Page 2 - Simply pressing the; BACK LIGHT; button; Data Battery; DATA; Major Features of this Camcorder
2 EN MasterPage: Left Wipe/Fader Effects You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. ( 墌 pg. 38) Program AE with Special Effects For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. ( 墌 pg. 38) Backlight C...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
EN 3 MasterPage: Start_Right SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: ● If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; GETTING STARTED
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right EN 5 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Index ................................................................. 6Provided Accessories ..................................... 11Power.............................................................. 13Operation Mode .....................
Page 6 - Index; M N
6 EN MasterPage: Left GETTING STARTED Index 8 7 O S R Q L M N V U e d T W X Y Z a K P g f 9 0 c b 6 2 1 3 5 4 h i GR-DF428AH.book Page 6 Friday, March 18, 2005 5:07 PM
Page 7 - GETTING; Controls
EN 7 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED Controls A Menu Button [MENU] ( 墌 pg. 27) Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] ( 墌 pg. 14) B Set Button [SET] ( 墌 pg. 27) C Fast-Forward Button [ 5 ] ( 墌 pg. 22) LED Light Button [LIGHT] ( 墌 pg. 33) Right Button [ > ] ( 墌 pg. 27) D Stop B...
Page 8 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications; During Video Recording; BRIGHT; q w e
GETTING STARTED 8 EN MasterPage: Left LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording a Operation Mode ( 墌 pg. 15) B : Gain Up Mode ( 墌 pg. 28) C White Balance Indicator ( 墌 pg. 37) D : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( 墌 pg. 36) : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( 墌 pg. 36) ±: Exposure A...
Page 9 - During Video Playback; Sound Mode Indicator (; BLANK SEARCH
EN 9 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED During Video Playback a Sound Mode Indicator ( 墌 pg. 31) B Blank Search Indicator ( 墌 pg. 22) C Tape Speed ( 墌 pg. 28) D 4 : Playback 5 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle Search 3 : Rewind/Shuttle Search 9 : Pause 9 U : Forward Frame-By-Frame Playba...
Page 10 - Before Using This Camcorder
GETTING STARTED 10 EN MasterPage: Left Before Using This Camcorder Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV mark . This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette. Only cassettes marked “ ” can be used with this unit. Remember that this camcorder is not compatible with...
Page 11 - Power Cord; How To Attach The Lens Cap; Provided Accessories
EN 11 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED a AC Adapter AP-V14E b Power Cord c Battery Pack BN-VF707U d AV Cable e Audio Extension Cable(for optional microphone, 墌 pg. 12 for connection) f Core Filter [small] x 2 (for Audio extention cable 墌 pg. 13 for attachment) g Core Filter(...
Page 12 - How To Attach The Shoulder Strap; Follow the illustration.; How To Use The Audio Extension Cable
GETTING STARTED 12 EN MasterPage: Left How To Attach The Shoulder Strap Follow the illustration. 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet. 2 Fold it back and thread it through the strap guide and the buckle. ● To adjust the length of the strap, loosen and then tighten the strap in the buckle. 3 Slide t...
Page 13 - How To Attach The Core Filter; Charging The Battery Pack; Power
EN 13 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. 2 Run the cable through the core filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable be...
Page 14 - To detach the battery pack; Using The Battery Pack; Maximum continuous recording time; Data Battery System
GETTING STARTED 14 EN MasterPage: Left To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it. * Provided NOTES: ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714...
Page 15 - Using AC Power; Operation Mode; Power Switch Position; OFF
EN 15 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED Using AC Power Perform steps 4 – 5 in “Charging The Battery Pack”. NOTE: The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apar...
Page 16 - Language Settings
GETTING STARTED 16 EN MasterPage: Left The language on the display can be changed. ( 墌 pg. 27, 30, 32) 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 墌 pg. 19) 3 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears. 4 Press or to select “ n...
Page 17 - To protect valuable recordings; Tripod Mounting; Loading/Unloading A Cassette
EN 17 GETTING STARTED MasterPage: Start_Right GETTING ST AR TED 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( 墌 pg. 19) ● To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, pull out the viewfinder fully and set “PRIORITY...
Page 19 - VIDEO RECORDING; Approximate recording time; Tape Remaining Time; While using the LCD monitor:; Basic Recording
MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right EN 19 VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power ( 墌 pg. 13) ● Loading A Cassette ( 墌 pg. 17) 1 Remove the lens cap. ( 墌 pg. 11) 2 Open the LCD monitor fully. 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ...
Page 20 - Zooming; Zoom In; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.; Zoom Out; Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.; Journalistic Shooting
VIDEO RECORDING 20 EN MasterPage: Left NOTES: ● The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use. Set “PRIORITY” to the desired mode in SYSTEM Menu. ( 墌 pg. 27, 30) ● Col...
Page 21 - DEO R; Time Code; Quick Review
EN 21 VIDEO RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. * Frames are not displayed during recording. If recording starts...
Page 22 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; To control the speaker volume; Still Playback; Blank Search; Normal Playback
22 EN MasterPage: Left VIDEO PLAYBACK 1 Load a cassette. ( 墌 pg. 17) 2 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 To start playback, press 4 / 9 . 4 To stop playback, press 8 . ● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape. To c...
Page 23 - If using a VCR; Connections To A TV Or VCR
EN 23 VIDEO PLAYBACK MasterPage: Start_Right VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK NOTES: ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank por tion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the fo...
Page 24 - Installing The Battery
VIDEO PLAYBACK 24 EN MasterPage: Left The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. ( 墌 pg. 25) Installing The Batter...
Page 25 - SLOW
EN 25 VIDEO PLAYBACK MasterPage: Start_Right VI DEO R E CO RD ING & PLA YBACK The following buttons are available when the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “ A ” or “ M ”. o Zoom (T/W) ButtonsZoom in/out ( 墌 pg. 20, 26) (Also available with the Power Switch set to “PLAY”) p START/STOP ButtonFu...
Page 26 - Playback Zoom; Playback Special Effects
VIDEO PLAYBACK 26 EN MasterPage: Left Playback Zoom Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback. 1) Press PLAY ( U ) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images. 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button ( T ). ● To zoom out, press the ...
Page 27 - MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT; Menus without Sub Menus; Menus with Sub Menus; Changing The Menu Settings
EN 27 MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. ( 墌 pg. 28 – 32) 1 For Video Recording Menus: Set the Power Switch to “ M ” while...
Page 28 - LP; NEGA; Recording Menus; REC MODE
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 28 EN MasterPage: Left CAMERA The “ m CAMERA” settings are effective when 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 ”. [ ] = Factory-preset [SP] : To record in the SP (Standard Pla...
Page 29 - ADV; MANUAL; SYSTEM; DIS
EN 29 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F EA T UR ES MANUAL The “ q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : Disables the function. [ON ] : To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particul...
Page 30 - CAMERA DISPLAY
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 30 EN MasterPage: Left OFF : Disables the remote control operations. [ON] : Enables the remote control operations. OFF : Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON] : Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to ...
Page 31 - VIDEO; Playback Menus; SOUND MODE
EN 31 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES VIDEO [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your ...
Page 32 - Each setting is linked with “; VIDEO DISPLAY
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 32 EN MasterPage: Left SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “ s SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ M ”. ( 墌 pg. 27) ● The parameters are the same as in the description on page 29. VIDEO DISPLAY The “ n ” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only fo...
Page 33 - FEATURES FOR RECORDING
EN 33 MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting. 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to change the setting. OFF : Turns off the light. ON : The light is on always. ( appears...
Page 34 - To deactivate Night-Scope; Motor Drive Mode; SNAPSHOT
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 34 EN MasterPage: Left Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy, it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “ r ” to “NIGHTSC...
Page 35 - Manual Focus; Exposure Control
EN 35 FEATURES FOR RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. ...
Page 36 - Iris Lock
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 36 EN MasterPage: Left Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● W...
Page 37 - White Balance Adjustment
EN 37 FEATURES FOR RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatica...
Page 38 - Wipe Or Fader Effects
FEATURES FOR RECORDING 38 EN MasterPage: Left These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ M ”. 2 Set “ v ” to the desired mode. ( 墌 ...
Page 39 - PROGRAM AE
EN 39 FEATURES FOR RECORDING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES PROGRAM AE OFF : Disables the function. (Factory-preset) NIGHTSCOPE : ( 墌 pg. 34) SHUTTER 1/50 : The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower...
Page 40 - EDITING; Dubbing To A VCR
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 40 EN EDITING A To S-VIDEO IN* B Yellow to VIDEO IN C Red to AUDIO R IN D White to AUDIO L IN * Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable. NOTE: The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use the...
Page 41 - Make sure all units are turned off.
EN 41 EDITING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F EA T UR ES It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. 1 Make sure all units are turned o...
Page 42 - Windows; Connection To A Personal Computer
EDITING 42 EN MasterPage: Left It is possible to transfer still/moving images on a tape to a PC with a DV connector by using the software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.If you are using a Windows ® XP, you can use Windows ® Messenger to conduct video conferences over the Int...
Page 43 - Audio Dubbing
EN 43 EDITING MasterPage: Start_Right ADV A N C ED F E A T UR ES The audio track can be customised only when recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes. ( 墌 pg. 28) ● Use the provided remote control. 1 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start, then press PAUSE ( 9 ). 2 While holding ...
Page 44 - Insert Editing
EDITING 44 EN MasterPage: Left You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged. ● Use the provided remote control. NOTES: ● Before performing the f...
Page 45 - TROUBLESHOOTING
EN 45 MasterPage: Start_Right RE FE REN C ES TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Power ● The power is not connected properly. H Connect the AC Adapter securely. ( 墌 pg. 15) ● The battery pack is not attac...
Page 46 - Other problems; The colour of Snapshot looks strange.
TROUBLESHOOTING 46 EN MasterPage: Left ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. H Find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. ( 墌 pg. 34) ● Shooting was performed under backlit cond...
Page 47 - RE; Warning Indications; Displays the battery remaining power.; ” or; ” or “
EN 47 TROUBLESHOOTING MasterPage: Start_Right RE FE REN C ES ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. H Push the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. ( 墌 pg. 19, 27, 30) ● The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark. H Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor....
Page 48 - Appears if; INSERT; ) on the remote control; LENS CAP
TROUBLESHOOTING 48 EN MasterPage: Left Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. ( 墌 pg. 43) ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. ( 墌 pg. 43)...
Page 49 - Cleaning The Camcorder; Battery Packs; To avoid hazards; The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries; USER MAINTENANCE
MasterPage: Advan_Heading0_Right EN 49 RE FE REN C ES Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth...
Page 50 - CAUTIONS; Cassettes; LCD Monitor; Main Unit
CAUTIONS 50 EN MasterPage: Left NOTES: ● It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. Temperature Range Specifications Charging: 10°C to 35°COperation: 0°C to 40°CStorage: –20°C to 50°C ● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes. ● Charging times are for a...
Page 51 - Serious malfunctioning
EN 51 CAUTIONS MasterPage: Start_Right RE FE REN C ES ● Dirty heads can cause the following problems: ... No picture during playback. ... Blocks of noise appear during playback. ... During recording or playback, the Head Clog Warning indicator “ ” appears. ... Recording cannot be performed properly....
Page 52 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; AC Adapter; For General
MasterPage: Heading0_Left 52 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W (3.5 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)Approx. 4.2 W (4.5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)* Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 75 mm...
Page 53 - RMS; TERMS; Recording Capacity
EN 53 MasterPage: Start_Right TE RMS TERMS A AC Adapter .................................................... 15Animation ....................................................... 29Audio Dubbing ............................................... 43 B Backlight Compensation ..................................
