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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
INSTRUCTIONS
EN SP
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
VIDEOCÁMARA EQUIPADA CON DISCO DURO
Dear Customer
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GZ-HD5
Thank you for purchasing this hard disk
camera. Before use, please read the safety
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GZ-HD6
information and precautions contained in
pages 6 and 7 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
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Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack. Charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging fi nished DC Connector Power: OFF ON OFF (CHARGE) Battery Pack To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) AC Adapter After charging is fi nished, set the date/time. CAUTION Charge the battery pack before use. � Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs � besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. 2
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ENGLISH Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time. See the next page for recording videos. Preparation Open the LCD monitor and set the power/mode switch to ON ON OFF (CHARGE) Slide while pressing Video lamp down the lock button Still image lamp Select video mode MODE Video mode Still image mode ON Video lamp lights Still image lamp lights OFF (CHARGE) The mode changes when you slide the switch Select recording or playback mode SELECT PLAY/REC The mode changes when
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Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial � recording. Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode fi rst. � Select auto recording mode AUTO Auto recording mode INFO The mode changes when you press the button Start recording Remaining space on the hard disk Picture Quality Record-standby FHD [4h59m] Press the REC button to start recording, and REC press it again to stop Recording NOTE Select the mode which suits your purpose. Video qual
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ENGLISH Playing back Select playback mode SELECT PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button Select the desired fi le Index screen VIDEO 8/8 SELECT SET SORT Press down the set lever Playback screen Press down the set lever to start playback, and press it again to stop Operations during Video Playback ( p. 24, 25) To view video/still image fi les on TV ( p. 26) CAUTION Don’t forget to make copies after recording! To copy fi les onto DVD discs. � ( p. 29) To dub fi les using a
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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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Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories .......................................... 10 Playing Back Files ................................ 24 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ............10 Video Playback ...........................................24 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11 Still Image Playback ...................................25 Preparing the Remote Control .....................11 Watching Images on TV........................ 26 Attaching the Core Filte
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ENGLISH 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. ( p. 29) 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 This camera uses a microcomputer.
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GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Component Cable Audio/Video Cable AP-V14U BN-VF815U ( p. 26) ( p. 26, 27) GZ-HD6 USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM ( p. 29, 33, 35) Lens Hood ( p. 11) ( p. 32, 35) 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 Buckle Strap Guide Eyelet 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 di
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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 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ ] Camera ( p. 29, 33, 35) HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( p. 26) Index Button [INDEX]/ Component Connector [COMPONENT] Remaining Space Button/ ( p. 26) Data Battery Button [ / ] ( p. 22) Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( p. 27) Set Lever i.LINK Connector [ i ] Move to : Remote Sensor ( p. 11) Reverse Skip ( p. 24)/Up/ Backlight Lens Cover/Lens Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] GZ-HD6 Lens Hood ( p. 10) Move to : Shoe Forward Skip (
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [4h59m] xvC FHD 0:04:01 REC 0 200XWT F5.6 FOCUS 1/4000 Mode Indicator ( p. 20) LCD 4:55 PM JAN.20.2008 Wind Cut Indicator TM x.v.Color Selected Recording Mode Indicator Picture Quality ( p. 23) Remaining Time ( p. 20, 41) Tele Macro Mode Indicator Counter Approximate Zoom Ratio ( p. 22) 7REC : (Appears during recording.) Zoom Indicator ( p. 22) ( p. 20) Focus Assist Indicator 79
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ENGLISH During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1080p xvC FHD X-60 1080p 101-0098 1:55:01 4:55 PM 4:55 PM JAN.20.2008 JAN.20.2008 Mode Indicator ( p. 24) Mode Indicator ( p. 25) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Output with 1080p when playing back a playlist.) Folder/File Number Output with 1080p Slide Show Playback Indicator ( p. 25) TM x.v.Color Battery Indicator Picture Quality Date/Time Playback Mode ( p. 24) U : Playback 9 : Pause 5 : Forward Search 3 :
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Necessary Settings before Use Required charging/recording time (approx.) Charging the Battery Pack Recording Battery pack Charging time time 1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF. GZ-HD5 BN-VF815U 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 40 min. (Provided) GZ-HD6 1 hr. 20 min. OFF (CHARGE) GZ-HD5 2 hr. 05 min. BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. GZ-HD6 2 Attach the battery pack. 2 hr. 00 min. 8 To detach the battery pack BATT. Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the battery pack. 8 To check the remaining battery power
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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) 1 Set the power/mode switch to ON. 4 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. Select ON Set 2 Select the menu mode. 5 Set the date and time. Select CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME JAN 31 2007 11 07 AM MENU Set SELECT SET QUIT 3 Select [GENERAL]. Repeat this step to input the month, day, Select year, hour and minute. 8 To return to the previous screen Set Move the set lever to . VIDE
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Other Settings Changing the Menu Setting Grip Adjustment For more details on the operations, refer to Open the pad and make grip adjustments. the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM. 1 Select the menu mode. MENU 2 Select the desired fi rst menu item. : VIDEO Tripod Mounting : IMAGE : GENERAL Align the camera stud hole with the tripod : OUTPUT SETTING stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, : MEDIA and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod. Select Bottom of the Cam
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ENGLISH Change the recording medium When Using a microSD Card The camera is programmed to record on the Operations are certifi ed on the following built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the microSD cards. factory. You can change the recording medium - Panasonic to microSD card. - TOSHIBA Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC - SanDisk MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. ( p. 18) - ATP Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC card (4 GB) NOTE Still image recording: Video picture quality will
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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
