JVC GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 User Manual

GUIDEBOOK

HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-HD40 GZ-HD30

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained on pages 8 and 9 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.

ENGLISH

Easy Start Guide

ACCESS

POWER /CHARGE

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack.

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging goes out: Charging ﬁnished

Battery Pack

AC Adapter

Open the cover

To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

The power turns on if you open the LCD monitor

Close the LCD monitor after you ﬁnish recording.

CAUTION

Charge the battery pack before use. (Z p. 18)

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Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides

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JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time.

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

SELECT

SET QUIT

SELECT

SET QUIT

DATE TIME

JAN 31

11AM07

2008

CLOCK ADJUST

Select

Set

Select

Set

See the next page for recording videos.

Preparation

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera

Power Button

Select [YES] within 10 seconds

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.

Open the lens cover

Set the date and time

To change the date and time (Z p. 19)

Select video mode

Video recording

PLAY/REC

SELECT

INFO

AUTO

START /STOP

[ 4 h 5 9 m ]

0 : 0 1 : 3 0

REC

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

CAUTION

This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format or

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MPEG-2 TS format. For details, see page 6.

Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode ﬁrst.

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Select recording mode

The mode changes when you press the button

Select auto mode

The mode changes when you press the button (recording mode only)

The auto recording

indicator appears.

When recording

Start recording

Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop

Remaining space on the hard disk

Picture Quality Record-standby

Recording

Playing back

PLAY/REC

SELECT

VIDEO

1/1

SELECT

SET SORT

Select playback mode

The mode changes when you press the button

Select the desired ﬁle

Press down the set lever

Press down the set lever to start playback, and press it again to stop

Index screen

Playback screen

To perform operations such as fast forwarding or fast rewinding (Z p. 30)

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To view video/still image on TV (Z p. 35)

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CAUTION

Don’t forget to make copies after recording!

To copy ﬁles onto DVD discs (Z p. 45)

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To dub ﬁles using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 50)

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To play back a created DVD disc (Z p. 46, 48)

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To edit ﬁles on your computer (Z p. 11)

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High-deﬁnition Recording Format

This camera has two high-deﬁnition recording formats. Select the one that suits your purpose.

To record for a long time

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To copy videos to a DVD and play back on



a AVCHD compatible device such as Bluray recorder, etc

• You can record to a microSD card.

• You can divide a video.

To record at maximum picture quality (FHD



mode)

To edit videos on your PC



(You can edit videos in a short time.)

• You can dub and edit videos on an HDV compatible device. (GZ-HD40: 1440 CBR only)

• You can view video written back from a PC. (Z p. 11)

Recording format

AVCHD

(factory-preset)

Recording format

MPEG-2 TS

NOTES

• When you edit videos using the provided QuickTime Component for Everio software (for Macintosh), select MPEG-2 TS format.

• If you edit videos in MPEG-2 TS format on a computer, set [x.v.Color] to [OFF] before the recording.

• You cannot copy videos of two formats to one DVD.

Before recording

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

STREAM FORMAT

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

AVCHD MPEG-2 TS

RETURN

SET QUIT

VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM

DIS

MANUAL SETTING

NORMAL QUALITY

XP SP EP

RETURN

SET QUIT

To select a recording format

! Select [STREAM FORMAT] in the

[BASIC SETTINGS] in the recording mode.

# Select the desired picture quality in

the [VIDEO QUALITY] in the MENU.

(in AVCHD format)

Before playing back

If you recorded videos in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 TS format, select the recording format also when playing back.

Only videos in the selected format (AVCHD or MPEG-2 TS) are played back.

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Only videos in the selected format (AVCHD or MPEG-2 TS) are displayed on the LCD

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monitor, but the other videos are also stored.

Copying Files to a DVD

To copy videos to a DVD using

 To copy videos to a DVD using a

a DVD burner (sold separately) (Z p. 45)



PC (Z p. 11)

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

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

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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 sufﬁcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 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 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 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.) 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, ﬁre or the like.

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 ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the car t, 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 tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning stor ms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed ser vice 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

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony

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Corporation.

x.v.Color™ is a trademark of

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Sony Corporation.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

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Licensing, LLC.

Windows® is either registered trademark or

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trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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Other product and company names included in

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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.

Contents

GZ-HD40

GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................12

How to Use the Everio Dock ........... 12

Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 13

Index ........................................................14

Indications on LCD Monitor ...................16

Necessary Settings before Use .............18

Charging the Battery Pack ............................ 18

Date/Time Setting ......................................... 19

Language Setting ......................................... 19

Other Settings .........................................20

Grip Adjustment ............................................ 20

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................ 20

Lens Cover ................................................... 20

Tripod Mounting ............................................ 20

When Using a microSD Card ....................... 21

RECORDING

Recording Files .......................................22

Video Recording ........................................... 22

Still Image Recording ................................... 23

Zooming ........................................................ 24

LED Light ...................................................... 24

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 24

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ......................................... 25

Registering Files to Events ........................... 25

Manual Recording ..................................26

To Change to Manual Recording Mode ........ 26

Program AE .................................................. 26

Manual Focus ............................................... 26

Backlight Compensation ............................... 27

Spot Exposure Control ................................. 27

Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 28

PLAYBACK

Playing Back Files ..................................30

Video Playback ............................................ 30

Still Image Playback ..................................... 31

Playback with Special Effects ....................... 32

File Search Function ..................................... 33

Watching Images on TV..........................35

Connection with TV....................................... 35

Playback Operation ...................................... 36

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files ........................................37

To Capture a Still Image from a Video .......... 37

Deleting/Protecting Files ............................... 37

Viewing File Information ............................... 39

Changing the Event Registration .................. 39

Dividing Files ................................................ 40

DPOF Print Setting ....................................... 41

Playlists ...................................................42

Creating Playlists .......................................... 42

Other Operations of Playlists ........................ 43

Playing Back Playlists ................................... 43

COPYING

Copying Files ..........................................44

Copying/Moving Files ................................... 44

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camera ....................................................... 45

High-deﬁnition Dubbing ................... 49

Standard-deﬁnition Dubbing ......................... 50

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings .................51

Troubleshooting ......................................58

Cleaning ..................................................62

Warning Indications ...............................63

Speciﬁcations .........................................66

Cautions ..................................................68

Terms .......................................................72

PC OPERATION

For Windows

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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].

# Click

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

• When you edit videos using the provided QuickTime Component for Everio software (for Macintosh), select MPEG-2 TS format.

• If you edit videos in MPEG-2 TS format on a computer, set [x.v.Color] to [OFF] before the recording.

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Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ or Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read PDF ﬁles. Adobe® Reader® can be located from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

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. (Z p. 45) 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. (Z p. 62)

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

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VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

If the camera is subjected to electrostatic

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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

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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

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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]. (Z p. 54)

Do not cover the fan (Z p. 14 (, /)

If the camera becomes too hot inside it may cause a malfunction.

GETTING STARTED

GZ-HD40

Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V14U/AP-V18U

USB Cable Shoulder Strap

Battery Pack

BN-VF815U

(Z p. 20)

Component Cable

(Z p. 35)

CD-ROM

(Z p. 11)

Audio/Video Cable

(Z p. 36, 50)

Remote Control

RM-V751U (Z p. 13)

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

NOTE

Everio Dock

CU-VC7U (Z below)

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

How to Use the Everio Dock

You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when you place the camera on the dock.

Camera Connection Terminal

USB Connector

i.LINK Connector

COMPONENT Connector

AV Connector

DC Connector

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

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock

Remote Sensor

tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Effective distance:

NOTE

Max. 5 m (16 ft)

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Power-linked operation

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You can also turn on/off the camera by

opening/closing the LCD monitor.

Be careful not to cover sensors 7, ? and @

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during shooting.

GZ-HD40

Camera

! Index Button [INDEX] (Z p. 33)/ Remaining Space Button/ Data Battery Button [ # Set Lever Move to

¡ :

Reverse Skip (Z p. 30)/Up/Backlight

0 / 1 ] (Z p. 24)

Compensation Button [ - ] (Z p. 27)

Move to

¢ :

Forward Skip (Z p. 30)/Down/Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] (Z p. 26)

Move to

£ :

Reverse Search (Z p. 30)/Left/Light Button [LIGHT] (Z p. 24)

Move to

¤ :

Forward Search (Z p. 30)/Right/Program AE Button [PROGRAM AE] (Z p. 26)

Press down:

Play/Pause (Z p. 30)

$ Menu Button [MENU] % LCD Monitor & Speaker ( Fan outlet ) Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Blinks when you

access ﬁles. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing ﬁles.)

Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]

(Blinks when you charge the battery.)

* Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z p. 24) Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( + Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

Z p. 30)

(Z p. 23)

, Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] (Z p. 26)/

Information Button [INFO] (Z p. 39)

- Power Button (You can turn off the camera

by pressing and holding this button.)

. Direct Disc Button [DIRECT DISC]/

Focus Assist Button [FOCUS ASSIST] (Z p. 27)

/ Fan inlet 0 Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP]/

Quick Review Button [QUICK REVIEW] (Z p. 22, 23)

1 Delete Button [ * ] 2 Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button

[PLAY/REC] (Z p. 22, 23)

3 Audio/Video Connector [AV] (Z p. 36, 50) 4 Component Connector [COMPONENT]

(Z p. 35)

5 Mode Switch [!, #] 6 Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/

STOP] (Z p. 22)

7 Stereo Microphone 8 Grip Strap (Z p. 20) 9 HDMI Connector [HDMI] (Z p. 35) : DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18) ; Microphone Input Connector [MIC] < Headphone Connector [ ] = LED Light > USB Connector [ 2 ] ? Remote Sensor (Z p. 13) @ Lens Cover/Lens A Shoe (for external microphone, etc) B Shoe Cover C Lens Cover Switch [=, >] (Z p. 20) D microSD Card Slot (Z p. 21) E

Everio Dock Connector

F Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20) G Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 18) H 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

Z p. 31)

U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button (Z p. 42) X START/STOP Button Y SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 23) Z INFO Button (Z p. 39) a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) ( f INDEX Button

Z p. 31)

g DISP Button

NOTE

You can move the zooming area with the up/ down/left/right button during zoom in playback mode.

Indications on LCD Monitor

W T

FOCUS

200X F4.0 1/4000

LCD

4: 5 5 P M

JA N . 2 0 . 2 0 0 8

RE C

0 : 0 4 : 01

[ 4 h 5 9 m ]

xvC

PHOTO

[ 9 9 9 9 ]

FIN E

1920

PHOTO

During both Video and Still Image Recording

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(Z p. 26)

# Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 29) $ Approximate Zoom Ratio (Z p. 51) % Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 22, 23) & Zoom Indicator (Z p. 24) ( Focus Assist Indicator (Z p. 27) ) Shutter Speed (Z p. 28) * Brightness/Sharpness Control Indicator

(Z p. 54, 29)

+ Battery Indicator , Date/Time (Z p. 19)

- Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(Z p. 26)

. Monitor Backlight (Z p. 54) / Selected Recording Medium Indicator

(Z p. 57)

0 Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 54)

1 Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 29) 2 Program AE Mode Indicator (Z p. 26) 3 White Balance Indicator (Z p. 29) 4 Aperture Value (F-number) (Z p. 29) 5 LED Light Indicator (Z p. 24) 6 ±0 : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

(Z p. 28)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator

(Z p. 27)

. : Spot Exposure Control Indicator

(Z p. 27)

C : Iris Lock Indicator (Z p. 27, 28)

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator (Z p. 22) # Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 52) $ x.v.Color™ (Z p. 52) % Picture Quality (Z p. 51) & Remaining Time (Z p. 22, 67) ( Counter ) MREC : (Appears during recording.)

(Z p. 22)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

* Shooting Indicator (Z p. 22) + Microphone Input Level Indicator (Z p. 52) , Event Indicator (Z p. 25)

- Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 51)

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator (Z p. 23) # ISO Sensitivity

(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no

indication. (Z p. 53)

$ Focus Indicator (Z p. 23) % Image Size (Z p. 53) & Picture Quality (Z p. 53) ( Remaining Number of Shots (Z p. 67) ) { : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

(Z p. 53)

J : Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator

(Z p. 53)

* Shooting Indicator (Z p. 23) + Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 53)

During Video Playback

1 : 5 5 : 0 1

X - 6 0

xvC1080p

4: 55 PM

J A N. 2 0 .2 00 8

1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8

4 :5 5

J A N. 2 0 .2 00 8

1080p

SELECT

SET QUIT

During Still Image Playback

! Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) # 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 43)

$ Output with 1080p (Z p. 55) % x.v.Color™ (Z p. 52) & Picture Quality (Z p. 51) ( Playback Mode (Z p. 30)

Playback

Pause

Forward Search

Reverse Search

Forward Slow-Motion

Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

) Counter * Volume Level Indicator + Battery Indicator , Date/Time

- Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 32) . Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Z p. 32)

! Mode Indicator (Z p. 31) # Output with 1080p (Z p. 55) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z p. 31) & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time

Operation guide display

The operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display etc.

Necessary Settings before Use

BATT.

Required charging/recording time

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

camera.

2 Attach the battery pack.battery pack.

3 Connect the AC adapter.

DC Connector

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

The power/charge lamp blinks to

•

indicate charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

•

ﬁnished.

(110V to 240V)



(approx.)

*When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF815U (Provided)

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 10 min.*

NOTE

The actual recording time may shorten depending on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with fast moving.

To detach the battery pack



Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery power



See page 24.

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.

Recording

time

2 hr. 40 min. 1 hr. 25 min.*

Date/Time Setting

Select

Set

x.v.Color

BASIC SETTINGS

GAIN UP

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

SET DATE/TIME

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

STREAM FORMAT

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

RETURN

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

SELECT

SET QUIT

DATE TIME

JAN 31

11AM07

2008

Select

Set

x.v.Color

BASIC SETTINGS

GAIN UP

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

SELECT LANGUAGE

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

STREAM FORMAT

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

RETURN

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

STREAM FORMAT

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

RETURN

SET QUIT

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camera.

2 Press MENU.

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camera.

2 Press MENU.

3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS].

4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

5 Set the date and time.

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.

3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS].

4 Select [LANGUAGE].

5 Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen



Move the set lever to £.

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

Other Settings

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Eyelet

Buckle

Lens Cover

When not using the camera, close the lens cover to protect the lens.

Lens Cover

Lens Cover Switch

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.

Strap Guide

NOTE

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

When Using a microSD Card

If you want to record to a microSD card, the following 3 operations need to be performed.

Operations are conﬁrmed 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.

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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 ﬁrst.

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 (AVCHD format only).

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (Z p. 57)

S Format a microSD card when using it

for the ﬁrst time

This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the microSD card.

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (Z p. 56)

3 Close the microSD card cover.

To remove a microSD card

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Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

NOTES

Insert and remove the microSD card only

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while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted.

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side

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of the label.

RECORDING

PLAY/REC

SELECT

START /STOP

RE C

[ 4 h 5 9 m ]

0 : 0 1 : 3 0

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode.

To record a still image during video

To stop recording

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Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene

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Press QUICK REVIEW while recording is paused. Pressing DELETE during playback deletes that scene.

To change the picture quality

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Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 51)

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recording

Press SNAPSHOT (Up to 3 times in a row).

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

Press START/STOP to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording

NOTES

If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically

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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 ﬁle will be created for every 4 GB.

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Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the driving sound

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(hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.

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