JVC UGZ-X900 User Manual

GUIDEBOOK

HD MEMORY CAMERA

GZ-X900

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this HD MEMORY CAMERA. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in 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.

ENGLISH

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, 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, 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:

The battery pack, the camera 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.

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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

11. 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.

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

13. 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 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 the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks

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of Panasonic Corporation 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.

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI

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cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher image quality.

iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple

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Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

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.

Easy Start Guide

Inserting an SD card

Prepare an SD card (commercially available). Turn off the camera and insert an SD card.

SD card (label)

Compatible SD/SDHC cards

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(Z p. 21)

Q Open the

slot cover

R Insert

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camera 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.

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

! Attach the battery # Close the monitor

Before removing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the power by pressing DISPLAY/< for 2 seconds or more.

CAUTION

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.

Power/charge lamp

Blinks: Charging or quick start-up Goes out: Charging ﬁnished

Open the cover

AC Adapter to AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

$ Connect the AC adapter

(Charging starts)

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to

turn on the camera

DISPLAY/<

button

Select the city closest to

the area where you use the camera

LCD monitor

Select [YES] within

10 seconds

Slide your ﬁnger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK.

When the message disappears, press the

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DISPLAY/< 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

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sensors do not function if you touch them with your ﬁnger nail or with gloves on.

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

Select [ON] if daylight

saving time is observed

Set the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

: Moves the cursor to the right

OK: Clock starts

Video recording

CAUTION

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

Select recording mode (REC)

The mode changes when you press the button.

Recording Mode Indicator

Set the recording dial to ! (AUTO) mode

Start recording

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

Remaining space on the SD card

Video Quality

Record-standby

Recording

Still Image Recording

Select recording mode (REC)

Set the recording dial to # (AUTO) mode

Set the focus

The mode changes when you press the button.

Press and hold

SNAPSHOT halfway.

Take a still image

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.

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

Playing back

Select playback mode (PLAY)

Select video or still image mode

Select a ﬁle and touch OK

Index screen Playback screen

The mode changes when you press the button.

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 28)

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To view ﬁles on TV (Z p. 38)

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CAUTION

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

To copy ﬁles onto discs (Z p. 53)

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To dub ﬁles to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 59)

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To play back a created disc (Z p. 56)

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To edit ﬁles on your computer (Z p. 60)

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Accessories

CU-VC10

AP-V21U

BN-VF908U

RM-V751U

CR2025

Everio Dock AC Adapter Battery Pack Hand Strap

Component Cable AV Cable USB Cable Remote Control

Lithium Battery

Pre-installed in the

remote control.

NOTE

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

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cables.

CD-ROM Core Filter

(Z p. 13)

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

NOTE

Do not connect the USB cable to both the camera and the Everio dock to

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prevent malfunctions.

Before connecting or removing any external devices and cables, turn off all

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power, including this camera.

Turn on the power only when you are done.

USB connector

COMPONENT connector

AV connector

DC connector

MEMO

Contents

GETTING STARTED

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

Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord ....... 13

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

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

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

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

Date/Time Setting ......................................... 18

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

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

Attaching the Camera to the Dock ................ 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

Flash ............................................................. 24

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

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ......................................... 24

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

Capturing Still Images in a Movie ................. 25

Still Image Continuous Shooting and

Bracketing ................................................... 26

Turning on the Face Detection Mode ............ 27

Playing Back Files ..................................28

Video Playback ............................................. 28

Still Image Playback ..................................... 29

Setting the Opening Still Image .................... 30

Playback with Special Effects ....................... 30

File Search Function ..................................... 31

Playing Back MTS Files ................................ 32

Manual Recording ..................................33

Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 33

Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 33

High Speed Recording ................................. 36

Scene Select ................................................ 37

USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV ................................38

Connection with TV....................................... 38

Playback Operation ...................................... 39

Operating in Conjunction with TV via

HDMI ......................................................40

EDITING

Managing Files ........................................41

Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 41

Deleting Files ................................................ 41

Protecting Files ............................................. 43

Viewing File Information ............................... 44

Changing the Event Registration .................. 45

Dividing Files ................................................ 46

Trimming Files .............................................. 47

Face Detection Zoom ................................... 48

Playlists ...................................................49

Creating Playlists .......................................... 49

Playing Back Playlists ................................... 50

Other Operations of Playlists ........................ 50

Print Setting ............................................51

DPOF Print Setting ....................................... 51

Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer .......... 52

COPYING

Copying Files ..........................................53

Using a BD/DVD Burner ............................... 53

Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive......... 57

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........ 59

PC OPERATION

Creating a Disc using a PC ....................60

Using with a Portable Media Player ......65

Turning on the Export Mode ......................... 65

Changing the Export Setting ........................ 65

Transferring the Files to PC .......................... 66

Uploading Files to Websites ..................67

Turning on the Upload Mode ........................ 67

Upload Trimming ........................................... 67

Uploading Files ............................................. 68

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings .................69

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

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

Cleaning ..................................................80

Speciﬁcations .........................................81

Cautions ..................................................84

JVC Software License Agreement ........86

Terms .......................................................88

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.)

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.

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. 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

Open the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF908U/

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VF808U battery packs. This product includes patented and proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery only.

JVC cannot guarantee safety or

performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.

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 contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-2525722

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. 72)

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 lock

Remote Sensor

tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Effective distance: Within 5 m (16.4 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.

Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord

The core ﬁlter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core ﬁlter to the camera.

Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16”) Wind twice

Index

NOTE

Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 8 and 9

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during shooting.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Camera

! PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 22, 23, 28, 29) # EXPORT Button (Z p. 65) $ UPLOAD Button (Z p. 67) % Zoom Lever (Z p. 24)

Speaker Volume Control

& SNAPSHOT (#) Button (Z p. 23) ( INFO (=) Button (Z p. 24, 44) ) FLASH (() Button (Z p. 24) * Touch Sensor

+ OK Button , MENU Button

- ! / # Button (Z p. 28, 29)

. HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 38) / DISPLAY/< (Power) Button (Z p. 17) 0 Recording dial (Z p. 22, 23, 33, 36, 37) 1 Speaker 2 START/STOP Button (Z p. 22)

3 Flash 4 Flash Sensor 5 Stereo Microphone* 6 Access lamp (Z p. 4)

7 Power/charge lamp (Z p. 4) 8 Remote Sensor (Z p. 13) 9 Lens : DC Connector

; USB Connector (Z p. 54, 57, 61) < SD Card Slot = BATT. (Battery Release) Button (Z p. 18) > Tripod Mounting Socket (Z p. 20)

* Do not touch or cover the microphone during

recording.

(Z p. 28)

Remote Control

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

* Each time you press INDEX, the screen switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen « Group Index Screen

# mode:

Index Screen « Date Index Screen

Indications on LCD Monitor

4: 55 PM

DE C. 24. 2 0 0 9

During both Video and Still Image Recording

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(Z p. 33)

@: Auto Mode

3: Manual Mode

# White Balance Indicator (Z p. 35)

$ Macro Mode Indicator(Z p. 35)

% Zoom Indicator (Z p. 24)

& SD card Indicator*

( OIS Indicator (Appears when [OIS] is set to

[OFF].) (Z p. 70)

) Photometry Area

* Monitor Backlight Indicator (Z p. 71)

+ Battery Indicator

, Date/Time (Z p. 18)

- Face Detection Indicator (Z p. 27)

. Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(Z p. 34)

/ Aperture Value (F-number) (Z p. 34)

0 -: Backlight Compensation Indicator

(Z p. 35)

: Face Detection Mode Indicator (Z p. 27)

1 Brightness Control Indicator (Z p. 34)

.: Photometry Area Control Indicator

(Z p. 35)

2 Shutter Speed (Z p. 34)

* Blinks when an SD card is not inserted.

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator (Z p. 36) $ Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 65) % Counter & Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 67) ( Video Quality (Z p. 69) ) Remaining Time (Z p. 22) * MREC: (Appears during recording.)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

+ Shooting Indicator (Z p. 22) , Continuous Shooting Indicator (Z p. 25)

- Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 70) . Event Indicator (Z p. 25) / Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 35) 0 x.v.Color™ (Z p. 70)

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # Scene Select Indicator (Z p. 37) $ ISO Sensitivity Indicator

(When set to [AUTO], there is no indication.) (Z p. 70)

% Flash Indicator (Z p. 24) & Focus Indicator (Z p. 23) ( Image Size (Z p. 70) ) Image Quality: FINE (ﬁne) or STD

(standard) (Z p. 70)

* Remaining Number of Shots + Shooting Indicator (Z p. 23) , Continuous Shooting Indicator (Z p. 26)

- Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 69)

During Video Playback

4: 55 PM

DE C. 24. 2 0 0 9

4: 55 PM

DE C. 24. 2 0 0 9

During Still Image Playback

! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator $ Playlist Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 50)

% Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 22) & Video Quality (Z p. 69) ( Counter ) Playback Mode

Playback

Pause

Forward Search

Reverse Search

A: Forward Slow-Motion B: Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

* Recording Medium Indicator + Battery Indicator , Date/Time (Z p. 18)

- Volume Level Indicator . Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Z p. 30) / x.v.Color™ (Z p. 70) 0 Output with 1080p (Z p. 73)

! Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 23) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Recording Medium Indicator ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 18) * Output with 1080p (Z p. 73)

Switching indication modes on LCD monitor

Each time you touch DISPLAY/<, indications on LCD monitor switch as shown below:

In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/No indications

NOTE

The DISPLAY/< button is used to turn the power ON/OFF as well as to switch the indications on the screen. To switch the indications, press and release the button. To turn the power ON/OFF, press and hold (2 seconds or more) the button.

Necessary Settings before Use

To detach the battery pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Open the LCD monitor.

2 Attach the battery pack.

AC Adapter to AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

3 Close the LCD monitor and connect

the AC adapter.

You can also connect the AC adapter

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using the Everio dock connector. (Z p. 9)

The power/charge lamp blinks to

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indicate charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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ﬁnished.

Unplug the AC adapter from the AC

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outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.

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Open the LCD monitor and turn off the camera using the DISPLAY/< button before detaching the battery pack.

NOTE

You can also use the camera with just the AC

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adapter. (Z p. 4)

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Date/Time Setting

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camera.

2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

To check the remaining battery power

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See page 24.

Battery pack Charging time Recording time

BN-VF908U

(Provided) /

BN-VF808U

1 h 50 m 1 h 15 m

4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].

6 Select the city closest to the area you

are traveling.

6 Select the city closest to the area

where you use the camera.

Principal city of the selected area

Time difference to GMT

Selected area is highlighted

7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is

observed.

8 Set the date and time.

Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set.

9 Select [SAVE].

To reset the setting, select [CANCEL].

Setting the clock to local time when traveling

After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 18)

5 Select [AREA SETTING].

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camera.

2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

4 Select [LANGUAGE].

5 Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

Other Settings

Attaching the Camera to the Dock

1 Close the LCD monitor.

2 Align the camera with the dock as

indicated by the dotted line in the ﬁgure below and attach ﬁrmly.

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod.

NOTE

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel

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surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

Use a tripod that does not have a locking pin.

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The LCD monitor may scratch against the

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tripod in some cases. When this occurs, tilt the LCD monitor slightly before closing.

When it is difﬁcult to close the LCD monitor

# Lift the monitor and close

completely

NOTE

Fasten the strap when you grip the camera.

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When carrying the camera, please be careful

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not to drop it.

! Close the monitor slightly

Using an SD Card

Operations are conﬁrmed on the SD cards

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from the following manufacturers.

- Panasonic

- TOSHIBA

- SanDisk

- ATP

Video recording:

Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.

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Still image recording:

SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card

(4 GB to 32 GB)

If other media are used, they may fail to

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record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Video data may not be recorded onto the

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SD cards on which video data have already been recorded using the devices from other manufacturers.

Insert an SD card

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

1 Open the SD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped

edge ﬁrst.

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To remove an SD card

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

NOTE

Insert and remove the SD card only while the

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

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side

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of the label.

Format an SD card when using it for the ﬁrst time

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (Z p. 72)

3 Close the SD card cover.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

The lens cover opens automatically.

To stop recording

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Press START/STOP again.

To view the last recorded scene

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Select A while recording is paused. Selecting ; during playback deletes that scene.

To record a still image during video

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recording Press SNAPSHOT.

Continuous shooting may be performed

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by switching the shutter mode. (Z p. 25)

Set the recording dial to ! mode.

Press START/STOP to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording

You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control)

To change the video quality

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Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 69)

To perform high speed recording

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Select from H1 to H3 on the recording dial. (Z p. 36)

NOTE

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camera and then turn

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on again.

If [AUTO POWER OFF] in the menu is set to [ON], the camera turns itself off automatically to

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conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes while running on battery.

After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.

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A new ﬁle will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.

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Still Image Recording

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

The lens cover opens automatically.

To view the last recorded image

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Select A after shooting. Selecting ; during playback deletes that image.

To change the image quality

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Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z p. 70)

To change the image size

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Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE]. (Z p. 70)

To record still images continuously

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Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z p. 26)

Set the recording dial to # mode.

Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.

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

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.

NOTE

If [AUTO POWER OFF] in the menu is set to [ON], the camera turns itself off automatically to

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conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes while running on battery.

The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 size may be cut off when printed. Check whether 16:9

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size prints can be printed at your local print store.

Recording Files (Continued)

Zooming

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

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Select ! or # mode.

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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)

Zoom ratio (factory-preset)

! mode # mode

[8X/DYNAMIC] [5X/OPTICAL]

To change the maximum zoom ratio

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(! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Z p. 70)

Flash

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

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Select # or M mode.

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1 Press FLASH.

2 Select the desired setting.

The ﬂash is set to 7 (auto) by default.

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Disables this function.

The ﬂash ﬁres automatically.

The ﬂash ﬁres automatically but reduces the red-eye phenomenon of the subject’s eyes.

The ﬂash ﬁres regardless of the shooting condition.

The ﬂash ﬁres. The shutter speed becomes slower, so the background can also be brightened.

When Scene Select (Z p. 37) is selected,

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the ﬂash is automatically set to auto and ﬁres automatically according to the Scene Select setting Recommended shooting distance

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Within 2 m (6.6 ft).

NOTE

The ﬂash does not work during CONTINUOUS SHOOTING and BRACKETING.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

! mode:

Press INFO twice or INFO and then select

;

# mode:

Press INFO.

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT] or press INFO.

NOTE

The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

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Select ! mode.

•

Press INFO.

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

To change the video quality



1) Select the video quality.

2) Select

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

[SET].

Registering Files to Events

If you select an event to register the ﬁle to before starting recording, you can ﬁnd the ﬁle easily at playback.

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

•

Select ! mode.

•

1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].

2 Touch the shutter mode and select

RECORD ONE SHOT or CONTINUOUS SHOOTING.

RECORD ONE SHOT: Records one still

•

image.

(There will be no indicator display on the

LCD monitor when recording one image.)

{ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still

•

images continuously.

RECORD ONE SHOT

After performing steps 1-2

3 Select the event.

The selected event is displayed on the screen.

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

To search by event



See page 32.

NOTE

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

Capturing Still Images in a Movie

You can capture still images while recording a video.

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

•

1 Set the recording dial to ! mode.

3 Press SNAPSHOT.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

After performing steps 1-2

3 Select the continuous shooting mode

from the menu.

Select from HIGH SPEED /

•

MEDIUM SPEED / LOW SPEED.

4 Press and hold SNAPSHOT.

Recording ends when SNAPSHOT is

•

released.

When capturing still images during video

•

recording, the continuous shooting mode is ﬁxed at [LOW SPEED] regardless of the setting.

When capturing still images in the recording

•

standby mode, you can select from all the modes ([LOW SPEED] / [MEDIUM SPEED] / [HIGH SPEED]).

The display during medium and high speed

•

recording is as follows. Red: Number of recorded images Green: Saving in progress

Recording Files (Continued)

Although still images can be taken

•

continuously while SNAPSHOT is being pressed, recording stops once the recordable time is exceeded.

At this time, SNAPSHOT will not work until

•

the writing to the media is completed.

The photo indicator lights up



immediately on the LCD monitor when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

NOTE

Recording cannot be performed when the

•

menu is displayed. Close the menu.

Functions that are only available in still image

•

mode cannot be used. (Example: ﬂash, GAIN, etc.)

The number of recordable still images

•

depends on the remaining space on the recording media.

The size of recorded still images is 3072 x

•

1728, regardless of the image size that is set.

The still images recorded in the video mode

•

contains a little more noise than the still images recorded in the still image mode.

Simultaneous recording (still image

•

recording) may be performed even when the dial is set to [M].

Still Image Continuous Shooting and Bracketing

You can record still images continuously.

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

•

1 Turn the recording dial and set to the

mode (#, SCN, M) that best suits the subject to be recorded.

2 Touch the shutter mode and select

RECORD ONE SHOT, CONTINUOUS SHOOTING, or BRACKETING.

RECORD ONE SHOT: Records one still

•

image.

(There will be no indicator display on the

LCD monitor when recording one image.)

{ CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still

•

images continuously.

J BRACKETING: Records 5 still images of

•

different brightness continuously.

RECORD ONE SHOT

Records one still image at a time.

After performing steps 1-2

3 Press SNAPSHOT.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT is pressed. You can set the continuous shooting speed from the menu. (Z p. 71)

After performing steps 1-2

3 Press and hold SNAPSHOT.

Recording ends when SNAPSHOT is

•

released.

The display during medium and high speed

•

recording is as follows. Red: Number of recorded images Green: Saving in progress

Although still images can be taken

•

continuously while SNAPSHOT is being

pressed, recording stops once the recordable

time is exceeded.

At this time, SNAPSHOT will not work until

•

the writing to the media is completed.

NOTE

Recording cannot be performed when the

•

menu is displayed. Close the menu.

The number of recordable still images

•

depends on the remaining space on the

recording media.

BRACKETING

Records 5 continuous images from dark (-0.6EV) to bright (+0.6EV) based on the brightness of still images set in AUTO or MANUAL.

After performing steps 1-2

3 Press SNAPSHOT.

NOTE

When there is no SD, or when there is no

•

remaining space on the SD card, it is not possible to save still images.

When the continuous shooting or bracketing

•

indicator is blinking, do not set Scene Select to [PORTRAIT], [NIGHT & PORTRAIT], or [SPORTS]. (Z p. 37)

When Scene Select (Z p. 37) is set

•

to [TWILIGHT], [SLEEPING FACE], or [FIREWORKS], the continuous shooting speed is slow.

Turning on the Face Detection Mode

If you set this mode on, the camera detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly.

Preparation:

Select the recording mode.

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select .

Recording still images with the face detection mode turned on

1 Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.

2 Press SNAPSHOT.

Using the self-timer in the face detection mode

Preparation:

Set [SELF-TIMER] to [FACE DETECTION].

1 Press SNAPSHOT.

Faces are detected.

2 The still image is recorded 3 seconds

after the face of the photographer is detected.

Photographer

To turn off the face detection mode



Select again.

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is turned upside down,

•

is not displayed. Change the setting when

the LCD monitor is in the normal position.

You cannot turn on the face detection mode if

•

[SELF-TIMER] is set to [FACE DETECTION]. (This is indicated by blinking .)

Depending on the condition, faces may not

•

be detected.

If the face detection does not work correctly,

•

turn off the mode before recording.

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