IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CONTENTS

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-DF470/450 only).. 18
ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C. (GR-DF470/450 only).. 31
E-Mail Clip Recording.. 31 Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card.. 32 Resetting The File Name.. 32 Protecting Files.. 32 Deleting Files.. 33 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting). 34 Initializing A Memory Card.. 35
MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT. 36
Changing The Menu Settings.. 36 Recording Menus.. 37 Playback Menus.. 40

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
FEATURES FOR RECORDING. 42
LED Light... 42 Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only). 42 5-Second Recording.. 42 Night-Alive.. 43 Snapshot (For Video Recording).. 43 Manual Focus.. 44 Exposure Control.. 44 Iris Lock... 45 Backlight Compensation.. 45 Spot Exposure Control. 45 White Balance Adjustment.. 46 Manual White Balance Adjustment.. 46 Wipe Or Fader Effects. 47 Program AE With Special Effects. 47 Navigation Function (GR-DF470/450 only).. 48

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.

Operation Mode

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.

Power Switch Lock Button

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.

VIDEO/MEMORY*

POWER/ CHARGE lamp
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.*
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.
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Language Settings

The language on the display can be changed. ( pg. 36, 39, 41)

Grip Adjustment

1 Adjust the velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp the grip.
1 Set the Power Switch to M while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 19) 3 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. CAMERA D I S PLAY 4 Press or to select BRIGHT
n, and press SET. The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu appears.

3 Adjust 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.

5 Press 6 Press 7 Press

or to select LANGUAGE, and press SET.
ON S CRE E N DA T E / T I ME T I ME CODE LANGUAGE AUD I O LEV. CL OCK AD J. RETURN
LCD / T V AU T O OF F ENGLISH ON DEC '5: PM

Viewfinder Adjustment

1 Set the Power Switch to A or M while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

7 Press MENU to clear the brightness control
indicator from the display.
HERE to close the cassette holder.

Tripod Mounting

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.
3 Close 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.
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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. ( pg. 35)
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.
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 recognize whether or not the card is installed.
Loading/Unloading A Memory Card (GR-DF470/450 only)
The provided memory card is already inserted* in the camcorder at the time of purchase.
Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover (MEMORY CARD)
Write/erase protection tab * GR-DF470 only
1 Make sure the camcorders power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 To 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.

4 Close 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.
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VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording
Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: Power ( pg. 13) Loading A Cassette ( pg. 17) VIDEO/MEMORY* Power Zoom Lever Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button

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. ( pg. 39)
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;
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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Normal Playback
MENU VIDEO/ MEMORY* Power Switch VOL. +/ Lock Button

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.
3 8/ 5 SET Speaker During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.
1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 17) 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to
3 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while

Blank Search

Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption. ( pg. 21)
4 To start playback, press 4/9. 5 To stop playback, press 8.
During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-forward the tape. * GR-DF470/450 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.
The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( 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.

stop E-Mail Clip Recording.
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If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new folder (such as 101JVCGR) will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.
Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card
Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.
1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 17) 2 Load a memory card. ( pg. 18) 3 Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode.
(except SLOW, pg. 36, 37)

Protecting Files

The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.

1 To protect the file.

.for images, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29).for video clips, display its playback screen. ( pg. 29)
4 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 5 Set the Power Switch to PLAY while

6 Set

( pg. 36, 41)

COPY to ON.

2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select PROTECT, and press
SET. The Sub Menu appears. To protect the currently displayed file
7 Press 4/9 to start playback. 8 At the point you want to dub, press 4/9
again to engage Still Playback.
9 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT.
The indication appears during dubbing.
or to select CURRENT, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears.

PROTECT

ME NU CURRENT PROT. AL L CANC. AL L RETURN
5 Press < or > to select

the desired file.

To use Playback Special effects with a video image you wish to dub, perform up to step 9 using the remote control. ( pg. 26) Images are dubbed in 640 x 480 pixels.
or to select EXECUTE, and press SET.

P ROTECT

Resetting The File Name
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.
To cancel protection, select RETURN. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all files you want to protect.

PROTECTED RETURN

To protect all files stored in the memory card
1 To reset the file name.
or to select PROT.ALL, and press SET. The PROTECT screen appears. or to select EXECUTE, and press
To cancel protection, select RETURN.
2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press or to select NO. RESET, and
press SET. The NO. RESET screen appears.

5S [OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording. 5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. ( pg. 42) 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. TELE MACRO [OFF]: Disables the function. ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set TELE MACRO to ON. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (23-5/8").
Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
WIDE MODE [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 TVs 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.
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DEMO MODE 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.
BRIGHT pg. 17, Brightness Adjustment Of The Display ON SCREEN LCD: Keeps the camcorders display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen. [LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorders display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV. DATE/TIME 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.
Even with DEMO MODE set to ON, if a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration will not take place. 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.
The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control. ( pg. 23, 51)
TIME CODE [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. ( pg. 21)
PRIORITY [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. CAM RESET EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factorypreset. [RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset.

Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged.
start video recording or SNAPSHOT to shoot a still image.
3 To 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 ( pg. 37), then press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 5second still. When 5S is set to Anim., this function is not available.
Be careful not to point the LED Light directly to eyes. If the light does not reach the subject when the LED Light setting is ON, the Night-Alive 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 center 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.
When 5S is set to Anim., the 5-Second Recording mode is not available. Animation recording of a few frames only is taken instead.
Live Slow (GR-DF470/450 only)
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.
1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO. 2 Set SNAP/SLOW to SLOW.
( pg. 36, 37) The Live Slow indicator appears.
3 Press 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.
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Night-Alive

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.
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Set r to NIGHTALIVE. ( pg. 47) The

Night-Alive indicator

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to provide up to 30 times sensitivity. appears beside while the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted.
2 Set the Power Switch to M. 3 Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode.
( pg. 36, 37) The Snapshot indicator appears.*

appears.

To deactivate Night-Alive Set r to OFF so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears.

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/ tint reproduction. To change the setting Set u to the desired mode. ( pg. 36)
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Set the Power

Switch to M.

2 Hold a sheet of plain

White paper
white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
The selected mode indicator except AUTO appears.
3 Select MWB in u W.BALANCE menu
( pg. 36), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.
When the setting is completed, stops blinking.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( 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. ( pg. 36) Or, set the Power Switch to A.
4 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator displayed. is
In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 44) A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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.
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Wipe Or Fader Effects

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.
WIPESLIDE: Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPEDOOR: 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. WIPESCROLL: 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. WIPESHUTTER: Wipe in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the center leaving a black screen.

NAV I GA T I ON DEL ETE CURRENT ?
To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 or 8.
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.

DEC 0 4

3 : 0 0PM
/ to select the desired image, and press SET.
or : RETURN 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.
V I D EO SOUND MOD E ST E REO NARRAT I ON OF F RE C MOD E COP Y OF F NA V I. DE L. IMAGE SEL. BL ANK S RCH TAPE SEL. S / A V I N PU T ALL RETURN
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Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation (such as turning off the camcorder) during deletion. Also, be sure to use the provided AC Adapter, as the memory card may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it.
Be sure to always use the same tape and memory card together as they were during recording; otherwise, the camcorder cannot recognize 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 tapes 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.
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EDITING

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

S cable (optional)

AV cable (provided)
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( 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. ( pg. 36, 41) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication. Time code Set TIME CODE to OFF or ON. ( pg. 36, 41) Indications other than date/time and time code Set ON SCREEN to OFF, LCD or LCD/ TV. ( pg. 36, 41)
To use this camcorder as a recorder
1 Following the illustrations, connect the

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Insert Editing

You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and out points. The original audio remains unchanged.
Use the provided remote control.
Before performing the following steps, make sure that TIME CODE for CAMERA DISPLAY and VIDEO DISPLAY is set to ON. ( pg. 36, 39, 41) Insert Editing is not possible on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.
1 Play back the tape, locate the Edit-Out point
and press PAUSE (9). Memorize the time code at this point ( pg. 21) since it will be needed to stop editing in step 5.
2 Press REW (3) until the Edit-In point is
located, then press PAUSE (9).
3 Press 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.
4 Press START/STOP to begin editing.
5 When the time code reaches Edit-Out point
(time code from step 1), press START/STOP, then STOP (8) to end Insert Editing.
Program AE with special effects ( pg. 47) 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. ( pg. 59)
To pause editing, press START/STOP. Press it again to resume editing.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.
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. ( pg. 36, 38, 47)

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
Digital Zoom does not work.
15X optical zoom is selected. HSet ZOOM to 60X or 700X. ( pg. 37) The VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to MEMORY.* HSet the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to VIDEO.

No power is supplied.

The power is not connected properly. HConnect the AC Adapter securely. ( pg. 15) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13) The battery is dead. HReplace the dead battery with a fully charged one. ( pg. 13)
Video and D.S.C.* Playback
The tape is moving, but there is no picture.
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. ( pg. 23) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover. ( pg. 17)
Video and D.S.C.* Recording
Recording cannot be performed.
The tapes erase protection tab is set to SAVE. HSet the tapes erase protection tab to REC. ( pg. 17) TAPE END appears. HReplace with new cassette. ( pg. 17) The cassette holder cover is open. HClose the cassette holder cover.
Blocks of noise appear during playback, or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue.
HClean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 64)

Advanced features

The focus does not adjust automatically.
Focus is set to the Manual mode. HSet Focus to the Auto mode. ( pg. 44) The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. HClean the lens and check the focus again. ( pg. 61)
When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
This is not a malfunction.
When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant.
In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed.
The 5-Second mode is set to Anim. in MANUAL Menu. HSet 5S to 5S in MANUAL Menu. ( pg. 36, 42)
During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
DATE/TIME is set to OFF. HSet DATE/TIME to ON. ( pg. 36, 39)
Snapshot mode cannot be used.

Other problems

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.
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 10C to 35C. ( pg. 62) The battery pack is not attached firmly. HDetach the battery pack once again and re-attach it firmly. ( pg. 13)
Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
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 cassette will not load properly.
The batterys charge is low. HInstall a fully charged battery. ( pg. 13)
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The memory card cannot be removed from the camcorder. (GR-DF470/450 only)
HPush in the memory card a few more times. ( pg. 18)

Warning Indications

Displays the battery remaining power.
Remaining power level High Exhausted
Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor.
The viewfinder is pulled out and PRIORITY is set to FINDER. HPush the viewfinder back in or set PRIORITY to LCD. ( pg. 19, 36, 39) The LCD monitors brightness setting is too dark. HAdjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. ( pg. 17) HIf the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees, open the monitor fully. ( pg. 19)
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. ( pg. 17) CHECK TAPES ERASE PROTECTION TAB 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*. ( pg. 15) USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette. ( pg. 63) CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears. TAPE! 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*. TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback. SET DATE/TIME! Appears when the date/time is not set. ( 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.

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FRANAIS

CORRECTION/CORRECTION/CORRECCIN

ENGLISH

INCORRECT
pg. 8, 9 During Video Recording Only, During Video Playback pg. 39 CAMERA DISPLAY : Snapshot Indicator ( pg. 43) p. 8, 9 Durant lenregistrement vido uniquement, Durant la lecture vido p. 39 AFFICHAGE CAMRA
: Indicateur de photo ( p. 43)

CORRECT

: Indicateur de photo* ( p. 43) * GR-DF470/450 uniquement
: Snapshot Indicator* ( pg. 43) * GR-DF470/450 only

NIV. AUDIO

[ARRT] : Lindicateur de niveau du microphone auxiliaire napparat pas. MARCHE : Affiche lindicateur de niveau du microphone auxiliaire si un microphone en option est connect. ( p. 8)
ARRT : Lindicateur de niveau du microphone auxiliaire napparat pas. [MARCHE] : Affiche lindicateur de niveau du microphone auxiliaire si un microphone en option est connect. ( p. 8)

AUDIO LEV.

[OFF]: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear. ON: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. ( pg. 8)
OFF: Auxiliary microphone level indicator does not appear. [ON]: Displays auxiliary microphone level indicator when optional microphone is connected. ( pg. 8)
p. 41 AFFICHAGE VIDO p. 43 Photo (Pour lenregistrement vido)

p. 39, NIV. AUDIO

[ARRT] / MARCHE

ARRT / [MARCHE]

pg. 41 VIDEO DISPLAY pg. 43 Snapshot (For Video Recording)

pg. 39, AUDIO LEV.

[OFF] / ON

OFF / [ON]

Rgler la fonction PHOTO LENT sur le mode souhait. ( p. 36, 37) Lindicateur de photo apparat.
3 Rgler la fonction PHOTO LENT sur le
* GR-DF470/450 uniquement
mode souhait. ( p. 36, 37) Lindicateur de photo apparat.*
Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode. ( pg. 36, 37) The Snapshot indicator appears.
Set SNAP/SLOW to the desired mode. ( pg. 36, 37) The Snapshot indicator appears.*

* GR-DF470/450 only

pg. 46 Manual White Balance Adjustment
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Select MWB in u W.BALANCE menu.

( pg. 36)

The indication blinks slowly.
1 Set the Power Switch to M. 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Select MWB in u W.BALANCE menu ( pg. 36), then press and hold SET until begins blinking.
When the setting is completed, blinking. stops
p. 46 Rglage de la balance des blancs manuelle
1 Rgler linterrupteur dalimentation sur M. 2 Slectionner BAL.MAN dans le menu

u BAL. BLANCS. ( p. 36)

Lindication clignote lentement.
1 Rgler linterrupteur dalimentation sur M. 2 Tenir une feuille de papier blanc devant le
sujet. Ajuster le zoom ou vous dplacer pour que la feuille de papier blanc remplisse lcran.
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen. Press and hold SET until blinking rapidly.
When the setting is completed, normal blinking.
Tenir une feuille de papier blanc devant le sujet. Ajuster le zoom ou vous dplacer pour que la feuille de papier blanc remplisse lcran. Appuyer en continu sur SET jusquau moment o commence clignoter rapidement.
Lorsque le rglage est termin, clignoter normalement. se remet
3 Slectionner BAL.MAN dans le menu
u BAL. BLANCS ( p. 36), puis appuyer en continu sur SET jusquau moment o commence clignoter.
Lorsque le rglage est termin, clignoter. sarrte de

begins

resumes
4 Appuyer deux fois sur SET. Lcran de
menu se ferme, et lindicateur de balance des blancs manuelle est affich.
4 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator displayed. is is
p. 53 Raccordement un ordinateur personnel
5 Appuyer deux fois sur SET. Lcran de
5 Press SET twice. The Menu Screen closes
and the Manual White Balance indicator displayed.
pg. 53 Connection To A Personal Computer
[A] Using USB cable (GR-DF470/450 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.
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. (GR-DF470 only)