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JVC GR-DF425 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

GR-DF425
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for
Digital Video Camera:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories
:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
INSTRUCTIONS
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 9 to ensure safe use of this
product.
GETTING STARTED
VIDEO RECORDING &
PLAYBACK
ADVANCED FEATURES
REFERENCES
TERMS
To deactivate the demonstration,
set "DEMO MODE" to "OFF".
(
pg. 23, 26)
LYT1403-001A
ENGLISH
6
17
23
39
Back cover
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    3 – 4 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GETTING STARTED GR-DF425 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/...
  • Page 2 Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Backlight Compensation You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button pro-style scene transitions. ( pg. 34) brightens the image darkened by backlight. pg. 32) Fade in You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    DO NOT make any connection to the Larger proprietary technology and will operate only Terminal coded E or Green. with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC The wires in the mains lead are coloured in BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs accordance with the following code:...
  • Page 4 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on OF EQUIPMENT a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on This equipment has been designed and both sides, on top and at the rear).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS GETTING STARTED ADVANCED FEATURES Index ..............6 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT....23 Provided Accessories ........10 Changing The Menu Settings ......23 Power.............. 12 Recording Menus..........24 Operation Mode ..........14 Playback Menus ..........27 Language Settings.......... 14 FEATURES FOR RECORDING....... 29 Date/Time Settings .........

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Index...

  • Page 7: Other Parts

    GETTING STARTED Controls Indicators Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 23) POWER/CHARGE Lamp ( pg. 12, 17) Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] ( pg. 13) Other Parts Set Button [SET] ( pg. 23) Fast-Forward Button [ pg. 20) LCD Monitor ( pg.
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording mode or Animation recording mode. During Video Recording pg. 25) Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 25) q we Battery Remaining Power Indicator pg. 41) 1h40m Date/Time ( pg. 14) 15 x W Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Viewfinder) ( pg.
  • Page 9 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...

  • Page 10: Provided Accessories

    GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided Accessories 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.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED How To Use The Audio Extension Cable How To Attach The Core Filter When using an optional external microphone, Attach the core filters to the cables. The core connect to the provided Audio extension cable filter reduces interference. (with a core filter attached), then connect the Release the stoppers on both ends of the Audio extension cable to the camcorder.

  • Page 12: Power

    NOTES: This product includes patented and other Battery pack proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN- DC connector VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
  • Page 13 ● 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.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    GETTING STARTED Operation Mode Language Settings To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch The language on the display can be changed. to any operation mode except “OFF” while pg. 23, 27, 28) pressing down the Lock Button located on the Set the Power Switch to “M”...

  • Page 15: Grip Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment Brightness Adjustment Of The Display Adjust the velcro strip. Pass your right hand Set the Power Switch to MENU through the loop and grasp “M” or “PLAY” while the grip. pressing down the Lock Button located on the Adjust your thumb and switch.

  • Page 16: Tripod Mounting

    GETTING STARTED Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it Tripod Mounting locks into place. To attach the camcorder To protect valuable recordings to a tripod, align the Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the direction stud and screw tape in the direction of “SAVE”.

  • Page 17: Video Recording & Playback

    VIDEO RECORDING NOTES: Basic Recording If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off NOTE: automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, Before continuing, perform the procedures listed push back and pull out the viewfinder again or below: close and re-open the LCD monitor.

  • Page 18: Zooming

    VIDEO RECORDING When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom NOTES: out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the The image will not appear simultaneously on the camcorder may automatically zoom out LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the depending on the distance between the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is camcorder and the subject.

  • Page 19: Time Code

    VIDEO RECORDING Time Code Quick Review During recording, a time code is recorded on the Enables to check the end of the last recording. tape. This code is to confirm the location of the 1) Press Q.REVIEW during the Recording- recorded scene on the tape during playback.

  • Page 20: Video Playback

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Still Playback Normal Playback Pauses during video playback. 1) Press 4/9 during playback. MENU Power Switch 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again. VOL. +/– Lock Button If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.

  • Page 21: Blank Search

    VIDEO PLAYBACK Blank Search Connections To A TV Or VCR Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code Open the cover. interruption. ( pg. 19) To S connector Load a cassette. ( pg.
  • Page 22 Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound JVC Service Center for details on its when the camcorder is turned on. availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder.

  • Page 23: Advanced Features

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menus without Sub Menus Changing The Menu Settings v WIPE/FADER Selected menu icon This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, pg. 34) blinks. on-screen menu system that simplifies many of r PROGRAM AE Selected the more detailed camcorder settings. parameter pg.

  • Page 24: Recording Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SNAP SHOT Recording Menus [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode CAMERA PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode The “m CAMERA” settings are effective when FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame 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”.
  • Page 25 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MANUAL WIDE MODE [OFF]: Records with no change in the screen The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen when the Power Switch is set to “M”. ratio.
  • Page 26 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM PRIORITY [LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied the LCD monitor is opened.

  • Page 27: Playback Menus

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT CAMERA DISPLAY Playback Menus The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to VIDEO “A”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset The “n”...

  • Page 28: Video Display

    MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. pg. 23) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 26. VIDEO DISPLAY The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”, “LANGUAGE”, and “AUDIO LEV.”.

  • Page 29: Features For Recording

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING 5-Second Recording Night-Scope Record a vacation or an important event in 5- Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than second clips to keep the action moving. This they would be under good natural lighting. function is available only for video recording. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter Set “5S”...

  • Page 30: Snapshot (For Video Recording)

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Snapshot (For Video Recording) Manual Focus This feature lets you record still images that look The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers like photographs onto a tape. continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. Set the Power Switch to “M”.

  • Page 31: Exposure Control

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure control is recommended in the Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris following situations: contracts in well-lit environments to keep too When shooting using reverse lighting or when the much light from entering, and dilates in dim background is too bright.

  • Page 32: Backlight Compensation

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control Backlight compensation brightens the subject Selection of a spot metering area enables more quickly. precise exposure compensation. You can select With simple operation, backlight compensation one of the three metering areas on the LCD feature brightens the dark subject portion by monitor/viewfinder.

  • Page 33: White Balance Adjustment

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of Adjust the white colour reproduction under various lighting. If the balance manually white balance is correct, all other colours will be when shooting under accurately reproduced.

  • Page 34: Wipe Or Fader Effects

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from Wipe Or Fader Effects the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen. These effects let you make pro-style scene WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre transitions.

  • Page 35: Program Ae With Special Effects

    FEATURES FOR RECORDING SPORTS Program AE With Special Effects (Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000): This setting allows fast-moving images to be Set the Power Switch to “M”. captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter Set “r”...

  • Page 36: Editing

    The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the JVC Service Center for details on its availability. Make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter...

  • Page 37: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector (Digital Dubbing)

    4. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections again. When using a DV cable, be sure to use the optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable. Core filter DV cable (optional) To DV IN...

  • Page 38: Connection To A Personal Computer

    13) When using a DV cable, be sure to use the Core filter optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC. The date/time information cannot be captured into To DV connector the PC.

  • Page 39: References

    If, after following the steps in the chart below, the During recording, the date/ time does not problem still exists, please consult your nearest appear. JVC dealer. “DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”. HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. ( pg. 23, 27) The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device.
  • Page 40 Shooting was performed under backlit conditions. previously set date/time has been erased. HPress BACK LIGHT. ( pg. 32) HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement. The image taken using Snapshot is too When the image is printed from the printer, bright.

  • Page 41: Warning Indications

    42. the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Warning Indications HConsult your nearest JVC dealer. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Displays the battery remaining power. The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made Remaining power level with high-precision technology.
  • Page 42 When it does, you can Appears if condensation occurs. When this resume using the camcorder. If the indication indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer. until condensation disappears. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE TAPE!

  • Page 43: User Maintenance

    Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product. To clean the viewfinder, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

  • Page 44: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Battery Packs NOTES: It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after The supplied battery Terminals charging, or after use. pack is a lithium-ion Temperature Range Specifications battery. Before using the Charging: 10°C to 35°C supplied battery pack or Operation: 0°C to 40°C an optional battery pack, Storage: –20°C to 50°C...
  • Page 45 ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a If, after using the cleaning cassette, the cooking stove. problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. dealer..near a television set.
  • Page 46 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For Digital Video Camera Format For General DV format (SD mode) Signal format Power supply PAL standard DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) Recording/Playback format DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Video: Digital component recording Power consumption Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel Approx.

  • Page 48: Terms

    TERMS AC Adapter ............ 13 Recording Capacity Animation ............25 Tape ............17 Backlight Compensation ........ 32 Self Recording ..........18 Battery Pack ........12, 13, 44 Snapshot Mode ..........24 Beep ............... 26 Sound Mode ..........24, 27 Blank Search ..........21 Speaker Volume ..........

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