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ENGLISH
EN
GUIDEBOOK
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
U
GZ-HD5
U
GZ-HD6
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained on pages 4 and 5 to
ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on
the bottom of the camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the camera)
below.
Model No.
The camera illustrations appearing in this
Serial No.
instruction manual are
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Record in High-Defi nition! Select the mode which suits your purpose. FHD To record in full high-defi nition • SP To record in higher quality video • LP To record a longer time • 1440 CBR If you want to copy and edit the video as high- • defi nition images by i.LINK output 8 To change the settings See page 66. Full high-defi nition High-defi nition 1920 1440 View in High-Defi nition! Enjoy viewing images in high-defi nition image quality by simply connecting the camera to a high-defi nition televis
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ENGLISH Back Up High-Defi nition Images on DVD Discs! Video can easily be backed up on a DVD disc by connecting to a separate DVD burner (CU-VD40). This DVD disc can then be played in the camera or a PC, but • not in a DVD player. If a CU-VD40 is used, the DVD burner can be connected • directly to a television so the disc can be played without using the camera. Edit High-Defi nition Images on a PC! Perform advanced editing on high-defi nition images by loading to a PC. 3
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Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on CAUTION a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN all 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 QUALIFIE
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remember that this camera is intended for private consumer use only. 1. Read these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission 2. Keep these instructions. 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
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JVC Software License Agreement 4 LIMITED WARRANTY JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects IMPORTANT in materials and workmanship for a period of TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING any our products accompanying the Program. OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NA
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ENGLISH NOTE 6 TERM If You acquired the Program in Germany, the This Agreement will become effective on the date provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) when You install and use the Program on Your and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be machine, and continue to be in effect until the replaced with those of the German version of this termination under the following provision. Agreement. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement with
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Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories .......................................... 10 Playing Back Files ................................ 29 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ............10 Video Playback ...........................................29 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11 Still Image Playback ...................................30 Preparing the Remote Control .....................11 File Search Function ....................................31 Attaching the
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ENGLISH PC OPERATION Read This First! ® File Backup on a Windows PC ........... 52 Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important System Requirements .................................52 recorded data to a DVD or other recording Software Installation ....................................53 media for storage. ( p. 46) JVC will not be Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............55 responsible for any lost data. File Backup on the PC ........................
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GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Component Cable Audio/Video Cable AP-V14U BN-VF815U ( p. 35) ( p. 36, 50) GZ-HD6 USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM ( p. 46, 55, 62) Lens Hood ( p. 11) ( p. 53, 61) Already attached to the camera. ( below) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for Remote Control Lithium Battery Core Filter connections. Do not RM-V750U ( p. 11) CR2025 ( p. 11) use any other cables. Pre-installed in the remote control unit. GZ-HD6 Attaching/Detach
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ENGLISH Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the end of the strap through buckle, adjust its length, and use the eyelet and reattach the eyelet. the strap guide to fi x it in place. the pad. Buckle Strap Guide Eyelet Preparing the Remote Contr ol 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
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Inde x NOTES The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation • You can also turn the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor. Be careful not to cover sensors , and • during shooting. 12
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ENGLISH Grip Strap ( p. 18) Camera USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ ] ( p. 46, 55, 62) Index Button [INDEX] ( p. 31)/ HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( p. 35) Remaining Space Button/ Component Connector [COMPONENT] Data Battery Button [ / ] ( p. 23) ( p. 35) Set Lever Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( p. 36, 50) Move to : i.LINK Connector [ i ] ( p. 49) Reverse Skip ( p. 29)/Up/ Backlight Remote Sensor ( p. 11) Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] Lens Cover/Lens ( p. 25) GZ-
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording FHD [4h59m] xvC 0:04:01 REC 0 200XWT F5.6 FOCUS 1/4000 LCD 4:55 PM Mode Indicator ( p. 20) JAN.20.2008 Wind Cut Indicator ( p. 67) TM x.v.Color ( p. 67) Selected Recording Mode Indicator Picture Quality ( p. 66) ( p. 24) Remaining Time ( p. 20, 81) Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( p. 28) Counter ( p. 67) Approximate Zoom Ratio ( p. 22) 7REC : (Appears during recording.) Zoom Indica
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ENGLISH During Video Playback During Still Image Playback FHD 1080p xvC X-60 1080p 101-0098 1:55:01 4:55 PM 4:55 PM JAN.20.2008 JAN.20.2008 Mode Indicator ( p. 29) Mode Indicator ( p. 30) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Output with 1080p ( p. 70) when playing back a playlist.) ( p. 44) Folder/File Number Output with 1080p ( p. 70) Slide Show Playback Indicator ( p. 30) TM x.v.Color ( p. 67) Battery Indicator Picture Quality ( p. 66) Date/Time ( p. 68) Playback
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Necessary Settings before Use Be sure to confi gure the following 3 settings Required charging/recording time (approx.) before use. Recording Battery pack Charging time time Charging the Battery Pack GZ-HD5 BN-VF815U 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 40 min. (Provided) GZ-HD6 1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF. 1 hr. 20 min. GZ-HD5 2 hr. 05 min. BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. OFF GZ-HD6 (CHARGE) 2 hr. 00 min. 8 To detach the battery pack 2 Attach the battery pack. Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the b
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ENGLISH Language Setting Date/Time Setting The language on the display can be changed. After performing steps 1-3 ( left column) 4 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. 1 Set the power/mode switch to ON. Select ON Set 5 Set the date and time. 2 Select the menu mode. Select CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME MENU JAN 31 2007 11 07 AM Set SELECT SET QUIT Repeat this step to input the month, day, 3 Select [GENERAL]. year, hour and minute. Select 8 To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to . Set 8 To
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Other Settings Grip Adjustment When Using a micr oSD Card Open the pad and make grip adjustments. If you want to record to a microSD card, the following 3 operations need to be performed. Operations are certifi ed on the following • microSD cards. - Panasonic - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - ATP Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC card (4 GB) Still image recording: microSD card (128 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB) Tripod Mounting If other media are used, they may fail to • record data corr
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ENGLISH Insert a microSD card Change the recording medium Preparation: The camera is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the Set the power/mode switch to OFF. factory. You can change the recording medium to microSD card. 1 Open the microSD card cover. Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped ( p. 67, 68) edge fi rst. Bottom of the Camera NOTE Video picture quality will automatically be set
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RECORDING Recording Files Video Recor ding Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select the recording mode. SELECT MODE The switch returns to PLAY/REC the original position when it is released. The lamp on the camera lights up. The lens cover opens automatically. Press the REC button to start recording. [4h59m] SP REC Approximate remaining time for recording 8 To stop recording Press the
