the screen. A/V IN

6. Start playback on the player.

7. At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9. Press to return to the normal playback mode.

NOTES:

• After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.
• Analog signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure.
• It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

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 equippedwith a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration.

To use this camcorder as a player

1. Make sure all units are turned off.
2. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV input connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.
3. Start playback on the camcorder. ( pg. 22)
4. At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video unit’s instruction manual.)
5. To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

NOTES:

• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 15)
• If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
• Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again.
• If “Playback Zoom” ( pg. 26) or “Playback Special Effects” ( pg. 26) is attempted or SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV IN/OUT connector.
• When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1. Make sure all units are turned off.

2. Connect this camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration.

3. Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

4. Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 41)

5. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode.
   ● The “DV IN ” indication appears on the screen. DV IN

6. Start playback on the player.

7. At the point you want to start dubbing, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start dubbing. The indication rotates.

8. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop dubbing. The indication stops rotating.

9. Press to return to the normal playback mode.

NOTES:

• If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 41)
• Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. ( pg. 37)

Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable GR-DF470/450 only
When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below. Connecting the cable incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the camcorder and/or the PC.

• Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then to the camcorder.
• Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly according to the shape of the DV connector.

[A] Using USB cable (GR-DF470/450 only)
It is possible to do the following things:

• Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.
• Transfer still/moving images recorded on a tape to a PC. (GR-DF470 only)

[B] Using DV cable
It is also possible to transfer still/moving images on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the provided software (GR-DF470 only), software equipped with the PC or commercially available software. If you are using a Windows® XP, you can use Windows ® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Internet, using a camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the Windows® Messenger.
NOTES:

• Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled softwareand drivers.*
• It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack( pg. 15)
• Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.*
• When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DVcable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC.
• If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.*
• The date/time information cannot be captured intthe PC.
• Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.
• The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.
• The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

For GR-DF470/450 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-DF470/450 only
  Audio Dubbing
  The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( pg. 37)

  • Use the provided remote control.

1. Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE ( ).

2. While holding A. DUB ( ) on the remote control, press PAUSE ( ). The “ ” and “MIC” indicators appear.

3. Press PLAY ( ), then begin “narrating”. Speak into the microphone.
   ● To pause dubbing, press PAUSE ( ).

4. To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE ( ), then STOP ( ).

To hear the dubbed sound during playback
Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”. ( pg. 36, 40)
NOTES:

• Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing.
• When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.
• If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
• If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback, move the camcorder’s microphone away from the TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.
• If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in midrecording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where 16-BIT recording began.
• During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio Dubbing stops.
• Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector.
• While an optional microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is disabled.
• To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder’s AV connector, first set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in VIDEO Menu. ( pg. 36, 41)
  The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.

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” for “CAMERA DISPLAY” and “VIDEO DISPLAY” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 36, 39, 41)

• Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
  1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point and press PAUSE ( ). Memorize the time code at this point ( pg. 21) since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5.
  2 Press REW ( ) until the Edit-In point is located, then press PAUSE ( ).
  3 Press and hold INSERT ( ) on the remote control, then press PAUSE ( ). The “ ” indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.
  4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.

• To pause editing, press START/STOP . Press it again to resume editing.
  5 When the time code reaches Edit-Out point (time code from step 1 ), press START/STOP , then STOP ( ) to end Insert Editing.

NOTES:

• Program AE with special effects ( pg. 47) can be used to spice up the scenes being edited during Insert Editing.
• During Insert Editing, the date and time information changes.
• If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit recorded areas.
• During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank portion, Insert Editing stops. ( pg. 59)

REFERENCES’

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
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.

• The power is not connected properly.
  ⇒ HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 15)

• The battery pack is not attached firmly.
  ⇒ HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

• The battery is dead.
  ⇒ HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)

*Video and D.S.C. Recording**

Recording cannot be performed.

•  The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.
  ⇒ Set the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”. ( pg. 17)

• “TAPE END” appears.
  ⇒Replace with new cassette. ( pg. 17)

• The cassette holder cover is open.
  ⇒Close the cassette holder cover. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.

• This is not a malfunction.
  When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.

• This is not a malfunction. During recording, the date/ time does not appear.

• “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.
  ⇒Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 36, 39)

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.

• Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time.
  ⇒ Re-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader effects, Program AE with special effects and “DIS”. ( pg. 36, 38, 47) Digital Zoom does not work.

• 15X optical zoom is selected.
  ⇒Set “ZOOM” to “60X” or “700X”. ( pg. 37)

• The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.*

• Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

*Video and D.S.C. Playback
** The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

• Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to its VIDEO mode.
  ⇒ Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback. ( pg. 23)

• The cassette holder cover is open.
  ⇒ Close the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 17)

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 64)
Advanced features
The focus does not adjust automatically.

• Focus is set to the Manual mode.
  ⇒ Set Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 44)

• The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.
  ⇒ Clean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 61)

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.

• The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu.
  ⇒ Set “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 36, 42)

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

• The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.
  ⇒ Disengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode. ( pg. 36, 38)
• GR-DF470/450 only

The color of Snapshot looks strange.

• The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject.
  ⇒ Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. (  pg. 27, 43)

The image taken using Snapshot is too dark.

• Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.
  ⇒Press BACK LIGHT. ( pg. 45)

The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.

• The subject is too bright.
  ⇒ Set “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. ( pg. 48)

White Balance cannot be activated.

• The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
  ⇒ Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting White Balance. ( pg. 48)

The Black & White Fader does not work.

• The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE) mode is activated.
  ⇒ Disengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone (MONOTONE). ( pg. 48)

The image looks like the shutter speed is too slow.

• When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO”.
  ⇒ If you want the lighting to look more natural, set “GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. ( pg. 36, 37)

Other problems
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.

• Charging is difficult in places subject to extremelhigh/low temperatures.
  ⇒ To protect the battery, it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to35°C. ( pg. 62)

• The battery pack is not attached firmly.
  ⇒ Detach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

• The date/time is not set.
  ⇒ Set the date/time. ( pg. 16)

• The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased.
  ⇒ Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

Files stored in the memory card cannot be deleted. (GR-DF470/450 only)

• Files stored in the memory card are protected.
  ⇒ Remove protection from the files stored in the memory card and delete them. ( pg. 32)

When the image is printed from the printer, a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen.

• This is not a malfunction.
  ⇒ By recording with “DIS” activated ( pg. 36, 38) this can be avoided.

When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector, the camcorder does not operate.

• The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with powerturned on.
  HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again, then operate it.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

• In places subject to low temperature, images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.
  ⇒ Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 17, 19)

• When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark.
  ⇒ Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

• The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

The cassette will not load properly.

• The battery’s charge is low.
  ⇒ Install a fully charged battery. ( pg. 13)

The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. (GR-DF470/450 only)
⇒ Push in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 18)
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.

• The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.
  ⇒ Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( pg. 19, 36, 39)

• The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.
  ⇒ Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 17)
  ⇒ If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg.

An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.

• A malfunction of some kind has occured. In this case the camcorder’s functions become unusable.
   pg. 60.
  The remote control does not work.

• “REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.
  ⇒ Set “REMOTE” to “ON”. ( pg. 36, 38)

• The remote control does not point at the remotesensor.
  ⇒ Point at the remote sensor. ( pg. 24)

• The remote control batteries are exhausted.
  ⇒ Replace the batteries with fresh ones. ( pg. 24)

Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery remaining power indicator blinks.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.
Appears when no tape is loaded. ( pg. 17)
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB
Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”. ( pg. 15)
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 63)
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT
Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
TAPE END
Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.
SET DATE/TIME!

• Appears when the date/time is not set. ( pg. 16)
• The built-in clock battery has run out and the previously set date/time has been erased. Consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

LENS CAP
Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on ifthe 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. ( pg. 54)
A. DUB ERROR!