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EN
GUIDEBOOK
HD MEMORY CAMERA
U
GZ-X900
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this HD
MEMORY CAMERA. Before use,
please read the safety information and
precautions contained in pages 2 and 3
to ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the HD MEMORY CAMERA)
and Serial No. (located on the battery
pack mount of the HD MEMORY
CAMERA) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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 3. Heed all warnings. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such 4. Follow all instructions. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal 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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Easy Start Guide Inserting an SD card Prepare an SD card (commercially available). Turn off the camera and insert an SD card. SD card (label) Q Open the R Insert slot cover Compatible SD/SDHC cards (Z p. 21) Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack. Access lamp Power/charge lamp Blinks: Accessing files Blinks: Charging or quick start-up Goes out: Charging finished Do not remove Open the cover the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when th
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Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to T the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camera Q turn on the camera DISPLAY/< button Select [ON] if daylight LCD monitor U saving time is observed Select [YES] within R 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. Set the date and time V Touch sensor: Sets the date and time &: Moves the cursor to the right When the message disappears, press the OK: Clock starts • DISPLAY/< button for at least 2 seconds to
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Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Select recording mode (REC) Q The mode changes when you press the button. Recording Mode Indicator Set the recording dial to ! (AUTO) mode R Start recording S Remaining space on the SD card Record-standby Video Quality Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Recording EN
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Still Image Recording Select recording mode (REC) Q The mode changes when you press the button. Set the recording dial to # (AUTO) mode R Set the focus S Press and hold The ? indicator becomes green SNAPSHOT halfway. when the captured image is focused. Take a still image T Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. EN
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Playing back Select playback mode (PLAY) Q The mode changes when you press the button. Select video or still image mode R The mode changes when you press the button. Select a file and touch OK S Index screen Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( Z p. 28) To view files on TV ( Z p. 38) CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! To copy files onto discs ( Z p. 53) • To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 59) • To play back a create
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Accessories CU-VC10 AP-V21U BN-VF908U Everio Dock AC Adapter Battery Pack Hand Strap RM-V751U Component Cable AV Cable USB Cable Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery CD-ROM Core Filter Pre-installed in the ( Z p. 13) remote control. NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other • cables. Everio Dock You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is completed when you place the camera on the dock. COMPONENT connector Camera Connec
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Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 13 Managing Files ........................................41 Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord ....... 13 Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 41 Index ........................................................14 Deleting Files ................................................ 41 Protecting Files ............................................. 43 Indications on LCD Monitor ...................16 Vi
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How to use the Touch Read This First! Sensor Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important After the menu is displayed on the LCD recorded data to a DVD or other recording monitor: media for storage. 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
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GETTING STARTED 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: Within 5 m (16.4 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 ligh
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Index NOTE Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 8 and 9 • during shooting. The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • 1 EN
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Camera Remote Control ! PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 22, 23, 28, 29) Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # EXPORT Button (Z p. 65) R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out) $ UPLOAD Button (Z p. 67) S UP Button % Zoom Lever ( Z p. 24) T SKIP BACKWARD Button Speaker Volume Control ( Z p. 28) U LEFT Button & SNAPSHOT ( #) Button (Z p. 23) V BACK Button ( INFO (=) Button ( Z p. 24, 44) W PLAYLIST Button ) FLASH ( () Button ( Z p. 24) X START/STOP Button * Touch Sensor Y S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button Z INFO Button +
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Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator ( Z p. 36) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator $ Export Mode Indicator ( Z p. 65) ( Z p. 33) % Counter : Auto Mode @ & Upload Mode Indicator ( Z p. 67) 3: Manual Mode ( Video Quality (Z p. 69) # White Balance Indicator ( Z p. 35) ) Remaining Time ( Z p. 22) $ Macro Mode Indicator(Z p. 35) * REC: (Appears during recording.) M
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 23) $ Playlist Playback Indicator $ Folder/File Number (Appears when playing back a playlist.) % Slide Show Playback Indicator ( Z p. 50) & Recording Medium Indicator % Quick Review Indicator ( Z p. 22) ( Battery Indicator & Video Quality ( Z p. 69) ) Date/Time ( Z p. 18) ( Counter * Output with 1080p (Z
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Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Open the LCD monitor and turn off the camera using the DISPLAY/< button before detaching the battery pack. 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Attach the battery pack. NOTE You can also use the camera with just the AC • adapter. (Z p. 4) Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter • AC Adapter plug and cable. This may damage the AC to AC Outlet adapter. (110 V to 240 V) Date/Time Setting 3 Close the LCD monitor and c
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5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camera. To return to the previous screen Selected area is highlighted Select . @ Principal city of the To quit the screen selected area Select [QUIT]. Time difference to Language Setting GMT The language on the display can be changed. 7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the observed. camera. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Sele
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Other Settings Attaching the Camera to the Dock Tripod Mounting Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, 1 Close the LCD monitor. and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to 2 Align the camera with the dock as the tripod. indicated by the dotted line in the figure below and attach firmly. NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel • surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera. Use a tripod that does not h
