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ENGLISH
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-HD7U
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in 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.
Serial No.
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Record in High-Defi nition! Record in full high-defi nition (FHD mode) Record a longer time in high-defi nition (SP mode) Copy and edit high-defi nition images by i.LINK output (1440 CBR mode) 8 To change the settings see page 68. 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 television using the optional HDMI cable. ( pg. 36) 8 If the television is not equipped wi
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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/CU-VD20). ( pg. 47) 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. 8
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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 ................................ 30 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ............10 Video Playback ...........................................30 Attaching the Shoulder Strap .......................11 Still Image Playback ...................................31 Preparing the Remote Control .....................11 File Search Function ....................................32 To Play Back
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ENGLISH PC OPERATION Read This First! ® File Backup on the PC – Windows .... 53 8 Make a backup of important System Requirements .................................53 recorded data Software Installation ....................................54 JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy Connecting the Camera to the PC ...............56 your important recorded data to a DVD File Backup on the PC .................................57 or other recording media for storage
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GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack Component Cable Audio/Video Cable AP-V14U BN-VF815U ( pg. 36) ( pg. 37, 51) USB Cable Lens Hood Shoulder Strap CD-ROM ( pg. 47, 56, 65) Already attached to ( pg. 11) ( pg. 54, 64) the camera. ( below) Remote Control Unit Lithium Battery RM-V750U ( pg. 11) CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit. NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood Place the pr
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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 the end of the strap through buckle, adjust its length, and eyelet and reattach the pad. the eyelet. use the strap guide to fi x it in place. 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
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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 during the recording mode. Be careful not to cover , and during • shooting. 12
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ENGLISH Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] Camera ( pg. 20) Grip Strap ( pg. 18) Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 32)/ Battery Pack Mount ( pg. 16) Remaining Space Button/Data Battery i.LINK Connector [ i ] ( pg. 50) Button [ / ] ( pg. 18, 23) HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( pg. 36) Set Lever USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ ] Move to : ( pg. 47, 56, 65) Reverse Skip ( pg. 30)/Up DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 16) Move to : Lock Button ( pg. 16) Forward Skip ( pg. 30
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [4h59m] 0:04:01 REC 0 200XWT F5.6 FOCUS 1/4000 4:55 PM Mode Indicator ( pg. 20) JAN.20.2007 Wind Cut Indicator ( pg. 68) Picture Quality ( pg. 68) Remaining Time ( pg. 20, 81) Selected Recording Mode Indicator Counter ( pg. 68) ( pg. 24) 7REC : (Appears during recording.) Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( pg. 29) ( pg. 20) Approximate Zoom Ratio ( pg. 22) 79 : (Appears during record-
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ENGLISH During Video Playback During Still Image Playback X-60 101-0098 1:55:01 4:55 PM 4:55 PM JAN.20.2007 JAN.20.2007 Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) Mode Indicator ( pg. 31) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears Folder/File Number when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 45) Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 31) : Event Search Playback Indicator Battery Indicator ( pg. 78) (Appears when playing back a video fi le Date/Time ( pg. 70) from the event search.) ( pg. 33) Select
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Necessary Settings before Use 3 Connect the AC adapter. P ower/Mode Switch Access/Charge Lamp DC Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet Set Lever (110V to 240V) The access/charge lamp blinks to • indicate charging has started. When the lamp goes out, charging is • Be sure to confi gure the following three fi nished. Unplug the AC adapter from the settings before use. AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera. Charging the Battery Pack Required charging / recording time (appro
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ENGLISH Language Setting Date/Time Setting The language on the display can be changed. After performing steps 1-4 ( left column) 5 Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. 1 Set the power/mode switch to Select CLOCK ADJUST STANDBY/ON. Slide while pressing down the lock button. DATE TIME JAN 31 2007 11 07 AM STANDBY/ON Set SELECT SET QUIT 6 Set the date and time. Select 2 VIDEO SCENE COUNTER MENU EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY Set ZOOM OIS SELECT SET QUIT Repeat this step to input the month, day, y
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Other Settings Chec king the Remaining Battery Power/Mode Power Switch Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to OFF. • Attach the battery pack. • BATTERY CONDITION 100% MAX TIME LCD MONITOR min 50% FINDER min 0% INDEX Battery information is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds. Lens Cover Switch NOTES If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, • there may be a problem
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ENGLISH 3 Close the SD card cover. When Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card, the 8 To remove an SD card following three operations need to be Push the SD card once. performed. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. Operations are guaranteed on the following • SD cards. NOTES Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC Insert and remove the SD card only while • card the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA, the card m
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RECORDING Recording Files Video Recor ding Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON. Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select recording mode. MODE The switch returns to the original SELECT PLAY/REC position when it is released. The lamp on the camera lights up. Press the REC button to start recording. REC [4h59m] REC Approximate remaining time for recording appears. 8 To stop recording Press the REC button again. 8 To c
