JVC GR-DF460 User Manual

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GR-DF560
GR-DF460
GR-DF430
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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.
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Digital Video Camera:
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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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JVC GR-DF460 Specifications

General

Image Sensor	CCD
Optical Zoom	16x
Digital Zoom	700x
Weight	480 g
Image Stabilizer	Electronic
Display Type	LCD
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Audio Recording Format	PCM
Type	Digital Camcorder
Recording Media	Mini DV
LCD Screen	2.5"
Focus Adjustment	Automatic/Manual
Connector Type	USB
Viewfinder	Color
Video Recording Format	Mini DV
Interface	USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Summary

Safety Precautions

Important UK Safety Information

Essential safety guidelines for UK users regarding electrical connections and plugs.

General Cautions and Warnings

Warnings about electrical shock, handling batteries, and product exposure to water.

Safe Usage Do's and Don'ts

Guidelines for proper equipment handling, ventilation, and avoiding hazards.

Getting Started

Power and Battery Management

Instructions for charging, using, and detaching battery packs and AC adapter.

Operation Modes and Switches

Explains how to use the power switch and video/memory switch.

Video Recording & Playback

Basic Recording Operations

Step-by-step guide for starting and stopping video recording.

Digital Still Camera (DSC) Recording & Playback

DSC Basic Shooting and Interval Shooting

How to take still photos and perform interval shooting.

Advanced Features

Camera Recording Settings

Details on REC MODE, SOUND MODE, ZOOM, SNAP/SLOW, GAIN UP, NAVIGATION, AUX MIC.

Manual and System Settings

Focus, Exposure, and White Balance

Troubleshooting

Power and Recording Issues

Solutions for problems related to power supply and recording failures.

Playback and Display Problems

Error and Warning Messages

Explains common error codes and warning indications.

Memory Card and Editing Errors