Toshiba GSC-R30 User Manual
Toshiba HARD DISK CAMERA
Owner’s Manual
GSC-R60/GSC-R30
Please read the owner’s manual before using the
R30/R60 camera.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold
with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause [cancer, and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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Attention
For customers in the U.S.A.
HARD DISK CAMERA GSC-R60
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
HARD DISK CAMERA GSC-R30
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna.
Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV,
move it to the left of the TV.
Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Don’t plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as
your equipment.
• Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered.
Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment.
• If these suggestions don’t help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from Toshiba Corporation, your
camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your
right to use the modified camera.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone Number. (973) 628-8000
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Preface
Before Using Your Camera
Accessories
Safety Precautions
Contents
Handling Your Camera and Cradle
Handling the AC Adapter
Handling the Battery
About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive
About SD Memory Cards
Before Using Your Camera
Thank you for buying this Toshiba HARD DISK CAMERA.
This is a camera equipped with 1.8-inch 60GB or 30GB hard disk drive and a 10× zoom
lens. It will shoot 2-megapixel still images as well as MPEG-2 format videos.
To ensure correct use of your hard disk camera, be sure to thoroughly read this Owner’s
Manual before you start using the camera.
Always keep this Owner’s Manual close by after you have finished reading it.
The design, specifications, software and content of this Owner’s Manual are subject to
change without notice in the interest of product improvement.
The illustrations and screen displays in this manual are exaggerated and simplified for
ease of viewing, so there can be slight differences between them and the actual product.
Trademark Information
• gigashot is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated
term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
• Pentium is a registered trademark in the U.S. and other countries by Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries.
• ACDSee is a trademark of ACD Systems Ltd.
• PowerProducer is a trademark of CyberLink Corp.
• SD logo is a trademark.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• Other company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.
Preface
Copyright/Image Rights
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs,
videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the
United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.
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Software and Owner’s Manual
• Neither the entirety nor a portion of the accompanying Software or Owner’s Manual can
be transferred or reproduced without permission.
• The accompanying Software and Owner’s Manual can be used with a single apparatus.
• Please note that we cannot be held liable for damages incurred by you or a third party
as a result of using an apparatus with this Software and Owner’s Manual.
• Computer screens in the Owner’s Manual are given as an example. These may differ
from your actual screen. We cannot be held liable for compensation for errors in
description.
• In this manual, the icon indicates functions and settings that apply to video
recording, while the icon is used to indicate functions and settings that apply to still
image photography. Both still images and videos are referred to as “images”.
Notice Regarding Data Erasure When Discarding or Transferring Rights to Your Camera
When formatting or deleting data from the camera or PC, only the file management
information is changed. The data may still be present and could be recovered using
commercially available data recovery software. This could allow for data which was
erased to fall into the hands of an unintended party.
As a prevention, it is recommended to physically destroy the built-in hard disk drive or SD
Memory Card, or to transfer rights or dispose of the camera or SD Memory Card after
having completely erased any data on the built-in hard disk drive or SD Memory Card
using commercially available data erasing software.
Please responsibly manage data on the built-in hard disk drive and SD Memory Card.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOTION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS.
This hard disk camera supports Exif Print.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. A faithful reflection of
shooting conditions and shooting intentions are possible when printing
with a PRINT Image Matching-supported printer and processing images
with compatible software. Some features are not available with printers
supporting versions earlier than PRINT Image Matching III.
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Accessories
Make sure that you have all of the items below. If any item is missing, damaged or
mismatched, please contact the Toshiba Customer Service Department [(800) 319-6684]
(for U.S.A.) or Toshiba Customer Support Department [(800) 268-3404] (for Canada).
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Rechargeable battery
(GSC-BT5)
Remote control USB cable
Battery for
remote control
AV cable Cradle
AC adapter
(SQPH20W10P-02)
(only with GSC-R60 for
cradle connection)
(only with GSC-R60)
Lens cap
Power cord
USB cable
(only with GSC-R30 for
camera connection)
CD-ROM
Application software (1)
Owner’s Manual (1)
• Quick Start Guide
• Quick Help Guide
• Safety Precaution
• Product Registration Card
• STOP Need Help?
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Safety Precautions
• Read these safety precautions carefully before using this product.
• These precautions provide valuable safety instructions that you must observe.
• The indications used for the precautions have the following meanings:
■ Graphic symbol definitions
Graphic Symbol Meaning
Indicates a prohibited action that must not be carried out. The
actual prohibited action is indicated in the symbol or nearby
graphically, or described in text.
Indicates a necessary action that must be carried out. The
actual necessary action is indicated in the symbol or nearby
graphically, or described in text.
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When using the product
Should you ever notice a
strange odor, smoke, or
excessive heat coming from
the camera, remove the battery
and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might
cause fire, electric shock, or
burns. Take care not to burn
yourself if the battery gets hot.
For details on repair, consult the
Toshiba Customer Service
Department or Toshiba Customer
Support Department.
If foreign objects or water have
entered the camera, turn the
power OFF and remove the
battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might
cause fire or electric shock.
Consult the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.
If the camera has fallen or its
case has been damaged, turn
the power OFF and remove the
battery and AC adapter.
Continued use in this state might
cause fire or electric shock. Injury
may occur from handling the
damaged case.
Consult the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.
WARNING
Do not use the camera in areas
near water.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Take special care during rain,
snow, on the beach, or near the
shore.
Do not use the camera in the
bath or shower.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
For repair or internal inspection,
ask the Toshiba Customer
Service Department or Toshiba
Customer Support Department.
Do not touch power cables, TV
cables, or LAN/USB cables
during a thunderstorm.
This might cause electric shock.
Do not use the camera while
walking, driving, or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over
or result in a traffic accident.
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Do not allow metallic objects or
flammable foreign matter
inside the camera.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not insert or drop foreign
objects in the battery/SD card
slot, terminals, or other holes or
openings.
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Turn off power and do not use
the camera where its use is
restricted, such as in an
airplane or hospital.
This might affect flight or medical
equipment resulting in accident.
Use during airplane take-off/
landing is prohibited by law.
For use in a hospital, consult
hospital staff.
Do not use the camera in
humid, steamy, smoky, or
dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not leave the camera in
places where the temperature
may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.
This might adversely affect the
case or the internal parts,
resulting in fire.
Do not play the supplied CDROM with a music CD player or
a similar device.
This might damage the
headphone or speaker, and/or
may damage your ears.
Do not drop or subject the
camera to strong impact.
This might cause fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.
Before moving the camera,
disconnect the cables.
Neglecting this might damage the
cables, resulting in fire or electric
shock.
CAUTION
Do not place the camera on
inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to
fall or tilt over, causing injury or
malfunction.
Do not wrap or place the
camera in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up
and deform the case, resulting in
fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.
Do not swing the camera while
walking.
If you hold the grip belt and swing
the camera, the camera might
come into contact to other people
or any object, resulting in injury or
malfunction.
Before cleaning the camera,
remove the battery and AC
adapter.
Neglecting this might cause
electric shock.
Do not fire the flash near the
eyes.
This might cause temporary
damage to the eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD
monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on
the screen or cause the internal
fluid to leak. If the internal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into
contact with your body or clothes,
rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered
your eyes, consult a physician to
receive treatment.
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About the AC adapter
Use the AC adapter only with
the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply
voltage might cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not disassemble, modify, or
repair the AC adapter.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
Occasionally remove the plug
from the outlet and clean the
prongs and the surface where
the prongs are connected if
dust or dirt has adhered.
A loss of plug insulation might
cause fire.
Do not bring metal into contact
with the connection points of
the AC adapter when its plug is
in an outlet.
This might cause fire or electric
shock.
WARNING
Do not place blankets over the
AC adapter connected with the
power source or place the
adapter near a heater or on an
electric (warm) carpet.
This might cause fire or malfunction.
Observe the following when
handling the AC adapter cord.
• Do not damage, modify (e.g.,
to extend), or heat the AC
adapter cable.
• Do not pull the AC adapter
cable, place something heavy
on it, or pinch it.
• Do not bend, twist, or bundle
the AC adapter cable with an
excessive force.
These might cause fire or electric
shock.
Preface
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CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect
the AC adapter plug with a wet
hand.
This might cause electric shock.
Do not remove the AC adapter
plug from a wall outlet by
pulling the actual cable.
This might damage the cable or
plug, resulting in fire or electric
shock. Make sure to hold the plug
when removing it.
Use only the specified AC
adapter (SQPH20W10P-02) and
power cable.
Use of an AC adapter other than
specified might cause fire or
malfunction.
About the battery
If you plan not to use the
camera for a long period of
time, remove the AC adapter
plug from a wall outlet for
safety.
Malfunction of the camera, if it
happens, might result in fire.
Do not use the AC adapter for
any use other than with this
camera.
This might cause fire or
malfunction.
Firmly insert the AC adapter
plug into a wall outlet.
Neglecting this might cause fire
or electric shock.
DANGER
Observe the following when handling the battery
• Do not disassemble/modify
• Do not heat
• Do not throw in fire or water
• Do not hammer, step on, drop, or subject to strong impact
• Do not use in applications other than specified
• Do not recharge in any manner other than specified
• Do not connect the battery electrodes (+ and – terminals) with wire or other
metallic objects
• Do not carry or store together with metallic necklaces or pins
This might cause the battery to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or serious
injury.
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Use only the specified battery
(GSC-BT5).
Use of a battery other than
specified might cause fire,
damage, or malfunction.
Do not leave battery within the
reach of small children.
Swallowing the battery or the
remote controller’s coin-sized
lithium battery might cause
poisoning. If you accidentally
swallow the battery, contact a
doctor immediately.
Do not remove the battery
immediately after the camera
has been used for a long time.
The battery becomes hot during
use.
Touching a hot battery might
cause burns.
WARNING
If fluid leaks from the battery
and comes into contact your
eyes, immediately wash your
eyes with clean, running water,
and ask a physician for
treatment.
Leaving your eyes in this
condition might cause eye
damage.
CAUTION
Before storing the battery,
attach insulating tape to both
the plus (+) and (–) electrodes.
Storing battery as it is might
cause the battery to leak fluid,
heat up or rupture, resulting in
burns or injury.
Preface
Do not insert unusable battery
or discharged battery.
Otherwise, the battery may
rupture, ignite or heat up,
resulting in fire, burns, or injury.
Insert the battery carefully
making sure that its polarities
(marked by + and –) are facing
the correct way.
Inserting the battery with its
polarities facing the wrong way
might cause fire or injury, or
damage to the surrounding area
due to the battery rupturing or
leaking.
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Contents
Preface
Before Using Your Camera ............................5
Accessories....................................................7
Safety Precautions .........................................8
Contents.......................................................14
Handling Your Camera and Cradle ..............16
Handling the AC Adapter..............................18
Handling the Battery.....................................19
About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive................21
About SD Memory Cards .............................22
Preparation
Component Names ......................................24
Inserting and Removing the Battery .............28
Charging.......................................................30
Inserting and Removing SD Cards...............33
Turning the Camera On and Off...................34
Setting the Date and Time............................35
Creating Albums...........................................36
Using the LCD Monitor.................................38
About the Remote Control............................39
Quick Reference Guide ................................40
Shooting Video
Before You Shoot .........................................43
Shooting Video.............................................45
Taking Still Images .......................................48
Shooting with the Zoom................................50
Playback.......................................................52
Erasing Images (Erase one Image)..............56
Advanced Photography
Setting the Scene ........................................ 58
Setting the Flash ......................................... 60
Setting the Focus ........................................ 62
Using Exposure Bias ................................... 64
Using the Backlight Compensation
Function ............................................ 65
Photography Using the Assist Light ............ 66
Shooting Still Images during
Video Recording................................ 67
Using the Conversion Lens or Lens Hood... 68
Changing the Recording Menu Settings...... 69
Creating and Selecting Albums ................... 72
Shooting with the Self-timer ........................ 75
Continuous Recording................................. 76
Setting the Video Quality............................. 78
Setting the Still Image Size ......................... 80
Shooting with Natural Color Tones
(White Balance)................................. 82
Changing the Sensitivity.............................. 84
Shooting with Image Stabilization ............... 85
Wind Noise Reduction................................. 86
Changing the Microphone Sensitivity .......... 87
Digital Zooming ........................................... 88
Selecting the Metering Mode....................... 89
Selecting the Focus Area (AF Mode) .......... 90
Changing Image Colors............................... 91
Changing the Image Contrast ..................... 92
Changing the Image Sharpness.................. 93
Previewing Images ...................................... 94
Pausing Video Recording............................ 95
Changing the LCD Brightness..................... 96
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Advanced Playback
Changing Levels .......................................... 99
Selecting the Video Playback Method .......101
Capturing Single Video Frames as
Still Images...................................... 102
Selecting the Starting Point for
Video Playback................................ 103
Using Zoomed Playback............................ 104
Viewing Rotated Still Images..................... 106
Switching the Playback Display................. 107
Changing Playback Settings...................... 108
Setting up and Running Auto Play............. 110
Protecting Images...................................... 112
Copying Images......................................... 115
Moving Images .......................................... 117
Writing Print Information (DPOF Settings). 119
Printing Directly from the Camera Using
PictBridge ........................................ 122
Editing Videos............................................ 124
Creating Image Lists for Recording to
DVD................................................. 127
Advanced Deletion
Erasing Selected Images........................... 130
Erasing Albums.......................................... 132
Erasing all the Files on a Drive .................. 133
Basic Camera Settings
Changing the Basic Camera Settings........ 135
Sound ........................................................ 137
Setting the LEDs........................................ 138
Auto Power Off .......................................... 139
LCD-linked Power...................................... 140
Video Output.............................................. 141
LANGUAGE............................................... 142
System....................................................... 143
Using the Hard Disk Drive Protection
Function .................................... 143
Resetting the System .......................... 144
Formatting Drives ................................ 145
Displaying the Version Information...... 146
Connecting to Other Devices
Connecting to a TV .................................... 148
Connecting to a PC.................................... 150
Connecting to a DVD Recorder with DVR .153
Working with Images on Your PC
About the Software ....................................156
Supported PCs .......................................... 157
Installing the Software ............................... 159
Viewing Camera Images on a PC.............. 160
Backing up Camera Data........................... 162
Printing Still Images ................................... 166
Resizing Images ........................................167
Copying Still Images from a PC to
the Camera...................................... 168
Writing Print Information on a PC ..............169
Recording Images onto DVDs ...................170
Connecting to a
DVD Recorder with DVR
LAN Settings for Connecting to a
DVD Recorder with DVR .................173
Transferring Videos to a
DVD Recorder with DVR .................177
Appendix
Specifications............................................. 181
Troubleshooting ......................................... 183
Error Messages ......................................... 195
Glossary..................................................... 197
Index .......................................................... 199
Preface
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Handling Your Camera and Cradle
Before using the camera, carefully read and observe the “Safety Precautions”
( p.8) and the notes described below:
Avoid Using or Storing the Camera in the Following Places
• Places subject to humidity, dust, and dirt
• Places subject to direct sunlight
• Places subject to high or low temperature
• Places filled with highly flammable gas
• Places near gasoline, benzene, or paint thinner
• Places subject to strong vibration
• Places subject to smoke or steam
• Places subject to strong magnetic fields (near electric motors, transformers, magnets,
etc.)
• Places contacting chemicals (such as pesticides), rubber or vinyl products for a long
period of time
Avoid Subjecting the Camera to Vibrations or Impacts
If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, not only will the camera become damaged,
there might also be a loss of hard disk drive data.
Prevent the Hard Disk Camera from Coming into Contact with Sand
If the camera comes into contact with sand, not only will the camera become damaged,
it will also no longer be repairable.
Take special care when using the hard disk camera near seaside, sandy areas or places
where sand dust is likely to occur.
Pay Attention to Condensation
Sudden Changes in temperature, such as when you move the camera or cradle from a
cold location to a warm one, water droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the
camera or on the lens.
When this occurs, turn the power OFF, and wait an hour before using the camera. If
condensation forms on the SD Memory Card, remove the SD Memory Card, wipe off any
condensation and wait a short time before using it again.
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When Cleaning the Camera
• To prevent the lens and the surface of the LCD monitor from being scratched, blow off
any dust from them with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as
paint thinner, benzene, or other harsh chemicals because these may cause
deformation or remove the coating.
Be Careful of Magnetic Fields
• Please do not allow items that are easily affected by magnetic fields to come close to
the speaker of the camera; these include credit and cash cards, magnetic passes,
computer diskettes, etc. Doing so could result in data loss and render the item
unusable.
• Do not allow objects such as magnets or speakers which produce magnetic fields to
come close to the camera. This might cause damage, malfunctioning, or loss of
memory contents.
Be Careful of Electromagnetic Waves
Do not use the camera near towers or high-voltage lines. This might cause poor video or
audio quality.
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Handling the AC Adapter
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Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02). Using a different AC
adapter might cause the camera to malfunction.
Before using the AC adapter, carefully read and observe the “Safety Precautions” (
p.8) and the notes described below:
• Do not allow the connectors on the AC adapter to come into contact any other metal
object because this might cause a short circuit.
• To connect the AC adapter, fully insert the DC plug on the AC adapter into the DC IN
10V terminal on the camera or the cradle (comes with GSC-R60).
• When disconnecting the AC adapter cable or DC plug, turn the power OFF, then
disconnect while holding its plug. Do not disconnect by pulling the actual cable.
• Do not drop the AC adapter or subject it to strong impact.
• Do not use the AC adapter in very hot and humid places.
• Do not insert the DC plug on the AC adapter while the battery is being used. Turn the
power OFF first.
• The AC adapter is for indoor use only.
• Do not connect the supplied AC adapter to a device other than this camera.
• The AC adapter may sometimes become warm during use. This is normal.
• Buzzing noises may come form inside the camera. This is normal.
• Do not use the AC adapter near a radio because it could interfere with the radio.
• If you remove the battery or AC adapter while the camera is in operation, the date may
be lost from the memory. If this happens, reset the date.
Specifications
AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02)
Input : 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output : 10 V DC, 2.0 A
Operating temperature : 32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
Storage temperature : –40°F (–40°C) to +140°F (+60°C)
Dimensions : 1.9 inches ✕ 1.0 inches ✕ 3.9 inches (49.5 mm ✕ 25.5 mm
✕ 99.5 mm) (W ✕ H ✕ D)
Weight : Approx. 7.1 oz (200 g)
MEM
• Use the power supply indicated on the supplied AC cable. When using power
supply other than the displayed voltage in other countries/region, please
purchase the AC cable that applies to the standard of the country/region.
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Handling the Battery
This camera uses a special rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is referred to simply as
“battery” in this manual. Do not use a different battery.
When you use the battery, carefully read and observe the “Safety Precautions”
( p.8) and the notes described below.
* The battery included with the camera does not come fully charged. Be sure to fully
charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
About Battery Use
• The battery gradually discharges even when not used. Charge the battery one or two
days before use.
• To maximize the battery life, switch the camera OFF as often as possible when it is not
being used.
• In cold locations, the length of time the camera is operable decreases even with a fully
charged battery.
Take along a spare fully charged battery.
• Always keep the terminals clean.
• If the battery is used for a long time, the battery itself will become warm. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
• The battery has a limited service life. The length of service life varies depending on
product use and user settings. At normal temperatures (77°F (25°C)), the battery can
be recharged approximately 300 times. If you use the battery beyond its service life, you
may notice that battery life becomes remarkably shorter, even if the battery is fully
charged. If you notice that battery life has become remarkably shorter, even when the
battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you replace the battery pack with
battery model number GSC-BT5.
Preface
When not Using the Battery for a Long Time
• When the battery is not in use for a lengthy period of time, be sure to remove it from the
camera body. If the battery is left attached to the camera body or battery charger, a
minute current will flow even if the power is turned OFF. This will result in over
discharge and the battery may no longer be useable.
• Store the battery in a cool place. We recommend a dry place with a surrounding
temperature of 59°F (15°C) to 77°F (25°C). Avoid storing the battery in extremely hot
or cold places.
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Charging the Battery
• Charging is done with the camera body. You must not charge the battery with any other
charger.
• When you use the battery for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a
long time, be sure to charge the battery before use.
• Use only the specified AC adapter (SQPH20W10P-02).
• This battery does not need to be fully discharged or exhausted before being charged.
• The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
• The battery can be charged at temperatures between about +50°F (+10°C) and +86°F
(+30°C) to obtain maximum battery performance.
• Do not recharge a fully charged battery.
Getting the Most Out of Your Battery
• Even when the camera is turned off, a very small current continues to flow. If you do not
intend to use the camera for a long period, you should take the battery out of the
camera. If the battery is left out of the camera for approximately 48 hours, the date, time
and other camera settings may revert to the default values. Reset these settings before
using the camera.
• Battery performance that has been impaired by low temperatures will recover when the
camera is returned to room temperature (77°F (25°C)).
Specifications
Lithium-ion battery (GSC-BT5)
Nominal voltage : 7.4 V
Nominal capacity : 1200 mAh
Operating temperature : +32°F (0°C) to +104°F (+40°C)
Dimensions : 2.1 inches ✕ 2.9 inches ✕ 0.3 inches (53 mm ✕ 73 mm ✕ 8 mm)
(W ✕ H ✕ D)
Weight : Approx. 2.0 oz (58 g)
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About the Built-in Hard Disk Drive
This camera has its own built-in hard disk drive. Hard disk drive will also be referred to as
“HDD” throughout this Owner's Manual. The hard disk drive is a precision component that
is easily affected by impacts, vibration and environmental variations such as changes in
temperature. Note the following when using the camera:
• Avoid striking, dropping, vibrating or waving the camera around while it is operating or
while it is idle. Doing so could result in camera damage, malfunctions or loss of stored
data.
• Do not turn the camera off while it is writing data to or reading data from the hard disk
drive. Doing so could result in camera damage, malfunctions or loss of stored data.
• Before formatting the hard disk drive, check the data stored on the hard disk drive
carefully.
Formatting the hard disk drive completely erases all the data saved on the hard disk
drive. Data erased during formatting cannot be recovered.
• You should back up the data saved on the hard disk drive frequently in case of damage
to the hard disk drive or any modification or erasing of the data.
Toshiba accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or corruption of data stored on the
hard disk drive.
• It is recommended that you make a trial recording before recording content that is
important to you. Play back the trial recording to ensure that the video and audio were
recorded properly.
Using the Hard Disk Drive
• It is recommended that you periodically save the files on the hard disk drive to a PC,
CD or DVD and format the hard disk drive.
The hard disk drive is a high precision component and there is always a risk of partial
damage to the disk depending on how it is used. At worst, it may become impossible to
read or write data to the hard disk drive.
Accordingly, the hard disk drive should not be regarded as a permanent storage
location for recorded files, but rather as a temporary storage location for viewing images
before they are to be erased or copied for permanent storage onto a PC, DVD recorder
with DVR, CD or DVD, etc.
• When files are repeatedly recorded onto the hard disk drive and erased, file distribution
on the hard disk drive becomes fragmented and the amount of continuous free space
decreases.
When this occurs, files that cannot be saved into a single block of free space are split
into 2 or more parts during saving.
Increasing numbers of split files will slow down normal camera operation and may in
some cases prevent the allocation of sufficient free space to save new files even after
stored images are erased.
In this situation, copy the files on the hard disk drive onto a PC, DVD recorder with DVR,
CD or DVD, etc. and then format the built-in hard disk drive.
Preface
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About SD Memory Cards
SD Memory Cards (sold separately) are referred to in this manual
as “SD cards”.
Note the information given below on handling SD cards.
Notes on Using SD Cards
• SD cards contain built-in nonvolatile semiconductor memory. Recorded data is not
generally corrupted (or erased) during normal use, but misuse can result in data
corruption (loss). Toshiba accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages or loss
arising from the corruption (loss) of data stored on SD cards, regardless of the details
or cause.
• Because part of the memory on an SD card is used as the system area, the actual
available memory capacity is smaller than stated card capacity.
• Always format SD cards in the camera. Formatting an SD card on another device (such
as a PC) can cause problems that may prevent data being written to or read from the
card.
• You should always make backup copies of important data.
• SD cards have a limited operating life. If you are no longer able to record or erase
images on an SD card that has been used for a long period, you should purchase a new
SD card.
• Take care that young children do not accidentally swallow an SD card as this could
cause choking.
• This camera conforms to SD standard version 1.01.
Write-protection
To prevent important data from being accidentally
erased, you can lock (write-protect) an SD card by
moving the write-protect tab on the side of the card to
the LOCK position. To record, edit or erase data on
the card, return the tab to the unlocked position.
IMPORTANT
• The use of high-speed SD cards (10MB/sec or faster) is recommended. Using SD
cards with slower data transfer rates may prevent normal video recording and
playback.
• Not all third-party SD cards are guaranteed to work with this camera.
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LOCK LOCK
Write-protect tab Locked
Preparation
Component Names
Inserting and Removing the Battery
Charging
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Turning the Camera On and Off
Setting the Date and Time
Creating Albums
Using the LCD Monitor
About the Remote Control
Quick Reference Guide
Component Names
Camera
Flash
Assist light
Grip belt
Tripod screw socket
Microphone
LCD monitor
(assist light) button
(backlight compensation)
button
Jog dial
Mode LED
Mode switch
OK button
SD card slot
Lens
Front LED
Remote control sensor
Battery cover
Connection terminal
Speaker
REC button
Zoom lever
STATUS LED
MEDIA LED
Terminal cover
·
DC IN 10V terminal
·
A/V OUT terminal
REC button
MENU button
POWER switch
Using the OK Button
Pressing directly down on the OK button confirms the
selected item, but you can also move it up , down , left
and right .
Use the OK button in recording mode to adjust the focus,
select the scene, set the flash and exposure bias, and to
select items from menus.
In this manual, the “ , , , ” symbols are used to
indicate the direction in which the OK button should be
moved.
Camera LEDs
STATUS LED
Charging
Red
Charging
error
Hardware
fault
Hardware
fault
Hardware
fault
Hardware
fault
Orange
Preparing to
shoot
Preparing to
connect
Cable not
connected
OFF
Mode LED
–
Recording
mode
Playback
mode
– Mounted –
– Mounted –
Green
Charging
completed
––
––
Color
Status Lit Lit Lit Blinking Blinking Lit Lit Blinking
At power
During
shooting
During
playback
In LAN
mode
In USB
mode
MEDIA
LED
––––
Media
access
–
Media
access
Media
access
Media
access
Front LED
Recording
Self-timer in
use
––
––
––
Cradle* (only with GSC-R60)
LAN button
USB button
MEDIA LED
CHARGE LED
POWER button
POWER LED
LAN LED
USB LED
A/V OUT terminal
RELEASE button
DC IN 10V terminal
LAN terminal
USB terminal
Cradle LEDs*
LED
Mode
POWER LAN USB CHARGE MEDIA
Status Lit Lit Lit Off Lit Blinking Lit
At power
OFF
–––
Charging
completed
Charging
Charging
error
In Playback/
Recording
{ –––––
mode
In LAN
mode
In USB
mode
{{ ––––
{ – { –––
* The cradle only operates when the AC adapter is connected.
The cradle LEDs also only operate when the AC adapter is connected.
Cradle Operation*
–
Media
access
Media
access
Media
access
Button
POWER LAN USB
Status
At power OFF
Playback
mode
In Playback/
Turned on in
Recording
Power off
mode
In LAN mode Power off –
In USB mode Power off
Turned on in
LAN mode
Switched to
LAN mode
Switched to
LAN mode
Turned on in
USB mode
Switched to
USB mode
Switched to
USB mode
– Power off
* The cradle only operates when the AC adapter is connected.
LCD monitor closed
LCD-linked
power on
LCD-linked
power off
––
Power off
Power off
LCD monitor
off
LCD monitor
off
LCD monitor
off
Remote Control
Buttons/levers
T button
W button
button
button
button
button
button
REC button
REC button
OK button
button
MENU button
MODE REC button
MODE PLAY button
Camera Remote control
POWER –
Mode switch MODE REC
Mode switch MODE PLAY
REC REC
REC
half-pressed
REC
fully pressed
Zoom lever
T direction
Zoom lever
W direction
–
REC
T
W
MENU MENU
OK OK
OK button
OK button
OK button
OK button
Jog dial left
Jog dial right
Inserting and Removing the Battery
Check that the camera is turned off.
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery cover.
1
Use the battery to push the battery lock lever in the
2
direction of the arrow as you slide the battery in .
Close the battery cover.
3
Slide the battery cover lock on the bottom of the camera
in the direction of the arrow and open the battery cover
in the direction of the arrow .
Battery lock lever
Insert the battery as shown in the figure with the label
facing up. Insert the battery firmly as far as it will go, and
check that the battery is secured by the battery lock lever.
Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to
close it.
Check that the battery cover is securely closed.
IMPORTANT
• If you load the battery when the camera has not been correctly shut down, the
camera may not operate correctly. In this event, turn the camera off and on again.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery cover.
Push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow
and remove the battery.
When you push the battery lock lever, the battery pops up
slightly and comes out.
Close the battery cover.
IMPORTANT
• Always turn the camera off before removing the battery. Removing the battery
while the camera is still turned on may damage the camera or corrupt important
data. It may also cause the camera settings to revert to the defaults that were set
when you purchased the camera. If this occurs, specify your preferred settings
again.
• When removing the battery, take care not to drop the camera or battery.
• If you open the battery cover when an AC adapter is not connected, the power will
automatically go off.
Charging
You should charge the battery the first time you use the camera and whenever the battery
is low. Charging the battery fully takes around 2.5 hours. Time needed for recharging
increases or decreases depending on factors including the surrounding temperature.
Check that the battery is loaded in the camera and that the camera is turned off.
Charging with the Camera in the Cradle
RELEASE button
Connect the components in the sequence to above.
1
When battery charging begins, the CHARGE LED on the cradle lights orange and
the STATUS LED on the camera lights red.
When charging is completed, the CHARGE LED on the cradle turns off and the
STATUS LED on the camera turns green. Press the RELEASE button on the cradle
and remove the camera.
If there is a fault during charging, the STATUS LED flashes red.
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