GR-DF550US_01Cover.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:34 PM 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 10 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA GR-DF550 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc.co.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder Wipe/Fader Effects Navigation Function You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (墌 pg. 47) The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 4 EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
MasterPage: TOC_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 6 Index ................................................................. 6 Provided Accessories ..................................... 11 Power.............................................................. 13 Operation Mode .............................................. 15 Language Settings.......................................... 16 Date/Time Settings ......................................
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MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_04Start.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:36 PM EN 7 Controls Connectors a Menu Button [MENU] (墌 pg. 36) The connectors are located beneath the covers. S S-Video Input/Output Connector [S] (墌 pg. 23, 51) T Microphone connector [MIC] (墌 pg. 54) U USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector (墌 pg. 53) V Digital Video (i.Link*) Connector [DV IN/OUT] (墌 pg. 52, 53) Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌 pg. 14) B E-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL] (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 8 EN GETTING STARTED LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 34 5 During Video Recording Only 1 2 34 5 6 7 1024 INTERVAL 6 15 1h40m REC 7 8 9 0 q r SOUND 12 B I T e 15:55 w a Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 48) B Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 47) C Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 19) (Rotates while tape is running.) D Selected Wide Mode Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM GETTING STARTED During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 During Video Playback 1 9 15x W T O 3 4 5 0 50m w NOV 1 0 ' 0 5 10 :0 0 AM r 2 6 12 B I T / M I X L e a Operation Mode (墌 pg. 15) B : Gain Up Mode (墌 pg. 37) C LED Light Indicator (墌 pg. 42) D White Balance Indicator (墌 pg. 46) E : Spot Exposure Control Indicator (墌 pg. 45) : Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 10 EN GETTING STARTED During D.S.C. Playback 1 2 100-0013 BR I GHT 4 50m 3 a Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 30) B Folder/File Number (墌 pg. 30) C Battery Remaining Power Indicator (墌 pg. 58) D Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/ Use SP (Standard) mode for important video recordings.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_04Start.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:53 PM GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories OR EN 11 NOTES: ● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. If a cable has only one core filter, the end that is closest to the filter should be connected to the camcorder. ● Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 12 EN GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Shoulder Strap How To Use The Audio Extension Cable Follow the illustration. When using an optional external microphone, connect to the provided Audio extension cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the Audio extension cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. (墌 pg. 13) 1 Thread the strap through the eyelet.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM GETTING STARTED How To Attach The Core Filter EN 13 Power Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. 1 Release the stoppers on both ends of the core filter. This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. Charging The Battery Pack BATT.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 14 EN GETTING STARTED To detach the battery pack Slide the battery pack to the left while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it. Battery pack Charging time BN-VF707U* Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. BN-VF714U Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. BN-VF733U Approx. 5 hr. 40 min. * Provided NOTES: ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM GETTING STARTED Perform step 4 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 apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 16 EN GETTING STARTED Language Settings Grip Adjustment The language on the display can be changed. (墌 pg. 36, 39, 41) 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. CAMERA D I S PLAY 4 Press or to select BRIGHT “n”, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM GETTING STARTED Brightness Adjustment Of The Display 1 Set the Power Switch EN 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. MENU Cassette holder cover to “M” or “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 18 EN GETTING STARTED NOTES: ● If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again. ● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Video_Heading0_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM VIDEO RECORDING EN 19 NOTES: Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 13) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 17) VIDEO/MEMORY Power Zoom Lever Power Switch ● If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING 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. 36, 39) ● Colored bright spots may appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not a malfunction. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM EN 21 Time Code Quick Review 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. Enables to check the end of the last recording. 1) Press Q.REVIEW during the RecordingStandby mode. 2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK 22 EN Shuttle Search Normal Playback MENU VIDEO/ MEMORY Power Switch 4/9/ VOL. +/– Lock Button Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK ● Before starting Blank Search, if the current position is at a blank portion, the camcorder searches in the reverse direction. If the current position is at a recorded portion, the camcorder searches in the forward direction. ● If the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search, the camcorder stops automatically. ● A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape may not be detected.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Beam Effective Area (indoor use) NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15) ● To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or memory card, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “A” or “M”, then set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_05Video.fm Page 25 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:38 PM VIDEO PLAYBACK ● Starts Playback of a tape (墌 pg. 22) ● Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory card (墌 pg. 29) J FF Button ● Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape (墌 pg. 22) ● Displays next file in a memory card (墌 pg. 29) Right Button (墌 pg. 26) K A. DUB Button (墌 pg. 54) L STOP Button ● Stops the tape (墌 pg. 22) ● Stops Auto Playback (墌 pg. 29) Down Button (墌 pg. 26) M EFFECT Button (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 26 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any time during video playback and D.S.C. playback. 1) Press PLAY (U) to start video playback. Or perform normal playback of images. Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image. 2) At the point you want to zoom in, press the Zoom Button (T). ● To zoom out, press the Zoom Button (W).
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_06DSC.fm Page 27 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:39 PM D.S.C. RECORDING You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card. NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 13) ● Loading a Memory Card (墌 pg. 18) VIDEO/ MEMORY NOTE: If shooting is not performed for approx.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 28 EN D.S.C. RECORDING Interval Shooting During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder continues to take snapshots automatically with an interval of your desired setting. 1 Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌 pg. 36, 40) ● “INTERVAL” and “ ” appear. 2 Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting interval. (墌 pg. 36, 40) 3 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 Press SNAPSHOT.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_06DSC.fm Page 29 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:50 PM D.S.C. PLAYBACK Normal Playback Of Images Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. MENU SEL Power Switch EN 29 Auto Playback Of Images You can run through all the images stored in memory card automatically.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US_06DSC.fm Page 30 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:51 PM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK Index Playback Of Files Removing On-Screen Display You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 For Index Playback of image files, perform steps 1 – 5 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 29). For Index Playback of video clip files, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Playback Of Video Clips” (墌 pg. 29).
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. You can make video clips from real-time camera image or recorded video footage and store them in a memory card as files which can be conveniently sent via E-Mail. To make video clips from real-time camera image 1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 32 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. NOTE: If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001. Protecting Files 1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 18) 3 Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. To Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 – 3 in “Protecting Files”. To remove protection from the currently displayed file 4 Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. EN 33 Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. 1 To delete the file... ...for images, display its playback screen.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 34 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 34 EN ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing. You can select one of the 2 print information settings for images stored in the memory card: “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” or “To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints”.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. 1 Perform steps 1 – 3 in “To Print All Still 35 Initializing A Memory Card or to select “RESET”, and press SET. The DPOF screen appears. You can initialize a memory card any time. After initializing, all files and data stored in the memory card, including those which have been protected, are cleared. 3 Press 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.
ADVANCED FEATURES MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF550US.book Page 36 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 36 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Changing The Menu Settings This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 37 – 41) VIDEO/ MEMORY MENU Power Switch Menus without Sub Menus v WIPE/FADER (墌 pg. 47) r PROGRAM AE (墌 pg. 47) p EXPOSURE (墌 pg. 44) u W. BALANCE (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 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 REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 38 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MANUAL The “q MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch is set to “M”. [ ] = Factory-preset DIS OFF: Disables the function. [ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. NOTES: ● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 39 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT 39 BRIGHT 墌 pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” DEMO MODE ON SCREEN OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place. [ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 40 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 40 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT DSC [ ] = Factory-preset QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality). NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_07Advanced.fm Page 41 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:40 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT REC MODE [SP] / LP Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (墌 pg. 51, 52) COPY [OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed during tape playback, the playback image pauses and normal playback will resume after approximately 6 seconds.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF550US.book Page 42 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 42 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING LED Light 5-Second Recording LED Light can be used to brighten the subject in the dark place during video recording or D.S.C. shooting. Record a vacation or an important event in 5second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Press LIGHT repeatedly to ● The “5S” indicator appears. 1 Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 38) change the setting.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_07Advanced.fm Page 43 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:21 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING Night-Alive ” appears. ● The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. ● “ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted. To deactivate Night-Alive Set “r” to “OFF” so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 44 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING Manual Focus Exposure Control The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtained depending on the shooting condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 45 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING 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. ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 46 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 46 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 47 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING 47 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. WIPE–DOOR: Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 48 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING PROGRAM AE OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset) NIGHTSCOPE: (墌 pg. 43) SHUTTER 1/60: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. SHUTTER 1/100: The shutter speed is fixed at 1/100th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 49 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING (墌 pg. 36, 37) 2 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”. 3 After the recording, press STORE. ● The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the captured image is stored in the memory card as a thumbnail image. NOTES: ● The remaining number of storable thumbnail images also appears on the screen when it reaches 10 or less.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 50 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 50 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 51 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM EDITING Dubbing To Or From A VCR Open the cover. To S connector To AV connector S cable (optional) AV cable (provided) EN 51 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. (墌 pg. 15) ● To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV • Date/time Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US_07Advanced.fm Page 52 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:40 PM 52 EN EDITING Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) 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. To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 53 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM EDITING NOTES: ● If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set “S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌 pg. 36, 41) ● Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape, regardless of the current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌 pg. 37) Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable OR EN 53 When connecting the camcorder to a PC using a DV cable, make sure to follow the procedure below.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 54 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 54 EN EDITING ● The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using. “USB” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC. NEVER disconnect the USB cable while “USB” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 55 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM EDITING EN 55 Insert Editing 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 following steps, make sure that “TIME CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌 pg.
REFERENCES MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF550US.book Page 56 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 56 EN TROUBLESHOOTING If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 57 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM TROUBLESHOOTING EN 57 The color of Snapshot looks strange. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. ● The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. HFind a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame. (墌 pg. 27, 43) ● The date/time is not set. HSet the date/time. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 58 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 58 EN TROUBLESHOOTING The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. HPush in the memory card a few more times. (墌 pg. 18) Warning Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor. Remaining power level ● The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is set to “FINDER”. HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to “LCD”. (墌 pg.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_08Trouble.fm Page 59 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 8:44 PM TROUBLESHOOTING A. DUB ERROR! Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape. (墌 pg. 54) A. DUB ERROR! ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌 pg. 54) ● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (墌 pg. 54) ● Appears if A.
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 60 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 60 EN TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH ● Appears when you attempt to shoot digital still images when the write protection tab on the SD Memory Card is set to the “LOCK” position. ● Appears when you attempt MEMORY SELECT menu operation with a writeprotected SD Memory Card loaded. UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what type of malfunction has occured.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 61 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN 61 Cleaning The Camcorder 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. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF550US.book Page 62 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 62 EN CAUTIONS AC Adapter When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 63 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM CAUTIONS Memory Cards Main Unit To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: ● During use ● For safety, DO NOT ● While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.) ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. ● Store memory cards ... away from heaters or other heat sources. ... out of direct sunlight. ...
MasterPage: Left GR-DF550US.book Page 64 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 64 EN CAUTIONS ● 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. In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US.book Page 65 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM CAUTIONS EN 65 Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
MasterPage: Heading0_Left GR-DF550US.book Page 66 Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:49 PM 66 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.7 W (4 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.7 W (5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light Dimensions (W x H x D) 75 mm x 74 mm x 111 mm (3" x 2-15/16" x 4-3/8") (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) Weight Approx. 410 g (0.
MasterPage: Start_Right GR-DF550US_10IX.fm Page 67 Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:54 PM TERMS EN 67 A P AC Adapter .................................................... 15 Animation ....................................................... 38 Audio Dubbing ............................................... 54 Picture Quality ............................................... 40 Playback Sound ............................................. 40 Playback Special Effects ...............................
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