ENGLISH GR-D771U ENGLISH LYT1657-001B TERMS Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety inf

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording Only1Tape Running Indicator (Rotates while tape is running

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDDuring Video Playback1Battery Remaining Power Indicator2Sound L/R Indicator ( pg. 33)3Blank

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftHow To Attach The Lens CapTo protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the camcorder as shown in the illus

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDCharging The Battery Pack1 Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.2 With the arrow on the battery pac

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftUsing The Battery PackPerform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack” ( pg. 13). Maximum continuous recording

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDThe date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or of

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: LeftThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of

EN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.2 Open the card cover ( ).3 To load a memory card,

18 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO RECORDING NOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power ( pg. 13)● Loading A Cassette ( pg. 16)●

EN 19VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightRECORDING & PLAYBACKZoomingWhile recording ●You can zoom in up to 34X by using the optical zoom.● Zoom

2 EN MasterPage: Left Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (  pg. 38) Program AE, Effects a

VIDEO RECORDING20 ENMasterPage: LeftTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorde

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 21RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 16)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set

VIDEO PLAYBACK22 ENMasterPage: LeftVariable Shuttle SearchAllows variable-speed search in either direction during video playback.1) During playback, p

EN 23VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightRECORDING & PLAYBACK 1Yellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/VCR has only A/V input connectors.)2Red t

MasterPage: Heading0_Left24 END.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in th

EN 25MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numb

MasterPage: Heading0_Left26 ENADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.By resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make w

EN 27ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKPreviously stored files can be deleted

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.28 ENMasterPage: LeftTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still

EN 29MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that s

EN 3 MasterPage: Start_Right ● Before recording important video, be sure to make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT30 ENMasterPage: LeftIn the following pages, [ ] refers to Factory preset settings.FUNCTION● The following menu settings

EN 31MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESOFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.[

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT32 ENMasterPage: LeftDISPLAYThe “DISPLAY” settings (except “CLOCK ADJ.”, “16:9 OUTPUT” and “BRIGHT”) are effective only f

EN 33MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESVTRThe settings below are effective only for video playback except “REC MODE

MasterPage: Heading0_Left34 ENFEATURES FOR RECORDINGLED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. s

EN 35FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-

FEATURES FOR RECORDING36 ENMasterPage: LeftLike the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from en

EN 37FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lig

FEATURES FOR RECORDING38 ENMasterPage: LeftThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightADVANCED FEATURESEN 39SHUTTEROFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1

4 EN MasterPage: Left SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONS: ● This camc

EDITING40 ENMasterPage: LeftIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since

EN 41EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.[B] Usi

MasterPage: Heading0_Left42 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest J

EN 43TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCES● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.➜ Push the viewfinder back in or s

MasterPage: Heading0_Left44 ENCAUTIONSAC AdapterWhen using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC Adapter features automatic voltag

EN 45CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESMemory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:● During

CAUTIONS46 ENMasterPage: LeftMechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order

EN 47MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionAppro

MasterPage: BackCoverENUSPrinted in Malaysia1206ASR-NF-MP© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedBack coverGR-D771UTERMSAAC Adapter ...

EN 5 MasterPage: Start_Right IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all

6 EN MasterPage: Left CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 7 Regarding This Manual ...7Provided Accessories...

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right EN 7 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Control Lever There are two kinds of operation using the control lever: moving

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftIndex142&(26 22 34 2321756o8920"#!24 25)3035292827%$3331323~How to open the LCD monitorPull on the end A o

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControls11 : Left/Rewind (1) ( pg. 21)/Quick Review [QUICK REVIEW] ( pg. 18)2 : Right/Fast-