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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL557
GR-DVL555
GR-DVL450
GR-DVL357
GR-DVL355
GR-DVL157
GR-DVL150
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INSTRUCTIONS
The camcorder illustrations
appearing in this instruction
manual are of the GR-DVL557.
CONTENTS
AUTOMATIC
DEMONSTRATION
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
VIDEO RECORDING ............ 16 – 20
VIDEO PLAYBACK .............. 21 – 24
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.)
RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
D.S.C. RECORDING ............ 26 – 27
D.S.C. PLAYBACK .............. 28 – 36
ADVANCED
FEATURES
FOR RECORDING ................ 38 – 45
USING THE MENU FOR
DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 46 – 51
DUBBING ......................... 52 – 56
USING THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT ................ 57 – 67
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........ 68 – 69
REFERENCES
DETAILS ................................... 71
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 72 – 76
USER MAINTENANCE ................... 77
INDEX ............................. 78 – 84
CAUTIONS ........................ 85 – 87
TERMS ............................ 88 – 89
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 90 – 91
The D.S.C. (Digital Still Camera) features
are available on GR-DVL557, GR-DVL555,
GR-DVL357 and GR-DVL355.
LYT0727-001A
ENGLISH
6
7 – 14
15 – 24
25 – 36
37 – 69
70 – 91
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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
UK Mains Plug Safety
Safety guidelines for connecting the camcorder to UK mains power.
General Electrical Safety
Warnings and cautions to prevent electrical hazards and ensure safe operation.
DOs and DON'Ts on Safe Equipment Use
Safe Usage Guidelines
Essential guidelines for the safe operation and handling of the camcorder.
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Camcorder Accessories List
List of all accessories provided with the digital video camera for immediate use.
AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION
Activating and Cancelling Demo Mode
Explains the automatic demonstration feature and steps to disable it.
GETTING STARTED
Powering and Charging the Camcorder
Instructions for powering the camcorder using AC adapter or battery pack and charging the battery.
Initial Setup and Adjustments
Guides for initial physical adjustments and setting up basic camcorder functions.
Initial Settings and Operations
Guides for date/time, cassette, recording mode, memory card, and picture quality settings.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Video Recording Guide
Step-by-step instructions for basic video recording operations.
Recording Features
Explains features like zoom, video light, and time code for enhancing video recordings.
Video Playback Guide
Instructions for playing back recorded video tapes and navigating through footage.
Video Output Connections
Details on connecting the camcorder to external video devices for playback.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
DSC Recording Procedures
How to use the camcorder as a digital still camera to capture images.
DSC Playback Functions
Instructions for viewing still images stored on the memory card.
DSC Image Management
Features for managing still images, including protection, deletion, and print settings.
ADVANCED FEATURES
Recording Enhancements
Advanced recording features for improving video quality and adding effects.
Focus and Exposure Control
Settings for manual control over focus, exposure, iris, and white balance for optimal shots.
Dubbing and Transfer Operations
Procedures for copying video and still image content between devices.
Remote Control Usage
How to use the camcorder's remote control for playback and special effects.
Editing Functions
Advanced editing functions like R.A.Edit, audio dubbing, and insert editing.
System Connectivity
Connecting the camcorder to computers and other video units.
REFERENCES AND SUPPORT
Details and Troubleshooting
Explains specific item details and provides solutions for common operational problems.
Maintenance, Cautions, and Specifications
Guidelines for cleaning, safety precautions, and technical specifications of the camcorder.
Controls, Indicators, and Terms
Identifies all camcorder controls, displays, and defines technical terms used in the manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
Camcorder General Specifications
Technical details for the camcorder's general features, power, and dimensions.
Digital Still Camera and Connector Specifications
Technical details for DSC storage, file formats, and connector types.
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