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EN
GUIDEBOOK
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
U
GZ-HD40
U
GZ-HD30
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this hard
disk camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained on pages 8 and 9 to ensure
safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the camera) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover ACCESS POWER /CHARGE To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) AC Adapter Battery Pack The power turns on if you open the LCD monitor Close the LCD monitor after you finish recording. CAUTION Charge the battery pack before use. (Z p. 18) • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides • JVC batte
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Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time. See the next page for recording videos. Preparation Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera Q Power Button Select [YES] within Set the date and time 10 seconds R S Select Select CLOCK ADJUST SET DATE/TIME! DATE TIME JAN 31 2008 11 07 AM YES NO SELECT SET QUIT SELECT SET QUIT Set Set When the message disappears, press the To change the date and time (Z p. 19) power button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press
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Before recording an important scene, it is Video recording recommended to conduct a trial recording. CAUTION This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format or • MPEG-2 TS format. For details, see page 6. Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first. • Select recording mode Q SELECT When recording PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button Select auto mode R The auto recording AUTO /INFO indicator appears. The mode changes when you press the button (recording mode
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Playing back Select playback mode Q SELECT PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button Select the desired file R Index screen 1/1 VIDEO SELECT SET SORT Press down the set lever S Playback screen Press down the set lever to start playback, and press it again to stop To perform operations such as fast forwarding or fast rewinding (Z p. 30) To view video/still image on TV (Z p. 35) CAUTION Don’t forget to make copies after recording! To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p. 45) • To d
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High-definition Recording Format This camera has two high-definition recording formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. To record for a long time Recording format To copy videos to a DVD and play back on a AVCHD compatible device such as Blu- AVCHD (factory-preset) ray recorder, etc • You can record to a microSD card. • You can divide a video. To record at maximum picture quality (FHD mode) Recording format To edit videos on your PC (You can edit videos in a short time.)
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Before recording To select a recording format ! Select [STREAM FORMA T] in the # Select the desired picture quality in [BASIC SETTINGS] in the recording the [VIDEO QUALITY] in the MENU. mode. BASIC SETTINGS AVCHD STREAM FORMAT MANUAL SETTING XP MPEG-2 TS LANGUAGE VIDEO QUALITY SP EP CLOCK ADJUST ZOOM DATE DISPLAY STYLE DIS NORMAL QUALITY RETURN SET QUIT RETURN SET QUIT (in AVCHD format) Before playing back If you recorded videos in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 TS format, select the recording format
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Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Do not block the ventilation holes. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for 1. Read these instructions. private consumer use only. 2. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 3. Heed all warnings. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 4. Follow all instructions. enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. obtain permission beforehand.) 6. Clean only with dry clot
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Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories ............................................12 Playing Back Files ..................................30 GZ-HD40 How to Use the Everio Dock ........... 12 Video Playback ............................................ 30 Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 13 Still Image Playback ..................................... 31 Playback with Special Effects ....................... 32 Index ........................................................
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Read This First! PC OPERATION Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important For Windows recorded data to a DVD or other recording Refer to the PC OPERATION GUIDE in the media for storage. (Z p. 45) JVC will not be supplied CD-ROM. responsible for any lost data. ! Load the pro vided CD-ROM into the PC. Make a trial recording After a moment, the [Software Setup] screen Before the actual recording of important data, appears. If the [Software Setup] scree
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GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Component Cable Audio/Video Cable AP-V14U/AP-V18U BN-VF815U (Z p. 35) (Z p. 36, 50) USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Remote Control (Z p. 20) (Z p. 11) RM-V751U (Z p. 13) Lithium Battery GZ-HD40 CR2025 Everio Dock Pre-installed in the CU-VC7U remote control unit. (Z below) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. GZ-HD40 How to Use the Everio Dock You can connect cables to the connectors of the Ev
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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 tab. Remote Sensor 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. EN 1
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Index NOTES The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation • You can also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing the LCD monitor. Be careful not to cover sensors 7, ? and @ • during shooting. 1 EN
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7 Stereo Microphone Camera 8 Grip Strap (Z p. 20) 9 HDMI Connector [HDMI] (Z p. 35) ! Index Button [INDEX] (Z p. 33)/ : DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18) Remaining Space Button/ ; Microphone Input Connector [MIC] Data Battery Button [ 0 / 1 ] (Z p. 24) < Headphone Connector [ ] # Set Lever = LED Light Move to ¡ : > USB Connector [ 2 ] Reverse Skip (Z p. 30)/Up/Backlight ? Remote Sensor (Z p. 13) Compensation Button [ - ] (Z p. 27) @ Lens Cover/Lens Move to ¢ : A Shoe (for external microphone, e
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [4h59m] xvC XP 0:04:01 REC 0 200X W T PHOTO F4.0 FOCUS 1/4000 ! Mode Indicator (Z p. 22) LCD 4:55PM # Wind Cut Indicator (Z p. 52) JAN.20.2008 $ x.v.Color™ (Z p. 52) % Picture Quality (Z p. 51) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator & Remaining Time (Z p. 22, 67) (Z p. 26) ( Counter # Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 29) ) REC : (Appears during recording.) $ Approximate Zoom Ratio (Z p. 51) M (Z p. 2
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1080p xvC XP X - 6 0 1080p 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 1 : 5 5 : 0 1 4:55PM 4 : 5 5 PM J A N . 2 0 . 2 0 0 8 J A N . 2 0 . 2 0 0 8 ! Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) ! Mode Indicator (Z p. 31) # : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears # Output with 1080p (Z p. 55) 6 when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 43) $ Folder/File Number $ Output with 1080p (Z p. 55) % Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z p. 31) % x.v.Color™ (Z p. 52) & Battery Indicator & Picture Quality (Z p
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Necessary Settings before Use Required charging/recording time Charging the Battery Pack (approx.) *When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the Recording camera. Battery pack Charging time time 2 Attach the batter battery y pac pack. k. BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 1 hr. 25 min.* (Provided) BATT. BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 10 min.* NOTE The actual recording time may shorten depending on the recording environment, suc
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Date/Time Setting Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. camera. 2 Press MENU. 2 Press MENU. MENU MENU 3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS]. 3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS]. Select GAIN UP Select x.v.Color GAIN UP REGISTER EVENT x.v.Color BASIC SETTINGS REGISTER EVENT BASIC SETTINGS Set SET QUIT Set SET QUIT 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. Select BASIC SETTINGS STREAM FORMAT Select BASIC SETT
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Other Settings Grip Adjustment Lens Cover Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When not using the camera, close the lens cover to protect the lens. Lens Cover Lens Cover Switch NOTE Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so may cause damage to the lens. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 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. Eyelet Buckle Strap Guide NOTE Do n
