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GR-DF560

GR-DF460

GR-DF430

LYT1421-001A EN

TERMS

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.

Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for

Digital Video Camera:

For Accessories:

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

The camcorder illustrations appearing in this instruction manual are

of the GR-DF560.

The D.S.C (Digital Still Camera) features are available on

GR-DF560 and GR-DF460.

GETTING STARTED 6

VIDEO RECORDING &

PLAYBACK 19

28

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

REFERENCES 57

To deactivate the demonstration,

set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”.

(墌pg. 37, 40)

66

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

(D.S.C.) RECORDING &

PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460

only)

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Wipe/Fader Effects

You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make

pro-style scene transitions. (墌pg. 48)

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. 48)

Biphonic Recording/Playback*

Put on the Mic for Biphonic (connected to the

camcorder) to your ears like in-the-ear type

headphones during shooting, and activate

Biphonic feature during playback. No special

audio systems are not required and any

conventional TV, VCR, or stereo system is

enough to reproduce real three-dimensional

acoustic fields utilizing Biphonic Recording

and Playback features. (墌pg. 24, 51)

Backlight Compensation

Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button

brightens the image darkened by backlight.

(墌pg. 46)

●You can also select a spot metering area so

that more precise exposure compensation

is available. (墌pg. 46, Spot Exposure

Control)

Navigation Function*

The Navigation Function helps you check

tape contents by making thumbnail images

on a memory card. (墌pg. 49)

E-Mail Clip Recording*

You can record video clips on the memory

card as files which can be sent via e-mail.

(墌pg. 32)

* GR-DF560/460 only

Major Features of this Camcorder

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United

Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this

equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power

points in your home or the cable is too short to

reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate

safety approved extension lead or consult your

dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an

identical approved type, as originally fitted,

and to replace the fuse cover.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to

remove the fuse and dispose of the plug

immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by

inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains

plug then follow the instructions given below:

DO NOT make any connection to the Larger

Terminal coded E or Green.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

If these colours do not correspond with the

terminal identifications of your plug, connect as

follows:

Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or

coloured black.

Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured

Red.

If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

●To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

●When you are not using the AC Adapter for a

long period of time, it is recommended that you

disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Blue to N (Neutral)

or Black

Brown to L (Live)

or Red

CAUTION:

To avoid electric

shock or damage to

the unit, first firmly

insert the small end

of the power cord into

the AC Adapter until it

is no longer wobbly,

and then plug the

larger end of the

power cord into an

AC outlet.

CAUTIONS:

●This camcorder is designed to be used with

PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be

used for playback with a television of a different

standard. However, live recording and LCD

monitor/viewfinder playback are possible

anywhere.

●This product includes patented and other

proprietary technology and will operate only

with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC

BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs

and, to recharge them or to supply power to the

camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided

multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate

conversion adapter may be necessary to

accommodate different designs of AC outlets in

different countries.)

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire

or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C

or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita

Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is

incorrectly replaced.

●Dispose of used battery promptly.

●Keep away from children.

●Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

NOTES:

●The rating plate (serial number plate) and

safety caution are on the bottom and/or the

back of the main unit.

●The rating information and safety caution of the

AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE

OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and

manufactured to meet international safety

standards but, like any electrical equipment,

care must be taken if you are to obtain the

best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you

attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including

the mains plug, extension leads and

interconnections between pieces of equipment) are

properly made and in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw

the mains plug when making or changing

connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt

about the installation, operation or safety of your

equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on

equipment.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are

in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is

damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the

mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is

unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is

designed for unattended operation or has a standby

mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment

and make sure that your family knows how to do

this. Special arrangements may need to be made

for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or

radios so that you are distracted from the

requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch

television whilst driving.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as

such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life

of the equipment.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs

with wood screws — to ensure complete safety

always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs

with the fixings provided according to the

instructions.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to

rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

●NEVER let anyone especially children push

anything into holes, slots or any other opening in

the case — this could result in a fatal electrical

shock;

●NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe

than sorry!

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 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.

When discarding batteries, environmental

problems must be considered and the local rules

or laws governing the disposal of these batteries

must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or

places with water.

Also do not place any containers filled with water

or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower

vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.

(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this

equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into

the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as

lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry.

There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical

damage to the camcorder and to the user.

When carrying, be sure to always securely attach

and use the provided strap. Carrying or holding

the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD

monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a

malfunction.

Take care not to get your finger caught in the

cassette holder cover. Do not let children operate

the camcorder, as they are particularly

susceptible to this type of injury.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel

surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious

damage to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to

the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is

not recommended, as tripping on the cables will

cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 6

Index................................................................. 6

Provided Accessories ..................................... 11

Power.............................................................. 13

Operation Mode.............................................. 15

Language Settings.......................................... 16

Date/Time Settings ......................................... 16

Grip Adjustment.............................................. 16

Viewfinder Adjustment.................................... 16

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display........... 17

Tripod Mounting.............................................. 17

Loading/Unloading A Cassette ....................... 17

Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF560/

460 only)..................................................... 18

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 19

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................... 19

Basic Recording.............................................. 19

Tape Remaining Time ................................ 19

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................... 19

Zooming...................................................... 20

Journalistic Shooting .................................. 20

Self Recording............................................ 20

Time Code .................................................. 21

Quick Review.............................................. 21

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape...... 21

VIDEO PLAYBACK ............................................. 22

Normal Playback............................................. 22

Still Playback .............................................. 22

Shuttle Search............................................ 22

Blank Search .............................................. 22

Connections To A TV Or VCR........................ 23

Biphonic Playback (GR-DF560/460 only) ....... 24

Playback Using The Remote Control.............. 25

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING

& PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460 only) 28

D.S.C. RECORDING (GR-DF560/460 only) ......... 28

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot).................. 28

Interval Shooting......................................... 29

D.S.C. PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460 only)............ 30

Normal Playback Of Images........................... 30

Auto Playback Of Images ............................... 30

Playback Of Video Clips ................................. 30

Index Playback Of Files.................................. 31

Viewing File Information ................................. 31

Removing On-Screen Display ........................ 31

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF560/460

only) ................................................................ 32

E-Mail Clip Recording ..................................... 32

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A

Memory Card.............................................. 33

Resetting The File Name................................ 33

Protecting Files............................................... 33

Deleting Files.................................................. 34

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)........ 35

Initialising A Memory Card.............................. 36

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT.................. 37

Changing The Menu Settings ......................... 37

Recording Menus............................................ 38

Playback Menus ............................................. 41

FEATURES FOR RECORDING............................... 43

LED Light (GR-DF560/460 only)..................... 43

Live Slow (GR-DF560/460 only)..................... 43

5-Second Recording....................................... 43

Night-Scope.................................................... 44

Snapshot (For Video Recording) .................... 44

Manual Focus ................................................. 45

Exposure Control............................................ 45

Iris Lock .......................................................... 46

Backlight Compensation................................. 46

Spot Exposure Control.................................... 46

White Balance Adjustment.............................. 47

Manual White Balance Adjustment................. 47

Wipe Or Fader Effects .................................... 48

Program AE With Special Effects ................... 48

Navigation Function (GR-DF560/460 only)..... 49

Biphonic Recording (GR-DF560/460 only) ..... 51

EDITING............................................................ 52

Dubbing To Or From A VCR........................... 52

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing).............. 53

Connection To A Personal Computer ............. 54

Audio Dubbing ................................................ 55

Insert Editing................................................... 56

REFERENCES 57

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................... 57

USER MAINTENANCE......................................... 61

CAUTIONS ........................................................ 62

SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 65

TERMS 66

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Controls

AMenu Button [MENU] (墌pg. 37)

Data Battery Button [BATT. DATA] (墌pg. 14)

BE-Mail Clip Recording Button [E-MAIL]*

(墌pg. 32)

Index Button [INDEX]*

(墌pg. 31)

CD.S.C. Playback Select Button [SEL]*

(墌pg. 30)

Thumbnail Storing Button [STORE]*

(墌pg. 49)

DBiphonic Button [BIPHONIC]*

(墌pg. 24)

Information Button [INFO]*

(墌pg. 31)

ESet Button [SET] (墌pg. 37)

FFast-Forward Button [

5

] (墌pg. 22)

LED Light Button [LIGHT]*

(墌pg. 43)

Right Button [>] (墌pg. 37)

GStop Button [8] (墌pg. 22)

Backlight Compensation Button [BACK

LIGHT] (墌pg. 46)

Down Button [ ] (墌pg. 37)

HRewind Button [

3

] (墌pg. 22)

Quick Review Button [Q.REVIEW] (墌pg. 21)

Left Button [<] (墌pg. 37)

IVIDEO/MEMORY Switch*

(墌pg. 15)

JPlay/Pause Button [4/9] (墌pg. 22)

Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (墌pg. 45)

Up Button [ ] (墌pg. 37)

KDioptre Adjustment Control (墌pg. 16)

LBattery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE]

(墌pg. 14)

MSnapshot Button [SNAPSHOT]

(墌pg. 28, 44)

Live Slow Button [SLOW]*

(墌pg. 37, 43)

NPower Zoom Lever [T/W] (墌pg. 20)

Speaker Volume Control [VOL. +, –]

(墌pg. 22)

OCassette Open/Eject Switch [OPEN/EJECT]

(墌pg. 17)

PRecording Start/Stop Button (墌pg. 19)

QPower Switch [A, M, PLAY, OFF] (墌pg. 15)

RLock Button (墌pg. 15)

Connectors

The connectors are located beneath the covers.

SS-Video Input/Output Connector [S]

(墌pg. 23, 52)

TMicrophone connector [MIC] (墌pg. 38, 55)

UUSB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector*

(墌pg. 54)

VDigital Video (i.Link) Connector [DV IN/OUT]

(墌pg. 53, 54)

i.Link: i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995

industry specification and extensions

thereof. The logo is used for products

compliant with the i.Link standard.

WAudio/Video Input/Output Connector [AV]

(墌pg. 23, 52)

XDC Input Connector [DC] (墌pg. 13)

Indicators

YPOWER/CHARGE Lamp (墌pg. 13, 19)

Other Parts

ZLCD Monitor (墌pg. 19, 20)

aShoe

(Before you purchase optional shoe

accessories, make sure the items are

compatible and can attach to the shoe on

your camcorder. There may be cases where a

part of an accessory item obtrudes onto the

camcorder’s body, preventing attachment to

your unit.)

bViewfinder (墌pg. 16)

cSpeaker (墌pg. 22)

dBattery Pack Mount (墌pg. 14)

eCassette Holder Cover (墌pg. 17)

fLens

gLED Light*

(墌pg. 43)

(When using an optional conversion lens, it

may cover this area and block the light.)

hRemote Sensor (墌pg. 25)

iCamera Sensor

(Be careful not to cover this area, a sensor

necessary for shooting is built-in here.)

jStereo Microphone (墌pg. 55)

kShoulder Strap Eyelet (墌pg. 12)

lGrip Strap (墌pg. 16)

mCard Cover [MEMORY CARD]*

(墌pg. 18)

nTripod Mounting Socket (墌pg. 17)

oStud Hole (墌pg. 17)

* GR-DF560/460 only

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications

During Video Recording Only

aNavigation Indicator*

(墌pg. 49)

BSelected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator

(墌pg. 48)

CTape Running Indicator (墌pg. 19)

(Rotates while tape is running.)

DSelected Wide Mode Indicator (墌pg. 39)

E: Live Slow Indicator*

(墌pg. 43)

: Snapshot Indicator (墌pg. 44)

FRecording Speed Mode (SP/LP) (墌pg. 38)

GTape Remaining Time (墌pg. 19)

HREC: (Appears during recording.) (墌pg. 19)

PAUSE: (Appears during Record-Standby

mode.) (墌pg. 19)

IInsert Editing/Insert Editing Pause Mode

(墌pg. 56)

J5S/Anim.: Displays the 5-Second Recording

mode or Animation recording mode.

(墌pg. 39)

KWind Cut Indicator (墌pg. 39)

LTime Code (墌pg. 40, 42)

MDigital Image Stabiliser (“DIS”) (墌pg. 39)

NSOUND 12BIT/16BIT: Sound Mode Indicator

(墌pg. 38) (Appears for approx. 5 seconds

after turning on the camcorder.)

: Auxiliary Microphone Level

Indicator

(Appears when an optional microphone is

connected. 墌pg. 40, “AUDIO LEV.”)

O: Biphonic Recording Mode Indicator*

(墌pg. 51)

* GR-DF560/460 only

During D.S.C. Recording Only (GR-DF560/

460 only)

aImage Size: 1600 (1600 x 1200)*, 1152

(1152 x 864)*, 1024 (1024 x 768) or 640

(640x480) (墌pg. 41)

* GR-DF560 only

B: Interval Shooting Icon (墌pg. 28)

: Focus Icon (墌pg. 28)

CShooting Icon (墌pg. 28)

(Appears and blinks during shooting.)

DCard Icon (墌pg. 28)

: Appears during shooting.

: Blinks in white when a memory card is

not loaded.

: Blinks in yellow while the camcorder is

reading the data in the memory card such as

Navigation thumbnail images, video clips, still

images, etc.

EPicture Quality: (FINE) and

(STANDARD) (in order of quality) (墌pg. 41)

FRemaining Number Of Shots (墌pg. 28)

(Displays the approximate remaining number

of shots that can be stored during D.S.C.

recording.)

GClock Icon (墌pg. 28)

During E-Mail Clip Recording (GR-DF560/

460 only)

aImage Size: 160 (160 x 120)

bShooting Icon (墌pg. 28, 32)

cE-Mail Clip Recording Indicator (墌pg. 32)

dMemory Card Remaining Time For E-Mail

Clip Recording (墌pg. 32)

eE-Mail Clip Recording Time (墌pg. 32)

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During Both Video And D.S.C.* Recording

aOperation Mode (墌pg. 15)

B: Gain Up Mode (墌pg. 38)

CLED Light Indicator*

(墌pg. 43)

DWhite Balance Indicator (墌pg. 47)

E: Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(墌pg. 46)

: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(墌pg. 46)

±: Exposure Adjustment Indicator (墌pg. 45)

FSelected Program AE With Special Effects

Indicator (墌pg. 48)

: Night-Scope Indicator (墌pg. 44)

GIris Lock Indicator (墌pg. 46)

HApproximate Zoom Ratio (墌pg. 20)

IZoom Indicator (墌pg. 20)

JO: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)

(墌pg. 29, 44)

SLOW

: (Appears when using Live Slow.)*

(墌pg. 43)

KBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌pg. 17)

LBattery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌pg. 59)

MDate/Time (墌pg. 16)

NManual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(墌pg. 45)

During Video Playback

aSound Mode Indicator (墌pg. 41)

BBlank Search Indicator (墌pg. 22)

C: Live Slow Indicator*

(墌pg. 43)

: Snapshot Indicator (墌pg. 44)

DTape Speed (墌pg. 38)

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9: Pause

9 U: Forward Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

Y 9: Reverse Frame-By-Frame Playback/

Slow-Motion

D: Audio Dubbing

9D: Audio Dubbing Pause

(Appear while a tape is running.)

FSound Input For Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 55)

GBattery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌pg. 59)

HDate/Time (墌pg. 40, 42)

IVOLUME: Volume Level Indicator (墌pg. 22)

BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD

monitor/Viewfinder) (墌pg. 17)

JTime Code (墌pg. 40, 42)

K: Auxiliary Microphone Level

Indicator

(Appears when an optional microphone is

connected during Audio Dubbing. 墌pg. 55)

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During D.S.C. Playback (GR-DF560/460

only)

aOperation Mode Indicator (墌pg. 31)

BFolder/File Number (墌pg. 31)

CBattery Remaining Power Indicator

(墌pg. 59)

DBrightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/

Viewfinder) (墌pg. 17)

Before Using This Camcorder

Make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini

DV mark .

Make sure you only use memory cards* with the

mark or .

This camcorder is designed exclusively for the

digital video cassette, SD Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and

memory cards marked “ ” or

“ ” can be used with this unit.

* Memory cards can be used with GR-DF560 and

GR-DF460 only.

Remember that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video formats.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for

private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is

prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a

show, performance or exhibition for personal

enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you

obtain permission beforehand.)

Before recording important video, be sure to

make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the

video and audio have been recorded properly.

We recommend cleaning your video heads

before use.

If you haven’t used your camcorder for a while, the

heads may be dirty. We recommend periodically

cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette

(optional).

Be sure to store your cassette tapes and

camcorder in the proper environment.

Video heads can become dirty more easily if your

cassette tapes and camcorder are stored in a dusty

area. Cassette tapes should be removed from the

camcorder and stored in cassette cases. Store the

camcorder in a bag or other container.

Use SP (Standard) mode for important video

recordings.

LP (Long Play) mode lets you record 50% more

video than SP (Standard) mode, but you may

experience mosaic-like noise during playback

depending on the tape characteristics and the

usage environment.

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

with the MiniDV standard, but JVC brand cassette

tapes are designed and optimized to maximize the

performance of your camcorder.

Also read “CAUTIONS” on pages 62 – 64.

●Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

●Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

●QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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4

50m

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aAC Adapter AP-V14E

bPower Cord

cBattery Pack BN-VF707U

dAV Cable

eAudio Extension Cable (for optional

microphone, 墌pg. 13 for connection)

fUSB Cable*

gCore Filter [large]*

(for USB cable 墌pg. 13 for attachment)

hCore Filter [small] x 3 (GR-DF560 only)/

x 2 (GR-DF460/430 only)

(for Audio extention cable and AC Adapter’s

cable** 墌pg. 13 for attachment)

iCore Filter

(for AV cable 墌pg. 13 for attachment)

jCD-ROM*

kCable Adapter

lRemote Control Unit RM-V720U

mLithium Battery CR2025***

(for remote control unit)

nShoulder Strap (墌pg. 12 for attachment)

oLens Cap (see the right column for

attachment)

pMic for Biphonic*

* GR-DF560/460 only

** GR-DF560 only

***A lithium battery is pre-installed in the Remote

Control Unit at time of shipment (with insulation

sheet). To use the Remote Control Unit, remove

the insulation sheet.

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.

How To Attach The Lens Cap

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.

Provided Accessories

Place here during

shooting.

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How To Attach The Shoulder Strap

Follow the illustration.

1Thread the strap through the eyelet.

2Fold 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.

3Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyelet.

How To Use The Audio Extension Cable

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)

2

13

Strap guide Buckle

Eyelet Audio extension

cable (provided)

Core filter

Open the

cover.

Stereo

microphone

To MIC

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How To Attach The Core Filter

Attach the core filters to the cables. The core

filter reduces interference.

1Release the stoppers on both ends of the

core filter.

2Run the cable through the core filter, leaving

approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug

and the core filter.

Wind the cable once around the outside of the

core filter as shown in the illustration.

3Close the core filter until it clicks shut.

NOTES:

●Take care not to damage the cable.

●When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

core filter to the camcorder.

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

1Set the Power Switch to “OFF”.

2With the arrow on the battery pack pointing

right, push the battery pack slightly against the

battery pack mount a.

3Slide the battery pack to the right until it locks

in place b.

4Connect the AC Adapter to the camcorder.

5Connect the Power Cord to the AC Adapter.

6Plug the AC Adapter into an AC outlet. The

POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder

blinks to indicate charging has started.

7When the POWER/CHARGE lamp goes out,

charging is finished. Unplug the AC Adapter

from the AC outlet. Disconnect the AC Adapter

from the camcorder.

Stopper

3 cm

Wind once.

Core filter

Power

Arrow

BATT. RELEASE

Battery pack mount

Battery pack

POWER/CHARGE

lamp

Power switch

To AC outlet

mark

To

DC connector

AC Adapter

Open the cover.

Power cord

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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/VF714U/VF733U battery packs. Using

generic non-JVC batteries can cause damage

to the internal charging circuitry.

●If the protective cap is attached to the battery

pack, remove it first.

●During charging, the camcorder cannot be

operated.

●Charging is not possible if the wrong type of

battery is used.

●When charging the battery pack for the first time

or after a long storage period, the POWER/

CHARGE lamp may not light. In this case, remove

the battery pack from the camcorder, then try

charging again.

●If the battery operation time remains extremely

short even after having been fully charged, the

battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

●Since the AC Adapter processes electricity

internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to

use it only in well-ventilated areas.

●Using the optional AA-VF7 Battery Charger, you

can charge the BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U

battery pack without the camcorder.

●After 5 minutes has elapsed in Record-Standby

mode with the cassette inserted, the camcorder

will automatically turn off its power supplied from

the AC adapter. In this case, the battery charge

starts if the battery is attached to the camcorder.

Using The Battery Pack

Perform steps 2 – 3 in “Charging The Battery

Pack”.

Maximum continuous recording time

* Provided

** GR-DF560 only

NOTES:

●Recording time is reduced significantly under the

following conditions:

•Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged

repeatedly.

•The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

•The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

•The LED Light is used.

●Before extended use, it is recommended that you

prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the

planned shooting time.

A

TTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that

the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so

can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Data Battery System

You can check the remaining battery power and

the recordable time.

1) Make sure the battery is attached and the

Power Switch is set to “OFF”.

2) Open the LCD monitor fully.

3) Press BATT. DATA, and the battery status

screen appears.

●It can be displayed on the viewfinder when the

LCD monitor is closed.

●It is displayed for 5 seconds if the button is

pressed and released quickly, and for 15

seconds if the button is pressed and hold for

several seconds.

●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.

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.

Battery pack LCD monitor on Viewfinder on

BN-VF707U* 1hr.5min.

(1 hr.**)

1 hr. 25 min.

(1 hr. 15 min.**)

BN-VF714U 2 hr. 20 min.

(2 hr. 5 min.**)

3hr.

(2 hr. 35 min.**)

BN-VF733U 5 hr. 25 min.

(4 hr. 50 min.**)

7hr.5min.

(6 hr. 5 min.**)

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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

apart, or expose them to flame or excessive

heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion.

WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its

terminals to come in contact with metals, as this

can result in a short circuit and possibly start a

fire.

To resume the original function of the

accurate battery power indication

If the battery power indication differs from the

actual operating time, fully charge the battery, and

then run it down. However this function may not

turn back if the battery was used for a long period

of time under extremely high/low temperature

condition or charged too many times.

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch

to any operation mode except “OFF” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

Choose the appropriate operation mode

according to your preference using the Power

Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.*

* GR-DF560/460 only

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you

can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/

closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in

the viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual

supposes the use of LCD monitor in your

operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,

close the LCD monitor and pull out the

viewfinder fully.

Operation Mode

Power Switch Position

A (Full Auto Recording):

Allows you to record using NO special effects

or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard

recording.

The “A” indicator appears on the display.

POWER/

CHARGE lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY*

Power Switch

Lock Button

M (Manual Recording):

Allows you to set various recording functions

using the Menus. (墌pg. 37)

If you want more creative capabilities than Full

Auto Recording, try this mode.

OFF:

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

PLAY:

●Allows you to play back a recording on the

tape.

●Allows you to display a still image stored in

the memory card or to transfer a still image

stored in the memory card to a PC.

(GR-DF560/460 only)

●Allows you to set various playback functions

using the Menus. (墌pg. 37)

VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position

(GR-DF560/460 only)

VIDEO:

Allows you to record on a tape or play back a

tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ”

(墌pg. 41), still images are recorded both on

the tape and the memory card.

MEMORY:

●Allows you to record in a memory card or

access data stored in a memory card.

●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”,

the currently selected image size appears.

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The language on the display can be changed.

(墌pg. 37, 40, 42)

1Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 19)

3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4Press or to select

“n”, and press SET. The

CAMERA DISPLAY Menu

appears.

5Press or to select

“LANGUAGE”, and press

SET.

6Press or to select

the desired language, and

press SET.

7Press or to select

“BRETURN”, and press

SET twice. The Menu

Screen closes.

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all

times, but its display can be turned on or off

during playback. (墌pg. 37, 42)

1Perform steps 1–4 in “Language Settings”

above.

2Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and

press SET. The parameter for “Day” is

highlighted.

3Press or to input

the day, and press SET.

Repeat to input the month,

year, hour and minute.

4Press or to select

“BRETURN”, and press

SET twice. The Menu

Screen closes.

1Adjust the velcro strip.

2Pass your right hand

through the loop and grasp

the grip.

3Adjust your thumb and

fingers through the grip to

easily operate the

Recording Start/Stop

Button, Power Switch and

Power Zoom Lever. Be

sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.

1Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

2Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it

manually for best viewability.

3Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

CAUTION:

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to

pinch your fingers.

Language Settings

Date/Time Settings

ON

D–OLEV.AU

NRETUR

LA

DASERA CM I

YP

BRIGHT

LC

–

T/D

AU

MET–/TI DA E OT

OF

DEM– CO TI E

F

V

–

2

OK CL C

I 210.

J AD . 7

1

. 0 5

:30

NCREON S E

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

LA

DASERA CM I YP

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

NEDERLANDS

PORTUGUÊS

РУССКИЙ

LANGUAGE –

ex. for GR-DF560/

460

LA

D

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P

2

OK CL C 210.

J AD . 7

1

. 0 5

:30

Grip Adjustment

Viewfinder Adjustment

PAUSE

Dioptre Adjustment Control

Example:

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1Set the Power Switch

to “M” or “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock

Button located on the

switch.

2Open the LCD monitor

fully. (墌pg. 19)

●To adjust the brightness of

the viewfinder, pull out the

viewfinder fully and set

“PRIORITY” to “FINDER”

(墌pg. 37, 40).

3Press MENU. The

Menu Screen appears.

4Press or to select “n”, and press SET.

The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

5Press or to select “BRIGHT”, and press

SET. The Menu Screen closes and the

brightness control indicator appears.

6Press < or > until the appropriate brightness

is reached.

7Press MENU to clear the brightness control

indicator from the display.

To attach the camcorder

to a tripod, align the

direction stud and screw

to the mounting socket

and stud hole on the

camcorder. Then tighten

the screw clockwise.

●Some tripods are not

equipped with studs.

The camcorder needs to be powered up to load

or eject a cassette.

1Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction

of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover

open until it locks. The cassette holder opens

automatically.

●Do not touch internal components.

2Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder.

●Be sure to press only the section labelled “PUSH

HERE” to close the cassette holder; touching

other parts may cause your finger to get caught in

the cassette holder, resulting in injury or product

damage.

●Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes

automatically. Wait until it recedes completely

before closing the cassette holder cover.

●When the battery pack’s charge is low, you may

not be able to close the cassette holder cover. Do

not apply force. Replace the battery pack with a

fully charged one or use AC power before

continuing.

3Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it

locks into place.

To protect valuable recordings

Slide the erase protection tab on the back of the

tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the

tape from being recorded over. To record on this

tape, slide the tab back to “REC” before loading

it.

Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display

Tripod Mounting

BRIGHT

MENU

SET

>

<

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

Make sure the window

side is facing out.

Cassette holder cover

Cassette holder

PUSH HERE

OPEN/EJECT

Erase

protection tab

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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.

●When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a

cold place to a warm environment, wait a short

time before opening the cassette holder cover.

1Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

2Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).

3To load a memory card, firmly insert it with

its clipped edge first.

To unload a memory card, push it once. After

the memory card comes out of the camcorder,

pull it out.

●Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of

the label.

4Close the card cover.

To protect valuable files (available only for

SD Memory Card)

Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side

of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.

This prevents the memory card from being

recorded over. To record on this memory card,

slide the tab back to the position opposite to

“LOCK” before loading it.

NOTES:

●Some brands of memory cards are not compatible

with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory

card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.

●Before using a new memory card, it is necessary

to format the card. (墌pg. 36)

A

TTENTION:

Do not insert or remove the memory card while the

camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the

memory card to be corrupted or cause the

camcorder to become unable to recognise whether

or not the card is installed.

Loading/Unloading A Memory

Card (GR-DF560/460 only)

Memory card

(optional)

Card Cover

(MEMORY CARD)

Label

Write/erase protection tab

Clipped edge

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VIDEO RECORDING

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed

below:

●Power (墌pg. 13)

●Loading A Cassette (墌pg. 17)

1Remove the lens cap. (墌pg. 11)

2Open the LCD monitor fully.

3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

4Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●The POWER/CHARGE lamp lights and the

camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.

“PAUSE” is displayed.

●To record in LP (Long Play) mode, 墌pg. 38.

5To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button. “TREC” appears on the display

while recording is in progress.

6To stop recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button again. The camcorder re-enters the

Record-Standby mode.

* GR-DF560/460 only

Approximate recording time

NOTES:

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for

5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off

automatically. To turn the camcorder on again,

push back and pull out the viewfinder again or

close and re-open the LCD monitor.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded

scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted

and errors may occur when editing the tape. To

avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of

A Tape” (墌pg. 21).

●To turn the beep sounds off, 墌pg. 37, 39.

Tape Remaining Time

Approximate tape remaining

time appears on the display.

“–h––m” means the

camcorder is calculating the

remaining time. When the

remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication

starts blinking.

●The time required to calculate and display the

remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the

calculation, may vary according to the type of tape

used.

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

While using the LCD monitor:

Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Pull

on the end of the LCD monitor and open the

LCD monitor fully. It can rotate 270° (90°

downward, 180° upward).

While using the viewfinder:

Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and

locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

Basic Recording

Tape Recording mode

SP LP

30 min. 30 min. 45 min.

60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

80 min. 80 min. 120 min.

POWER/CHARGE Lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY*

Recording Start/Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Power Zoom Lever

180˚

90˚

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

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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. 37, 40)

●Coloured bright spots may appear all over the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder. However, this is not

a malfunction. (墌pg. 58)

Zooming

Produces the zoom in/out effect, or an

instantaneous change in image magnification.

Zoom In

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.

Zoom Out

Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.

●The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever, the

quicker the zoom action.

NOTES:

●Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.

In this case, set the zoom while in Record-

Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus

(墌pg. 45), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

●Zooming is possible to a maximum of 700X, or it

can be switched to 15X magnification using the

optical zoom. (墌pg. 38)

●Zoom magnification of over 15X is done through

Digital image processing, and is therefore called

Digital Zoom.

●During Digital zoom, the quality of image may

suffer.

●Digital zoom cannot be used when the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

(GR-DF560/460 only)

●

Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the

subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is

set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in

MANUAL Menu on page 39.

●When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom

out first. If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder may automatically zoom out

depending on the distance between the

camcorder and the subject. This will not occur

when “TELE MACRO” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 39)

Journalistic Shooting

In some situations,

different shooting

angles may provide

more dramatic results.

Hold the camcorder in

the desired position

and tilt the LCD

monitor in the most

convenient direction. It

can rotate 270° (90°

downward, 180°

upward).

Self Recording

Open the LCD

monitor and tilt it

upward to 180° so

that it faces forward,

point the lens toward

yourself and start

recording.

10

x

W

T

1

x

W

T

10

x

W

T

20

x

W

T

40

x

W

T

Digital zoom zone

Zoom in (T: Telephoto)

Zoom out (W: Wide angle)

15X (optical) zoom zone

Approximate zoom ratio

Self

Recording

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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 from a blank portion, the time

code begins counting from “00:00:00”

(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from

the end of a previously recorded scene, the time

code continues from the last time code number.

If during recording a blank portion is left partway

through the tape, the time code is interrupted.

When recording is resumed, the time code starts

counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means

the camcorder may record the same time codes

as those existing in a previously recorded scene.

To prevent this, perform Recording From The

Middle Of A Tape (See the right column.) in the

following cases;

●When shooting again after playing back a

recorded tape.

●When power shuts off during shooting.

●When a tape is removed and re-inserted during

shooting.

●When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

●When shooting on a blank portion located partway

through the tape.

●When shooting again after shooting a scene then

opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

NOTES:

●The time code cannot be reset.

●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time

code indication does not move smoothly.

●The time code is displayed only when “TIME

CODE” is set to “ON”. (墌pg. 40)

Quick Review

Enables to check the end of the last recording.

1) Press Q.REVIEW during the Recording-

Standby mode.

2) Tape is rewound for about several seconds

and played back automatically, then pauses in

the Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.

●Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is

normal.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search

(墌pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to

start recording, then engage the Still Playback

mode. (墌pg. 22)

2) Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch, then start recording.

12:34:24

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

Display

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 17)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

4To start playback, press 4/9.

5To stop playback, press 8.

●During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5

to fast-forward the tape.

* GR-DF560/460 only

To control the speaker volume

Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards

“+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn

down the volume.

NOTES:

●The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD

monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV.

(墌pg. 23)

●If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power

is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off

automatically. To turn on again, set the Power

Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

●When a cable is connected to the AV connector,

the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1) Press 4/9 during playback.

2) To resume normal playback, press 4/9

again.

●If still playback continues for more than about

3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is

automatically engaged.

Shuttle Search

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.

Once you release the button, normal playback

resumes.

●A slight mosaic effect appears on the display

during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.

A

TTENTION:

During Shuttle Search, parts

of the picture may not be

clearly visible, particularly on

the left side of the screen.

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording

in the middle of a tape to avoid time code

interruption. (墌pg. 21)

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 17)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“VIDEO”.*

3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

4Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

5Press MENU to select “t”. The VIDEO

Menu appears.

6Press or to select “BLANK SRCH”, and

press SET. The Sub Menu appears.

7Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●The “BLANK SEARCH” indication appears and

the camcorder automatically starts reverse or

forward search, then stops at the spot which is

about 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of

the detected blank portion.

●To cancel Blank Search midway, press 8.

* GR-DF560/460 only

Normal Playback

Speaker

8/

Lock Button

3

VIDEO/

MEMORY*

Power SwitchMENU

5

VOL. +/–

4/9/

SET

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NOTES:

●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.

●The detected blank portion may be located

between recorded scenes. Before you start

recording, make sure there is no recorded scene

after the blank portion.

ABlack to S-VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has S-VIDEO IN and A/V input

connectors. In this case, it is not necessary to

connect the yellow video cable.)

BYellow to VIDEO IN (Connect when your TV/

VCR has only A/V input connectors.)

CRed to AUDIO R IN**

DWhite to AUDIO L IN**

* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter.

** Not required for watching still images only.

NOTES:

●Set the video out select switch of the cable

adapter as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/

video cable.

●The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use

the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the

JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with

a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as

shown in the illustration.

If using a VCR, go to step 3.

If not, go to step 4.

3Connect the VCR output to the TV input,

referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

4Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.

5Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set

the TV to its VIDEO mode.

6Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 22)

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. 37, 42)

Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn

on/off the date indication.

●Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF”.

(墌pg. 37, 42)

●Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/TV”.

(墌pg. 37, 42)

Connections To A TV Or VCR

2413

To S connector

S cable

(optional)

To AV connector

Open the cover.

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out Select

Switch

Cable

Adapter*

AV cable

(provided)

To TV or VCR

VCR

TV

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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.

* GR-DF560/460 only

●Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound

when the camcorder is turned on.

You can reproduce real three-dimensional

acoustic fields on a conventional TV, VCR, or

stereo system connected to the camcorder.

1Shoot a video in Biphonic Recording mode.

(墌pg. 51)

2Connect the camcorder to a TV, VCR, or

stereo system. (墌pg. 23)

3Perform steps 1 – 3 in “Normal Playback”

(墌pg. 22).

4Press BIPHONIC to change the setting.

“ A” or “ A”*: Biphonic mode is

automatically engaged when the camcorder

detects footage recorded with the Mic for

Biphonic while “AUX MIC” is set to “BIPHONIC”.

“ ON” or “ ON”*: Biphonic mode is

engaged.

No indication: Biphonic mode is disengaged.

* “ ” appears when the camcorder detects

footage recorded while “AUX MIC” is set to “OFF”

NOTES:

●As long as you use the Mic for Biphonic, even if

“AUX MIC” is set to “OFF” on Biphonic Recording,

you can obtain a Biphonic effect by selecting

“ ON” on the playback.

●Make sure that Biphonic mode is disengaged

when you use headphones at Biphonic playback

to obtain genuine Biphonic effect.

●When you use a microphone other than the Mic

for Biphonic during Biphonic Recording, you

cannot obtain an expected effect even if “ ON”

or “ ON” is selected on the playback.

5To start playback, press 4/9.

NOTES:

●Stereo speakers (incorporated in a TV) are

required for Biphonic playback.

●Biphonic effect is maximized in the following

cases:

• When you enjoy the video on a big screen TV.

• When the distance between the left and right

speakers is sufficient.

• When you position at

front center of both

speakers.

Biphonic Playback (GR-DF560/

460 only)

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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. 26)

Installing The Battery

The remote control uses

one lithium battery

(CR2025).

1Pull out the battery

holder by pushing the lock

tab.

2Insert the battery in the

holder, and be sure to

have the “+” mark visible.

3Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.

Beam Effective Area (indoor use)

When using the remote

control, be sure to point it

at the remote sensor.

The transmitted beam’s

approximate effective

distance for indoor use is

5m.

NOTE:

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may

cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor

is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Buttons And Functions

AInfrared beam transmitting window

●Transmits the beam signal.

The following buttons are available only when

the camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

BPAUSE Button

●Pauses the tape (墌pg. 26)

Up Button (墌pg. 27)

CSLOW Rewind Button (墌pg. 26)

DREW Button

●Rewind/Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape

(墌pg. 22)

●Displays previous file in a memory card*

(墌pg. 30)

Left Button (墌pg. 26)

EINSERT Button (墌pg. 56)

FSHIFT Button (墌pg. 27)

GDISPLAY Button (墌pg. 23, 52)

HSLOW Forward Button (墌pg. 26)

IPLAY Button

●Starts Playback of a tape (墌pg. 22)

●Starts Auto Playback of images in a memory

card* (墌pg. 30)

JFF Button

●Forward/Forward Shuttle Search on a tape

(墌pg. 22)

●Displays next file in a memory card* (墌pg. 30)

Right Button (墌pg. 26)

KA. DUB Button (墌pg. 55)

LSTOP Button

●Stops the tape (墌pg. 22)

●Stops Auto Playback* (墌pg. 30)

Down Button (墌pg. 26)

MEFFECT Button (墌pg. 27)

NEFFECT ON/OFF Button (墌pg. 27)

Playback Using The Remote

Control

1

1

2

3

3

Lock tab

Remote sensor

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The following buttons are available when the

camcorder’s Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

oZoom (T/W) Buttons

Zoom in/out (墌pg. 20, 27)

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

pSTART/STOP Button

Functions the same as the Recording Start/

Stop Button on the camcorder.

qS.SHOT Button

Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the

camcorder.

(Also available with the Power Switch set to

“PLAY”)

* GR-DF560/460 only

.

Slow-Motion Playback

During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI

or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds.

●After approx. 10 minutes, normal playback

resumes.

●To pause Slow-Motion playback, press PAUSE

(9).

●To stop Slow-Motion playback, press PLAY (U).

NOTES:

●You can also engage Slow-Motion Playback from

Still Playback by pressing SLOW (YI or IU) more

than approx. 2 seconds.

●During Slow-Motion Playback, due to digital image

processing, the picture may take on a mosaic

effect.

●After SLOW (YI or IU) is pressed and held, the

still image may be displayed for a few seconds,

followed by a blue screen for a few seconds. This

is not a malfunction.

●During Slow-Motion Playback, there will be

disturbances in video and the picture may seem

unstable, especially with steady images. This is

not a malfunction.

Frame-By-Frame Playback

During normal or still playback, press SLOW

(IU) repeatedly for forward or SLOW (YI)

repeatedly for reverse. Each time SLOW (YI or

IU) is pressed, the frame is played back.

Zoom (T/W)

SHIFT

SLOW (YI)

(Right)

PAUSE or

(Up)

(Left)

PLAY

SLOW (IU)

STOP or

(Down)

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Playback Zoom

Magnifies the recorded image up to 47X at any

time during video playback and D.S.C. playback

(GR-DF560/460 only).

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 Zoom

Button (W).

3) You can move the image on

the screen around to find a

particular portion of the picture.

While holding down SHIFT,

press (Left), (Right),

(Up) and (Down).

●To end zoom, press and hold W until magnification

returns to normal. Or, press STOP (8) and then

press PLAY (U) during video playback.

NOTES:

●Zoom can also be used during slow-motion and still

playback.

●Due to digital image processing, the quality of the

image may suffer.

Playback Special Effects

Allows you to add creative effects to the video

playback image.

CLASSIC FILM: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together

with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic

film” effect.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the

Cinema mode for a classic look.

STROBE: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

1) To start

playback,

press PLAY

(U).

2) Press

EFFECT. The

PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

3) Press EFFECT repeatedly to move the

highlight bar to the desired effect.

●The selected function is activated and after

2 seconds the menu disappears.

●To deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT

ON/OFF. To reactivate the selected effect press

EFFECT ON/OFF again.

●To change the selected effect, repeat from step 2

above.

EFFECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

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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)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 19)

3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

4Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,

墌pg. 37, 41.

5Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication

appears while the snapshot is being taken.

●To check how the image looks before recording it

in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway

and hold. The “ ” indicator appears and stops

blinking when the captured image is focused. To

cancel the recording, release SNAPSHOT. To

record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT

fully.

●Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode

with no frame.

●To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting

Files” (墌pg. 34).

●When you do not want to hear the shutter sound,

set “BEEP” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 37, 39)

NOTE:

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes

when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and

power is supplied from the battery pack, the

camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To

perform shooting again, push back and pull out the

viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD

monitor.

Approximate Number of Storable Images

●The number increases or decreases depending

on the Picture Quality/Image Size, etc.

* GR-DF560 only

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/

MEMORY SNAPSHOT

Image Size/Picture Quality SD Memory Card

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

640 x 480/FINE 47 95 205 425

640 x 480/STANDARD 160 295 625 1285

1024 x 768/FINE 21 47 95 200

1024 x 768/STANDARD 65 145 310 640

1152 x 864/FINE* 13 29 60 125

1152 x 864/STANDARD* 45 95 205 425

1600 x 1200/FINE* 8 19 41 80

1600 x 1200/STANDARD* 28 60 130 275

Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard

8MB 16MB 32MB

640 x 480/FINE 55 105 215

640 x 480/STANDARD 190 320 645

1024 x 768/FINE 25 50 100

1024 x 768/STANDARD 75 160 320

1152 x 864/FINE* — 32 60

1152 x 864/STANDARD* — 105 216

1600 x 1200/FINE* — 21 42

1600 x 1200/STANDARD* — 65 135

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Interval Shooting

During Interval Shooting mode, the camcorder

continues to take snapshots automatically with

an interval of your desired setting.

1Set “INT.SHOT” to “ON”. (墌pg. 37, 41)

●“INTERVAL” and “ ” appear.

2Set “INT.TIME” to the desired shooting

interval. (墌pg. 37, 41)

3Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

4Press SNAPSHOT.

●First shot is taken after 2 seconds.

●The “O” indicator appears while the snapshot

is being taken.

●The clock icon “ ” turns while waiting for the next

shot is being taken.

●The next shot is being taken automatically when

the shooting interval set in step 2 has passed.

5Press SNAPSHOT to stop Interval Shooting.

To cancel Interval Shooting mode

Set “INT.SHOT” to “OFF” in step 1.

NOTES:

●To distinguish between still images taken in

Interval Shooting mode and other still images, it is

recommended that you reset the file names before

shooting. (墌pg. 33)

●Interval Shooting will stop if the battery runs out of

power or the Memory Card becomes full.

●The function “Animation” in the provided software

“Digital Photo Navigator” can be used to create

movie files from the captured still images

(Windows® only). To create movie files with the

Macintosh, it is recommended that you use the

function “Creating a Slideshow From Still Images”

in the commercial software “QuickTime Pro”.

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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.

1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 18)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

●The type of file (IMAGE or E-MAIL CLIP) which

has been played back at the last time is displayed.

4If the video clip playback (E-MAIL CLIP, see

the right column) screen appears, press SEL.

The MEMORY SELECT screen appears.

5Press or to select “IMAGE”, and press

SET. The image playback screen (IMAGE)

appears.

6Press < to display the previous file. Press > to

display the next file.

NOTE:

Images shot and stored on the card with another

device with resolutions other than “640 x 480” and

“1024 x 768” will be displayed as thumbnails only.

These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a

PC.

Playback Zoom

Available only with the remote control.

(墌pg. 26)

You can run through all the images stored in

memory card automatically.

1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2Press 4/9 to start Auto Playback.

●If you press < during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in descending order.

●If you press > during Auto Playback, files are

displayed in ascending order.

3To end Auto Playback, press 8.

You can view video clips (墌pg. 32) stored in the

memory card.

1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images”.

2If the image playback (IMAGE) screen

appears, press SEL. The MEMORY SELECT

screen appears.

3Press or to select

“E-MAIL CLIP”, and press

SET. The video clip

playback screen (E-MAIL

CLIP) appears.

4Press < to select the

previous file. Press > to

select the next file.

5To start playback, press 4/9.

6To stop playback, press 8.

NOTES:

●The video clip files stored with this camcorder are

compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files

stored with other devices cannot be played back

with this camcorder.

●You can also view video clips on your PC by using

Windows® Media Player version 6.4 or later. Refer

to the instructions of PC and software.

Normal Playback Of Images

Power Switch

Lock Button

<>

SEL

MENU

VIDEO/

MEMORY SET

Auto Playback Of Images

Playback Of Video Clips

E-MAIL CLIP

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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.

1For Index Playback of image files, perform

steps 1–5 in “Normal Playback Of Images”

(墌pg. 30).

For Index Playback of video clip files, perform

steps 1–3 in “Playback Of Video Clips”

(墌pg. 30).

2Press INDEX. The

Index Screen of the

selected type of file

appears.

3Press > or < to move

the frame to the desired

file.

●Press < to display the

previous page. Press >

to display the next page.

4Press SET. The selected file is displayed.

You can get the relevant file information by

pressing the INFO Button during normal

playback or Index Playback.

FOLDER: Folder name

(墌pg. 33)

FILE: File name

(墌pg. 33)

DATE: Date the file was

made

SIZE: Image size

QUALITY: Picture quality (IMAGE only)

TIME: Playback time (E-MAIL CLIP only)

PROTECT: When set to “ON”, the file is

protected from accidental erasure. (墌pg. 33)

●Press the INFO Button again to close the

Information Screen.

NOTE:

With images shot with other devices or processed

on a PC, “QUALITY: – – –” will be displayed.

1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌pg. 30).

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press or to select “DISPLAY”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears.

4Press or to select “OFF”, and press SET.

The operation mode indicator, folder/file number

and battery remaining power indicator

disappear.

●To display the indicators again, select “ON”.

Index Playback Of Files

Viewing File Information

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Operation mode indicator

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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

1Load a memory card. (墌pg. 18)

2Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

3Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

4Press E-MAIL to

engage the E-Mail Clip

Record-Standby mode.

●“E-CLIP” appears.

5Press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to start

recording.

6Press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

●“COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder

re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

7Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

Approximate recording time

To make video clips from recorded video

footage

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 17)

2Load a memory card. (墌pg. 18)

3Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

4Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

5Press 4/9 to start video playback.

6Press E-MAIL to engage the E-Mail Clip

Record-Standby mode.

●“E-CLIP” appears.

●To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording, press E-MAIL

again or press 8 to stop video playback.

7At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start E-Mail

Clip Recording.

8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

stop E-Mail Clip Recording.

●“COMPLETED” is displayed, then the camcorder

re-enters the E-Mail Clip Record-Standby mode.

9Press E-MAIL to end E-Mail Clip Recording.

NOTES:

●Approximate maximum recording time per video

clip is 3 minutes.

●The video clip files stored with this camcorder are

compatible with MPEG4. Some MPEG4 files

stored with other devices cannot be played back

with this camcorder.

E-Mail Clip Recording

Image Size SD Memory Card

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

160x120 7min. 15min. 33min. 68min.

Image Size MultiMediaCard

8MB 16MB 32MB

160 x 120 8 min. 17 min. 34 min.

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Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a

memory card.

1Load a cassette. (墌pg. 17)

2Load a memory card. (墌pg. 18)

3Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.

(except “SLOW”, 墌pg. 37, 38)

4Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

5Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

6Set “ COPY” to “ON”.

(墌pg. 37, 42)

7Press 4/9 to start playback.

8At the point you want to dub, press 4/9

again to engage Still Playback.

9To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.

●The “ ” indication appears during dubbing.

NOTES:

●To use Playback Special effects with a video

image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using

the remote control. (墌pg. 27)

●Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.

By resetting the file name, a new folder will be

made. The new files you are going to make will

be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to

separate the new files from previously made

files.

1To reset the file name...

...for images, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

...for video clips, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press or to select “NO. RESET”, and

press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.

4Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The new folder (such as “101JVCGR”) will

be made and the file name of the next shot

starts from DVC00001.

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.

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental

erasure of files.

1To protect the file...

...for images, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

...for video clips, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press or to select “PROTECT”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears.

To protect the currently displayed file

4Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET. The PROTECT

screen appears.

5Press < or > to select

the desired file.

6Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel protection,

select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all files you want to

protect.

To protect all files stored in the memory card

4Press or to select “PROT.ALL”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel protection, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

●If the “ ” mark appears, the currently displayed

file is protected.

●When the memory card is initialised or corrupted,

even protected files are deleted. If you do not want

to lose important files, transfer them to a PC and

save them.

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On

A Tape To A Memory Card

Resetting The File Name

Protecting Files

PROTECTM

E

NU RENT

PROT.ALL

CANC.ALL

RETURN

CUR

ROTECTP

RETURN

PROTECTED

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To Remove Protection

Before doing the following, perform steps 1–3

in “Protecting Files”.

To remove protection from the currently

displayed file

4Press or to select “CURRENT”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5Press < or > to select the desired file.

6Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to

remove protection.

To remove protection from all files stored in

the memory card

4Press or to select “CANC.ALL”, and press

SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

5Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

Previously stored files can be deleted either one

at a time or all at once.

1To delete the file...

...for images, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

...for video clips, display its playback screen.

(墌pg. 30)

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press or to select “DELETE”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu appears.

To delete the currently displayed file

4Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET. The DELETE screen

appears.

5Press < or > to select

the desired file.

6Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel deletion, select

“RETURN”.

●Repeat steps 5 and 6 for

all files you want to delete.

NOTE:

If the “ ” mark appears, the selected file is

protected and cannot be deleted.

To delete all files stored in the memory card

4Press or to select “ALL”, and press SET.

The DELETE screen appears.

5Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

NOTES:

●Protected files (墌pg. 33) cannot be deleted. To

delete them, remove protection first.

●Once files are deleted, they cannot be restored.

Check files before deleting.

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, initialise it.

(墌pg. 36)

Deleting Files

DELETE

M

E

NU

RENT

ALL

RETURN

CUR

ELETED

EXECUTE

DELETE?

RETURN

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460 only)

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”.

NOTES:

●If you load a memory card already set as shown

below in a printer compatible with DPOF, it will

make prints of the selected still images

automatically.

●To print images recorded on a tape, first dub them

to a memory card. (墌pg. 33)

To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)

1Perform steps 1–3 in “Normal Playback Of

Images” (墌pg. 30).

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press or to select

“DPOF”, and press SET.

The Sub Menu appears.

4Press or to select

“ALL 1”, and press SET.

The DPOF screen

appears.

5Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The normal playback

screen appears.

●To cancel selection, select

“RETURN”.

To Print By Selecting Still Images And

Number Of Prints

1Perform steps 1–3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2Press or to select

“CURRENT”, and press

SET. The DPOF screen

appears.

3Press or to select

the desired file.

4Press or to select the number indication

(00), and press SET.

5Select the number of

prints by pressing to

increase the number, or

to decrease the number,

and press SET.

●Repeat steps 3 through 5

for the desired number of

prints.

●The number of prints can be set up to 15.

●To correct the number of prints, select the image

again and change the number.

6Press or to select

“RETURN”, and press

SET. The “SAVE?”

appears.

●If you did not change any

settings in step 3 through

5, the Menu Screen

reappears.

7Press or to select “EXECUTE” to save the

setting you have just made, and press SET.

●To cancel selection, select “CANCEL”.

Setting Print Information (DPOF

Setting)

DPOF

M

E

NU

RENT

ALL 1

RESET

RETURN

CUR

DPOF

EXECUTE

ALL1?

RETURN

RETURN

SHEETS

DPOF

00

SHEETS

DPOF

05

DPOF

EXECUTE

SAVE?

CANCEL

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To Reset The Number Of Prints

1Perform steps 1–3 in “To Print All Still

Images (One Print For Each)”.

2Press or to select “RESET”, and press

SET. The DPOF screen appears.

3Press or to select “EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The normal playback screen appears.

●To cancel selection, select “RETURN”.

●The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still

images.

CAUTION:

While performing the above, never disconnect

power, as this may cause the memory card to be

corrupted.

You can initialise a memory card any time.

After initialising, all files and data stored in the

memory card, including those which have been

protected, are cleared.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to

“MEMORY”.

2Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while

pressing down the Lock Button located on the

switch.

3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4Press or to select

“FORMAT”, and press

SET. The FORMAT

screen appears.

5Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET. The memory card is

initialised.

●When initialisation is finished, “NO IMAGES

STORED” or “NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED”

appears.

●To cancel initialisation, select “RETURN”.

CAUTION:

Do not perform any other operation (such as

turning off the camcorder) during initialisation.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as

the memory card may be corrupted if the battery

becomes exhausted during initialisation. If the

memory card becomes corrupted, initialise it.

Initialising A Memory Card

ORMATF

EXECUTE

DATA?EX I ST I NG

ERASE ALL

RETURN

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ADVANCED FEATURES

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.38–42)

1For Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menus:

●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO” or

“MEMORY”*.

●Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down

the Lock Button located on the switch.

For Video Playback Menus:

●Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.*

●Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

●For D.S.C. Playback Menus, refer to “D.S.C.

PLAYBACK (GR-DF560/460 only)” (墌pg. 30).*

2Open the LCD monitor fully. (墌pg. 19)

3Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

4Press or to select the desired function,

and press SET. The selected function menu

appears.

5Setting procedure hereafter depends on the

selected function.

* GR-DF560/460 only

.Menus without Sub Menus

vWIPE/FADER

(墌pg. 48)

rPROGRAM AE

(墌pg. 48)

pEXPOSURE

(墌pg. 45)

uW. BALANCE

(墌pg. 47)

1) Press or to select

the desired parameter.

●Example: rPROGRAM

AE Menu

2) Press SET. Selection is complete. The Menu

Screen returns.

●Repeat the procedure if you wish to set other

function menus.

3) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.

Menus with Sub Menus

mCAMERA (墌pg. 38)

qMANUAL

(墌pg. 39)

sSYSTEM (墌pg. 39)

n

CAMERA DISPLAY

(

墌

pg. 40)

oDSC (墌pg. 41)*

tVIDEO (墌pg. 41)

nVIDEO DISPLAY

(墌pg. 42)

1) Press or to select

the desired function,

and press SET. The

Sub Menu appears.

●Example: mCAMERA

Menu

2) Press or to select

the desired parameter.

3) Press SET. Selection

is complete.

●Repeat the procedure if

you wish to set other

function menus.

4) Press SET. The

Menu Screen returns.

●Repeat the procedure if

you wish to set other function menus.

5) Press SET. The Menu Screen closes.

* GR-DF560/460 only

Changing The Menu Settings

Power Switch

Lock Button

VIDEO/

MEMORY*MENU

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CAMERA

The “mCAMERA” 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 Play) mode

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

times the recording time.

NOTES:

●Audio Dubbing (墌pg. 55) and Insert Editing

(墌pg. 56) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP mode.

●If the recording mode is switched, the playback

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

sound on four separate channels, and is

recommended for use when performing Audio

Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of

previous models)

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound

on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the

48 kHz mode of previous models)

15X: When set to “15X” while using digital zoom,

the zoom magnification will reset to 15X since

digital zoom will be disengaged.

[60X]*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 60X digital magnification.

700X*: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 15X (the optical zoom

limit), to a maximum of 700X digital

magnification.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF560/460 only)

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame

NEGA: Nega mode

PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode

FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

SLOW: Live Slow mode

For details on the procedure, refer to “Live Slow

(GR-DF560/460 only)” (墌pg. 43) and

“Snapshot (For Video Recording)” (墌pg. 44).

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,

but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor

lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s

movements are not smooth or natural. The

overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

“ ” is displayed.

[MANUAL]: Enables thumbnail images to be

made manually. (墌pg. 50)

5SEC /15SEC /30SEC /60SEC:

The captured image is stored in the memory

card as a thumbnail image when the recording

time is over the navigation time.

For example, “5SEC” is suitable to record short

scenes with the thumbnail images. (墌pg. 49)

However, the stored thumbnail images may take

up a lot of memory. In this case, using the

memory card with large capacity is

recommended.

OFF: Disables the function.

The “ ” indicator appears when

“NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL”

and “OFF”.

OFF: Disables Biphonic Recording.

[BIPHONIC]: Enables Biphonic Recording.

(墌pg. 51)

Recording Menus

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP/SLOW

GAIN UP

NAVIGATION (GR-DF560/460 only)

AUX MIC (GR-DF560/460 only)

[FULL] PIN-UP FRAMENEGA

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MANUAL

The “qMANUAL” 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, particularly at high

magnification.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting

condition.

●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the

Stabiliser cannot be used.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.

5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (墌pg. 43)

Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.

By using an inanimate object and changing its

position between shots, you can record the

subject as though it is moving.

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less

than 1 m, set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can

shoot a subject as large as possible at a

distance of approx. 50 (60*) cm.

* GR-DF460/430 only

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out

of focus.

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen

ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen

ratio.

CINEMA** : Inserts black bands at the top

and bottom of the screen. The indicator

appears. During playback on wide-screen TVs,

the black bands at the top and bottom of the

screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes

16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-

screen TV’s instruction manual. During

playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/

viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top

and bottom of the screen and the image appears

like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.

SQUEEZE** : For playback on TVs with an

aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the

image to fit the screen without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using this mode,

refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction

manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/

LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated

vertically.

D.WIDE** : The indicator appears. The

zoom range is extended beyond the maximum

optical zoom wide angle range. This mode’s

wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X

wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from

0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting

in a small room. (GR-DF560 only)

** Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF560/460 only)

[OFF]: Disengages the function.

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of

the sound will change. This is normal.

SYSTEM

The “sSYSTEM” functions which are set when

the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied

when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is

turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of

recording. It also activates the shutter sound

effect. (墌pg. 28, 44)

[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds

when any operation is performed. It also

activates the shutter sound effect.

(墌pg. 28, 44)

DIS

5S

TELE MACRO

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

BEEP

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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 confirm how these functions operate.

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

●When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO

MODE” is turned “ON”.

●With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power

Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

●Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more

than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will

resume.

NOTES:

●If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

demonstration cannot be turned on.

●“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

●If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions

will not be available. After viewing demo, set to

“OFF”.

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while

the LCD monitor is opened.

FINDER: The image is displayed in the

viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out

while the LCD monitor is opened.

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset.

[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the

factory-preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings are

effective even when the Power Switch is set to

“A”. However, the menu settings can be changed

only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

●The “n” (CAMERA DISPLAY) settings except

“BRIGHT” and “AUDIO LEV.” are effective only for

shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

墌pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

date, time and time code) from appearing on the

connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display

appear on screen when the camcorder is

connected to a TV.

OFF: The date/time does not appear.

[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5

seconds when the Power Switch is set from

“OFF” to “A” or “M”.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

●The date indication can also be turned on/off by

pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote

control. (墌pg. 23, 52)

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are

not displayed during recording. (墌pg. 21)

For GR-DF560/460

[ENGLISH] /FRANÇAIS /DEUTSCH /

ESPAÑOL /ITALIANO /NEDERLANDS /

PORTUGUÊS /РУССКИЙ ////

For GR-DF430

[ENGLISH] /ESPAÑOL /РУССКИЙ

The language setting can be changed.

(墌pg. 16)

[OFF]: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does

not appear.

ON: Displays auxiliary microphone level

indicator when optional microphone is

connected. (墌pg. 8)

墌pg. 16, “Date/Time Settings”

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

PRIORITY

CAM RESET

BRIGHT

ON SCREEN

DATE/TIME

TIME CODE

LANGUAGE

AUDIO LEV.

CLOCK ADJ.

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[ ] = Factory-preset

[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. 28)

640 x 480 /1024 x 768 /[1152 x 864]*/

1600 x 1200*

The Image Size mode can be selected to best

match your needs. (墌pg. 28)

* GR-DF560 only

NOTE:

The setting can be changed only when the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

[ (TAPE)]: When Snapshot recording is

performed with the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch set

to “VIDEO”, still images are recorded only onto

the tape.

/ (TAPE/CARD): When Snapshot

recording is performed with the VIDEO/

MEMORY Switch set to “VIDEO”, still images

are recorded not only onto the tape but also in

the memory card (640 x 480 pixels). In this

mode, the “SNAP/SLOW” selection in CAMERA

Menu is also applicable to memory card

recording.

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: Enables interval shooting. (墌pg. 29)

15SEC

/

30SEC

/

[1MIN]

/

2MIN

/

5MIN

/

10MIN

/

30MIN

/

60MIN

Allows you to select the shooting interval for

interval shooting. (墌pg. 29)

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 playback picture.

According to the menu access explanation on

page 37, select “SOUND MODE” or

“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it

to the desired parameter.

[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is

output.

SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is

output.

[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and

“R” channels in stereo.

ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”

channels in stereo. (墌pg. 55)

MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined

and output in stereo on both “L” and “R”

channels.

QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

REC SELECT

INT.SHOT

INT.TIME

Playback Menus

SOUND MODE

NARRATION

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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. 52, 53)

[OFF]: When the SNAPSHOT button is pressed

during tape playback, the playback image

pauses and normal playback will resume after

approximately 6 seconds. (The still image is not

recorded.)

ON: Enables dubbing of images recorded on a

tape to a memory card. (墌pg. 33)

IMAGE SEL. /TAPE SEL. /ALL /RETURN

墌pg. 50, “To delete thumbnail images”

墌pg. 22, “Blank Search”

[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from

the AV and S-Video connectors. (墌pg. 52)

ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the

AV and S-Video connectors. (墌pg. 52)

NOTE:

When set to “ON”, the S-video input has a priority to

the composite video input.

SYSTEM

Each setting is linked with “sSYSTEM”, which

appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”.

(墌pg. 37)

●The parameters are the same as in the

description on page 39.

VIDEO DISPLAY

The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are

effective only for video playback except

“BRIGHT” and “AUDIO LEV.”.

●The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN

settings) are the same as in the description

(CAMERA DISPLAY) on page 40.

[ ] = Factory-preset

墌pg. 17, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

Display”

When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display

disappears.

When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed

in the following cases:

●When playback starts. The camcorder displays

the date/time when scenes are recorded.

●When the date is changed during playback.

墌pg. 21, “Time Code”

For GR-DF560/460

[ENGLISH] /FRANÇAIS /DEUTSCH /

ESPAÑOL /ITALIANO /NEDERLANDS /

PORTUGUÊS /РУССКИЙ ////

For GR-DF430

[ENGLISH] /ESPAÑOL /РУССКИЙ

The language setting can be changed.

(墌pg. 16)

墌pg. 40, “AUDIO LEV.”

REC MODE [SP] /LP

COPY (GR-DF560/460 only)

NAVI.DEL.

BLANK SRCH

S/AV INPUT

BRIGHT

ON SCREEN OFF /[LCD] /LCD/TV

DATE/TIME [OFF] /AUTO /ON

TIME CODE [OFF] /ON

LANGUAGE

AUDIO LEV. [OFF] /ON

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LED Light can be used to

brighten the subject in the dark

place during video recording or

D.S.C. shooting.

1Press LIGHT repeatedly to

change the setting.

OFF: Turns off the light.

ON: The light is on always. (

appears.)

AUTO: The light turns on automatically when

dark. ( appears.)

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a

still image.

NOTES:

●Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to

eyes.

●If the light does not reach the subject, the Night-

Scope function will be activated, and makes it

possible to shoot the subject brighter.

●There is a difference in the brightness of the

images shot between the centre area which is

illuminated by the LED Light and the surrounding

areas (which will be darker).

●Since subjects are shot at a reduced shutter

speed when the LED Light setting is “ON”, they

will appear slightly blurred.

This feature is useful for recording or playing

back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow

speed. Sound is recorded and played back in

real time.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

2Set “SNAP/SLOW” to “SLOW”.

(墌pg. 37, 38) The Live Slow indicator “ ”

appears.

3Press SLOW during recording or playback.

●The moving pictures are divided into four

frames. They are recorded or played back for

1.5 seconds, and then normal recording or

playback resumes.

Record a vacation or an important event in 5-

second clips to keep the action moving. This

function is available only for video recording.

1Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌pg. 39)

●The “5S” indicator appears.

2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording, and after 5 seconds the

camcorder enters Record-Standby mode

automatically.

●Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again within 5 seconds after recording starts,

Record-Standby mode is not engaged.

3To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 1.

To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording

mode

Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop

Button in step 2, select the desired Snapshot

mode in CAMERA Menu (墌pg. 38), then press

SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5-

second still. When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, this

function is not available.

NOTE:

When “5S” is set to “Anim.”, the 5-Second

Recording mode is not available. Animation

recording of a few frames only is taken instead.

LED Light (GR-DF560/460 only)

Live Slow (GR-DF560/460 only)

LED Light

5-Second Recording

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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.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Set “r” to “NIGHTSCOPE”. (墌pg. 48) The

Night-Scope indicator “ ” appears.

●The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to

provide up to 25 times sensitivity.

●“ ” appears beside “ ” while the shutter speed

is being automatically adjusted.

To deactivate Night-Scope

Set “r” to “OFF” so that the Night-Scope

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●During Night-Scope, the following functions or

settings cannot be activated and its indicator

blinks or goes out:

•Some modes of “Program AE With Special

Effects” (墌pg. 48).

•“GAIN UP” in CAMERA Menu (墌pg. 38).

•“DIS” in MANUAL Menu (墌pg. 39).

●During Night-Scope, it may be difficult to bring the

camcorder into focus. To prevent this, use of a

tripod is recommended.

This feature lets you record still images that look

like photographs onto a tape.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

(GR-DF560/460 only)

2Set the Power Switch to “M”.

3Set “SNAP/SLOW” to the desired mode.

(墌pg. 37, 38) The Snapshot indicator “ ”

appears.

4Press SNAPSHOT.

●There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

●The “O” indication appears and a still image

will be recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the

camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

●You can perform Snapshot also during recording.

A still image will be recorded for approx.

6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

●Regardless of the Power Switch position (“A” or

“M”), Snapshot recording takes place using the

selected Snapshot mode.

Motor Drive Mode

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides

an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval

between still images: approx. 1 second)

●The Motor Drive mode is disabled when “REC

SELECT” is set to “ / ”. (墌pg. 41)

Night-Scope Snapshot (For Video Recording)

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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. In this

case, use the manual focus mode.

1Set the Power Switch to

“M”.

2Press FOCUS. The

manual focus indicator

appears.

3Press < or > to focus on

a subject.

●When the focus level

cannot be adjusted any

further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

4Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus

Press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to

“A”.

Manual focus is recommended in situations

listed below.

●When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

●When illumination is low.*

●When the subject has no contrast (difference in

brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-

colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

●When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder.*

●When the scene contains minute patterns or

identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

●When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light

reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

●When shooting a scene with a high-contrast

background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear

blinking: , , and .

Manual exposure control is recommended in the

following situations:

●When shooting using reverse lighting or when the

background is too bright.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When the background is overly dark or the subject

is bright.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌pg. 37)

●The exposure control indicator appears.

3To brighten the image, press >. To darken the

image, press <. (maximum ±6)

●+3 exposure has the same effect as the backlight

compensation. (墌pg. 46)

●–3 exposure has the same effect as when “r” is

set to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 49)

4Press SET. Exposure adjustment is

complete.

To return to automatic exposure control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power

Switch to “A”.

NOTES:

●You cannot use the manual exposure control at

the same time when “r” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”

or “SNOW” (墌pg. 48), or with the backlight

compensation.

●If the adjustment does not cause any visible

change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.

(墌pg. 37, 38)

Manual Focus

Manual focus

indicator

Exposure Control

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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.

●When shooting on a reflective natural background

such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●When zooming.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Set “p” to “MANUAL”. (墌pg. 37)

●The exposure control indicator appears.

3Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure control

indicator and the “ ” indication appear.

4Press SET. The “ ” indication changes to

“ ” and the iris is locked.

To return to automatic iris control

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power

Switch to “A”.

●The exposure control indicator and “ ”

disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing

or . Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For

automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The

exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight compensation brightens the subject

quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation

feature brightens the dark subject portion by

increasing the exposure.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight

Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation

Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ”

indicator disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light

around the subject to become too bright and the

subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

precise exposure compensation. You can select

one of the three metering areas on the LCD

monitor/viewfinder.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot

Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

●A spot metering area frame appears at the

centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3Press > or < to select the desired spot

metering area frame.

4Press SET.

●Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

●Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2

seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the

iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ”

indicator disappears.

NOTES:

●You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the

same time with following functions.

•“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” (墌pg. 39)

•“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” (墌pg. 48)

•Digital Zoom (墌pg. 20)

•Manual Exposure Control

●Depending on the shooting location and condition,

optimum result may not be attained.

Iris Lock

Backlight Compensation

Spot Exposure Control

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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

automatically. However, more advanced

camcorder operators control this function

manually to achieve a more professional colour/

tint reproduction.

To change the setting

Set “u” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 37)

●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”

appears.

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted

automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually

when shooting under various types of lighting.

(墌“Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of

lighting is used.

[ ] = Factory-preset

To return to automatic white balance

Set “u” to “AUTO”. (墌pg. 37)

Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

Adjust the white

balance manually when

shooting under various

types of lighting.

1Set the Power

Switch to “M”.

2Select “MWB” in

“uW.BALANCE” menu. (墌pg. 37)

●The indication blinks slowly.

3Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of

the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so

that the white paper fills the screen.

4Press and hold SET until begins blinking

rapidly.

●When the setting is completed, resumes

normal blinking.

5Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes

and the Manual White Balance indicator is

displayed.

NOTES:

●In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

(墌pg. 45)

●A subject can be shot under various types of

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature

is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white

balance settings. Use this function for a more

natural result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or

the battery removed.

White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Adjustment

White paper

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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.

1Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

(GR-DF560/460 only)

2Set the Power Switch to “M”.

3Set “v” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 37)

●The WIPE/FADER menu disappears and the

effect is reserved.

●The selected effect indicator appears.

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 3. The effect indicator

disappears.

NOTES:

●You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by

pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

●Some Wipe/Fader Effects cannot be used with

certain modes of Program AE with special effects.

(See the right column.) In this case, the selected

indicator blinks or goes out.

WIPE/FADER

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

FADER–WHITE: Fade in or out with a white

screen.

FADER–BLACK: Fade in or out with a black

screen.

FADER–B.W: Fade in to a colour screen

from a black and white screen, or fade out from

colour to black and white.

WIPE–CORNER: Wipe in on a black screen

from the upper right to the lower left corner, or

wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a

black screen.

WIPE–WINDOW: The scene starts in the

centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the

corners, or comes in from the corners, gradually

wiping out to the centre.

WIPE–SLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or

wipe out from left to right.

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.

WIPE–SCROLL: The scene wipes in from

the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes

out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

WIPE–SHUTTER: Wipe in from the centre

of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or

wipe out from the top and bottom toward the

centre leaving a black screen.

1Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2Set “r” to the desired mode. (墌pg. 37)

●The PROGRAM AE menu disappears and the

selected effect is activated.

●The selected effect indicator appears.

To deactivate the selected effect

Select “OFF” in step 2. The effect indicator

disappears.

NOTES:

●Program AE with special effects can be changed

during recording or during Record-Standby.

●Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used during Night-Scope.

●When a subject is too bright or reflective, a vertical

streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear

phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or

any mode of “SHUTTER 1/250 – 1/4000” is

selected.

●Some modes of Program AE with special effects

cannot be used with certain Wipe/Fader effects.

(See the left column.) In this case, the selected

indicator blinks or goes out.

Wipe Or Fader Effects

Program AE With Special Effects

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PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function. (Factory-preset)

NIGHTSCOPE: (墌pg. 44)

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.

SHUTTER 1/120: The shutter speed is

fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that

occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light

or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

SHUTTER 1/250/ SHUTTER 1/500/

SHUTTER 1/1000*/ SHUTTER 1/2000*/

SHUTTER 1/4000*: These settings allow fast-

moving images to be captured one frame at a

time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback by

fixing shutter speed variables. Use these

settings when an automatic adjustment does not

work well, using SPORTS mode. The faster the

shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes.

Use the shutter function under good lighting

conditions.

SPORTS

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000):

This setting allows fast-moving images to be

captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable

slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter

speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the

shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may

otherwise appear too dark when shooting in

extremely bright surroundings such as in the

snow.

SPOTLIGHT: Compensates for subjects

that may otherwise appear too bright when

shooting under extremely strong direct lighting

such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look

more natural. White Balance (墌pg. 47) is

automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen,

the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus

from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10

m, adjust the focus manually.

SEPIA: Recorded scenes have a brownish

tint like old photos. Combine this with the

Cinema mode for a classic look.

MONOTONE: Like classic black and white

films, your footage is shot in B/W. Used together

with the Cinema mode, it enhances the “classic

film” effect.

CLASSIC FILM*: Gives recorded scenes a

strobe effect.

STROBE*: Your recording looks like a

series of consecutive snapshots.

MIRROR*: Creates a mirror image on the

right half of the screen, juxtaposed to the normal

image on the other half.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”. (GR-DF560/460 only)

The Navigation Function helps you check tape

contents by making thumbnail images on a

memory card.

Before continuing

To use Navigation functions, load a cassette and

memory card, then set the VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch to “VIDEO”.

To make thumbnail images during video

recording automatically

1Set “NAVIGATION” to the desired navigation

storing time. (墌pg. 37, 38)

●If the “ ” indicator appears blinking on the

screen, wait until it stops blinking. If it does not

stop blinking after a while, check if a memory card

is loaded.

2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.

3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

start recording.

●When the recording time is over the navigation

time set in step 1, “ ” appears briefly, then the

image of the point where recording is started is

captured and stored in the memory card as a

thumbnail image.

●If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed

before “ ” stops blinking, the image of the point

where the loaded memory card is recognised is

captured.

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

stop recording.

Navigation Function (GR-DF560/

460 only)

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To make thumbnail images after video

recording manually

1Set “NAVIGATION” to “MANUAL”.

(墌pg. 37, 38)

2Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M”.

3After 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. If “REC SELECT” is set to

“ / ” in DSC Menu, the number shows

how many 640 x 480 pixel images can be stored.

●If “5S” is set to “5S” or “Anim.” in MANUAL Menu,

the NAVIGATION function will not work properly.

To find scenes on tape using thumbnail

images (Navigation Search)

1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2Press INDEX during video playback or stop

mode.

●The loaded cassette’s

Navigation thumbnail

image screen appears.

3Press >/</ / to select

the desired image, and

press SET.

●The “NAVIGATION

SEARCH” indication appears blinking and the

camcorder starts searching the tape for the

relevant point of the selected thumbnail image.

To cancel Navigation search midway

Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.

To add thumbnail images during video

playback

1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2Press 4/9 to start video playback.

3Press STORE at the desired point.

●The “ ” indicator appears briefly and the image

of the point where STORE is pressed is stored in

the memory card as a thumbnail image.

To delete thumbnail images

1Set the Power Switch to “PLAY”.

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press SET to select “t”. The VIDEO Menu

appears.

4Press or to select

“NAVI.DEL.”, and press

SET. The Sub Menu

appears.

5By pressing or :

Select “IMAGE SEL.” to

delete the currently

displayed thumbnail image.

Select “TAPE SEL.” to delete all thumbnail

images for the tape which contains the currently

displayed image.

Select “ALL” to delete all thumbnail images

stored in the memory card at once.

6Press SET. The

NAVIGATION screen

appears.

7Press or to select

“EXECUTE”, and press

SET.

●Press < to display the

previous image. Press > to display the next image.

●To cancel deletion, select “RETURN”.

●Thumbnail images cannot be deleted during video

playback.

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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, initialise it.

NOTES:

●Be sure to always use the same tape and memory

card together as they were during recording;

otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognise Tape

and Memory Card IDs to perform Navigation

Function properly.

●Check if an appropriate tape and memory card

are loaded when the following messages appear:

“UNABLE TO USE NAVIGATION”, “THIS

MEMORY CARD IS NOT COMPATIBLE”.

●If you change the memory card while shooting on

one tape, two memory cards will share the tape’s

thumbnail images. We recommend that you use

one memory card for one tape.

●Navigation Search does not work if the current

position is at a blank portion on the tape. Also, do

not leave a blank portion partway through the tape

when shooting; otherwise, Navigation Function

does not work properly.

●Before shooting newly over a recorded tape, be

sure to delete all thumbnail images of the previous

recording from the relevant memory card.

●If you copy thumbnail images from one memory

card to another via a PC, Navigation Search does

not work with the copied memory card.

For Biphonic Playback (墌pg. 24), perform the

following procedure.

1Connect the Mic for Biphonic to the MIC

connector and put them on to your ears.

2Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Basic Recording”

(墌pg. 19).

3Set “AUX MIC” to “BIPHONIC”.

(墌pg. 38, 40)

●“ ” appears on the display.

4To start recording, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button.

NOTES:

●When you put on Mic for Biphonic, never confuse

left and right channel of it.

●During Biphonic

recording, be sure to

turn your face toward

the shooting subject

along with the

camcorder. Otherwise

the sound does not

correspond with the

footage.

●Some noises may be

picked up when you

touch the Mic for Biphonic during recording.

●Be sure to set “AUX MIC” to “OFF” when you use

a microphone other than the Mic for Biphonic.

Biphonic Recording (GR-DF560/

460 only)

To MIC connector

Mic for Biphonic

(provided)

Open the cover.

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ATo S-VIDEO IN or OUT**

BYellow to VIDEO IN or OUT

CRed to AUDIO R IN or OUT

DWhite to AUDIO L IN or OUT

* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the

provided cable adapter. (The provided cable

adapter accepts only output signals from this

camcorder. To use this camcorder as a recorder,

use a commercially available cable adapter.)

** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO

IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not

necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

NOTES:

●Set the video out select switch of the cable

adapter as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which

does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/

video cable.

●The S-Video cable is optional. Be sure to use

the YTU94146A S-Video cable. Consult the

JVC Service Center described on the sheet

included in the package for details on its

availability. Make sure to connect the end with

a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter

reduces interference.

To use this camcorder as a player

1Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s input connectors.

2Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 22)

3At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR’s

instruction manual.)

4To stop dubbing, stop recording on the VCR,

then stop playback on the camcorder.

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. 37, 42) Or, press DISPLAY on the

remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

•Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”.

(墌pg. 37, 42)

•Indications other than date/time and time code

Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/

TV”. (墌pg. 37, 42)

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

2413

TV

VCR

To VCR

To S connector

S cable

(optional)

To AV connector

Open the cover.

“Y/C”/“CVBS”

Video Out Select

Switch

Cable

Adapter*

AV cable

(provided)

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To use this camcorder as a recorder

(GR-DF430 only)

1Following the illustrations, connect the

camcorder and the VCR’s output connectors.

2Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 38)

3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

4Set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON”. (墌pg. 37, 42)

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

●The “ ” or “ ” indication appears on

the screen.

6Start playback on the player.

7At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

dubbing. The indication rotates.

8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops

rotating.

9Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTES:

●After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.

●Analogue signals can be converted to digital

signals with this procedure.

●It is also possible to dub from another camcorder.

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.

A/V

IN S

IN

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit

Equipped With A DV Connector

(Digital Dubbing)

Core filter

To DV IN/OUT

DV cable (optional)

To DV IN/OUT

Video unit equipped with DV connector

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To use this camcorder as a player

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV input connector using a DV

cable as shown in the illustration.

3Start playback on the camcorder. (墌pg. 22)

4At the point you want to start dubbing, start

recording on the video unit. (Refer to the video

unit’s instruction manual.)

5To stop dubbing, stop recording on the video

unit, then stop playback on this camcorder.

NOTES:

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 15)

●If a blank portion or disturbed image is played

back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing

may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

●Even though the DV cable is connected correctly,

sometimes the image may not appear in step 4. If

this occurs, turn off the power and make

connections again.

●If “Playback Zoom” (墌pg. 27) or “Playback

Special Effects” (墌pg. 27) is attempted or

SNAPSHOT is pressed during playback, only the

original playback image recorded on the tape is

output from the DV IN/OUT connector.

●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV204U DV cable.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

(GR-DF430 only)

1Make sure all units are turned off.

2Connect this camcorder to a video unit

equipped with a DV output connector using a DV

cable as shown in the illustration.

3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”.

4Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. (墌pg. 42)

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to

engage the Record-Pause mode.

●The “ ” indication appears on the screen.

6Start playback on the player.

7At the point you want to start dubbing, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

dubbing. The indication rotates.

8Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to stop dubbing. The indication stops

rotating.

9Press 8 to return to the normal playback

mode.

NOTES:

●If no image is displayed on the LCD monitor, set

“S/AV INPUT” to “OFF”. (墌pg. 37, 42)

●Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode

recorded on the original tape, regardless of the

current “SOUND MODE” setting. (墌pg. 38)

* GR-DF560/460 only

DV IN

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable*

To USB

PC PC with DV connector

USB cable

(provided)*

To DV IN/OUT

[B] Using DV cable

To USB

connector To DV connector

Core filter

Core filter

DV cable

(optional)

OR

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[A] Using USB cable (GR-DF560/460 only)

It is possible to do the following things:

●Transfer still images stored on a memory card

to a PC.

●Transfer still/moving images recorded on a

tape to a PC.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still/moving images

to a PC with a DV connector by using the

provided software, 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 Internet, using a

camcorder. For details, refer to the help for the

Windows® Messenger.

NOTES:

●Refer to “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND PC

CONNECTION GUIDE” for the bundled software

and drivers.*

●It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

the power supply instead of the battery pack.

(墌pg. 15)

●Never connect the USB cable and the DV

cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

Connect only the cable you wish to use to the

camcorder.*

●When using a DV cable, be sure to use the

optional JVC VC-VDV206U or VC-VDV204U DV

cable depending on the type of DV connector

(4 or 6 pins) on the PC.

●If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB

cable is not powered, the camcorder does not

enter the USB mode.*

●The date/time information cannot be captured into

the PC.

●Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and

Software.

●The still images can also be transferred to a PC

with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

●The system may not work properly depending on

the PC or capture board you are using.

* GR-DF560/460 only

The audio track can be customised only when

recorded in the 12-BIT and SP modes.

(墌pg. 38)

●Use the provided remote control.

1Play back the tape to locate the point where

editing will start, then press PAUSE (9).

2While holding A. DUB (D) on the remote

control, press PAUSE (9). The “9D” and “MIC”

indicators appear.

3Press PLAY (U), then begin “narrating”.

Speak into the microphone.

●To pause dubbing, press PAUSE (9).

4To end Audio Dubbing, press PAUSE (9),

then STOP (8).

When connecting the camcorder to a PC

using a DV cable, make sure to follow the

procedure below. Connecting the cable

incorrectly may cause malfunctions to the

camcorder and/or the PC.

●Connect the DV cable first to the PC, and then

to the camcorder.

●Connect the DV cable (plugs) correctly

according to the shape of the DV connector.

For GR-DF560/460 owners:

“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.

Audio Dubbing

PAUSE

PLAY

A.DUB

STOP

REW

INSERT

START/

STOP

Microphone Connector

Speaker

Stereo Microphone

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To hear the dubbed sound during playback

Set “NARRATION” to “ON” or “MIX”.

(墌pg. 37, 41)

NOTES:

●Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio

Dubbing.

●When editing onto a tape that was recorded at

12-BIT, the old and new soundtracks are recorded

separately.

●If you dub onto a blank space on the tape, the

sound may be disrupted. Make sure you only edit

recorded areas.

●If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback,

move the camcorder’s microphone away from the

TV, or turn down the TV’s volume.

●If you change from 12-BIT to 16-BIT in mid-

recording and then use the tape for Audio

Dubbing, it is not effective from the point where

16-BIT recording began.

●During Audio Dubbing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode, scenes

recorded in 16-BIT audio or a blank portion, Audio

Dubbing stops.

●Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional

microphone connected to the MIC connector.

●While an optional microphone is connected, the

built-in microphone is disabled.

●To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit

connected to the camcorder’s AV connector, first

set “S/AV INPUT” to “ON” in VIDEO Menu.

(墌pg. 37, 42)

The “AUX” indication appears instead of “MIC”.

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. 37, 42)

●Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in

the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

1Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point

and press PAUSE (9). Confirm the time code at

this point. (墌pg. 21)

2Press REW (

3

) until the Edit-In point is

located, then press PAUSE (9).

3Press and hold INSERT (I) on the remote

control, then press PAUSE (9). The “9I”

indicator and the Time Code (min.:sec.) appear

and the camcorder enters Insert-Pause mode.

4Press START/STOP to begin editing.

●Confirm the insert at the time code you checked in

step 1.

●To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it

again to resume editing.

5To end Insert Editing, press START/STOP,

then STOP (8).

NOTES:

●Program AE with special effects (墌pg. 48) can

be used to spice up the scenes being edited

during Insert Editing.

●During Insert Editing, the date and time

information changes.

●If you perform Insert Editing onto a blank space on

the tape, the audio and video may be disrupted.

Make sure you only edit recorded areas.

●During Insert Editing, when the tape moves to

scenes recorded in the LP mode or a blank

portion, Insert Editing stops. (墌pg. 60)

Insert Editing

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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.

HConnect the AC Adapter securely. (墌pg. 15)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌pg. 13)

●The battery is dead.

HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged

one. (墌pg. 13)

Video and D.S.C.* Recording

●The tape’s erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

HSet the tape’s erase protection tab to “REC”.

(墌pg. 17)

●“TAPE END” appears.

HReplace with new cassette. (墌pg. 17)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover.

●This is not a malfunction.

●This is not a malfunction.

●“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “DATE/TIME” to “ON”. (墌pg. 37, 40)

●Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of

Program AE with special effects, “DIS” and other

functions that cannot be used together are

selected at the same time.

HRe-read the sections covering Wipe/Fader

effects, Program AE with special effects and

“DIS”. (墌pg. 37, 39, 48)

●15X optical zoom is selected.

HSet “ZOOM” to “60X” or “700X”. (墌pg. 38)

●The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“MEMORY”.*

HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

Video and D.S.C.* Playback

●Your TV has AV input terminals, but is not set to

its VIDEO mode.

HSet the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for

video playback. (墌pg. 23)

●The cassette holder cover is open.

HClose the cassette holder cover. (墌pg. 17)

HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning

cassette. (墌pg. 64)

Advanced features

●Focus is set to the Manual mode.

HSet Focus to the Auto mode. (墌pg. 45)

●The lens is dirty or covered with condensation.

HClean the lens and check the focus again.

(墌pg. 61)

●The 5-Second mode is set to “Anim.” in MANUAL

Menu.

HSet “5S” to “5S” in MANUAL Menu.

(墌pg. 37, 43)

●The Squeeze mode (SQUEEZE) is selected.

HDisengage the Squeeze (SQUEEZE) mode.

(墌pg. 37, 39)

* GR-DF560/460 only

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.) and wait a few minutes; and

then re-connect it and proceed as usual from

the beginning.

No power is supplied.

Recording cannot be performed.

When shooting a subject illuminated by

bright light, vertical lines appear.

When the screen is under direct sunlight

during shooting, the screen becomes red or

black for an instant.

During recording, the date/ time does not

appear.

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications

blink.

Digital Zoom does not work.

The tape is moving, but there is no picture.

Blocks of noise appear during playback, or

there is no playback picture and the screen

becomes blue.

The focus does not adjust automatically.

In the 5-Second mode, recording ends

before 5 seconds have elapsed.

Snapshot mode cannot be used.

REFERENCES

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●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. 28, 44)

●Shooting was performed under backlit conditions.

HPress BACK LIGHT. (墌pg. 46)

●The subject is too bright.

HSet “r” to “SPOTLIGHT”. (墌pg. 49)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone

(MONOTONE) mode before setting White

Balance. (墌pg. 49)

●The Sepia (SEPIA) or Monotone (MONOTONE)

mode is activated.

HDisengage the Sepia (SEPIA) and Monotone

(MONOTONE). (墌pg. 49)

●When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes

highly sensitive to light when “GAIN UP” is set to

“AUTO”.

HIf you want the lighting to look more natural, set

“GAIN UP” to “AGC” or “OFF”. (墌pg. 37, 38)

Other problems

●Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely

high/low temperatures.

HTo protect the battery, it is recommended to

charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to

35°C. (墌pg. 62)

●The battery pack is not attached firmly.

HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach

it firmly. (墌pg. 13)

●The date/time is not set.

HSet the date/time. (墌pg. 16)

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer for replacement.

●Files stored in the memory card are protected.

HRemove protection from the files stored in the

memory card and delete them. (墌pg. 33)

●This is not a malfunction.

HBy recording with “DIS” activated (墌pg. 37, 39)

this can be avoided.

●The DV cable was plugged/unplugged with power

turned on.

HTurn the camcorder’s power off and on again,

then operate it.

●In places subject to low temperature, images

become dark due to the characteristics of the

LCD monitor. This is not a malfunction.

HAdjust the brightness and angle of the LCD

monitor. (墌pg. 17, 19)

●When the LCD monitor’s fluorescent light reaches

the end of its service life, images on the LCD

monitor become dark.

HConsult your nearest JVC dealer.

●The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made

with high-precision technology. However, black

spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue)

may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the

tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.

(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

●The battery’s charge is low.

HInstall a fully charged batter

Hy. (墌pg. 13)

The colour of Snapshot looks strange.

The image taken using Snapshot is too

dark.

The image taken using Snapshot is too

bright.

White Balance cannot be activated.

The Black & White Fader does not work.

The image looks like the shutter speed is

too slow.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the

camcorder does not light during charging.

“SET DATE/TIME!” appears.

Files stored in the memory card cannot be

deleted. (GR-DF560/460 only)

When the image is printed from the printer,

a black bar appears at the bottom of the

screen.

When the camcorder is connected via the

DV connector, the camcorder does not

operate.

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or

whitish.

Coloured bright spots appear all over the

LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

The cassette will not load properly.

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HPush in the memory card a few more times.

(墌pg. 18)

●The viewfinder is pulled out and “PRIORITY” is

set to “FINDER”.

HPush the viewfinder back in or set “PRIORITY” to

“LCD”. (墌pg. 19, 37, 40)

●The LCD monitor’s brightness setting is too dark.

HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(墌pg. 17)

HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open

the monitor fully. (墌pg. 19)

●A malfunction of some kind has occurred. In this

case the camcorder’s functions become

unusable.

H墌pg. 61.

●“REMOTE” is set to “OFF”.

HSet “REMOTE” to “ON”. (墌pg. 37, 40)

●The remote control does not point at the remote

sensor.

HPoint at the remote sensor. (墌pg. 25)

●The remote control batteries are exhausted.

HReplace the batteries with fresh ones. (墌pg. 25)

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.

Remaining power level

As the battery power comes close to nil, the

battery remaining power indicator blinks.

When the battery power is exhausted, power

turns off automatically.

Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌pg. 17)

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE” while the Power Switch is set to “A” or

“M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to

“VIDEO”*. (墌pg. 15)

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during

recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.

(墌pg. 63)

Appears if condensation occurs. When this

indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour

until condensation disappears.

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the

Recording Start/Stop Button or SNAPSHOT

Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set

to “A” or “M” and the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”*.

Appears when the tape ends during recording or

playback.

●Appears when the date/time is not set.

(墌pg. 16)

●The built-in clock battery has run out and the

previously set date/time has been erased.

Consult your nearest JVC dealer for

replacement.

* GR-DF560/460 only

The memory card cannot be removed from

the camcorder. (GR-DF560/460 only)

Picture does not appear on the LCD

monitor.

An error indication (01 – 04 or 06) appears.

The remote control does not work.

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

CONDENSATION, OPERATION

PAUSED PLEASE WAIT

TAPE!

TAPE END

SET DATE/TIME!

ExhaustedHigh

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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. 55)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

tape recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 55)

●Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a

tape recorded in 16-BIT audio. (墌pg. 55)

●Appears if A. DUB (D) on the remote control is

pressed when the erase protection tab is set to

“SAVE”. (墌pg. 55)

Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a blank

portion of a tape. (墌pg. 56)

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a

blank portion of a tape.

●Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape

recorded in the LP mode. (墌pg. 56)

●Appears if INSERT (I) on the remote control

is pressed when the erase protection tab is set

to “SAVE”. (墌pg. 56)

Appears when the memory card’s memory is full

and shooting is not possible.

Appears when pictures recorded in the HDV

format are detected. The pictures in the HDV

format cannot be played back with this

camcorder.

Appears when playing back a file that is not

compatible with DCF or a file with a size that is

not compatible with this camcorder.

●Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is

attempted while this camcorder is being used

as a recorder.

●Appears in the following cases when dubbing

from a tape to a memory card*:

•when no memory card is loaded.

•when the memory card’s memory is full.

•when the memory card is not formatted.

•when a write-protected SD Memory Card is

loaded. (墌pg. 33)

Appears if there is no memory card loaded when

you attempt to record on a memory card or

access data on a memory card.

Appears when there is a problem with a memory

card and its memory is corrupt, or it has not

been initialised. Initialise the memory card.

(墌pg. 36)

Appears if there are no image files stored in the

memory card when you attempt memory card

playback.

Appears if there are no video clip files stored in

the memory card when you attempt memory

card playback.

Appears when the camcorder does not

recognise the loaded memory card. Remove the

memory card once and insert it again. Repeat

these procedures until no indication appears. If

the indication still appears, the memory card is

corrupted.

LENS CAP

A. DUB ERROR!

A. DUB ERROR!

<CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

INSERT ERROR!

INSERT ERROR!

<CANNOT EDIT ON A BLANK PORTION>

<CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED

TAPE>

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION

TAB>

MEMORY IS FULL*

HDV

?

COPYING FAILED

MEMORY CARD!*

PLEASE FORMAT*

NO IMAGES STORED*

NO E-MAIL CLIP STORED*

CARD ERROR!*

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●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 write-

protected SD Memory Card loaded.

The error indications (01, 02 or 06) show what

type of malfunction has occurred. When an error

indication appears, the camcorder turns off

automatically. Remove the power supply

(battery, etc.) and wait a few minutes for the

indication to clear. When it does, you can

resume using the camcorder. If the indication

remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The error indications (03 or 04) show what type

of malfunction has occurred. When an error

indication appears, the camcorder turns off

automatically. Eject the cassette once and re-

insert it, then check if the indication clears.

When it does, you can resume using the

camcorder. If the indication remains, consult

your nearest JVC dealer.

* GR-DF560/460 only

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION

SWITCH*

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY

UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE

EJECT AND REINSERT TAPE

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.

To clean the lens

Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently

with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES:

●Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as

benzine or alcohol.

●Cleaning should be done only after the battery

pack has been removed or other power units have

been disconnected.

●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.

Cleaning The Camcorder

USER MAINTENANCE

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Battery Packs

The supplied battery

pack is a lithium-ion

battery. Before using the

supplied battery pack or

an optional battery pack,

be sure to read the

following cautions:

●To avoid hazards

...do not burn.

...do not short-circuit the terminals. When

transporting, make sure the provided battery cap

is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is

misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...do not modify or disassemble.

...do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to

overheat, explode or catch fire.

...use only specified chargers.

●To prevent damage and prolong service

life

...do not subject to unnecessary shock.

...charge in an environment where temperatures

are within the tolerances shown in the chart

below. This is a chemical reaction type battery —

cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction,

while warmer temperatures can prevent

complete charging.

...store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure to

high temperatures will increase natural discharge

and shorten service life.

...fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack

over a long period time.

...remove from charger or powered unit when not in

use, as some machines use current even when

switched off.

NOTES:

●It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after

charging, or after use.

Temperature Range Specifications

Charging: 10°C to 35°C

Operation: 0°C to 40°C

Storage: –20°C to 50°C

●The lower the temperature, the longer recharging

takes.

●Charging times are for a fully discharged battery

pack.

Cassettes

To properly use and store your cassettes, be

sure to read the following cautions:

●During use

...make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark.

...be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes

automatically erases the previously recorded

video and audio signals.

...make sure the cassette is positioned properly

when inserting.

...do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly

without allowing the tape to run at all. This

slackens the tape and can result in damage.

...do not open the front tape cover. This exposes

the tape to fingerprints and dust.

●Store cassettes

...away from heaters or other heat sources.

...out of direct sunlight.

...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

...vertically, in their original cases.

The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion battery packs are small but have a

large power capacity. However, when one is

exposed to cold temperatures (below 10°C),

its usage time becomes shorter and it may

cease to function. If this happens, place the

battery pack in your pocket or other warm,

protected place for a short time, then re-

attach it to the camcorder.

Terminals

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Memory Cards (GR-DF560/460 only)

To properly use and store your memory cards,

be sure to read the following cautions:

●During use

...make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

...make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

●While the memory card is being accessed

(during recording, playback, deletion,

initialisation, 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.

...where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

...where they won’t be exposed to strong magnetic

fields (such as those generated by motors,

transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

●To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

NOT

...push it strongly or apply any shocks.

... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the

bottom.

●To prolong service life

...avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

●Be aware of the following phenomena for

LCD monitor use. These are not

malfunctions

...While using the camcorder, the surface around

the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD

monitor may heat up.

...If you leave power on for a long time, the surface

around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

●For safety, DO NOT

...open the camcorder’s chassis.

... disassemble or modify the unit.

...short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in

use.

... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

...remove the battery pack or disconnect the power

supply while the power is on.

...leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

●Avoid using the unit

...in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

...in places subject to soot or steam such as near a

cooking stove.

...in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

...near a television set.

...near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas,

etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or

extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

●DO NOT leave the unit

...in places of over 50°C.

...in places where humidity is extremely low (below

35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

...in direct sunlight.

...in a closed car in summer.

...near a heater.

●To protect the unit, DO NOT

...allow it to become wet.

...drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

...subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects

for long periods.

...expose the lens and viewfinder’s lens to direct

sunlight.

...carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder.

... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or

the grip.

... swing the soft camera case excessively when the

camcorder is inside it.

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●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. After the

camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it

stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning

cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the

problems still exist, consult your nearest JVC

dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the

video heads and video tape tend to become

dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain

a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups

are recommended after using the unit for about

1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please

consult your nearest JVC dealer.

How To Handle A CD-ROM

●Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface

(opposite to the printed surface). Do not write

anything or put a sticker on either the front or back

surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it

with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole.

●Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning

spray.

●Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

surface.

●Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

humid environment. Keep it away from direct

sunlight.

Serious malfunctioning

About moisture condensation

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid

into a glass will cause drops of water to form on

the glass’ outer surface. This same

phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a

camcorder when it is moved from a cool place

to a warm place, after heating a cold room,

under extremely humid conditions or in a place

directly subjected to the cool air from an air

conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe

damage to the video tape, and can lead to

internal damage to the camcorder itself.

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

functioning properly. In such cases, first

disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack,

AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes and

then re-connect it and proceed as usual from

the beginning.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Camcorder

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC Adapter)

DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

For GR-DF560:

Approx. 3.7 W (4 W*) (LCD monitor off, viewfinder on)

Approx. 4.7 W (5 W*) (LCD monitor on, viewfinder off)

For GR-DF460/430:

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 x 74 mm x 111 mm (with the LCD monitor

closed and the viewfinder pushed back in)

Weight

Approx. 410 g (400 g**) (without battery, cassette,

memory card and lens cap)

Approx. 490 g (480 g**) (incl. battery, cassette,

memory card and lens cap)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

1/4.5" (1/6"**) CCD

Lens

F 1.2, f = 3.0 mm to 45 mm (2.6 mm to 39 mm**),

15:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active

matrix system

Viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder with 0.16" colour LCD

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Effective distance: 1.5 m

** GR-DF460/430 only

Format

DV format (SD mode)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: Digital component recording

Audio: PCM digital recording, 32 kHz 4-channel

(12-BIT), 48 kHz 2-channel (16-BIT)

Cassette

Mini DV cassette

Tape speed

SP: 18.8 mm/s, LP: 12.5 mm/s

Maximum recording time (using 80 min.

cassette)

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.

Storage media

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard

Compression system

JPEG (compatible)

File size

Still image:

4 modes (1600 x 1200 pixels*/1152 x 864 pixels*/

1024 x 768 pixels/640 x 480 pixels)

Moving image:

1 mode (160 x 120 pixels)

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

Approximate number of storable images

墌pg. 28

* GR-DF560 only

S

S-Video input*:

Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

S-Video output:

Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

AV

Video input*: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue

Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 kΩ, analogue,

stereo

Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo

Microphone input

ø3.5 mm, stereo

DV

Input/output: 4-pin, IEEE1394 compliant

USB (GR-DF560/460 only)

Mini USB-B type, USB 1.1/2.0** compliant

* GR-430 only

** Supports at the maximum of Full-Speed (12 Mbps)

when using USB Mass Storage Class driver.

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V G, 1 A

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless

otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and

specifications subject to change without notice.

For General

For Digital Video Camera

For Digital Still Camera (GR-DF560/460

only)

For Connectors

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A

AC Adapter ....................................................15

Animation .......................................................39

Audio Dubbing ............................................... 55

B

Backlight Compensation ................................46

Battery Pack ....................................... 13, 15, 62

Beep ...............................................................39

Biphonic ...................................................24, 51

Blank Search ..................................................22

C

Changing The Menu Settings ................37 – 42

Charging The Battery Pack ............................13

Connection To A Personal Computer ............54

Connections To A TV Or VCR .......................23

D

Data Battery ...................................................14

Date/Time Settings ........................................16

Deleting Files .................................................34

Demonstration Mode ......................................40

Digital Image Stabilisation (DIS) ....................39

DPOF Setting (Digital Print Order Format)

..........................................................35, 36

Dubbing .............................................. 33, 52, 53

E

E-Mail Clip Recording ....................................32

Exposure Control ...........................................45

I

Image Size .....................................................41

Initialising A Memory Card .............................36

Insert Editing .................................................. 56

Iris Lock ..........................................................46

L

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .................... 16, 19

LED Light .......................................................43

Live Slow ........................................................43

Loading A Cassette ........................................17

Loading A Memory Card ................................18

M

Manual Focus ................................................45

Memory Card ...........................................18, 63

Motor Drive Mode ..........................................44

N

Navigation ................................................ 38, 49

Night-Scope ...................................................44

P

Picture Quality ................................................41

Playback Sound .............................................41

Playback Special Effects ................................27

Power-Linked Operation ................................15

Program AE With Special Effects ..................48

Q

Quick Review .................................................21

R

Recording Capacity

Memory Card ....................................28, 32

Tape ........................................................19

Recording Media Selection ............................41

Remote Control ..............................................25

Resetting The File Name ...............................33

S

Self Recording ...............................................20

Slow-Motion Playback ....................................26

Snapshot Mode ..............................................38

Sound Mode .............................................38, 41

Speaker Volume ............................................22

Specifications .................................................65

Spot Exposure Control ...................................46

T

Tape Speed (REC MODE) .......................38, 42

Telephoto Setting ...........................................39

Time Code ...............................................21, 40

Tripod Mounting .............................................17

Troubleshooting .............................................57

W

Warning Indications .......................................59

White Balance ................................................47

Wide Mode .....................................................39

Wipe Or Fader Effects ...................................48

Z

Zooming .............................................20, 27, 38

5-Second Recording ......................................43

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EK Printed in Malaysia

0105FOH-ID-VM

© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Back cover

GR-DF560

GR-DF460

GR-DF430

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