Jvc GR-DF565 User Manual

ENGLISHGR-DF565LYT1449-001AENTERMSDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: LeftDuring D.S.C. Playbacka Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 31)B Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 31)C Battery Remaining Powe

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDa AC Adapter AP-V17Eb Battery Pack BN-VF707Uc AV Cabled Audio Extension Cable (for optional

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftHow To Attach The Shoulder StrapFollow the illustration.1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.2 Fold it back and t

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDHow To Attach The Core FilterAttach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftTo detach the battery packSlide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it.* ProvidedN

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDUsing AC PowerPerform step 4 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.NOTE:The provided AC Adapter fea

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: LeftThe language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 37, 40, 42)1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down th

EN 17GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Set the Power Switch to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the s

GETTING STARTED18 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try a

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 19VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power

2 ENMasterPage: LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 48) Program AE with Special Effec

VIDEO RECORDING20 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pul

EN 21VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is

22 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17)2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressi

EN 23VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKNOTES:● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank po

VIDEO PLAYBACK24 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15)● To mon

EN 25VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distan

VIDEO PLAYBACK26 ENMasterPage: LeftThe following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.o Zoom (T/W) ButtonsZoom

EN 27VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKPlayback ZoomMagnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video p

MasterPage: Heading0_Left28 END.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in th

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKEN 29Interval ShootingDuring Interval Shooting mode, the camcord

EN 3MasterPage: Start_RightSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.DO NOT cut off the

D.S.C. PLAYBACK30 ENMasterPage: LeftYou can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback O

EN 31D.S.C. PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback Of Images”

MasterPage: Heading0_Left32 ENADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store t

EN 33ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKStill images can be dubbed from a tape

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.34 ENMasterPage: LeftTo Remove ProtectionBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”.To remove

EN 35ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.MasterPage: Start_RightDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKThis camcorder is compatible with the

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C.36 ENMasterPage: LeftTo Reset The Number Of Prints1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Eac

EN 37MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that s

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT38 ENMasterPage: LeftCAMERAThe “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. Howeve

EN 39MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMANUALThe “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is se

4 ENMasterPage: LeftSOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety st

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT40 ENMasterPage: LeftOFF: Disables the remote control operations.[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.OFF: Automat

EN 41MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESDSC[ ] = Factory-preset [FINE] / STANDARDThe Picture Quality mode can be se

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT42 ENMasterPage: LeftAllows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommende

EN 43MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESFEATURES FOR RECORDINGLED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video record

FEATURES FOR RECORDING44 ENMasterPage: LeftMakes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the rec

EN 45FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-

FEATURES FOR RECORDING46 ENMasterPage: LeftLike the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from en

EN 47FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various li

FEATURES FOR RECORDING48 ENMasterPage: LeftThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene

EN 49FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESPROGRAM AEOFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)NIGHTSCOPE: (墌 pg. 44) SHUTTE

MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_RightEN 5CONTENTSGETTING STARTED 6Index... 6Provided Accessorie

FEATURES FOR RECORDING50 ENMasterPage: LeftTo make thumbnail images after video recording manually1 Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”. (墌 pg. 37, 38)2 Set

EN 51FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESCAUTION:Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turni

MasterPage: Heading0_Left52 ENEDITING A To S-VIDEO IN**B Yellow to VIDEO INC Red to AUDIO R IND White to AUDIO L IN* If your VCR has a SCART connector

EN 53EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped wi

EDITING54 ENMasterPage: Left[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following things:● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC.● Tra

EN 55EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 38)● Use t

EDITING56 ENMasterPage: LeftYou can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal pic

EN 57MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESTROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your n

TROUBLESHOOTING58 ENMasterPage: Left● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the

EN 59TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESHPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌 pg. 18)● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY

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TROUBLESHOOTING60 ENMasterPage: LeftAppears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. Appears if Audio Du

MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_RightREFERENCESEN 61● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory

MasterPage: Heading0_Left62 ENCAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an op

EN 63CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESMemory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:● During

CAUTIONS64 ENMasterPage: Left● Dirty heads can cause the following problems: ...No picture during playback. ...Blocks of noise appear during playback.

EN 65MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionAppro

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MasterPage: BackCoverENEXPrinted in Malaysia0105FOH-ID-VM© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedBack coverGR-DF565GR-DF565PAL.book Page 68 Thursday,

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsa Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 37)Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌 pg. 14)B E-Mail Cl

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording Onlya Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 49)B Selected Wipe/Fader

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDDuring Both Video And D.S.C. Recordinga Operation Mode (墌 pg. 15)B : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 38)C