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



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.

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



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]. (Z p. 51)



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

•

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.

•

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.

PLAY/REC

SELECT

[

FIN E

1920

PHOTO

[ 9 9 9 9 ]

FIN E

Still Image Recording

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

Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.

The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused.

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]. (Z p. 53)

To change the image size



Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE]. (Z p. 53)

To record still images continuously



Set [SHUTTER MODE] to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING]. (Z p. 53)

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.

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture.

Recording Files (Continued)

LIGHT

INDEX

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

min

Zooming

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Maximum zoom ratio is [10x] (factory-preset).

To change the maximum zoom ratio



(! mode only)

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

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.

•

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.

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.

Each time you press the setting changes.

The LED light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.

The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in

insufﬁcient light conditions.

Deactivates this function.

No display

Checking the Remaining Space

INDEX

SELECT

SET QUIT

MAX RECORDING TIME

HDD

FREE USED

11h00m 19h00m 35h00m

Select

Set

x.v.Color

BASIC SETTINGS

GAIN UP

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

VACATION

DON'T REGISTER NEXT PAGE

1/ 3

SELECT

QUIT

on the Recording Media

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode.

AVCHD format:

: High quality

: Standard quality

: For recording for a long time

MPEG-2 TS format:

: Full high-deﬁnition quality

: Fixed bit-rate

To change the picture quality



1) Select the picture quality.

2) Press the set lever.

To return to the normal screen



Press INDEX twice.

Registering Files to Events

If you select an event to register the ﬁle toevent to register the ﬁle to before starting recording, the ﬁle will be registered to the selected event, thus making the ﬁle easy to ﬁnd at playback.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].

3 Select the event that you want to

To cancel the event registration, select [DON’T REGISTER].

The selected event is displayed on the screen.

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

To search by event for a ﬁle to play back



See page 34.

NOTE

Once you select a certain event to register a ﬁle, the setting will remain even if you turn off the camera.

INFO

AUTO

PROGRAM AE

Select

Set

OFF

4 :

J A N .2

Manual Recording

Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

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;

Items for program AE setting



6 PORTRAIT:

•

The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background.

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.

/ SPOTLIGHT:

•

Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright.

V TWILIGHT:

•

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

5 NIGHT:

•

Select this to raise the sensitivity when in dim surroundings.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod in [NIGHT] mode because the shutter speed becomes slow.

Manual Focus

In the manual recording mode;

2 Select the desired setting.

For details on each setting, see the right column.

To cancel the program AE



Select [OFF] in step

2 Adjust the focus.

To cancel the manual focus setting



Move the set lever to ¢ (FOCUS) so that the @/A indicator disappears.

Focus Assist

FOCUS ASSIST

DIRECT

DISC

FOCUS

Select

Set

[ 5h 5 6 m ]

The image becomes black and white. The outline of focused object is displayed in blue. Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely.

2 Adjust the focus, then press down the

set lever to ﬁx the focus.

To cancel the focus assist mode



Press FOCUS ASSIST again.

To change the color of the outline



See page 52.

NOTE

If you use focus assist in dark places, the rough area of the image appears in color, and the outline color becomes difﬁcult to see.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure.

In the manual recording mode;

Spot Exposure Control

Use this function when backlight compensation does not work well, or to adjust the brightness in the desired spot.

In the manual recording mode;

1 Move twice.

2 Select the desired spot metering area

frame.

To lock the exposure



After you ﬁnish conﬁguring the setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds. The

To cancel spot exposure control



Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) once so that the . indicator disappears.

C indicator appears.

To cancel backlight compensation



Move the set lever to ¡ ( - ) twice so that the - indicator disappears.

Select

Set

VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM

DIS

MANUAL SETTING

SET MANUAL RECORDING

SET QUIT

Manual Recording (Continued)

Select

Set

SHUTTER SPEED

APERTURE PRIORITY

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

ADJUST SHUTTER SPEED

MANUAL SETTING

RETURN

SET QUIT

Select

Set

SHUTTER SPEED

APERTURE PRIORITY

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

MANUAL SETTING

RETURN

SET QUIT

AUTO MANUAL

Manual Setting in Menu

In the manual recording mode;

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

g ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the brightness.

SHUTTER SPEED

A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

3 Select the desired menu.

4 Select the desired setting.

To return to the previous screen



Move the set lever to £.

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

! mode

[AUTO]

–6 to +6

# mode

–2.0 to +2.0 (EV)



! mode: 1/2 to 1/4000 # mode: 1/2 to 1/500

The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

NOTE

It is recommended to use a tripod (Z p. 20) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

: The brightness is adjusted automatically.

: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments

of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

[AUTO]

: The brightness is adjusted automatically.

: Corrects the brightness within this range in

increments of 1/3EV. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

To lock the exposure

After you ﬁnish conﬁguring the setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds. The

[AUTO]

: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

C indicator appears.

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

APERTURE PRIORITY

You can add a blurring effect to the background by setting the aperture value (F-number).

Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording.

w EFFECT

Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects.

t TELE MACRO

Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft).

ZEBRA*

The sections of the photographic subject that are reﬂected as white due to light are displayed in a striped pattern. Use this as a guide for adjusting the brightness.

SHARPNESS*

Adjusts the enhancement level of the outline of the recorded image.

* ! mode only

[AUTO]

F1.8 to F4.0

: The aperture value is adjusted automatically.

: The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more blurred the background will become. The higher the F-number (smaller aperture value), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value.

NOTE

If the image is too bright, set to a larger F-number. If the image is too dark, set to a smaller F-number.

[AUTO]

: White balance is adjusted automatically.

B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on

the light source.

1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject so that the white paper ﬁlls the screen.

2) Press and hold the set lever until the indicator starts blinking then stops blinking.

D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. E CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is

used.

1 [OFF]: No effect is used.

J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old photos. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old

movies.

L CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of

an old movie atmosphere.

M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

[OFF]

: Deactivates the function.

: Activates the function.

1 [OFF]: Deactivate this function.

70%: Sections that are close to being reﬂected as white (bright)

are displayed in a striped pattern.

100%: Sections that are completely reﬂected as white (too

bright) are displayed in a striped pattern.

Adjust the sharpness moving the set lever to £ / ¤ , then press down.

NOTE

Enhancing the sharpness causes the recorded image to appear grainy.

PLAYBACK

PLAY/REC

SELECT

VIDEO

1/1

SELECT

SET SORT

Select

Set

Playing Back Files

Video Playback

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

To return to the index screen



Press INDEX. To check the ﬁle information



Press AUTO/INFO when playback is stopped. (Z p. 39)

To delete a video



Press DELETE when playback is stopped.

Operations during Playback

Return to the ﬁrst scene of the ﬁle

Play/Pause

Select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired ﬁle.

Speaker volume/ Headphone volume

— : Turn down the

volume

Reverse search/ Frame-by-frame playback (during pause)

Forward search/ Frame-by-frame playback (during pause)

Go to the ﬁrst scene of the next ﬁle

During forward/reverse search, moving the set lever to £ / ¤ alters the search speed (maximum 60x).

+ : Turn up the

volume

PLAY/REC

SELECT

IMAGE

1/1

SELECT

SET SORT

Select

Set

Still Image Playback

Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.

To return to the index screen



Press INDEX. To check the ﬁle information



Press AUTO/INFO. (Z p. 39) To delete a still image



Press DELETE.

Operations during Playback

Select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired ﬁle.

Rotate 90 degrees (counterclockwise)

Start/end the slide show

Display the previous ﬁle

Display the next ﬁle

Rotate 90 degrees

(clockwise)

During the slide show, moving the set lever to ¡ / ¢ changes the playback order.

Select

Set

EFFECT

WIPE/FADER

ADD EFFECT TO IMAGE

DIVIDE

BASIC SETTINGS

SET QUIT

Select

Set

EFFECT

WIPE/FADER

CLASSIC PICTURE

BASIC SETTINGS

DIVIDE

RETURN

SET QUIT

OFF

MONOTONE CLASSIC FILM

SEPIA

Playing Back Files (Continued)

Playback with Special Effects

Wipe or fader effects

Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images.

Playback effects

Add effects that, for example, alter the color tones of images.

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [WIPE/FADER] (! mode only)

or [EFFECT].

3 Select a desired effect.

For details on each effect, see the right column.

4 Select the ﬁle you want to play back.

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

To turn off the effect



Select [OFF] in step 3.

Items for WIPE/FADER setting



O FADER-WHITE:

•

Fades in or out with a white screen.

P FADER-BLACK:

•

Fades in or out with a black screen.

Q FADER-B.W:

•

Fades in to a color screen from a black and white screen, or fades out in the opposite way.

R WIPE-CORNER:

•

Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipes out in the opposite way.

S WIPE-WINDOW:

•

Starts in the center of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or wipes out in the opposite way.

T WIPE-SLIDE:

•

Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in the opposite way.

U WIPE-DOOR:

•

Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen which open to the left and right revealing the scene, or wipes out in the opposite way.

V WIPE-SCROLL:

•

Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out in the opposite way.

W WIPE-SHUTTER:

•

Wipes in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipes out in the opposite way.

NOTE

No effect will be applied on ﬁles with a play time shorter than 7 seconds. (normal ﬁle only)

Items for EFFECT setting



J SEPIA:

•

The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo.

K MONOTONE:

•

The image becomes black and white like an old movie.

L CLASSIC FILM*:

•

The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames.

M STROBE*:

•

The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

* ! mode only.

File Search Function

INDEX

Select

Set

VIDEO (GROUP)

1/1

1 2 2

3 1 1

2 1 3

SELECT

SET SORT

INDEX

Select

Set

SEARCH DATE

FEB.20.2008 FEB.05.2008 JAN.08.2008 JAN.26.2008

SELECT

SET SORT

Select

Set

FEB.20.2008

1/1

SELECT

SET SORT

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Group Index Screen

You can search the desired ﬁle by the group. The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing scenes.

1 Press INDEX.

2 Select the ﬁle you want to play back.

The number of ﬁles in the group is displayed in the thumbnails.

To return to the index screen



Press INDEX twice.

NOTES

The contents of the group may be changed

•

depending on the interval of the recording time. To change the contents, register the event. (Z p. 25)

The created groups may not be listed by

•

recording date such as when copying the ﬁles to a microSD card.

Date Index Screen

You can search the desired ﬁle by the recording date.

1 Press INDEX twice.

2 Select the recording date.

3 Select the ﬁle you want to play back.

To return to the index screen



Press INDEX.

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SEARCH EVENT

MONITOR OFF

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

SEARCH BY EVENTS

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

VACATION

1/ 3

SELECT

SET SORT

Select

Set

SEARCH EVENT

ALL SCENES JAN.08.2008 FEB.25.2008

SELECT

SET SORT

Select

Set

VACATION

1/1

SELECT

SET

QUIT

Playing Back Files (Continued)

Event Screen

You can search the desired ﬁle by the event that you registered the ﬁle to when recording. (Z p. 25) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search.

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [SEARCH EVENT].

3 Select the event.

To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE].

4 Select the recording date.

To display all the ﬁles, select [ALL SCENES].

5 Select the ﬁle you want to play back.

To return to the index screen



Press INDEX.

To change the event registration of a ﬁle



See page 39.

Watching Images on TV

This camera is designed to be used with high-deﬁnition 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



To AC Outlet

HDMI Connector

AC Adapter DC Connector

To connect using the COMPONENT



connector

To AC Outlet

COMPONENT Connector

AC Adapter

Component Cable

AV Connector

DC Connector

AV Cable

HDMI Cable (optional)

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. (Z p. 55)

COMPONENT Input Connector

NOTE

Audio L/R Input Connector

Video Connector is not in use.

Change the settings in [COMPONENT OUTPUT] according to the connection. (Z p. 55)

Watching Images on TV (Continued)

To connect using the AV connector



To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

AV Connector

DC Connector

AV Cable

AV Input Connector

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.

(Z p. 30, 31)

To display camera’s on-screen display



on TV

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 55)

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. (Z p. 52)

NOTE

Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of your television. (Z p. 55)

EDITING/PRINTING

SNAPSHOT

Select

Set

DELETE VIDEO

PROTECT/CANCEL

DELETE

COPY

MOVE

SET QUIT

Select

Set

DELETE

FILE SELECT DELETE ALL

SELECT SCENES ONE BY ONE

CURRENT

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

YES

DELETE?

(Remaining scenes: 0001) ANY PLAYLISTS THAT INCLUDE THIS SCENE WILL BE ALTERED

SELECT

SET

Managing Files

CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing ﬁles. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again. (Z p. 56)

To Capture a Still Image from a Video

You can capture the desired scene from a recorded video, and store it as a still image.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused.

NOTES

Captured still images are stored at a

•

resolution of 1920 x 1080. The image can be elongated in the horizontal or vertical directions depending on the picture quality of the source video ﬁle.

Images cannot be captured when the video

•

is in search or slow-motion playback.

The continuous shooting function cannot be

•

used to capture images.

Deleting/Protecting Files

Protected ﬁles cannot be deleted. To delete

•

them, release the protection ﬁrst.

Once ﬁles are deleted, they cannot be

•

restored. Check ﬁles before deleting.

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Deleting/Protecting the Currently Displayed File

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT/

CANCEL].

3 Select [CURRENT].

You can select the previous or next ﬁle by moving the set lever to £ / ¤.

4 Select [YES].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

Managing Files (Continued)

Select

Set

DELETE

FILE SELECT DELETE ALL

SELECT MULTIPLE SCENES

CURRENT

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

VIDEO DELETE

SELECT

SET QUIT

VIDEO DELETE

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

RETURN

QUIT

EXECUTE AND QUIT

DELETE SELECTED SCENE?

ANY PLAYLISTS THAT INCLUDE

THIS SCENE WILL BE ALTERED

SELECT

SET

Select

Set

DELETE

FILE SELECT DELETE ALL

DELETE ALL FILES

CURRENT

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

YES

DELETE ALL?

(EXCEPT PROTECTED SCENE)

SELECT

SET

Deleting/Protecting Selected Files

After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 37)

3 Select [FILE SELECT].

4 Select the desired ﬁle.

The * (deletion) or x (protection) mark

•

appears on the ﬁle. To select other ﬁles, repeat this step.

If you slide the zoom lever towards T,

•

the preview screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.

6 Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when

performing [DELETE]), or [QUIT] (when performing [PROTECT/ CANCEL]).

Deleting/Protecting All Files

After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 37)

3 Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT

ALL].

4 Select [YES].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

To release protection



Select the protected ﬁle in step (“Deleting/Protecting Selected Files” Z left column).

To release protection of all ﬁles



1) In step

3, select [CANCEL ALL].

2) When [CANCEL ALL?] appears, select [YES].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

Viewing File InformationFile Information

INFO

AUTO

VIDEO

XP OFF

JAN. 1. 08 10:18AM

QUALITY PROTECT

PB TIME

DATE/TIME

00:30:02

INFO

AUTO

1/250 s F3.5 ISO100

D B

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SEARCH EVENT

MONITOR OFF

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

CHANGE REGISTERED EVENT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SET RANGE AND CHANGE

SELECT SCENES ONE BY ONE

CURRENT

SELECT

SET QUIT

Preparation:

! mode:

Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the ﬁle on the index screen.

# mode:

Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the ﬁle on the index screen.

FILE*: File name

•

FOLDER*: Folder name

•

DATE/TIME: Date and time of the recording

•

PB TIME (! mode): Playback time (length of

•

the ﬁle)

SIZE (# mode): Image size (Z p. 53)

•

QUALITY: Image quality (Z p. 51, 53)

•

PROTECT: File protection status (Z p. 37)

•

* Not displayed in AVCHD format.

To turn off the ﬁle information display



Press AUTO/INFO again.

Histogram

A histogram is a graph indicating the image’s brightness. By checking the image and its histogram, you can see the exposure level pattern and the overall tone reproduction.

Preparation:

Play back the still image.

Press twice.

Number of

pixels

(Dim)

The shutter speed, F-number and ISO

•

sensitivity (GAIN) when recorded are also

Brightness level

(Bright)

displayed.

To turn off the ﬁle information display



Press AUTO/INFO a few times.

NOTE

The shutter speed displayed during shooting in auto mode is an approximation. It may not match the one displayed with the histogram.

Changing the Event Registration

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].

A larger number of pixels in the center

•

position indicates correct exposure and wellbalanced brightness.

3 Select [CURRENT].

Managing Files (Continued)

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT?

YES

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

CHANGED(FROM HERE)

SET QUIT

RETURN

Select

Set

VACATION

DON'T REGISTER NEXT PAGE

1/ 3

QUIT

RETURN

Select

Set

EFFECT

WIPE/FADER

DIVIDE VIDEO

BASIC SETTINGS

DIVIDE

SET QUIT

Select

Set

DIVIDE

SELECT

SET QUIT

DIVIDE

00:00:04

SET

QUIT

RETURN

Select

Set

DIVIDE

DIVIDE HERE CANCEL

00:00:04

SELECT

SET QUIT

4 Select the ﬁle you want to register.

You can select the previous or next ﬁle by moving the set lever to £ / ¤.

Changing the Event of the Selected Files

After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 39)

3 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE]. 4 Select the ﬁle you want to register.

When you select a ﬁle, the color of the

•

cursor changes. To select other ﬁles, move the cursor forward. You can only select the ﬁles in order.

If you slide the zoom lever towards T,

•

the preview screen is displayed. Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen.

5 Select a new event you want to

To select a different destination, select

•

[NEXT PAGE].

To cancel the event registration, select

•

[DON’T REGISTER].

Dividing Files

You can divide the selected video into two. (AVCHD format only)

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [DIVIDE].

3 Select the desired ﬁle.

Playback starts.

4 Set the point at which you want to

divide the ﬁle.

The actual division point may differ slightly from the point that is set.

5 Select [DIVIDE HERE].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

To set the division point again, select [CANCEL].



To quit the screen Press MENU.

NOTE

Select

Set

DPOF

MONITOR OFF

SET STILL IMAGE PRINTING

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

EFFECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

DPOF

SET ALL 1 CHECK QUANTITY RESET

SET PRINT QUANTITY

SELECT

SET QUIT

SET PRINT QUANTITY

Select

Set

TOTAL

DPOF

1/1

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

TOTAL

DPOF

1/1

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

DPOF

SET ALL 1 CHECK QUANTITY RESET

SET PRINT QUANTITY

SELECT

SET QUIT

SET ALL 1

Select

Set

SET ALL TO 1?

YES

SELECT

SET

When playing back the divided ﬁle, the recording date of the division point is displayed.

5 Select the number of prints (max.

15 prints).

DPOF Print Setting

The number of prints to make of a still image recorded on a microSD card can be set. This feature is useful when taking the microSD card to a photo lab for printing.

Preparation:

Select # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Set [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

•

(Z p. 57)

Setting Files Individually

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [DPOF].

3 Select [SET PRINT QUANTITY].

4 Select the desired ﬁle.

If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen of the still image is displayed.

To set print information for other images, repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to 999 ﬁles.)



To quit the screen Press MENU.



To cancel the selection

Set the number of prints to “00” in step

Setting All Files Together (One Print for Each)

After performing steps 1-2 (Z left column)

3 Select [SET ALL 1].

4 Select [YES].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

To conﬁrm DPOF settings



In step

3, select [CHECK QUANTITY].

If necessary, change the number of prints

•

for the desired ﬁle by following steps 4 and 5.

To reset DPOF settings



1) In step

2) When [RESET?] appears, select [YES].

3, select [RESET].

Playlists

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT REG.

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

CREATE/EDIT PLAYLIST

EDIT PLAYLIST

SEARCH EVENT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

EDIT PLAYLIST

EDIT RENAME PLAYLIST DELETE

CREATE PLAYLIST

NEW LIST

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

NEW LIST

SELECT SCENE BY DATE

CREATE BY GROUP

CREATE BY EVENT

CREATE BY DATE

SELECT FROM SCENES

SELECT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

TOTAL

SEP.01.2008

0/999

SELECT

Select

Set

TOTAL

DVD1

SEP.01.2008

1/999

00h02m

QUIT

TOTAL

SEP.01.2008

DVD1

00h02m

1/999

QUIT

Select

Set

SAVE AND QUIT

DELETE AND QUIT

RETURN

QUIT PLAYLIST.

SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?

SELECT

SET

It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Creating Playlists

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].

3 Select [NEW LIST].

4 Select an item and display ﬁles.

5 Select the ﬁle to add to playlist.

To preview scenes, press INDEX. When

•

the index screen of individual scenes appears, select the ﬁle.

To return to the previous screen, press

INDEX.

Files recorded in 1440 CBR picture quality

•

are displayed with a 1440 CBR icon.

Files recorded in other than 1440 CBR

picture quality are displayed with a 1920 icon. (only when selecting [SELECT FROM SCENES] in step 4)

6 Select the insertion point.

To add other ﬁles, repeat steps 5 and 6.

•

To delete a registered scene, select the

•

registered ﬁle.

[SELECT FROM SCENES]:

•

Display all ﬁles individually.

[CREATE BY GROUP]:

•

Display all ﬁles listed by group.

[CREATE BY DATE]:

•

Display all the ﬁles listed by recording

date.

[CREATE BY EVENT]:

•

Search for an event and display the

corresponding ﬁles listed by recording date.

8 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

NOTES

A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.

•

If you delete the original ﬁles, the

•

corresponding ﬁles are also deleted from the playlist.

Other Operations of Playlists

Select

Set

CHANGE EVENT REG.

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

PLAY FILES IN PLAYLIST

EDIT PLAYLIST

SEARCH EVENT

SET QUIT

Select

Set

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

SEP.08.2008 OCT.22.2008

SEP.01.2008

07:25PM 10:00AM

02:18PM

01 02 03

SELECT

SET QUIT

You can perform additional editing and delete ﬁles in a created playlist.

After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 42)

Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist

Playing Back Playlists

1 Press MENU.

3 Select [EDIT]. 4 Select the playlist you want to edit.

To add or delete ﬁles, follow the steps 5 to 8 in “Creating Playlists”. (Z p. 42)

Changing Playlist Names

The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time.

3 Select [RENAME PLAYLIST]. 4 Select the desired playlist. 5 Select the desired letter.

Repeat this process to complete the

•

name.

You can change the character types

•

(capital letters, small letters or marks) by selecting [A/a/@].

To correct a letter, select [%] or [&] and

•

press down the set lever to move the cursor to the letter, then select [Clear] and press down the set lever.

6 Select [¯].

Deleting Playlist

Original ﬁles are not deleted even if you delete the playlist.

2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].

3 Select the playlist that you want to

play back.

To quit the screen



Press INDEX.

To stop playback



Press the set lever.

To return to the normal ﬁle playback



mode

1) Press

2) Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE].

To play back from the desired scene



1) In step

2) Select the desired scene.

MENU.

3, press INDEX. (The index

screen for playlist appears.)

3 Select [DELETE]. 4 Select a playlist you want to delete.

To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE ALL].

5 When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears,

select [YES].

COPYING

Select

Set

COPY

COPY VIDEO

PROTECT/CANCEL

DELETE

MOVE

SET QUIT

COPY

CANCEL

EXECUTE

HDDMEDIA SCENE UNIT NO. OF FILES

0059

ALL

SELECT

SET QUIT

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

The Camera

You can copy ﬁles between the HDD and microSD card with this camera alone. (Z right column)

DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3)*

You can copy ﬁles recorded on this camera onto DVD discs. (Z p. 45) * AVCHD discs can be played back only on CU-VD50. CU-VD3 is not capable of playing back videos. In such case, use the camera to play back.

VCR/DVD Recorder

You can dub video recorded on this camera onto VCR/ DVD recorder. (Z p. 50)

It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner.

Copying/Moving Files

You can copy or move ﬁles between the HDD and microSD card.

# mode

! mode

(AVCHD)

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Make sure that microSD card is inserted in

•

the microSD slot.

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

the copy/move destination medium.

1 Press MENU.

2 Select [COPY] or [MOVE].

[COPY]:

•

Files are copied to the destination

medium while leaving original ﬁles in the source medium.

[MOVE]:

•

Files are moved to the destination

medium while deleting original ﬁles (except read-only ﬁles) in the source medium.

3 Set the direction of copy/move.*

(HDD & SD or SD & HDD)

* In case of ! mode, go to step 4.

4 Set the ﬁle unit to copy/move.

Select

Set

! mode: [SCENE]

•

# mode: [FILE]

Select this to transfer the selected ﬁles.

1) Select the desired ﬁle.

The s mark appears on the ﬁle. To

•

select other ﬁles, repeat this step.

2) Press

[ALL]:

•

Select this to transfer all ﬁles in the

recording medium.

When the size of all ﬁles in the HDD is

larger than the free space of the microSD card, only the ﬁles that can be contained in the free space will be copied.

MENU.

5 Select [EXECUTE].

File transfer starts. When [COPYING COMPLETED]/[MOVING COMPLETED] appears, press down the set lever.

To quit the screen



Press MENU, then select [YES] when [QUIT?] appears.

To stop the ﬁle transfer



1) Press down the set lever.

2) Select [YES] when [QUIT?] appears.

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera

The ﬁles in the camera can be backed up to a DVD disc using a DVD burner.

This disc cannot be played in a normal DVD player.

•

Use one of the following methods to view the disc.

- Playback the disc using the camera. (“To play back the created disc using the

camera” Z p. 46, 48)

- Playback the disc using a DVD burner.*

- Playback on a PC.* * The disc must ﬁrst be ﬁnalized on the camera.

Other than the created DVD using a DVD

•

burner cannot be played.

When connecting a DVD burner (CU-VD50)

•

to a TV, you can play back the created disc without using the camera. When playing back disconnect the USB cable.

Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Turn on the camera ﬁrst, then turn on the DVD burner.

USB Connector

USB Cable

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

DC Connector

DVD Burner

USB Connector

NOTES

Refer to also the optional DVD burner’s

•

instruction manual.

Use the USB cable that came with the DVD

•

burner.

Select

Set

VIDEO

PLAYBACK

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE FROM ALL

FINALIZE

CREATE FROM ALL SCENES

SET

SELECT

Select

Set

CREATE FROM ALL

SELECT ALL VIDEOS

ALL SCENES

UNSAVED SCENES

SELECT

SET TOP

Select

Set

ALL SCENES

RETURN

QUANTITY REQUIRED

PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC

DVD10 / DVD(DL)5

SELECT

SET TOP

Select

Set

ALL SCENES

YES

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE

AN AUTOMATIC HEADLINE ON

THE DISC TOP MENU?

SET TOP

SELECT

Select

Set

ALL SCENES

CANCEL

EXECUTE

100%

DVD(DL)

DVD35

SELECT

SET TOP

Copying Files (Continued)

Backup All Files

Preparation:

Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording format (AVCHD or

•

MPEG-2 TS). (Z p. 6)

Select HDD or microSD card. (# mode only)

•

The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when backing up video.

1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL].

2 Select the desired menu.

! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]

•

# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]

Files that have never been copied to a

DVD disc are automatically selected and copied. (either AVCHD or MPEG-2 TS)

! mode: [ALL SCENES]

•

# mode: [ALL IMAGES]

All ﬁles in the recording medium are

copied. (either AVCHD or MPEG-2 TS)

3 Select [OK].

To cancel the backup, select [RETURN].

4 Select [YES] or [NO].*

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

•

* In case of still image or video in MPEG-2

TS format, go to step

5 Select [EXECUTE].

The ﬁles are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, press down the set lever to complete the operation.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC. PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining ﬁles are copied on the second disc.

To cancel the copying, select [STOP].

•

To return to the top screen



Press MENU, then select [YES].

To ﬁnalize the disc after copy is ﬁnished



1) Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

2) Turn on the camera.

3) Select [FINALIZE].

4) Select [EXECUTE].

5) When [COMPLETED] appears, select [OK].

To play back the created disc using the



camera

1) Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

2) Turn on the camera ﬁrst, then turn on the DVD burner.

3) Select [PLAYBACK].

4) Select the desired folder.

5) Select the desired ﬁle. To return to the previous screen, press

INDEX.

To view video/still image on TV



See page 35.

Select Files for Backup

Select

Set

VIDEO

PLAYBACK

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE FROM ALL

FINALIZE

SELECT AND CREATE

SET

SELECT

Select

Set

SELECT AND CREATE

CREATE DISC BY DATE

CREATE BY DATE

CREATE BY PLAYLIST

CREATE BY EVENT

SELECT FROM SCENES

SELECT

SET TOP

Select

Set

CREATE BY DATE

04 05 06

DVD(DL)

DVD35

SELECT

SET TOP

JAN.01.2008

JAN.03.2008

JAN.02.2008

JAN.04.2008 JAN.05.2008 JAN.06.2008

Select

Set

CREATE BY DATE

QUANTITY REQUIRED

PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC

DVD10 / DVD(DL)5

RETURN

CHECK

SET TOP

Select

Set

ALL SCENES

YES

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE

AN AUTOMATIC HEADLINE ON

THE DISC TOP MENU?

SET TOP

SELECT

Preparation:

Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

1 Select [SELECT AND CREATE] (!

mode) or [SELECT AND SAVE] (# mode).

2 Select the desired menu.

! mode:

[CREATE BY DATE]:

•

Files are sorted according to the date

on which they were recorded. Relevant ﬁles are displayed in a list. Select the recording date.

[CREATE BY EVENT]:

•

Files are sorted according to event.

Relevant ﬁles are displayed in a list.

Select the event.

[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]:

•

Select the desired playlist from the list

of playlists. The selected playlists are displayed in a list.

1) Select the desired list. To select other lists, repeat this process.

2) Move the set lever to

[SELECT FROM SCENES]:

•

1) Select the desired ﬁle. To select other ﬁles, repeat this process.

2) Press

INDEX then go to step 4.

¤ twice.

# mode:

[SAVE BY DATE]:

•

Files are sorted according to the date

on which they were recorded. Relevant ﬁles are displayed in a list. Select the recording date.

[SELECT FROM IMAGES]:

•

1) Select the desired ﬁle. To select other ﬁles, repeat this process.

2) Press

INDEX then go to step 4.

To preview scenes, press INDEX. When the index screen of individual scenes appears, select the ﬁle. To return to the previous screen, press INDEX.

3 Select the desired ﬁle.

4 Select [OK].

To cancel the backup, select [RETURN].

5 Select [YES] or [NO].*

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

•

When selecting [CREATE BY PLAYLIST], select [OK] when [HEADLINE DISPLAYED ON THE DISC TOP MENU IS EITHER THE PLAYLIST OR DATE] appears. * In case of still image or video in MPEG-2

TS format, go to step

Copying Files (Continued)

Select

Set

ALL SCENES

CANCEL

EXECUTE

100%

DVD(DL)

DVD35

SELECT

SET TOP

JAN.08.2008 10:40AM JAN.10.2008 11:40AM

AUG.03.2008 08:40AM

AUG.08.2008 10:40AM

SEP.10.2008 20:40PM

SEP.03.2008 10:40AM

DIGEST PLAYBACK

6 Select [EXECUTE].

The ﬁles are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, press down the set lever to complete the operation.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC. PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining ﬁles are copied on the second disc.

To cancel the copying, select [STOP].

•

To return to the top screen



Press MENU, then select [YES].

To ﬁnalize the disc after copy is ﬁnished



1) Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

2) Turn on the camera.

3) Select [FINALIZE].

4) Select [EXECUTE].

5) When [COMPLETED] appears, select [OK].

To play back the created disc using the



camera

1) Connect the camera to the DVD burner.

2) Turn on the camera ﬁrst, then turn on the DVD burner.

3) Select [PLAYBACK].

4) Select the desired folder.

5) Select the desired ﬁle. To return to the previous screen, press INDEX.

To view video/still image on TV



See page 35.

NOTE

In case of [CREATE BY PLAYLIST], date/time on the ﬁle information display shows the date of copying the ﬁle, not of the actual recording.

Digest Playback

You can view the opening scene of each video (digest) in the created DVD.

- Record videos in AVCHD format.

- Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50/ CU-VD3).

When playing back the digest;

Use a DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3).

•

Use an AVCHD compatible DVD device.

•

1 Load the created DVD on the device. 2 Select [DIGEST PLAYBACK].

You can view the previous or next page by selecting £ / ¤.

3 The digest is played back

continuously.

To normal playback / To the index menu



1) Press the top menu button on the remote control of the DVD device during the digest playback.

2) Select the desired item.

GZ-HD40

High-deﬁnition Dubbing

TOTAL

EDIT

SELECT REGISTER

You can dub videos recorded with 1440 CBR picture quality to an HDV device.

Preparation: Turn off all units.

To connect using the i.LINK connector



i.LINK Connector

DC Connector

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

i.LINK Connector

i.LINK Cable (optional)

HDV device

1 Record videos with 1440 CBR picture

quality in MPEG-2 TS format.

2 Create a playlist containing only

video of 1440 CBR picture quality.

4 Connect a commercially available

HDV device to the i.LINK connector of the Everio dock with an i.LINK cable (sold separately).

5 Dub the playlist.

1) Press MENU.

2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].

NOTES

Be sure to use the VC-VDV204U or VC-

•

VDV206U i.LINK cable. Operation using the i.LINK cable is not guaranteed on all of the devices.

Video is not displayed on the camera during

•

dubbing. [i.LINK OUTPUTTING] appears on the screen.

If a dubbed video is played back on an HDV

•

device, the video and sound may stop in the places where scenes are joined.

The date and time information, wipe/fader

•

effect, and effects during playback are not dubbed.

Compatibility with all HDV devices is not

•

guaranteed.

Only select video with the 1440 CBR mark.

3 Connect the camera to the Everio

dock.

Copying Files (Continued)

Standard-deﬁnition Dubbing

You can dub videos in standard-deﬁnition to a DVD recorder.

Preparation: Turn off all units.

To connect using the AV connectors



(analog dubbing)

To AC Outlet

AV Connector

AC Adapter

DC Connector

AV Cable

2 Play back playlists on the camera.

1) Press MENU.

2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].

3) Select the desired playlist.

4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the ﬁrst and the last scene.)

3 At the point you want to start

dubbing, start recording on the VCR/ DVD recorder.

Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s instruction manual.

To stop dubbing



Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder, then press START/STOP again.

To hide the date or icons on the screen



Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV] (Z p. 55) or [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] (Z p. 52).

VCR/DVD Recorder

AV Connector

Preparation: Create a playlist.

1 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX

input mode.

Check that the images from the camera are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder.

Select

Set

ZOOM

DIS

MANUAL SETTING

COMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKE

VIDEO QUALITY

SET QUIT

FURTHER INFORMATION

Select

Set

ZOOM

DIS

MANUAL SETTING

COMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKE

VIDEO QUALITY

OFF ON

RETURN

SET QUIT

Changing the Menu Settings

1 Press MENU.

2 Select the desired menu.

Menus (! VIDEO)

n VIDEO QUALITYVIDEO QUALITY

Sets the picture quality for videos.

@ ZOOMZOOM

Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

q DIS

Compensates for hand shake.

3 Select the desired setting.

To return to the previous screen



Move the set lever to £.

To quit the screen



Press MENU.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

AVCHD format

[XP]: High quality SP

: Standard quality

: For recording for a long time You can record in full high-deﬁnition (1920 x 1080i) videos with any of the picture qualities.

MPEG-2 TS format

[FHD]: Full high-deﬁnition quality 1440 CBR: Fixed bit-rate (1440 × 1080i)

NOTES

You can dub videos recorded with 1440 CBR to commercially

•

available HDV compatible software and HDV devices. However, compatibility with all HDV devices is not guaranteed.

It is recommended to set XP, FHD or 1440 CBR mode when

•

recording scenes with fast moving or with extreme changing in brightness to avoid noise.

[10x] / 40x / 200x

NOTE

Optical zoom is used up to [10x]. Digital zoom is used from more than [10x] up to the selected zoom ratio.

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

: Activates the function.

NOTES

Complete stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is

•

excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.

Switch off this mode when recording with the camera on a

•

tripod.

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Menus (! VIDEO)

[ GAIN UPGAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places. However, the overall color tones appear grayish.

X x.v.Color

Records video in the color range suitable for viewing in an x.v.Color™ compliant TV.

Y BASIC SETTINGS

FOCUS ASSIST

When this function is used, the outline of the focused object is displayed in the selected color.

o WIND CUT

Reduces noise caused by wind.

Y MIC LEVEL

Displays the input level.

MIC LEVEL SETTING

Increases or decreases the sensitivity of the microphone.

HEADPHONE VOL. ADJ.

Adjusts the headphone volume.

+ MONITOR OFF*

Enables you to turn off the backlight on the monitor temporarily.

* playback mode only

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY*

Displays the icons and date on the screen. * playback mode only

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Deactivates the function. AGC

: Electrically brightens the scene in dark place.

[AUTO]

: Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark.

(Becomes brighter than [AGC])

[OFF]: Deactivates the function. ON

: Activates the function.

NOTE

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

See page 25.

[BASIC SETTINGS] menus (Z p. 54)

RED / GREEN / [BLUE]

[OFF]: Deactivates the function. ON

: Activates the function.

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

: Activates the function.

–2 to +2

NOTE

When the external microphone is connected, you can adjust the sensitivity.

Adjust the volume by moving the set lever to £ / ¤, then press down. Adjust the headphone volume during recording.

YES: Turn off the backlight. (no display) [NO]

: Turn on the backlight.

NOTE

To turn on the backlight again, perform any operation such as zooming.

OFF: Hides all the text and icons on the screen. [DISPLAY ALL] DISPLAY DATE ONLY

: Displays all the text and icons.

: Hides the text and icons and

displays the date only.

DISPLAY DATE 5 SEC

: When the recording date changes or images are displayed, the date is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.

Menus (# IMAGE)

n IMAGE QUALITY

Sets the picture quality for still images.

y IMAGE SIZE

Selects the picture size for still images.

GAIN

Sets the ISO setting to increase the sensitivity in dark conditions.

Y BASIC SETTINGS

FOCUS ASSIST

When this function is used, the outline of the focused object is displayed in the selected color.

z SELF-TIMER

Starts recording when the set time elapses after SNAPSHOT is pressed.

8 SHUTTER MODE

Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT is pressed.

+ MONITOR OFF

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

[FINE] / STANDARD

1824 x 1368 / 1440 x 1080 / 640 x 480 / [2432 x 1368] / 1920 x 1080

[AUTO] / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO1000

[BASIC SETTINGS] menus (Z p. 54)

RED / GREEN / [BLUE]

[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

NOTES

You can conﬁrm the countdown on the camera screen.

•

You can also use this to prevent vibration by the hand.

•

[RECORD ONE SHOT]: Records one still image at a time. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

continuously while SNAPSHOT is pressed.

BRACKETING

In addition to an image with the exposure set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the +0.3 EV and –0.3 EV sides. You can select the image that has a suitable exposure after shooting.

NOTES

The interval between recording still images is approx. 0.5

•

seconds.

Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the

•

recording medium.

The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is

•

used repeatedly.

See page 52.

: Activates the bracket shooting function.

: Records still images

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Y BASIC SETTINGS menus

a STREAM FORMAT

Selects the recording method for videos.

LANGUAGE

Sets the display language. (Zp.19)

CLOCK ADJUST

Sets the time. (Zp.19)

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

;

Sets the date and time display format.

\ MONITOR BRIGHT

Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

C MONITOR BACKLIGHT

Enables you to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor.

^ DROP DETECTION

Prevents damage to the HDD by turning off the power automatically when it is detected that the camera dropped.

[ DEMO MODE

Introduces special features of the camera when there is no operation for about 3 minutes during recording mode.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

[AVCHD]: Sets AVCHD format (recommended). MPEG-2 TS

“High-deﬁnition Recording Format” Z p. 6

[ENGLISH]

You have a choice of 23 languages.

DATE / TIME

DATE STYLE: [month.day.year] TIME: 24h / [12h]

Adjust the brightness of the display by moving the set lever to £ / ¤, then press down.

BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor

STANDARD [AUTO]

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

CAUTION

The built-in hard disk of the camera may not be protected

•

even if the setting is [ON].

When recording/playback stops even if the camera is not

•

dropped, set the setting to [OFF].

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

NOTES

The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is

•

connected, not with the battery.

If a microSD card is in the camera, demonstration will not

•

take place even if this mode is set to [ON].

: Sets MPEG-2 TS format.

/ year.month.day / day.month.year

regardless of the surrounding conditions.

: Select this when saving the battery life.

: The brightness will automatically be set to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to [STANDARD] when using indoors. (when using the battery pack)

: Activates the function. To turn on the camera when the drop detection worked, close the LCD monitor and open it again.

: Activates the function.

Y BASIC SETTINGS menus

DISPLAY ON TV

Displays camera’s on-screen display on a TV screen.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Set the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the screen of the connected television when outputting videos from the AV connector.

COMPONENT OUTPUT

Sets the deﬁnition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector.

HDMI OUTPUT

Sets the deﬁnition of the video output from the HDMI connector.

_ AUTO FINALIZE

Sets the disc to a readable state.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

[OFF]: Does not display on TV. ON

: Displays on TV.

NOTE

When connected to a TV using the i.LINK connector, the camera’s on-screen display is not displayed on the TV, even if this setting is [ON].

4:3 / [16:9]

[480i]: Outputs at 480i. 1080i

: Outputs at 1080i.

[AUTO1]: The deﬁnition that best suits the connected

device is automatically selected: 480i, 480p, 1080i or 1080p.

AUTO2

: Select when the video is not projected in [AUTO1]

correctly.

480p

: Select when the video is not projected in [AUTO2]

correctly.

OFF: Makes created DVDs recordable (not playable on

device other than the camera).

[ON]

: Finalizes created DVDs so that they can be played

back on DVD burner.

NOTES

When you play back a DVD created when [OFF] is set on

•

DVD burner, select [FINALIZE] on the DVD creation screen.

(Z p. 46)

When you create two or more DVDs at the same time, other

•

than the last DVD is ﬁnalized automatically even if the setting is [OFF].

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Y BASIC SETTINGS menus

1 CLEAN-UP HDD

Writing speed to HDD tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use. Execute cleanup periodically to regain the writing speed.

2 FORMAT HDD

Ensures stable speeds and operation when accessing the hard disk drive.

FORMAT SD CARD

You have to format newly purchased microSD cards with this camera before using them. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the microSD card.

0 DELETE DATA ON HDD

When you dispose of the camera, perform this to make it difﬁcult to recover data on the HDD.

VIDEO NO. RESET*

IMAGE NO. RESET

By resetting the ﬁle number (name), a new folder is made. The new ﬁles will be stored in the new folder. It is convenient to separate the new ﬁles from previously recorded ﬁles.

* MPEG-2 TS format only

] REMOTE

Turns on/off reception of the operation signal from the remote control.

\ OPERATION SOUND

Turns on/off the operation sound.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

Connect the AC adapter.

YES

: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed.

[NO]

: Cancels this function.

NOTE

Depending on the condition of the HDD, it may take several minutes for the cleanup process to be completed.

[FILE]: Initializes all ﬁles in the hard disk drive. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

: Initializes all ﬁles and

management numbers in the hard disk drive. (Z p. 64)

NOTE

Be aware that all ﬁles and data including protected ﬁles will be erased by the formatting process.

[FILE]: Initializes all ﬁles in the microSD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

: Initializes all ﬁles and

management numbers in the microSD card. (Z p. 64)

NOTE

Be aware that all ﬁles and data including protected ﬁles will be erased by the formatting process.

Connect the AC adapter.

YES

: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed.

[NO]

: Cancels this function.

NOTE

In addition to this operation, it is recommended that you use a commercially available data erasing software to eliminate the risk of data recovery.

YES: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed. [NO]

: Cancels this function.

OFF: The camera does not receive the signal from the

remote control.

[ON]

: Enables operation with the remote control.

OFF: Turns off the operation sound. [ON]

: The melody sounds when operations are performed.

Y BASIC SETTINGS menus

Z FACTORY PRESET

Returns all the camera settings to their default values.

QUICK RESTART

Enables the camera to start up quickly when you turn off the camera and then on again within ﬁve minutes by closing and opening the LCD monitor.

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

Sets the recording medium for still images.

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO*

Sets the recording medium for videos.

* AVCHD format only

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

YES: Performs this function. [NO]

: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.

OFF: A quick start is not performed. [ON]: If the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes,

the camera starts quickly. The power consumption used for the 5 minute period after the LCD monitor is closed is approximately 1/3 that used during recording. This enables you to save more power than leaving the power on.

[HDD] / SD

Troubleshooting

The camera is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

The camera heats up when it is used for a

•

long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

•

When playing back a video, the image stops

•

momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.

Trouble Action

Check that the microSD card is facing the right direction.

Card

Cannot insert the microSD card.

No power is supplied.

Power

After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off when the camera warms up.

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording stops by

Recording

itself.

The focus is not adjusted automatically.

The recorded subject is too dark.

•

Connect the AC adapter correctly.

•

Recharge the battery.

•

When the camera has warmed up after being cold, the camera

•

may switch itself off to check it is operating correctly.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.

•

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

•

If the camera temperature increases, REC ﬂashes in the LCD

•

monitor. If the temperature continues to increase, operation stops automatically to protect the HDD.

Move to a place where the camera is not affected by excessive

•

sound or vibration.

Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set each of

•

the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous

•

recording.

Clean any dirt or water droplets from the lens.

•

Set focus to the automatic mode.

•

If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no

•

contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.

Use backlight compensation or [NIGHT] from program AE.

•

Set the brightness to the [+] side.

•

For videos, set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO].

•

For still images, set [GAIN] to [AUTO] or [ISO1000].

•

To solve the problem, ﬁrst follow the

•

instructions below.

If the problem is not solved, reset the

•

camera. (Z p. 62)

If the problem persists, please consult your

•

nearest JVC dealer.

Trouble Action

The recorded subject is too bright.

Cannot use spot exposure control.

The color of the recorded subject looks strange.

Digital zoom does not work.

White balance setting

Recording

cannot be activated.

The continuous shooting speed is slow.

A function cannot be activated.

Video movement appears jerky/like it is frame dropping.

Mosaic-type noise occurs when recording scenes with fast moving or with extreme changing in brightness.

The indication display ﬂashes or goes out.

Displays

The LCD monitor appears blank.

The remaining battery display is not correct.

Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used.

•

Set the brightness to the [–] side.

•

Keep the zoom ratio below [10x].

•

If there are numerous light sources etc. behind the subject, set the

•

white balance to [MWB].

Change [ZOOM] to [40x] or [200x].

•

Deactivate effect and/or focus assist.

•

This cannot be used if [SEPIA] or [MONOTONE] are selected as

•

effects.

Do not use [TWILIGHT] from program AE.

•

The continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.

•

Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the recording

•

media or under certain recording conditions.

Check the indication that represents that function.

•

If the indication is ﬂashing or off, you have selected two functions

•

that cannot be used together. Choose which of the functions to use.

Make sure the icon that represents the function is displayed.

•

Deactivate [NIGHT] of Program AE, and set [SHUTTER SPEED]

•

to [AUTO] and [EFFECT] to [OFF].

Record videos with high quality mode, such as XP, FHD or 1440

•

CBR mode.

You have selected two functions that cannot be used together.

•

Choose which of the functions to use.

Operate the camera.

•

If the camera is not operated for a certain length of time when

using the AC adapter, it will enter sleep mode, and the LCD monitor will turn off.

Fully charge the battery, run it down, and then recharge it again.

•

If the camera is used for long periods of time in high or low

•

temperatures, or if the battery is repeatedly charged, the amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Trouble Action

If the LCD monitor or surrounding parts have been pressed,

The LCD monitor display is uneven.

Displays

Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish.

The LCD monitor is difﬁcult to see.

The date/time does not appear.

The same scene appears stopped for a long time.

Video movement appears jerky.

Sound or video are

Playback

interrupted.

A part of the TV screen appears to be shaking.

Cannot ﬁnd a recorded video.

Some functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camera.

•

remove your hand and leave the camera for a short while. (Applying pressure causes image unevenness.)

Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor.

•

The LCD monitor appears dark when used in cold places. This is

•

not a malfunction.

The LCD monitor may be reaching the end of its service life.

•

Consult your nearest JVC dealer or the JVC customer service.

The LCD monitor may be difﬁcult to see if used in bright areas

•

such as under direct sunlight.

Set [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] to [DISPLAY ALL].

•

Replace the microSD card.

•

(If there are scratches etc. on the microSD card, the camera will

have difﬁculty reading the data, and this phenomenon may occur. The camera will try to play back as much as possible, but if this condition continues, the camera will not be able to play back the video and it will automatically stop.)

Perform cleanup or formatting.

•

Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section

•

between two scenes.

Change [HDMI OUTPUT] in the [BASIC SETTINGS] to [AUTO1].

•

Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on the

•

index screen.

(Video ﬁles that have damaged management information can be

played back.)

The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD.

•

When playing back video

- Search index by date

- Playback effects When playing back still image

- Playback effects

Trouble Action

GZ-HD40

The color of images looks strange.

Playback

Noise can be heard.

Images look unnatural on the TV (long and thin etc.)

When dubbing, the connected video device

Dubbing

does not start recording automatically.

When dubbing a playlist, some videos cannot be played back.

The camera operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on or off.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.

To clean the camera



Wipe the camera gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor



Wipe the monitor gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

To clean the lens



Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

•

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

•

When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.

•

Warning Indications

Indication Action

CHECK LENS COVER

SET DATE/TIME!

Slide the lens cover switch to open the lens cover.

•

Set the date and time. (Connect the camera to an AC outlet

•

using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s built-in lithium battery. Then set the date/time.)

COMMUNICATING ERROR

CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE

NOT FORMATTED

FORMAT ERROR!

DATA DELETION ERROR

FAILURE TO SAVE

HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR!

UP TO 3 STILL IMAGES CAN BE TAKEN DURING RECORDING

CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT

DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED OFF

RECORDING CANCELLED

Detach the battery pack once and re-attach it ﬁrmly.

•

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] in the [BASIC SETTINGS] to

•

[HDD].

Replace the microSD card.

•

Select [OK] and select [YES] when [DO YOU WANT TO

•

FORMAT? ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED] appears.

Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.

•

Turn off the camera, and turn it on again.

•

Perform cleanup or formatting.

•

Remove and re-insert the microSD card. (MultiMediaCard

•

cannot be used.)

Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals.

•

Insert the microSD card before switching the power on.

•

Turn off the camera, and turn it on again.

•

Stop video recording, and then record a still image.

•

Set the mode switch to still images, and then record a still

•

image.

Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If an

•

microSD card is removed or inserted during video recording, a still image cannot be recorded.)

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] in the [BASIC SETTINGS] to

•

[SD], then record to a microSD card.

Warning Indications (Continued)

Indication Action

microSD card:

Check whether the microSD card has been checked for

•

RECORDING FAILURE

VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/ PLAYBACK, RECOVER?

UNSUPPORTED SCENE! UNSUPPORTED FILE!

THIS FILE IS PROTECTED

INSUFFICIENT SPACE

NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/ FILES HAS BEEN REACHED

SCENE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED

CANCELLED BECAUSE PLAYLIST NUMBER LIMIT EXCEEDED

PROCESSING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SPACE FOR OPERATION

NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK

REMOVE ONE OF THE VIDEO CABLE

operability.

HDD:

Perform cleanup.

•

Do not allow the camera to be subject to impact/vibrations.

•

Select [OK] to restore.

•

Use a supported ﬁle format.

•

Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU.

•

Delete ﬁles. Move ﬁles to a PC or other device.

•

Replace the microSD card with a new one.

•

Replace the backup destination with another disc.

•

Move the ﬁles or folder to a PC or other device, and then format

•

the HDD of the camera or the microSD card.

Select [FILE + MANAGEMENT NO] in the [FORMAT HDD]/

•

[FORMAT SD CARD].

When creating a DVD, reduce the number of playlists to be

•

saved.

! AVCHD:

Reduce the number of videos to add to the playlist to 999 ﬁles or

•

less.

! MPEG-2 TS:

Reduce the number of videos to add to the playlist to 99 ﬁles or

•

less.

Delete the playlist, and then create a new one.

•

Disconnect the AV cable and the component cable of either the

•

camera or the Everio dock (GZ-HD40 only).

Indication Action

POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED

DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED

Turn on the power of the connected USB device.

•

Connect the AC adapter to the DVD burner.

•

Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc. (A DVD-

•

RW disc can be initialized.)

FINALIZATION FAILED

INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT

NO FILES

INSERT DISC

CHANGE DISC

Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.

•

Perform the following operations in order.

•

! Disconnect the external HDD from the camera, and connect it

to a PC to make sure it contains no important ﬁles.

# Connect the external HDD to the camera, and then select the

[FORMAT] from the menu. (All ﬁles on the external HDD will be deleted.)

! AVCHD:

In the case of a still image DVD, set the mode switch to still

•

images.

In the case of a video DVD, set [STREAM FORMAT] in the

•

[BASIC SETTINGS] to [MPEG-2 TS].

! MPEG-2 TS:

In the case of a still image DVD, set the mode switch to still

•

images.

In the case of a video DVD, set [STREAM FORMAT] in the

•

[BASIC SETTINGS] to [AVCHD].

# mode:

No still images have been recorded, so set the mode switch to

•

videos.

Open the tray of the DVD burner, check and reinsert the DVD,

•

and close the tray.

Speciﬁcations

GZ-HD40

GZ-HD30

GZ-HD40

GZ-HD30

Camera

For general



Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 6.6 W* *When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Pickup

Lens

Filter diameter

LCD monitor

Speaker

LED Light



Recording/Playback format

AVCHD mode

MPEG-2 TS mode

Signal format

73 mm x 68 mm x 123 mm

(2-7/8" x 2-11/16" x 4-7/8")

71 mm x 68 mm x 123 mm

(2-13/16" x 2-11/16" x 4-7/8")

Approx. 455 g (1.01 lbs) Approx. 540 g (1.20 lbs) (incl. battery) Approx. 440 g (0.98 lbs) Approx. 525 g (1.16 lbs) (incl. battery)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

35% to 80%

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

1/3" (2,680,000 pixels) progressive CMOS

F 1.8 to 2.2, f = 4.5 mm to 45.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens

ø43.0 mm

2.8" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Monaural

Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance)

For video/audio

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Video: Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)

MPEG-2 TS

Video: Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2

1080/60i

Recording mode (video)

AVCHD

XP: VBR, average of 17 Mbps SP: VBR, average of 12 Mbps EP: VBR, average of 5 Mbps

MPEG-2 TS

FHD: VBR, average of 26.6 Mbps 1440 CBR: CBR, average of 27 Mbps

Recording mode (audio)

AVCHD 48 kHz, 256 kbps MPEG-2 TS 48 kHz, 384 kbps

For still image



Format

JPEG

Image size

5 modes: 2432 x 1368

Picture quality

2 modes: FINE / STANDARD

For connectors



HDMI

HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)

Component output

Y, Pb, Pr component output Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Pb/Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75

AV output

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k

USB

Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant

Microphone

ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Headphone

ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack

1920 x 1080 1824 x 1368 1440 x 1080 640 x 480

AC Adapter

Power requirement

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

Output

DC 11 V § , 1 A

Remote Control

GZ-HD40

GZ-HD30

GZ-HD40

GZ-HD30

Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use)

Operating distance

Within 5 m (16.4 ft)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm (1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8")

Weight

Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs) (incl. battery)

Design and speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video)

Recording medium

Quality

XP 900 600 30 60

AVCHD

120 GB

HDD microSD Card

80 GB

4 GB 8 GB

SP 1260 840 44 88

EP 3000 1980 100 200

MPEG-2

FHD 600 360 – –

1440 CBR 600 360 – –

Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

2432 x 1368 / FINE 9999 9999

16:9

2432 x 1368 / STANDARD 9999 9999

1920 x 1080 / FINE 9999 9999

1920 x 1080 / STANDARD 9999 9999

1824 x 1368 / FINE 9999 9999

1824 x 1368 / STANDARD 9999 9999

4:3

1440 x 1080 / FINE 9999 9999

1440 x 1080 / STANDARD 9999 9999

640 x 480 / FINE 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 9999 9999

HDD microSD Card

120 GB

512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB

80 GB

330 670 1350 2700 5420

510 1040 2100 4200 8420

800 1630 3210 6410 9999

440 880 1790 3580 7180

680 1370 2770 5540 9999

1060 2160 4360 8700 9999

3320 6720 9999 9999 9999

5980 9999 9999 9999 9999

Cautions

AC Adapter

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug Adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

To avoid hazards

•

...

do not burn.

...

do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the batter y cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...

do not modify or disassemble.

...

do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁre.

... use only speciﬁed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service life

•

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of 10°C to

35°C (50°F to 95°F). This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

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

to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

Terminals

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery that is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Recording Medium

Be sure to follow the guidelines below

•

to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or

•

subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

•

medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not turn off the camera power or remove the

•

battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

Do not bring the recording medium near objects

•

that have a strong magnetic ﬁeld or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

Do not store the recording medium in locations

•

with high temperature or high humidity. Do not touch the metal parts.

•

When formatting or erasing data using the

•

camera, only the ﬁle administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camera with a hammer etc.

Hard disk

Do not use the unit where it is subject to

•

vibrations or loud sounds. If you move the unit suddenly, the drop detection

•

function may operate and the power may be turned off.

LCD Monitor

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

•

NOT

... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camera with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

To prolong service life

•

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

•

... open the camera’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inﬂammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camera is not in use.

... place naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the camera.

Avoid using the unit

•

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove. ...

in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric ﬁelds (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures. ... in places where air pressure is low (more than

3000 m (9870 ft) above the sea level).

DO NOT leave the unit

•

... in places of over 50°C (122°F). ... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit

in high places while a cable is connected may

result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and

the unit falls onto the ﬂoor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

•

... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap. ... swing the soft camera case excessively when

the camera is inside it. ... place the camera in dusty or sandy areas, such

as on a beach.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Attach the shoulder strap securely and fasten the

•

grip belt securely.

When using the camera with a tripod, attach the

•

camera to the tripod securely.

If the camera drops, you may be injured and

the camera may be damaged.

When a child uses the unit, there must be

parental guidance.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GZ-HD40U/GZ-HD30U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

MEMO

Terms

A AC Adapter .................................................. 18, 68

Adjust Brightness ..............................................28

Aperture Priority ................................................29

Auto Finalize ...................................................... 55

AV Connection .......................................36, 50, 55

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

Battery Pack .......................................... 18, 24, 68

Brightness Control (LCD Monitor) .....................54

C Clean-up HDD ...................................................56

Clock Adjust ................................................19, 54

Component Connection ..............................35, 55

Copying (Moving) Files ...................................... 44

D Date Display Style .............................................54

Deleting Files ..............................................37, 56

Demonstration Mode ......................................... 54

Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ............................51

Display on TV .................................................... 55

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

DPOF ................................................................41

Drop Detection ..................................................54

DVD Backup ...................................................... 44

E Effect ........................................................... 29, 32

Event Registration ....................................... 25, 39

Everio Dock ....................................................... 12

F File Information ..................................................39

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

Focus ................................................................. 26

Focus Assist .......................................... 27, 52, 53

Formatting a Recording Medium ....................... 56

G Gain ................................................................... 53

Gain Up .............................................................52

H Hard Disk ..........................................................68

HDMI Connection ........................................ 35, 55

Headphone Volume ..................................... 30, 52

Histogram .......................................................... 39

I Image Rotation .................................................. 31

Image Size ........................................................53

L Language Setting ........................................19, 54

LCD Monitor ................................................16, 68

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

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

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

Menu Settings ...................................................51

Microphone .................................................15, 52

microSD Card ....................................................21

Monitor Backlight ...............................................54

Monitor Off ........................................................52

O On-Screen Display ............................................ 52

Operation Sound ...............................................56

P Picture Quality ............................................. 51, 53

Playlist ............................................................... 42

Preset ................................................................ 57

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

Protecting Files .................................................37

Q Quick Restart ....................................................57

R Recordable Time/Number of Images ................. 67

Recording Medium ................................25, 57, 68

Remote Control .....................................13, 15, 56

Resetting the File Number .................................56

S Self-Timer .......................................................... 53

Sharpness .........................................................29

Shutter Mode ..................................................... 53

Shutter Speed ...................................................28

Speaker Volume ................................................30

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

Stream Format ..................................................54

T Tele Macro .........................................................29

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

W White Balance ...................................................29

Wind Cut ...........................................................52

Wipe or Fader Effects ........................................ 32

X x.v.Color ............................................................ 52

Z Zebra .................................................................29

Zooming ......................................................24, 51

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JVC GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

GETTING STARTED

Accessories

Preparing the Remote Control

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack

Date/Time Setting

Language Setting

Other Settings

Grip Adjustment

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Lens Cover

Tripod Mounting

When Using a microSD Card

RECORDING

Recording Files

Video Recording

Still Image Recording

Zooming

LED Light

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Registering Files to Events

PROGRAM AE

Manual Recording

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Manual Focus

Backlight Compensation

Spot Exposure Control

Manual Setting in Menu

PLAYBACK

Playing Back Files

Video Playback

Still Image Playback

Playback with Special Effects

File Search Function

Watching Images on TV

Connection with TV

Playback Operation

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

To Capture a Still Image from a Video

Deleting/Protecting Files

Viewing File InformationFile Information

Changing the Event Registration

Dividing Files

DPOF Print Setting

Playlists

Creating Playlists

Other Operations of Playlists

Playing Back Playlists

COPYING

Copying Files

Copying/Moving Files

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings

Troubleshooting

Cleaning

Warning Indications

Cautions

Terms