Jvc GR-DF420 User Manual

ENGLISHGR-DF420LYT1401-001AENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and prec

GETTING STARTED10 ENMasterPage: Lefta AC Adapter AP-V14Eb Power Cordc Battery Pack BN-VF707Ud AV Cablee Audio Extension Cable (for optional microphone

EN 11GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDHow To Use The Audio Extension CableWhen using an optional external microphone, connect to t

GETTING STARTED12 ENMasterPage: LeftThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provid

EN 13GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDUsing The Battery PackPerform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery Pack”.Maximum continuous

GETTING STARTED14 ENMasterPage: LeftTo turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock But

EN 15GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTED1 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjus

GETTING STARTED16 ENMasterPage: LeftTo attach the camcorder to a tripod, align the direction stud and screw to the mounting socket and stud hole on th

MasterPage: Video_Heading0_RightEN 17VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power

VIDEO RECORDING18 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor And ViewfinderWhile using the LCD monitor:Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull on the end

EN 19VIDEO RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKJournalistic ShootingIn some situations, different shooting angles may provid

2 ENMasterPage: LeftWipe/Fader EffectsYou can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 36) Program AE with Special Effec

20 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the sw

EN 21VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKBlank SearchHelps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a

VIDEO PLAYBACK22 ENMasterPage: LeftNOTES:● Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

EN 23VIDEO PLAYBACKMasterPage: Start_RightVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKButtons And Functions A Infrared beam transmitting window● Transmits the beam

VIDEO PLAYBACK24 ENMasterPage: LeftFrame-By-Frame PlaybackDuring normal or still playback, press SLOW (IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI) repeate

EN 25MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that s

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT26 ENMasterPage: LeftCAMERAThe “m CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “A” and “M”. Howeve

EN 27MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESMANUALThe “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is se

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT28 ENMasterPage: LeftSYSTEMThe “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied wh

EN 29MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESCAMERA DISPLAY● The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when th

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

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT30 ENMasterPage: LeftVIDEO DISPLAYThe “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”

EN 31MasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESFEATURES FOR RECORDINGRecord a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving

FEATURES FOR RECORDING32 ENMasterPage: LeftThis feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.1 Set the Power Switch to

EN 33FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESManual exposure control is recommended in the following situations:● When shooting

FEATURES FOR RECORDING34 ENMasterPage: LeftBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly.With simple operation, backlight compensation feature

EN 35FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various li

FEATURES FOR RECORDING36 ENMasterPage: LeftThese effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene

EN 37FEATURES FOR RECORDINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURES1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.2 Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌 pg. 25)● The PROGRA

MasterPage: Heading0_Left38 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 39EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESIt is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped wi

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

EDITING40 ENMasterPage: LeftIt is also possible to transfer still/moving images to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC

EN 41EDITINGMasterPage: Start_RightADVANCED FEATURESThe audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. (墌 pg. 26)● Use t

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 light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light so

TROUBLESHOOTING44 ENMasterPage: Left● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”.HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

EN 45TROUBLESHOOTINGMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESAppears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.App

MasterPage: Heading0_Left46 ENUSER MAINTENANCEBefore cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.To clean the exterior

EN 47MasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESCAUTIONSBattery PacksThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack

CAUTIONS48 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor● To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT ...push it strongly or apply any shocks. ...place the camcorder

EN 49CAUTIONSMasterPage: Start_RightREFERENCESSerious malfunctioningAbout moisture condensation● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a g

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

MasterPage: Heading0_Left50 ENSPECIFICATIONSCamcorderPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 3.2 W

EN 51MasterPage: Start_RightTERMSTERMSAAC Adapter ... 13Animation ...

MasterPage: BackCoverENGR-DF420Printed in Malaysia0105FOH-ID-VM© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, LimitedEKGR-DF420PAL_10Cover4.fm Page 52 Tuesday, Jan

6 ENMasterPage: LeftGETTING STARTED Index87OSRQLMNVUedTWXYZaK Pgf90cb621354GR-DF420PAL.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:52 PM

EN 7GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDControlsa Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 25)Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌 pg. 13)B Set Butto

GETTING STARTED8 ENMasterPage: LeftLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recordinga Operation Mode (墌 pg. 14)B : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 26)C Whi

EN 9GETTING STARTEDMasterPage: Start_RightGETTING STARTEDF Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 pg. 44)G Date/Time (墌 pg. 29, 30)H VOLUME: Volume Leve