JVC GZ-HD7U User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER

GZ-HD7U

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Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 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.

Record in High-Deﬁ nition!

Record in full high-deﬁ nition (FHD mode) Record a longer time in high-deﬁ nition (SP mode) Copy and edit high-deﬁ nition images by i.LINK output (1440 CBR mode)

8 To change the settings

see page 68.

Full high-deﬁ nition High-deﬁ nition

1080

14401920

View in High-Deﬁ nition!

Enjoy viewing images in high-deﬁ nition image quality by simply connecting the camera to a high-deﬁ nition television using the optional HDMI cable. ( pg. 36)

8 If the television is not equipped with an HDMI

connector

Use the Component cable (included) and the AV cable (included) to connect to the television.

8 To view on conventional or wide screen televisions

Use the AV cable (included). Images can be viewed with standard picture quality.

1080

Back Up High-Deﬁ nition Images on DVD Discs!

Video can easily be backed up on a DVD disc by connecting to a separate DVD burner (CU-VD40/CU-VD20). ( pg. 47)

This DVD disc can then be played in the camera or a PC, but

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not in a DVD player.

If a CU-VD40 is used, the DVD burner can be connected

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directly to a television so the disc can be played without using the camera.

Edit High-Deﬁ nition Images on a PC!

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Perform advanced editing on high-deﬁ nition images by loading to a PC.

8 For PC models that can be connected

See page 53 or 64.

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 ﬁ re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁ re if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

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ﬁ re.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁ cient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁ lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂ ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁ re or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, ﬁ re 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 ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony

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Corp.

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

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Computer, Inc.

Other product and company names included

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in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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JVC Software License Agreement

JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.

2 GRANT OF LICENSE

(1)

Subject to the conditions of this Agreement, JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

(2)

You may make one (1) copy of the Program solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM

(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,

disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.

(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in

whole or in part, other than as expressly speciﬁ ed in this Agreement.

(3) You have no right to grant a license to use

the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.

4 LIMITED WARRANTY

JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.

5 LIMITED LIABILITY

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.

6 TERM

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

7 EXPORT CONTROL

You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as deﬁ ned in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR part

12.212 and is only licensed to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL

(1) No modiﬁ cation, change, addition, deletion

or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.

(2) If any part of this Agreement is held

invalid by or in conﬂ ict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and

interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

CAUTION:

Operate this equipment according to the

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operating procedures described in this manual.

Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any

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other CD-ROM to run this software.

Do not attempt to modify this software.

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Changes or modiﬁ cations not approved by

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JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

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surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

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cleaning spray.

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

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surface.

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

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humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

You can ﬁ nd the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www. jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................... 10

Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ............ 10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11

Preparing the Remote Control ..................... 11

Index ...................................................... 12

Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 14

Necessary Settings before Use ........... 16

Charging the Battery Pack ...........................16

Language Setting ........................................17

Date/Time Setting ........................................ 17

Other Settings ....................................... 18

Grip Adjustment ........................................... 18

Lens Cover ..................................................18

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 18

Tripod Mounting ........................................... 18

When Using an SD Card .............................19

RECORDING

Recording Files ..................................... 20

Video Recording .......................................... 20

Still Image Recording ..................................21

Zooming .......................................................22

Record Using the Viewﬁ nder .......................22

Registering Files to Events .......................... 23

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media .........................................23

Manual Recording ............................... 24

To Change to Manual Recording Mode ....... 24

Program AE ................................................. 24

Aperture Priority Setting ..............................25

Changing the Shutter Speed .......................25

Adjust Brightness.........................................26

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

Nightalive ..................................................... 27

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

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

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

PLAYBACK

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

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

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

File Search Function ....................................32

To Play Back TPD Files ...............................33

Playback with Special Effects ...................... 34

Watching Images on TV........................ 36

Connection with TV......................................36

Playback Operation .....................................37

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files ...................................... 38

Deleting/Protecting Files ..............................38

Viewing File Information ..............................40

Changing the Event Registration of Video

Files after Recording ...................................41

To Extract a Still Image File From a Video File

DPOF Print Setting ...................................... 42

... 42

Playlists ................................................. 44

Creating Playlists ........................................ 44

Playing Back Playlists ..................................45

Other Operations of Playlists ....................... 46

COPYING

Copying Files ........................................ 47

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camera ........................................................ 47

Using a VCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from

the Camera .................................................. 50

Copying/Moving Still Image Files.................52

PC OPERATION

File Backup on the PC – Windows® .... 53

System Requirements .................................53

Software Installation ....................................54

Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............56

File Backup on the PC ................................. 57

File Backup on the PC without Using

Software ......................................................58

Other PC Operations – Windows® ...... 59

Playing back Files on the PC .......................59

Creating Discs/Editing Files .........................60

Getting More Use from the Software ...........62

File Backup on the PC – Macintosh ... 64

System Requirements .................................64

Software Installation ....................................64

Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............65

File Backup on the PC ................................. 66

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings ............... 67

Folder Structure and Extensions ........ 73

Troubleshooting .................................... 74

Warning Indications ............................. 78

Cleaning ................................................ 79

Speciﬁ cations ....................................... 80

Cautions ................................................ 82

Terms ..................................................... 84

Read This First!

8 Make a backup of important

recorded data

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( pg. 47)

8 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.

8 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. ( pg. 74)

8 Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF815U/

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VF823U battery packs.

If the camera is subjected to

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electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it again.

8 If a malfunction occurs, stop

using the camera immediately and consult your local JVC dealer

If a problem occurs when using the SD

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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

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the camera is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

8 Because the camera 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]. ( pg. 70)

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GETTING STARTED

Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V14U

USB Cable

( pg. 47, 56, 65)

Remote Control Unit

RM-V750U ( pg. 11)

NOTE

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

Battery Pack

BN-VF815U

Lens Hood

Already attached to

the camera.

( below)

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

Component Cable

( pg. 36)

Shoulder Strap

( pg. 11)

Audio/Video Cable

( pg. 37, 51)

CD-ROM

( pg. 54, 64)

Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood

Place the protrusion in the groove.

Protrusion

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet.

Eyelet

Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to ﬁ x it in place.

Buckle

Strap Guide

Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

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

Remote Sensor

Effective distance: 5 m (16 ft)

NOTE

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

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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• Power-linked operation

You can also turn the camera on/off by

opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode.

Be careful not to cover C, D and K during

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shooting.

Camera

! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 32)/

Remaining Space Button/Data Battery Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg. 18, 23)

# Set Lever Move to ¡ :

Reverse Skip ( pg. 30)/Up

Move to ¢ :

Forward Skip ( pg. 30)/Down

Move to £ :

Reverse Search ( pg. 30)/Left/ Nightalive [NIGHT] ( pg. 27)

Move to ¤ :

Forward Search ( pg. 30)/Right/ Program AE [PROGRAM AE] ( pg. 24)

Press down:

Play/Pause ( pg. 30)

$ Playback/Recording Mode Switching

Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 20)

% Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/

MANUAL] ( pg. 24)

& Backlight Compensation Button/

Spot Exposure Control Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 27)

( Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 40) ) Aperture Priority Setting Button [A]

( pg. 25)

* Function Button [FUNCTION] ( pg. 28) + LCD Monitor , Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK

UP] ( pg. 57)/Event Button [EVENT] ( pg. 23)

- S Connector [S] ( pg. 37, 51) . Speaker ( pg. 30) / Component Connector [COMPONENT]

( pg. 36)

0 Menu Button [MENU] ( 1 Value Adjustment Lever [M-MENU]

( pg. 25)

2 Brightness Button [BRIGHT] ( pg. 26) 3 Shutter Speed Button [S] ( pg. 25) 4 Viewﬁ nder ( pg. 22) 5 Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( pg. 16) 6 Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]

( pg. 16) (Blinks when you access ﬁ les or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing ﬁ les.) Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ !, # ] ( pg. 20, 21)

7 Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

( pg. 21)

8 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( pg. 30)

pg. 17)

] ( pg. 22)

9 Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

( pg. 20)

: Grip Strap ( pg. 18) ; Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 16) < i.LINK Connector [ i ] ( pg. 50) = HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( pg. 36) > USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [

( pg. 47, 56, 65)

? DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 16) @ Lock Button ( pg. 16) A Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE),

STANDBY/ON, MODE] ( pg. 16)

B Shoe C Camera Sensor

Remote Sensor ( pg. 11)

D Stereo Microphone E Focus Ring ( pg. 26) F Lens Hood ( pg. 10) G Microphone Input Connector [MIC] H Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( pg. 37, 51) I Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ] ( pg. 18) J Tally Lamp ( pg. 70) K Lens L Lens Cover ( pg. 18) M Stud Hole ( pg. 18) N Tripod Mounting Socket ( pg. 18) O SD Card Slot ( pg. 19) [ Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 26) \ Focus Assist Button [FOCUS ASSIST]

( pg. 26)

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

Zoom In/Out

S Up Button

Rotate Button (counterclockwise)



pg. 31)

(

T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button ( pg. 44) X START/STOP Button Y SNAPSHOT Button ( pg. 21) Z INFO Button ( pg. 40) a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button

Rotate Button (clockwise) ( pg. 31)

f INDEX Button g DATE Button

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

200X F5.6 1/4000

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FOCUS

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

( pg. 24)

# Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 29) $ Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 22) % Inhibit Indicator & Zoom Indicator ( pg. 22) ( Focus Assist Indicator ( pg. 26) ) Shutter Speed ( pg. 25) * Brightness/Sharpness Control Indicator

( pg. 29, 70)

+ Battery Indicator ( pg. 78) , Date/Time ( pg. 17)

- Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 26)

. Selected Recording Medium Indicator

( pg. 68, 69)

/ Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 70)

0 Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 29) 1 Program AE Mode Indicator ( pg. 24)/

: Nightalive Indicator ( pg. 27)

2 White Balance Indicator ( pg. 28) 3 Aperture Value (F-number) ( pg. 25) 4 ±0 : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

( pg. 26)

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator ( pg. 27) . : Spot Exposure Control Indicator ( pg. 27)

5 Iris Lock Indicator ( pg. 27)

During Video Recording Only

[4h59m] 0:04:01

REC

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 20) # Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 68) $ Picture Quality ( pg. 68) % Remaining Time ( pg. 20, 81) & Counter ( pg. 68) ( 7REC : (Appears during recording.)

( pg. 20) 79 : (Appears during record-standby mode.)

)

External Microphone Input Level Indicator ( pg. 68)

* Event Indicator ( pg. 23) + Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Indicator

(Appears when [OIS] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 68)

During Still Image Recording Only

1920

[9999]

FINE

PHOTO

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 21) # ISO Sensitivity

(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no indication. ( pg. 69)

$ Focus Indicator ( pg. 21) % Image Size ( pg. 69) & Picture Quality ( pg. 69) ( Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 81) ) { : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator

( pg. 69) J : Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 69)

* Shooting Indicator ( pg. 21) + Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 69)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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! Mode Indicator ( pg. 30)

: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 45)

¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the event search.) ( pg. 33)

¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video ﬁ le from the date search.) ( pg. 32)

$ Picture Quality ( pg. 68) % Playback Mode ( pg. 30)

U : Playback 9 : Pause 5

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

9U : Forward Slow-Motion Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

& Counter ( pg. 68) ( Volume Level Indicator ) Battery Indicator ( pg. 78) * Date/Time ( pg. 70) + Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 68, 69) , Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 70)

- Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 34) . Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 35)

101-0098

4:55

JAN.20.2007

! Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 31) % Battery Indicator ( pg. 78) & Date/Time ( pg. 70) ( Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 68, 69) ) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 70)

* Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 34)

Operation guide display

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

SELECT

SET QUIT

Necessary Settings before Use

Power/Mode

Access/Charge Lamp

Set Lever

Be sure to conﬁ gure the following three settings before use.

Charging the Battery Pack

Switch

1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

OFF (CHARGE)

2 Attach the battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

BATT.

3 Connect the AC adapter.

DC Connector

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

The access/charge lamp blinks to

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indicate charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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ﬁ nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

Required charging / recording time (approx.)

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF815U

(Provided)

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min.

* When using the viewﬁ nder.

8 To detach the battery pack

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

8 To check the remaining battery power

See page 18.

NOTES

You can also use the camera with just the

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AC adapter.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

•

plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

2 hr. 40 min.

Recording

time

1 hr. 20 min.

(1hr. 25 min.*)

2 hr. 00 min.

(2 hr. 10 min.*)

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

Date/Time Setting

After performing steps 1-4 ( left column)

ENGLISH

1 Set the power/mode switch to

STANDBY/ON.

Slide while pressing down the lock button.

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO

SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL

QUALITY

ZOOM OIS

SELECT

VIDEO

SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM OIS

SELECT

SET QUIT

4 Select [GENERAL].

Select

Set

GENERAL

DISPLAY DISPLAY ON TV

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE

SELECT

SET QUIT

5 Select [LANGUAGE].

Select

Set

LANGUAGE

SELECT

ENGLISH

SET QUIT

5 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST].

Select

Set

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE TIME

2007

JAN 31

SET QUIT

SELECT

6 Set the date and time.

Select

Set

Repeat this step to input the month, day, year, hour and minute.

8 To return to the previous screen

Move the set lever to £.

8 To exit the screen

Press MENU.

You have now ﬁ nished conﬁ guring the necessary settings.

8 To use the camera right away

See page 20.

8 To conﬁ gure other settings

See page 18.

6 Select the desired language.

Select

Set

8 To return to the previous screen

Move the set lever to £.

8 To exit the screen

Press MENU.

Other Settings

Power/Mode Switch

Lens Cover Switch

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.

Lens Cover

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

•

Attach the battery pack.

•

INDEX

BATTERY CONDITION

100%

MAX TIME LCD MONITOR

50%

FINDER

min

Battery information is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds.

NOTES

If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,

•

there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The recordable time display should only be

•

used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

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.

Bottom of the Camera

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

Open the lens cover

Close the lens cover

NOTE

Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so may cause damage to the lens.

NOTE

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

When Using an SD Card

3 Close the SD card cover.

ENGLISH

If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed.

Operations are guaranteed on the following

•

SD cards.

Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC

card

Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA,

SanDisk, ATP (128MB to 4 GB) or SDHC card (4GB)

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.

•

Files in full high-deﬁ nition picture quality

•

cannot be recorded on an SD card.

Cards used to record video on this camera

•

cannot be played back on other devices.

Q Insert an SD card

Preparation:

Set the power/mode switch to OFF

1 Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the Camera

8 To remove an SD card

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

NOTES

Insert and remove the SD 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.

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 SD card.

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. ( pg. 68, 69)

NOTE

Video picture quality ( pg. 68) will automatically be set to [SP].

S Format an SD card when using it for

the ﬁ rst time

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

Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. ( pg. 72)

2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped

edge ﬁ rst.

Clipped Edge

REC

[4h59m]

RECORDING

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select ! (video) mode.

MODE

The switch returns to the original position when it is released.

The ! lamp on the camera lights up.

8 To stop recording

Press the REC button again.

8 To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [QUALITY]. (

pg. 68)

8 To register a ﬁ le to an event

See page 23.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press the REC button to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

SELECT

PLAY/REC

REC

NOTES

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera’s power off and

•

then on again.

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

•

to conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch to OFF, then to STANDBY/ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

Video ﬁ les are given the names MOV001.TOD to MOV009.TOD, MOV00A.TOD to

•

MOV00F.TOD, and MOV010.TOD in order of recording.

A new ﬁ le will be created for every 4 GB or approx. 19 minutes of continuous shooting.

•

This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.

•

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

•

hard disk drive may be recorded.

Still Image Recording

[

FINE

1920

PHOTO

[9999]

FINE

Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON.

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select # (still image)

Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

mode.

MODE

The switch returns to the original

PLAY/REC

position when it is released.

The

lamp on the camera lights up.

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway.

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

ENGLISH

SELECT

8 To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [QUALITY]. (

pg. 69)

Press the SNAPSHOT button to start recording.

8 To record still images continuously

Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. (

pg. 69)

8 To change the image size

Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE]. (

pg. 69)

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 the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/mode switch to OFF, then to STANDBY/ON. 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.

Recording Files (Continued)

Power/Mode Switch

Zoom Lever

Set Lever

Zooming

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Zoom out Zoom in

DIRECT BACKUP/ EVENT

or # mode.

PLAY/REC Button

Record Using the Viewﬁ nder

Recording by using the viewﬁ nder is recommended in bright environments where the LCD monitor is difﬁ cult to see or to increase recording time on battery.

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

or # mode.

1 Close the LCD monitor.

2 Extend the viewﬁ nder.

3 Adjust the view using the control bar.

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

Maximum zoom ratio is 10X (factory-preset).

8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 68)

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2 zoom lever is set all the way to W.

") to the subject when the

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is opened while using the viewﬁ nder, the picture will move to the LCD monitor and will not be displayed in the viewﬁ nder. To set the viewﬁ nder as priority when recording, set the [PRIORITY SETTING] to [FINDER]. (

pg. 71)

Registering Files to Events – ! mode only

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media – ! mode only

ENGLISH

If you select an event to register the ﬁ le to before starting recording, the ﬁ le will be registered to the selected event, thus making the ﬁ le easy to ﬁ nd at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

mode.

DIRECT BACKUP /EVENT

CHANGE EVENT REG. ON/SELECT OFF

2 Select [ON/SELECT].

Select

Set

NON SECTION NEXT PAGE

SELECT

VACATION

SET QUIT

1/ 3

3 Select the event that you want to

To select a different destination, select

•

[NEXT PAGE].

To cancel the event registration, select

•

[NON SECTION].

Select

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

INDEX

mode.

MAX RECORDING TIME

FHD

5h00m

7h00m

1440

4h56m

CBR

HDD

FREE USED

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

8 To return to the normal screen

Press the 0 button again.

Set

The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC button to start recording.

8 To exit the screen

Press EVENT.

8 To search by event for a ﬁ le to play back

See page 32.

NOTE

Once you select to register a ﬁ le to a certain event, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, you will register a ﬁ le to the same event that you had previously selected.

OFF

Manual Recording

Focus Ring

Set Lever

FUNCTION

FOCUS

FOCUS ASSIST

Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode, which adjusts these settings automatically, is selected by default.

AUTO/MANUAL

PLAY/REC Button

Power/Mode Switch

BACK LIGHT

BRIGHT

-MENU

To Change to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

•

select

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

or # mode.

Press twice.

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.

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( left column)

2 Select the desired setting.

For details on each setting, see below.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the program AE

Select [OFF] in step 2.

8 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.

I TWILIGHT :

•

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

8 To return to the auto recording mode

Press the AUTO/MANUAL button so that the 4 indicator appears.

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Aperture Priority Setting

Changing the Shutter Speed

ENGLISH

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

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24)

F1.8

2 Select the desired setting. (F1.8 to

F8.0)

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.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the aperture priority setting

Press the A button so that the value indicator disappears.

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.

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.

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24)

2 Select the desired setting (1/2 to

1/4000 in ! mode, 1/2 to 1/500 in # mode).

The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed.

Select

Set

8 To cancel the shutter speed setting

Press the S button so that the value indicator disappears.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the tripod ( pg. 18) when recording with a slow shutter speed.

Manual Recording (Continued)

JAN.2

Adjust Brightness

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24)

BRIGHT

2 Select the desired setting. (–6 to +6

in ! mode, –2.0EV to +2.0EV in # mode)

Select

Set

8 To lock the exposure

After you ﬁ nish conﬁ guring the setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds. The

8 To cancel the brightness setting

Press the BRIGHT button so that the value indicator disappears.

indicator appears.

Manual Focus

After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24)

FOCUS

2 Slide the focus ring to adjust the

focus.

8 To cancel the manual focus setting

Press the FOCUS button so that the @/A indicator disappears.

Focus Assist

The borderlines of focused images are displayed in blue. Use these as a guide for adjusting the focus precisely.

FOCUS

8 To cancel the focus assist mode

Press the FOCUS ASSIST button again.

8 To change the borderline color

Change the settings in [FOCUS ASSIST]. ( pg. 70)

NOTE

If you use focus assist in dark places, the grainy sections gain color, and the color of the borderline becomes difﬁ cult to see.

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