JVC Everio GZ-HD10 Instructions Manual
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Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this hard
disk camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained on pages 6 and 7 to ensure
safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the camera) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Apreciado cliente
Muchas gracias por haber adquirido
esta cámara con disco duro integrado.
Antes de usarla, lea la información de
seguridad y las precauciones contenidas
en las páginas 6 y 7 para garantizar un
uso seguro de este producto.
Para futuras consultas:
Escriba a continuación el número
de modelo (situado en la base de la
cámara) y el número de serie (situado
en el compartimiento de la batería de la
cámara).
Número de modelo
Número de serie
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
GZ-HD10
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
VIDEOCÁMARA EQUIPADA CON DISCO DURO
SPEN
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Easy Start Guide
CAUTION
•
Charge the battery pack before use. (墌 p. 16)
•
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
ACCESS
POWER
/CHARGE
The power turns on if you open the LCD
monitor
Close the LCD monitor after you fi nish recording.
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging fi nished
Battery Pack
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
AC Adapter
Open the cover
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EN
Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time.
See the next page for recording videos.
Preparation
Q
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera
R
Select [YES] within
10 seconds
T
Power Button
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SELECT
SET QUIT
SELECT
SET QUIT
DATE TIME
JAN 31
11AM07
2008
CLOCK ADJUST
S
Set the date and time
Select
Set
Select
Set
When the message disappears, press the
power button for at least 2 seconds to turn
off the power, and then press it again for at
least 2 seconds.
To change the date and time (墌 p. 17)
Open the lens cover
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Select video mode
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Video recording
Before recording an important scene, it is
recommended to conduct a trial recording.
Q
Select recording mode
PLAY/REC
SELECT
When recording
The mode changes when
you press the button
R
Select auto mode
/
INFO
AUTO
The mode changes when
you press the button
(recording mode only)
The auto recording
indicator appears.
S
Start recording
START
/STOP
Press the START/STOP
button to start recording,
and press it again to stop
[4h59m]
XP
0:01:30
REC
Remaining space on
the hard disk
Picture Quality Record-standby
Recording
CAUTION
•
This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.
•
Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode fi rst.
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Playing back
Q
Select playback mode
PLAY/REC
SELECT
The mode changes when
you press the button
R
Select the desired fi le
VIDEO
1/1
SELECT
SET SORT
Index screen
S
Press down the set lever
Playback screen
Press down the set lever to
start playback, and press it
again to stop
To perform operations such as fast forwarding or fast rewinding (墌 p. 24)
To view video/still image on TV (墌 p. 26)
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CAUTION
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!
•
To copy fi les onto DVD discs (墌 p. 31)
•
To dub fi les using a VCR/DVD recorder (墌 p. 33)
•
To play back a created DVD disc (墌 p. 32)
•
To edit fi les on your computer (墌 p. 9)
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
•
The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•
The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•
The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fi re
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 fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
•
Dispose of used battery promptly.
•
Keep away from children.
•
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked fl ame 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 fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens 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 fi re or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
to
the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause
the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:
Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in
the camera and the remote control, should not be
exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine,
fi re or the like.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed 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 tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
Remember that this camera 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.)
Trademarks
•
AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
•
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•
x.v.Color™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
•
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
•
Windows® is either registered
trademark or trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other
countries.
•
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
•
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
Accessories ............................................10
Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11
Index ........................................................12
Indications on LCD Monitor ...................14
Necessary Settings before Use .............16
Charging the Battery Pack ............................ 16
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 16
Date/Time Setting ......................................... 17
Language Setting ......................................... 17
Other Settings .........................................18
Grip Adjustment ............................................ 18
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 18
Lens Cover ................................................... 18
Tripod Mounting ............................................ 18
When Using a microSD Card ....................... 19
Changing the Menu Settings ........................ 19
RECORDING
Recording Files .......................................20
Video Recording ........................................... 20
Still Image Recording ................................... 21
Zooming ........................................................ 22
LED Light ...................................................... 22
Registering Files to Events ........................... 22
Manual Recording ..................................23
To Change to Manual Recording Mode ........ 23
Program AE .................................................. 23
Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 23
PLAYBACK
Playing Back Files ..................................24
Video Playback ............................................ 24
Still Image Playback ..................................... 25
Watching Images on TV..........................26
Connection with TV....................................... 26
Playback Operation ...................................... 27
EDITING/PRINTING
Managing Files ........................................28
To Capture a Still Image from a Video .......... 28
Deleting/Protecting Files ............................... 28
Changing the Event Registration .................. 29
Dividing Files ................................................ 29
Playlists ...................................................30
Creating Playlists .......................................... 30
COPYING
Copying Files ..........................................31
Copying/Moving Files ................................... 31
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the
Camera ....................................................... 31
Standard-defi nition Dubbing ......................... 33
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ......................................34
Warning Indications ...............................36
Specifi cations .........................................37
Cautions ..................................................39
Terms .......................................................44
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Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording
media for storage. (墌 p. 31) JVC will not be
responsible for any lost data.
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data,
make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and
sound have been recorded correctly.
Reset the camera if it does not operate
correctly
This camera uses a microcomputer. Factors
such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the
camera does not operate correctly, reset the
camera.
Precautions on handling batteries
•
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF823U
battery packs.
•
If the camera is subjected to electrostatic
discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camera immediately and consult your local
JVC dealer
•
If a problem occurs when using the microSD
card, take the card together with the camera
for repair. If one of them is not included,
the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camera cannot be
repaired.
•
Recorded data may be erased while the
camera is being repaired or inspected. Back
up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.
Because cameras may be used
for demonstration in a shop, the
demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
Do not cover the fan (墌 p. 12 (, /)
If the camera becomes too hot inside it may
cause a malfunction.
For Windows
Refer to the PC OPERATION GUIDE in the
supplied CD-ROM.
! Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
After a moment, the [Software Setup] screen
appears. If the [Software Setup] screen does
not appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon
in [My Computer].
NOTE
Refer to the PC OPERATION GUIDE for the
system requirements of the provided software.
For details, refer to the User’s guide or Help of
the software.
For Macintosh
! Load the provided CD-ROM into the
Computer.
# Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
$ Double-click “Start.pdf” in the “PC guide”
folder.
% Click the desired language.
NOTES
• Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ or Adobe®
Reader
®
must be installed to read PDF
fi les. Adobe
®
Reader® can be located from
Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/
• For more details on the operations, refer to
the GUIDEBOOK and the PC OPERATION
GUIDE in the supplied CD-ROM.
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# Click
PC OPERATION
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Accessories
GETTING STARTED
AC Adapter
AP-V14U
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Component Cable
(墌 p. 26)
Audio/Video Cable
(墌 p. 27, 33)
USB Cable Shoulder Strap
(墌 p. 18)
CD-ROM
(墌 p. 9)
Remote Control
RM-V750U
(墌 p. 11)
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
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Preparing the Remote Control
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery
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.
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.
Effective distance:
Max. 5 m (16 ft)
Remote Sensor
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
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Index
NOTES
•
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
•
Power-linked operation
You can also turn on/off the camera by
opening/closing the LCD monitor.
•
Be careful not to cover sensors 7, > and ?
during shooting.
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7 Stereo Microphone
8 Grip Strap (墌 p. 18)
9 HDMI Connector [HDMI] (墌 p. 26)
: DC Connector [DC] (墌 p. 16)
; Microphone Input Connector [MIC]
< LED Light
= USB Connector [
2
]
> Remote Sensor (墌 p. 11)
? Lens Cover/Lens
@ Shoe (for external microphone, etc)
A Shoe Cover
B Lens Cover Switch [=, >] (墌 p. 18)
C microSD Card Slot (墌 p. 19)
D Tripod Mounting Socket (墌 p. 18)
E Battery Release Button [BATT.] (墌 p. 16)
F Battery Pack Mount
Remote Control
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
(Zoom in/out during playback.)
S Up Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button
X START/STOP Button
Y SNAPSHOT Button
Z INFO Button
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE Button
c Right Button
d Next Button
e Down Button
Rotate Button (clockwise)
f INDEX Button
g DATE Button
NOTE
You can move the zooming area with the up/
down/left/right button during zoom in playback
mode.
Camera
!
Index Button [INDEX]/Remaining Space
Button/Data Battery Button
[ 0 / 1 ] (墌 p. 16)
# Set Lever
Move to ¡ :
Reverse Skip (墌 p. 24)/Up/Backlight
Compensation Button [ - ]
Move to ¢ :
Forward Skip (墌 p. 24)/Down/Manual
Focus Button [FOCUS]
Move to £ :
Reverse Search (墌 p. 24)/Left/Light
Button [LIGHT] (墌 p. 22)
Move to ¤ :
Forward Search (墌 p. 24)/Right/Program
AE Button [PROGRAM AE] (墌 p. 23)
Press down:
Play/Pause (墌 p. 24)
$ Menu Button [MENU]
% LCD Monitor
& Speaker
( Fan outlet
) Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Blinks when you
access fi les. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing fi les.)
Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
(Blinks when you charge the battery.)
* Zoom Lever [W 7 , T
,
] (墌 p. 22)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (墌 p. 24)
+ Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(墌 p. 21)
, Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] (墌 p. 23)/
Information Button [INFO]
- Power Button (You can turn off the camera
by pressing and holding this button.)
. Direct Disc Button [DIRECT DISC]/
Focus Assist Button [FOCUS ASSIST]
/ Fan inlet
0 Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]/
Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW]
(墌 p. 20, 21)
1 Delete Button [
*
]
2 Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button
[PLAY/REC] (墌 p. 20, 21)
3 Audio/Video Connector [AV] (墌 p. 27, 33)
4 Component Connector [COMPONENT]
(墌 p. 26)
5 Mode Switch [!, #]
6 Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/
STOP] (墌 p. 20)
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
WT
0
FOCUS
200X
1/4000
LCD
1080p
4:55PM
JAN.20.2008
! Selected Recording Mode Indicator
(墌 p. 23)
# Tele Macro Mode Indicator
$ Approximate Zoom Ratio
% Output with 1080p
& Quick Review Indicator
( Zoom Indicator
) Focus Assist Indicator
* Shutter Speed
+ Brightness/Sharpness Control Indicator
, Battery Indicator
- Date/Time
. Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
/ Monitor Backlight
0 Selected Recording Medium Indicator
1 Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
2 Effect Mode Indicator
3 Program AE Mode Indicator
4 White Balance Indicator
5 LED Light Indicator (墌 p. 22)
6 ±0 : Exposure Adjustment Indicator
- : Backlight Compensation Indicator
. : Spot Exposure Control Indicator
C
: Iris Lock Indicator
During Video Recording Only
REC
0:04:01
[4h59m]
XP
xvC
PHOTO
! Mode Indicator (墌 p. 20)
# Wind Cut Indicator
$ x.v.Color™
% Picture Quality
& Remaining Time (墌 p. 20, 38)
( Counter
)
M
REC : (Appears during recording.)
(墌 p. 20)
MQ
: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
* Shooting Indicator (墌 p. 20)
+ Microphone Input Level Indicator
, Event Indicator (墌 p. 22)
- Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
During Still Image Recording Only
[9999]
FINE
10
1920
PHOTO
F4.0
! Mode Indicator (墌 p. 21)
# ISO Sensitivity
(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no
indication.
$ Focus Indicator (墌 p. 21)
% Image Size
& Picture Quality
( Remaining Number of Shots (墌 p. 38)
) { : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
J : Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator
* Shooting Indicator (墌 p. 21)
+ Self-Timer Indicator
, Aperture Value (F-number)
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During Video Playback
1:55:01
X-60
XP
xvC1080p
4:55PM
JAN.20.2008
! Mode Indicator (墌 p. 24)
#
6
: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.)
$ Output with 1080p
% x.v.Color™
& Picture Quality
( Playback Mode (墌 p. 24)
F
:
Playback
Q
:
Pause
K
:
Forward Search
J
:
Reverse Search
QF
:
Forward Slow-Motion
PQ
:
Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
) Counter
* Volume Level Indicator
+ Battery Indicator
, Date/Time
- Effect Mode Indicator
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
During Still Image Playback
101-0098
PM
4:55
JAN.20.2008
1080p
! Mode Indicator (墌 p. 25)
# Output with 1080p
$ Folder/File Number
% Slide Show Playback Indicator (墌 p. 25)
& Battery Indicator
( Date/Time
Operation guide display
The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.
SELECT
SET QUIT
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Necessary Settings before Use
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camera.
2 Attach the battery pack.
BATT.
3 Connect the AC adapter.
•
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
•
When the lamp goes out, charging is
fi nished.
Required charging/recording time
(approx.)
* When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Battery pack Charging time
Recording
time
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
1 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 00 min.*
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 00 min.*
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 05 min.*
NOTE
The actual recording time may shorten
depending on the recording environment, such
as when recording scenes with fast moving.
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To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove
the battery pack.
NOTES
•
You can also use the camera with just the AC
adapter.
•
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
•
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camera.
•
Attach the battery pack.
! mode: press INDEX twice.
# mode: press INDEX.
INDEX
BATTERY CONDITION
MAX TIME
min
Battery information is displayed for approx.
3 seconds if the button is pressed and
released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds
if the button is pressed and held for several
seconds.
To return to the normal screen
Press INDEX.
NOTE
The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
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DC Connector
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
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Date/Time Setting
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camera.
2 Press MENU.
MENU
3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS].
Select
Set
x.v.Color
REGISTER EVENT
BASIC SETTINGS
GAIN UP
SET QUIT
4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Select
Set
SET DATE/TIME
BASIC SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
CLOCK ADJUST
MONITOR BRIGHT
RETURN
SET QUIT
5 Set the date and time.
Select
Set
CLOCK ADJUST
SELECT
SET QUIT
DATE TIME
JAN 31
11AM07
2008
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
To quit the screen
Press MENU.
NOTE
If you do not set the date and time, the [SET
DATE/TIME!] screen appears every time you
turn on the camera.
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Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camera.
2 Press MENU.
MENU
3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS].
Select
Set
x.v.Color
REGISTER EVENT
BASIC SETTINGS
GAIN UP
SET QUIT
4 Select [LANGUAGE].
Select
Set
BASIC SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
CLOCK ADJUST
MONITOR BRIGHT
SELECT LANGUAGE
RETURN
SET QUIT
5 Select the desired language.
Select
Set
BASIC SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
CLOCK ADJUST
MONITOR BRIGHT
RETURN
SET QUIT
To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
To quit the screen
Press MENU.
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Other Settings
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Lens Cover
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
NOTE
Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
Tripod Mounting
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud,
and the mounting socket with the screw, and
then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to
the tripod.
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
Eyelet
Strap Guide
Buckle
Lens Cover
Switch
Lens Cover
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When Using a microSD Card
If you want to record to a microSD card, the
following 3 operations need to be performed.
•
Operations are confi rmed on the following
microSD cards.
- Panasonic
- TOSHIBA
- SanDisk
- ATP
Video recording:
Class 4 or 6 compatible microSDHC card
(4 GB, 8 GB)
Still image recording:
microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or
microSDHC card (4 GB, 8 GB)
•
If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
•
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
Q Insert a microSD card
Preparation:
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.
1 Open the microSD card cover.
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge fi rst.
3 Close the microSD card cover.
To remove a microSD card
Push the microSD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
NOTES
•
Insert and remove the microSD card only
while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data
on the card may be corrupted.
•
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side
of the label.
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R Change the recording medium
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory. You can change the recording medium
to microSD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].
S Format a microSD card when using it
for the fi rst time
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the microSD card.
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the
card.
Changing the Menu Settings
1 Press MENU.
MENU
2 Select the desired menu.
Select
Set
ZOOM
DIS
MANUAL SETTING
COMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKE
VIDEO QUALITY
SET QUIT
3 Select the desired setting.
Select
Set
ZOOM
DIS
MANUAL SETTING
COMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKE
VIDEO QUALITY
OFF
ON
RETURN
SET QUIT
To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
To quit the screen
Press MENU.
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Video Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
Recording Files
RECORDING
Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
START
/STOP
REC
[4h59m]
XP
0:01:30
To stop recording
Press START/STOP again.
To view the last recorded scene
Press QUICK REVIEW while recording is
paused. Pressing DELETE during playback
deletes that scene.
To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].
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Slide the mode switch to select !
(video) mode.
NOTES
•
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically
to conserve power. To turn on the camera again when using the battery pack, close the LCD
monitor and open it again. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
•
A new fi le will be created for every 4 GB.
•
Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the driving sound
(hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.
To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
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Approximate remaining
time for recording
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Slide the mode switch to select #
(still image) mode.
Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
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Press and hold SNAPSHOT
halfway.
[
FINE
1920
The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the
picture.
PHOTO
[9999]
FINE
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NOTES
•
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.
•
If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically
to conserve power. To turn on the camera again when using the battery pack, close the LCD
monitor and open it again. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.
•
The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 size may be cut off when printed. Check whether 16:9
size prints can be printed at your local print store.
•
When you turn off the camera after the recording is paused and turn it on again, the QUICK
REVIEW and DELETE button cannot work.
Still Image Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
To view the last recorded scene
Press QUICK REVIEW while recording is
paused. Pressing DELETE during playback
deletes that scene.
To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].
To change the image size
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
To record still images continuously
Set [SHUTTER MODE] to [CONTINUOUS
SHOOTING].
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Recording Files (Continued)
Zooming
Preparation:
•
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
Zoom out Zoom in
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto
Maximum zoom ratio (factory-preset)
! mode # mode
10x 8x
To change the maximum zoom ratio
(! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM].
NOTE
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2
") to the subject when the zoom lever
is set all the way to W.
LED Light
Preparation:
•
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
LIGHT
Each time you press the setting changes.
D
The LED light remains on
regardless of the surrounding
conditions.
D
A
The LED light turns on
automatically when shooting in
insuffi cient light conditions.
No display
Deactivates this function.
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Registering Files to Events
!
If you select an event to register the fi le to
before starting recording, the fi le will be
registered to the selected event, thus making
the fi le easy to fi nd at playback.
Preparation:
•
Select ! mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
1 Press MENU.
MENU
2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].
Select
Set
x.v.Color
REGISTER EVENT
BASIC SETTINGS
GAIN UP
REGISTER EVENT AT RECORDING
SELECT
SET QUIT
3 Select the event that you want to
register the fi le to.
To cancel the event registration, select
[DON’T REGISTER].
Select
Set
VACATION
DON'T REGISTER NEXT PAGE
1/ 3
SELECT
REGISTER
QUIT
The selected event is displayed on the
screen.
To quit the screen
Press MENU.
NOTE
Once you select a certain event to register a
fi le, the setting will remain even if you turn off
the camera.
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To Change to Manual Recording
Mode
Preparation:
•
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
/
INFO
AUTO
To return to the auto recording mode
Press AUTO/INFO so that the 4 indicator
appears.
Program AE
You can record videos or still images with
optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure
and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or
the subject.
In the manual recording mode;
1
PROGRAM AE
2 Select the desired setting.
Select
Set
OFF
[9999]
FINE
1920
To cancel the program AE
Select [OFF] in step 2.
Items for program AE setting
•
6 PORTRAIT*:
The subject in the foreground is
accentuated by blurring the background.
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H SPORTS:
Records fast moving subjects clearly.
•
G SNOW:
Compensates for subjects that may appear
too dark when shooting in extremely bright
surroundings, such as in snow.
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/ SPOTLIGHT:
Select this when a spotlight makes a
subject appear too bright.
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V TWILIGHT:
Makes evening scenes look more natural.
* # mode only
Manual Setting in Menu
In the manual recording mode;
1 Press MENU.
MENU
2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].
Select
Set
VIDEO QUALITY
ZOOM
DIS
MANUAL SETTING
SET MANUAL RECORDING
SET QUIT
3 Select the desired menu.
Select
Set
SHUTTER SPEED
WB
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
ADJUST SHUTTER SPEED
MANUAL SETTING
EFFECT
RETURN
SET QUIT
4 Select the desired setting.
Select
Set
SHUTTER SPEED
WB
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
MANUAL SETTING
EFFECT
RETURN
SET QUIT
AUTO
MANUAL
To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to £.
To quit the screen
Press MENU.
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Operations during Playback
Return to the fi rst
scene of the fi le
Reverse search/
Frame-by-frame
playback (during
pause)
Play/Pause
Forward search/
Frame-by-frame
playback (during
pause)
Go to the fi rst scene
of the next fi le
During forward/reverse search, moving the set lever to £ / ¤
alters the search speed (maximum 60x).
— : Turn down the
volume
+ : Turn up the
volume
Speaker volume
PLAYBACK
Playing Back Files
Video Playback
Slide the mode switch to select !
(video) mode.
Select the playback mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
VIDEO
1/1
SELECT
SET SORT
The index screen appears.
Select the desired fi le.
Select
Set
To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
To check the fi le information
Press AUTO/INFO when playback is
stopped.
To delete a video
Press DELETE when playback is stopped.
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To return to the index screen
Press INDEX.
To check the fi le information
Press AUTO/INFO.
To delete a still image
Press DELETE.
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Select the playback mode.
PLAY/REC
SELECT
IMAGE
1/1
SELECT
SET SORT
The index screen appears.
Select the desired fi le.
Select
Set
Slide the mode switch to select #
(still image) mode.
Rotate 90 degrees
(counterclockwise)
Display the previous fi le
Start/end the slide show
Display the next fi le
Rotate 90 degrees
(clockwise)
During the slide show, moving the set lever to ¡ /
¢ changes the playback order.
Operations during Playback
Still Image Playback
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This camera is designed to be used with
high-defi nition or NTSC-type color television
signals. It cannot be used with a television of a
different standard.
Connection with TV
You can output videos from the HDMI
connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV
connector. Select the connector that best suits
your television.
Preparation: Turn off all units.
To connect using the HDMI connector
NOTE
When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV,
set [HDMI OUTPUT] to [AUTO1]. When this is
set, 1080p appears at the top of the display.
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To connect using the COMPONENT
connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [COMPONENT
OUTPUT] according to the connection.
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Watching Images on TV
HDMI Connector
AC Adapter
DC Connector
HDMI Connector
HDMI Cable (optional)
To AC Outlet
AV Cable
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
Video Connector
is not in use.
AV Connector
Component Cable
DC Connector
COMPONENT
Connector
Audio L/R Input
Connector
COMPONENT
Input Connector
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To connect using the AV connector
NOTE
Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to
suit the screen size of your television.
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Playback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
1 Turn on the camera and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (Only when connecting the camera to
the VCR/DVD recorder)
Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and
set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.
4 Start playback on the camera.
(墌 p. 24, 25)
To display camera’s on-screen display
on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON].
NOTE
When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™
set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on
TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction
manual.
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AV Cable
DC Connector
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
AV Connector
AV Input Connector
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