JVC GZ-HM200AUS - Everio Camcorder - 1080p, GZ-HM200BUS - Everio Camcorder - 1080p, GZHM200RUS - Everio Camcorder - 1080p, GZ-HM200 Manual Book
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GUIDEBOOK
HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-HM200
U
EN
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this HD
memory camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained on pages 2 and 3
to ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the HD memory camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery pack
mount of the HD memory camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
The rating plate and safety caution are on the
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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
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fire.
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 camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder 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
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camcorder with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
to
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
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 storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 camcorder 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.
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
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Inc.
YouTubeTM and the YouTube logo are
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trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of
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Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Other product and company names included
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in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide
D
C
B
A
( )
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the
AC adapter, the
battery pack or the
SD card when the
lamp is blinking.
Battery Pack
The battery pack
is not charged
at the time of
purchase.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Insert the SD Card
Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.
Open the cover
CAUTION
Charge the battery pack
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before use. (Z p. 18)
Be sure to use JVC battery
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packs. If you use any other
battery packs besides JVC
battery packs, safety and
performance can not be
guaranteed.
Grip Adjustment
Adjust the strap and fasten.
Grip Strap
Fasten
Slot B Slot A
Insert and remove an SD card
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only while the power is turned off.
Otherwise, data on the card may be
corrupted.
Format an SD card when using it for
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the first time ( Z p. 21)
Tab
Do not pull the strap when you open
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the fasten. Please pull the tab to open
it.
Fasten the belt when you grip the
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camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please
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be careful not to drop it.
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Date/Time Setting
SET
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SET
QUIT
CLOCK SETTI NG
AREA SETTIN G
SET F OR DAYL IGHT SAV ING TI ME
SET T HE CIT Y, DATE AND TIME
CLOCK ADJUST
SET
QUIT
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
AREA SETTING
SET
QUIT
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME
DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME (DST)
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
OFF
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+9:00
NOV 1
2009 08
54 PM
SAVE
QUIT
Open the LCD monitor to
Q
turn on the camcorder
LCD monitor
Select [YES] within
R
10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.
When the message disappears,
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press the power button for at
least 2 seconds to turn off the
power, and then press it again
for at least 2 seconds.
Touch the sensors with your
•
finger. The sensors do not
function if you touch them with
your finger nail or with gloves on.
Power Button
( )
Select the city closest to
T
the area where you use
the camcorder
Select [ON] or [OFF]
U
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
ON: Clock is advanced 1 hour from the
normal time which you set.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
Set the date and time
V
Touch sensor: Sets the date and
time.
: Moves the cursor to the right.
OK: Clock starts.
Select [CLOCK SETTING]
S
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Video recording
3 h 59 m
0 : 04 : 01
[
]
REC
0 : 04 : 01
3 h 59 m
[ ]
M
PLAY/REC
DC
CAUTION
This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.
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Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first.
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Select ! (video) mode
Q
S elect recording mode
R
The auto recording
indicator appears.
Start recording
S
Remaining space on the SD card.
Recordstandby
Recording
Press the START/
STOP button to start
recording, and press
it again to stop.
Video
Quality
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Playing back
PLAY/REC
VIDEO PLAYBACK
DIGEST
1/2
NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM
LASERTOUCH OPERATION
JAN .1. 200 9
04 :55 PM
0. 00 : 00
Select playback mode
Q
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Select the desired file
R
Select (Touch OK)
S
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 30)
To view files on TV (Z p. 34)
CAUTION
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto discs (Z p. 46)
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To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 52)
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To play back a created disc (Z p. 50)
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To edit files on your computer (Z p. 54)
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Index screen
Playback screen
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JVC Software Licence Agreement
JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE 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 LICENCE
(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
specified in this Agreement.
(3) You have no right to grant a licence 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
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APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS
DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
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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
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PROGRAM.
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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 defined 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 licenced to You with the same
use rights JVC grants all commercial end users
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
9 GENERAL
(1) No modification, 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 conflict with any law having
jurisdiction over this Agreement, the
remaining provisions will remain in full force
and effect.
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interpreted under the laws of Japan. The
Tokyo District Cour t has jurisdiction over all
disputes which may arise with respect to the
execution, interpretation and performance of
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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.
CAUTIONS:
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.
•
Changes or modifications not approved by
•
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
•
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
•
cleaning spray.
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
•
surface.
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
•
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
You can find 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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A
B
CAN BE SET TO PREV ENT COP Y
VIDEO
DUBBING PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
EDIT
SET
QUIT
REC
EDI T PL AYLIST
B
A
Read This First!
How to use the Touch Sensor
After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:
Q Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
CAUTION
Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch them with
your fingernail or with gloves on.
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 disc or other recording
media for storage. (Z p. 46)
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. We
recommend you to use the same recording
media when performing both the trial recording
and the actual recording.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate
correctly
Close the LCD monitor and remove the power
supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camcorder, then reattach it.
Precautions on handling batteries
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/
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VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product
includes patented and other proprietary
technology and is made to be used with the
JVC battery and not with other batteries.
JVC cannot guarantee safety or
performance of this product when it is
operated by other batteries
If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic
•
discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.
To select an on-screen button appearing on
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor
next to the on-screen button.
To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camcorder immediately and contact
www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722
Recorded data may be erased while the
camcorder is being repaired or inspected.
Back up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.
Because camcorders 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. 64)
When Using an SD Card
Operations are confirmed on the following
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SD cards:
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC
card. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.
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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GETTING
STARTED
RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
USING WITH
TV EDITING
MENU
SETTINGS
FURTHER
INFORMATIONCOPYING
Contents
GETTING STARTED
Accessories .......................................... 12
Attaching the Core Filter ..............................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
Other Settings ....................................... 20
Language Setting ........................................20
Grip Adjustment ...........................................20
Tripod Mounting ........................................... 20
Using an SD Card ........................................ 21
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files ..................................... 22
Video Recording .......................................... 22
Still Image Recording ..................................23
Zooming ....................................................... 24
LED Light .....................................................24
Turning on the Face Detection Mode ........... 25
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......25
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ........................................ 26
Registering Files to Events ..........................26
Manual Recording ................................ 27
Changing to Manual Recording Mode ......... 27
Manual Setting in Menu ...............................27
Playing Back Files ................................ 30
Video/Still Image Playback ......................... 30
Playback with Special Effects ......................31
File Search Function .................................... 32
Playing Back MPG Files .............................. 33
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 34
Connection with TV......................................34
Playback Operation .....................................35
Operating Together with TV via HDMI
.. 36
EDITING
Managing Files ...................................... 37
Capturing a Still Image from a Video ...........37
Deleting Files ...............................................37
Protecting Files ............................................38
Viewing File Information ..............................40
Changing the Event Registration .................40
Dividing Files ...............................................41
Trimming Files .............................................42
Face Detection Zoom ..................................43
Playlists ................................................. 44
Creating Playlists .........................................44
Playing Back Playlists .................................. 45
Other Operations of Playlists .......................45
COPYING
Copying Files ........................................ 46
Copying/Moving Files ..................................46
Using a BD/DVD Burner ............................. 47
Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive........ 50
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder .......52
Creating a Disc using a PC .................. 53
Creating a Disc using a PC .........................53
Using with a Portable Media Player .... 58
Turning on the Export Mode ........................58
Changing the Export Setting .......................58
Transferring the Files to PC .........................58
Uploading Files to Websites ................ 59
Turning on the Upload Mode .......................59
Upload Trimming .......................................... 59
Uploading Files ............................................60
MENU SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Settings ............... 61
FURTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting .................................... 67
Warning Indications ............................. 71
Cleaning ................................................ 73
Specifications ....................................... 74
Cautions ................................................ 76
Terms ..................................................... 78
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GETTING STARTED
Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V21U
USB Cable CD-ROM Remote Control
(x 1)
(Component Cable)
Core Filter
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
(x 2)
(USB Cable and AC
Adapter)
Component Cable Audio/Video Cable
RM-V751U
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
Attaching the Core Filter
The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
Release the stopper.
3 cm (1-3/16")
To be connected to the
camcorder.
Component cable and USB
cable: Wind once.
AC Adapter: Wind twice.
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GETTING
STARTED
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
Remote Sensor
lock tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Effective distance:
Max. 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.
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Index
D
C
NOTE
Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
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during shooting.
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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GETTING
STARTED
Camcorder
! Touch sensor
# LCD Monitor
$ SD Cover
% SD Card Slot B (Z p. 21, 66)
& SD Card Slot A (Z p. 21, 66)
( Audio/Video Connector [AV] (Z p. 34, 52)
) HDMI Mini Connector [HDMI] (Z p. 36)
* Component Connector [COMPONENT]
(Z p. 34)
+ Direct Disc Button [DIRECT DISC]
(Z p. 48)/Information Button [INFO]
(Z p. 25, 40)
, Mode Switch [!, #]
- Export Button [EXPORT] (Z p. 58)
. Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [PLAY/REC]
/ Upload Button [UPLOAD] (Z p. 59)
0 Power Switch [ ]
(You can turn off the camcorder by
pressing and holding this button.)
1 Menu Button [MENU] (Z p. 61)
2 OK Button [OK]
3 LED Light
4 Lens Cover/Lens
5 Stereo Microphone
6 Remote Sensor
7 Camera Sensor
8 Video Recording Start/Stop Button
[START/STOP] (Z p. 22)
9 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.)
: Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(Z p. 22, 23)
; Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 24)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (
< Speaker
Z p. 30)
= DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18)
> USB Connector [ 2 ]
? Grip Strap (Z p. 20)
@ Fasten (Z p. 20)
A Belt Strap
B Stud Hole
C Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20)
D Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 18)
Remote Control
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
(Zoom in/out during playback.)
S Up Button
T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button
X START/STOP Button
Y S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button
Z INFO Button
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button
c Right Button
d Next Button
e Down Button
f INDEX Button*
g DISP Button
NOTE
You can move the zooming area with the up/
down/left/right button during zoom in playback
mode.
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:
! mode:
Index Screen ↔ Group Index Screen
# mode:
Index Screen ↔ Date Index Screen
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
! Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(Zp.27)
: Auto Mode
@
3 : Manual Mode
# Effect Mode Indicator (Zp. 29)
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Zp.29)
% LED Light Indicator (Zp. 24)
& Scene Select Mode Indicator (Zp. 28)
( Quick Review Indicator (Zp.22)
) Zoom Indicator (Zp. 24, 62)
* SD Card Slot Indicator (Zp.21)
: Slot A (Default Setting)
B : Slot B
+ White Balance Indicator (Zp.29)
, Monitor Backlight Indicator (Zp. 63)
- Battery Indicator
. Date/Time (Zp. 19)
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(Zp.28)
0 - : Backlight Compensation Indicator
(Zp. 29)
: Face Detection Mode Indicator
(Zp.25)
1 Brightness Control Indicator (Zp. 28)
. : Photometry Area Control Indicator
(Zp. 29)
2 Shutter Speed (Zp. 28)
During Video Recording Only
! Mode Indicator
# Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 58)
$ Counter
% Upload Mode Indicator (Zp. 59)
& Video Quality (Zp.62)
( Remaining Time
) REC: (Appears during recording.)
: (Appears during record-standby
mode.)
* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
(Zp.62)
+ Auto Switch Rec Media Indicator (Z p. 63)
, Wind Cut Indicator (Zp.62)
- Shooting Indicator
. Event Indicator (Zp.26)
/ x.v.Color™ Indicator (Zp.62)
During Still Image Recording Only
! Mode Indicator
# Focus Indicator (Zp.28)
$ Image Size Indicator (Z p. 61)
% Image Quality Indicator (Zp.62)
& Remaining Number of Shots
( Shooting Indicator
) Shutter Mode Indicator (Zp.61)
* Self-Timer Indicator (Zp.61)
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GETTING
STARTED
During Video Playback
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1: 55 : 01
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4:55PM
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4:55PM
During Still Image Playback
! Mode Indicator
# Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Zp.31)
$ 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.) (Zp.45)
DIGEST: Digest Indicator (Zp.30)
% Video Quality (Zp.62)
& Counter
( Playback Mode (Zp.30)
: Playback
: Pause
: Forward Search
: Reverse Search
: Forward Slow-Motion
: Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
) Card Slot Indicator
* Battery Indicator
+ Date/Time (Zp.19)
, Volume Level Indicator
- Output with 1080p (Zp.65)
! Mode Indicator
# Folder/File Number
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator
% Card Slot Indicator
& Battery Indicator
( Date/Time (Zp.19)
) Output with 1080p (Zp.65)
To display indication modes on LCD
monitor
In playback mode:
1) Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].
2) Select the desired setting:
No indications/All indications/Only date
and time/Display date for 5 seconds
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Necessary Settings before Use
Charging the Battery Pack
1
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack, then
connect the AC adapter.
With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack
•
pointing at the correct direction, slide the
battery pack until it locks in place.
Required charging/recording time
(approx.)
*When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Battery pack Charging time Recording
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min.
1 hr. 50 min.
time
1 hr. 25 min.*
3 hr.*
4 hr. 30 min.*
Charge
Lamp
Arrow
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
•
charging has started.
When the lamp goes out, charging is
•
finished.
To check the remaining battery power
See page 25.
DC connector
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT., then remove the
battery pack.
NOTE
You can also use the camcorder with just
•
the AC adapter.
The actual recording time may shorten
•
depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving subject.
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
•
plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.
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GETTING
STARTED
Date/Time Setting
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
>
BASIC SETTINGS
SET
QUIT
DISPLAY SETTINGS
SET DATE AND TIME
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
MONITOR BRIGHT
SET
QUIT
CLOCK ADJUST
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
SET
QUIT
AREA SETTING
NOV.10.2009 04:55PM
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
NOV. 10. 200 9 0 4: 55P M
OFF
DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME (DST)
SET
QUIT
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+ 9:00
NOV 1 20090854 PM
SAVE
QUIT
CLOCK ADJUST
SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
CLOCK SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
AREA SETTING
SET
QUIT
AREA SETTING
NOV.10.2009 04:55PM
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2
Touch MENU.
3
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
4
Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
5
Select [CLOCK SETTING].
6
Select the city closest to the area
where you use the camcorder.
Select the area by using the touch sensor.
Selected area is highlighted
8
Set the date and time.
Select the item by using the touch sensor
and select [] to set.
9
Select [SAVE].
To reset the setting, select [QUIT]
Setting the clock to local time when
traveling
After performing steps 1 - 4
5
Select [AREA SETTING].
6
Select the city closest to the area
you are traveling.
Selected area is highlighted
Principal city of
the selected area
Time difference to
GMT
7
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
ON: Clock is
advanced 1 hour
from the normal
time which you
set.
OFF: Deactivates
the function.
To return to the previous screen
Select .
To quit the screen
Touch the MENU button.
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Other Settings
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
>
BASIC SETTINGS
SET
QUIT
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
SET
QUIT
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE
MONITOR BRIGHT
D
C
Language Setting
The language on the display can be changed.
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2
Touch MENU.
3
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
4
Select [LANGUAGE].
5
Select the desired language.
To return to the previous screen
Select .
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT]
Grip Adjustment
Adjust the strap and fasten.
Grip Strap
Fasten
Tab
Tab
NOTE
Do not pull the strap when you open the
•
fasten. Please pull the tab to open it.
Fasten the strap when you grip the
•
camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please be
•
careful not to drop it.
Tripod Mounting
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and lock it in place.
Bottom of the
Camcorder
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
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GETTING
STARTED
Using an SD Card
MEDIA SETTINGS
VIDEO SLOT SELECTION
IMAGE SLOT SELECTION
FORMAT SD CARD
QUIT
SET
SLOT B
SLOT A
ERASE ALL DATA ON
MEDIA SETTINGS
VIDEO SLOT SELECTION
IMAGE SLOT SELECTION
FORMAT SD CARD
QUIT
SET
Operations are confirmed on the following SD
•
cards:
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card.
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card
(256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32
GB)
For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.
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.
•
Cards used to record video on this
•
camcorder cannot be played back on other
devices.
Some card readers (including internal card
•
readers in PCs) may not be able to support
SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for
recording and encounter any reading error,
the card reader you are using, might be a
non-SDHC supported device. Please use
the camcorder or other SDHC compatible
devices to access the card.
Video data may not be recorded onto the
•
SD cards on which video data have already
been recorded using the devices from other
manufacturers.
Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.
NOTE
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.
Change the recording medium
The camcorder is programmed to record in
[SLOT A] when it is shipped from the factory.
You can change the recording medium to
[SLOT B].
Set [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] and
[IMAGE SLOT SELECTION] to [SLOT A]
or [SLOT B] (Z p. 66).
INFORMATION
Recording media switches automatically
•
from Slot A to Slot B and vise versa after the
card in the selected slot is full. ( Z p. 63)
You can conveniently record your video
•
and shoot still image in separate SD cards
by selecting the card slot (A or B) for each
purpose. ( Z p. 66)
1
Open the SD card cover.
Push the cover up gently, to open it.
2
Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
3
Close the SD card cover.
To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
Format an SD card when using it for the
first time
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format
the card. (Z p. 66)
Clipped
Edge
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PLAY/REC
[3 h 59 m]
0:00:00
[3 h 59 m]
0:00:01 REC
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files
Video Recording
Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
To stop recording
Press the START/STOP button or select
[REC] again.
To view the video you just recorded
Select while recording is paused.
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
scene.
To change the video quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].
(Z p. 62)
Insert an SD card.
•
Select ! (video) mode.
SNAPSHOT
Press PLAY/REC to select the recording
mode.
Press START/STOP to start recording.
You can also start/stop recording by selecting
[REC] on the LCD monitor (On-screen
recording control).
To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
To record a video clip (approx. 10
minutes)
See page 59.
To turn on the face detection mode
See page 25.
Approximate remaining time
for recording
NOTE
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camcorder’s power off and
•
then on again.
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
•
conserve power. To turn the camcorder on 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.
After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. To ensure continuous
•
recording, set the [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you start recording. (Z p.63)
A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
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RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
PLAY/REC
FINE
FINE [9999]
PHOTO
Still Image Recording
Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
Insert an SD card.
•
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.
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture.
To record still images continuously
To view the last recorded image
Select after shooting.
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
image.
To change the image quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].
(Z p. 62)
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 61)
To change the aspect ratio of the image
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].
(Z p. 61)
To turn on the face detection mode
See page 25.
NOTE
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.
•
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off
•
automatically to conserve power. To turn on the camcorder 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.
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Recording Files (Continued)
Zooming
Preparation:
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
•
Zoom out Zoom in
W: Wide angle T: Telephoto
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen
zoom control)
Maximum zoom ratio: 20X/OPTICAL (Factorypreset)
To change the maximum zoom ratio (for
! mode only)
Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Z p. 62)
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.
•
1
Touch MENU.
2
Select [LIGHT].
3
Select the desired setting.
The LED light remains on
ON
AUTO
OFF
regardless of the surrounding
conditions.
The LED light turns on
automatically when shooting in
insufficient light conditions.
Deactivates this function.
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