JVC GZ-HD7U manual

EN HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD7U Dear Customer Thank you f or purchasing this hard disk camera. Bef ore use, please read the saf ety 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 [...]

2 1440 1920 1080 1080 Recor d 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 T o change the settings see page 68. View in High-Defi nition! Enjoy vie wing images in high-defi nition image quality b y sim[...]

3 ENGLISH Bac k Up High-Defi nition Images on D VD Discs! Video can easily be back ed up on a D VD disc by connecting to a separate D VD burner (CU-VD40/CU-VD20). (  pg. 47) • This D VD disc can then be play ed in the camera or a PC, b ut not in a D VD play er . • If a CU-VD40 is used, the D VD burner can be connected directly to a televisi[...]

4 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un[...]

5 ENGLISH IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near [...]

6 JVC SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORT ANT T O CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE T O READ THIS CAREFULL Y BEFORE INST ALLING OR USING THE SOFTW ARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGIT AL PHO TO NA VIGA TOR” (“Program”) ON Y OUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted b y Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to Y ou only on the condition that Y ou [...]

7 ENGLISH 6 TERM This Agreement will become eff ective on the date when Y ou install and use the Program on Y our machine, and continue to be in eff ect until the termination under the following provision. Should Y ou breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC ma y ter minate this Agreement without giving any notice to Y ou. In this ev ent, JVC ma[...]

8 Contents GETTING ST ARTED Accessories .......................................... 10 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ............ 10 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....................... 11 Preparing the Remote Control ..................... 11 Index ...................................................... 12 Indications on LCD Monitor .............[...]

9 ENGLISH Read This First! 8 Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible f or any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a D VD or other recording media for stor age. (  pg. 47) 8 Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the r[...]

10 A C Adapter AP-V14U Battery Pac k BN-VF815U Component Cable (  pg. 36) Audio/Video Cab le (  pg. 37, 51) USB Cable (  pg. 47, 56, 65) Lens Hood Already attached to the camera. (  below) Shoulder Strap (  pg. 11) CD-ROM (  pg. 54, 64) Remote Control Unit RM-V750U (  pg. 11) Lithium Battery CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote c[...]

11 ENGLISH Attaching the Shoulder Strap P eel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the ey elet. Thread the strap through the buc kle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to fi x it in place. P osition the buc kle near the ey elet and reattach the pad. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote contro[...]

12 NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • P ower-linked operation Y ou can also tur n the camera on/off by opening/closing the LCD monitor during the recording mode. • Be careful not to cov er C , D and K during shooting. Index[...]

13 ENGLISH 9 Video Recording Star t/Stop Button [REC] (  pg. 20) : Gr ip Strap (  pg. 18) ; Batter y Pac k Mount (  pg. 16) < i.LINK Connector [ i ] (  pg. 50) = HDMI Connector [HDMI] (  pg. 36) > USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ 2 ] (  pg. 47, 56, 65) ? DC Input Connector [DC] (  pg. 16) @ Lock Button (  pg. 16)[...]

14 During both Video and Still Image Recording WT 0 FOCUS PM 4:55 JAN.20.2007 200X F5.6 1/4000 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (  pg. 24) # T ele Macro Mode Indicator (  pg. 29) $ Approximate Zoom Ratio (  pg. 22) % Inhibit Indicator & Zoom Indicator (  pg. 22) ( Focus Assist Indicator (  pg. 26) ) Shutter Speed (  pg. 25)[...]

15 ENGLISH During Video Playbac k 1:55:01 PM 4:55 JAN.20.2007 X-60 ! Mode Indicator (  pg. 30) # 6 : Playlist Pla yback Indicator (Appears when playing bac k a playlist.) (  pg. 45) ¨ª : Event Search Pla yback Indicator (Appears when playing bac k a video fi le from the ev ent search.) (  pg. 33) ¨© : Date Search Playbac k Indicator ([...]

16 Be sure to confi gure the f ollowing three settings before use . Charging the Battery Pac k 1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF . Slide while pressing down the loc k button. OFF (CHARGE) 2 Attach the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. BA T T. 3 Connect the AC adapter . • The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate[...]

17 ENGLISH Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Set the power/mode switch to ST ANDBY/ON. Slide while pressing down the loc k button. STANDBY/ON 2 MENU ZOOM QUALITY OIS VIDEO SELECT SET QUIT SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL 3 ZOOM QUALITY OIS VIDEO SELECT SET QUIT SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL 4 Select [GENERAL]. Select[...]

18 Grip Adjustment Open the pad and make grip adjustments. Lens Cover When not using the camera, close the lens cov er to protect the lens. Open the lens cov er Close the lens cov er NOTE Do not push the lens cov er strongly . Doing so may cause damage to the lens . Checking the Remaining Battery P ower Preparation: • Set the power/mode s witch t[...]

19 ENGLISH When Using an SD Card If you w ant to record to an SD card, the follo wing three operations need to be performed. • Operations are guaranteed on the f ollowing SD cards. Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC card Still image recording: P anasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, A TP (128MB to 4 GB) or SDHC card (4GB) • If other media are used,[...]

20 Video Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode s witch to ST ANDBY/ON . Press the PLA Y/REC button to select recording mode. PLAY/REC SELECT Press the REC button to start recording. REC REC [4h59m] Approximate remaining time f or recording appears. 8 T o stop recording Press the REC button again. 8 T o change the picture quality Change the sett[...]

21 ENGLISH Still Image Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode s witch to ST ANDBY/ON . Slide the power/mode switc h to MODE to select # (still image) mode. MODE The switch returns to the original position when it is released. The # lamp on the camera lights up . Press the PLA Y/REC button to select recording mode. PLAY/REC SELECT 19 Press and ho[...]

22 Recor ding Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! or # mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in W : Wide angle T : T elephoto Maximum zoom r atio is 10X (factory-preset). 8 T o change the maximum zoom ratio (for ! mode only) Change the settings in [ZOOM].[...]

23 ENGLISH Registering Files to Events – ! mode only If you select an ev ent to register the fi le to before starting recording, the fi le will be registered to the selected ev ent, thus making the fi le easy to fi nd at playbac k. There are up to 3 different destinations within each e vent (for e xample: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3). Preparation: ?[...]

24 Manual recording mode enables y ou to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually . Y ou need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode, which adjusts these settings automatically , is selected by default. T o Change to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! or # mode. • Press the[...]

25 ENGLISH Aperture Priority Setting Y ou can add a blurring effect to the backg round by setting the aperture value (F-number). After performing “T o Chang e to Manual Recording Mode” (  pg. 24) 1 A F1.8 2 Select the desired setting. (F1.8 to F8.0) The lower the F-n umber (larger aper ture value), the more b lurred the background will becom[...]

26 Adjust Brightness After performing “T o Chang e to Manual Recording Mode” (  pg. 24) 1 BRIGHT 0 2 Select the desired setting. (–6 to +6 in ! mode, –2.0EV to +2.0EV in # mode) Select Set M MENU 8 T o lock the exposure After you fi nish confi guring the setting, press and hold the set lev er for more than 2 seconds. The C indicator ap[...]

27 ENGLISH Nightalive The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables recording with low light le vels in dim locations . After performing “T o Chang e to Manual Recording Mode” (  pg. 24) N I G H T A 8 T o cancel nightalive Mov e the set lev er to £ (NIGHT) so that the 5 indicator disappears. NOTE It is re[...]

28 Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB Adjusts the white balance to achiev e the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. @ [A UT O] : White balance is adjusted automatically . B MWB : Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subje[...]

29 ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset EFFECT Enables y ou to record videos or still images with special effects . 1 [OFF] : No eff ect is used. J SEPIA : The image has a brownish tint like old photos . K MONO TONE : The image becomes b lack and white like old movies. L CLASSIC FILM* : This effect skips frames to giv e images of an old mov[...]

30 8 T o return to the index screen Press INDEX . 8 T o watch on TV See page 36. 8 T o turn the date display on/off Change the settings in [D A TE/TIME]. (  pg. 70) 8 T o check the fi le inf ormation Press INFO when playbac k is paused. (  pg. 40) Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. PLAY/REC SELECT VIDEO 8/8 SELECT SET SORT [...]

31 ENGLISH 8 T o return to the index screen Press INDEX . 8 T o watch on TV See page 36. 8 T o turn the date display on/off Change the settings in [D A TE/TIME]. (  pg. 70) 8 T o check the fi le inf ormation Press INFO . (  pg. 40) Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. PLAY/REC SELECT IMAGE 8/8 SELECT SET SORT The index screen[...]

32 Pla ying Back Files (Contin ued) File Search Function Y ou can switch the inde x screen to the date index screen or e vent screen for the conv enient fi le search. The ev ent screen can be used in ! mode. It cannot be used in # mode. Date Index Screen Y ou can search the desired fi le by the recording date. Preparation: • Slide the power/mod[...]

33 ENGLISH T o Play Bac k TPD Files – ! mode only After backing up to a PC , the video fi les which were edited on a PC and then recopied to the camera will be stored in the EXTMO V folder rather than the normal destination folder . This fi le can then be pla yed using the follo wing procedures. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to [...]

34 Pla ying Back Files (Contin ued) Playback with Special Eff ects Playbac k effects Add effects that, f or example, alter the color tones of images. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! or # mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select the playbac k mode. 1 FUNCTION DELETE PROTECT PLAYBACK TPD FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FI[...]

35 ENGLISH Wipe or fader effects – ! mode only Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set f or still images. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. 1 FUNCTION DELETE PROTECT PLAYBACK TPD FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE EDIT PLAYLIS[...]

36 This camera is designed to be used with high-defi nition or NTSC-type color tele vision signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV Y ou can output videos from the HDMI connector , COMPONENT connector , or A V/S connector . Select the connector that best suits your tele vision. Preparation: T ur n of[...]

37 ENGLISH 8 T o connect using the A V/S connectors NOTE Change the settings in [VIDEO/S OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of y our television. (  pg. 71) Playbac k Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 T urn on the camera and the TV . 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode . 3 (Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/D VD recorder) T u[...]

38 CA UTION Do not remov e the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing fi les. Also, be sure to use the provided A C adapter , as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the batter y becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format[...]

39 ENGLISH Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1 - 2 (  pg. 38) 3 Select [DELETE ALL] or [PRO TECT ALL]. Select Set DELETE ALL? EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE CANCEL EXECUTE SELECT SET 4 Select [EXECUTE]. Select Set 8 T o exit the screen Press FUNCTION . 8 T o release protection Select the protected fi le in step 4 (“Selecting and Del[...]

40 Managing Files (Contin ued) Viewing File Information Preparation: • For ! mode: P ause the playbac k. Alternatively , select the fi le on the index screen. • For # mode: Pla y back the still image. Alternatively , select the fi le on the index screen. INFO : FHD : OFF : MOV005.TOD : 00:30:02 : JAN 1 06 10:56 AM : PRG001 QUALITY PROTECT FIL[...]

41 ENGLISH Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording – ! mode only Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select pla yback mode. 1 BACKUP /EVENT DIRECT VACATION 1/ 3 NON SECTION NEXT PAGE SELECT REGISTER QUIT 2 Select a new event to register the fi le to. •[...]

42 DPOF Print Setting – # mode only The number of prints to make of a still image recorded on an SD card can be set. This feature is useful when taking the SD card to a photo lab for printing. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select # mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. • Set [REC MEDIA FOR IMA[...]

43 ENGLISH 4 Select the desired fi le. Select Set If you slide and hold the z oom lev er towards T , the pre view screen of the still image is display ed. 5 Select the number of prints. (max. 15 prints) Select Set T o set print information for other images, repeat steps 4 and 5 . (Y ou can set up to 999 fi les .) 6 FUNCTION 8 T o exit the screen [...]

44 It is a list that enables y ou to organize recorded videos in order of preference . Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. Creating Playlists 1 FUNCTION DELETE PROTECT PLAYBACK TPD FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK PLAYLIST WIPE/FADER EFFECT [...]

45 ENGLISH 6 Select the inser tion point. Select Set EDIT 8/8 TOTAL 30h15m SELECT REGISTER • T o add other fi les , repeat steps 5 and 6 . • T o delete a registered scene, mov e the set lev er to ¡ / ¢ to select the registered fi le , then press down. 7 FUNCTION SELECT SET QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS? SAVE AND QUIT CANCEL DELETE AND [...]

46 Other Operations of Playlists Y ou can perform additional editing and delete fi les in a created pla ylist. Preparation: P erform steps 1 - 2 . (  pg. 44) Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist 3 Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [EDIT], then press down. 4 Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the playlist y ou want to edit, then press do[...]

47 ENGLISH Using a D VD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera The fi les in the camer a can be backed up to a D VD disc using a D VD bur ner (CU-VD40/ CU-VD20 sold separately). • Suppor ted media: D VD-R, D VD-RW , D VD-R DL (More than one disc may be required depending on the size of the fi le to be copied. In this case, use new (unused) discs.[...]

48 Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camera to the D VD burner . (  pg. 47) • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! or # mode. The follo wing illustrations of display screens are examples of when bac king up video fi les. 1 Select [NORMAL BA CK-UP]. Select Set NORMAL BACK-UP SELECT SET TOP UNSAVED SCENES ALL 2 Select th[...]

49 ENGLISH Select Files for Bac kup Preparation: • Connect the camera to the D VD burner . (  pg. 47) • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select ! or # mode. The follo wing illustrations of display screens are examples of when bac king up video fi les. 1 Select [SELECT BA CK-UP]. Select Set SELECT BACK-UP SELECT FROM DATE SELECT FROM [...]

50 Copying Files (Contin ued) Using a VCR/ DVD Recor der to Dub Files from the Camera Y ou can connect the camera to a VCR or D VD recorder , and dub the camera’ s fi les directly onto those devices . Connection with a VCR/D VD Recorder Y ou can connect using either the i.LINK connector or A V/S connector . Select the connector that best suits y[...]

51 ENGLISH 8 T o connect using the A V/S connectors Dubbing Operation 1 Set the VCR/DVD recor der to its A UX input mode. Check that the images from the camera hav e been input correctly to the VCR/D VD recorder . 2 Star t playbac k on the camera. • T o play back videos (  pg. 30) • T o play back pla ylists 1) Press the FUNCTION button. 2) M[...]

52 Copying/Moving Still Ima ge Files Y ou can copy or mov e still image fi les between the HDD and SD card using the on- screen display . Preparation: • Slide the power/mode s witch to MODE to select # mode. • Press the PLA Y/REC button to select playbac k mode. • Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD slot. • Make sure that enough f[...]

53 ENGLISH Install the software that came with the camera to your PC . Y ou can back up your fi les on your computer with a simple one-touch operation, edit your fi les on y our computer , and also create discs. If you cannot install the softw are, you can still back up y our fi les on y our computer . (  pg. 58) Q Y ou can perform detailed s[...]

54 Software Installation The follo wing software is included in the CD- ROM that came with y our camera. • CyberLink BD Solution Comprehensive application softw are that consists of the follo wing 3 software. P owerCinema NE for Everio The main authoring software. Y ou can perform various operations such as fi le backup , playback, and editing f[...]

55 ENGLISH 5 Click [Y es]. The software installation starts. 6 Click [Finish]. 8 When installation is completed The installed software is displa yed in [All Programs]. The backup destination f older [MyWorks] for fi les is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.[...]

56 File Bac kup on the PC – Windows ® (Continued) 8 When you have fi nished operation Alwa ys follo w the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer pow er . F ailing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer . 1) Confi rm that the access/charge lamp on the camera does not light or blink. (If [...]

57 ENGLISH File Backup on the PC This method uses the included software to back up fi les onto your computer . Video fi les that ha ve ne ver been backed up onto the connected computer are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up . If you could not install the softw are, turn to pg. 58 for details of how to bac k up your fi [...]

58 File Backup on the PC without Using Software Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable . (  pg. 56) 1 Create a folder to back up fi les into. 2 Set the camera’ s power/mode switc h to ST ANDBY/ON. SELECT SET BACK UP PLAYBACK ON PC QUIT 3 On the camera, mo ve the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [PLA YBA CK ON PC], th[...]

59 ENGLISH Playing bac k Files on the PC Preparation: • Install the software from the included CD- ROM. (  pg. 54) • Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable . (  pg. 56) 1 Set the camera’ s power/mode switc h to ST ANDBY/ON. SELECT SET BACK UP PLAYBACK ON PC QUIT 2 On the camera, mo ve the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [P[...]

60 Other PC Operations – Windows ® (Contin ued) Creating Discs/Editing Files Preparation: • Install the software from the included CD- ROM. (  pg. 54) • Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable . (  pg. 56) 1 Set the camera’ s power/mode switc h to ST ANDBY/ON. SELECT SET BACK UP PLAYBACK ON PC QUIT 2 On the camera, mo v[...]

61 ENGLISH 6 Click [Copy/Ad vanced function]. 7 Click [Create Disc] for creating discs, or [Adv anced Editing] for editing. P owerProducer (f or creating discs) or P owerDirector (f or editing) star ts. For more information on detailed operations of these softwares, ref er to their Read me (  pg. 62) or CyberLink web site. (  pg. 53) NOTES ?[...]

62 Getting More Use from the Software For more inf or mation on detailed operations of the software, see the T utorials for each software progr am or the User’ s Guides. P owerCinema NE for Everio 1 Select [Po werCinema NE for Everio] from [All Pr ograms]. 2 Click [T utorial]. P owerProducer 3 NE 1 Select [Po werProducer 3 NE] fr om [All Programs[...]

63 ENGLISH Contact us for inf ormation on the included software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. JVC When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce or agency in y our country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor .co .jp/english/worldmap/index- e.html), p[...]

64 Y ou can back up camera fi les onto your computer . Fur thermore, if the software from the included CD-ROM is installed, the bac ked up fi le can be viewed in Quic k Time Play er or edited in iMovie HD or Final Cut Pro . (Se veral functions will not be accessible .) Y ou can fi nd the latest information on the pro vided software program at ou[...]

65 ENGLISH Connecting the Camera to the PC Preparation: Set the camera’ s power/mode switch to OFF . NOTES • When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC. • Connect the camera directly to the PC , not through the hub . • Do not use an extension USB cab le. • Saving the wrong kinds of fi les [...]

66 8 When you have fi nished operation Alwa ys follo w the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer pow er . F ailing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer . 1) Dr ag & drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [T rash] icon. If the confi rmation message appears, click [OK][...]

67 ENGLISH The follo wing illustrations of display screens are examples of when [DEMO MODE] is set to [OFF]. 1 MENU ZOOM QUALITY OIS VIDEO SELECT SET QUIT SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL 2 ZOOM QUALITY OIS VIDEO SELECT SET QUIT SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL 3 Select the desired menu from the fi rst menu item. • [VIDEO]: Display men us relate[...]

68 Changing the Menu Settings (Contin ued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset ! VIDEO n QUALITY Enables y ou to set the picture quality for videos . [FHD] : Record in 1920 x 1080i (full high-defi nition), VBR (V ariable Bit Rate). Select this to record in the highest picture quality . SP : Record in 1440 x 1080i (high-defi nition), VBR (V ariab[...]

69 ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset # IMA GE n QUALITY Enables y ou to set the picture quality for still images . [FINE] / ST AND ARD y IMAGE SIZE Enables y ou to select the picture size f or still images. [1920 x 1080] / 1440 x 1080 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 2 GAIN Y ou can set the ISO setting to increase the sensitivity in dark conditi[...]

70 Changing the Menu Settings (Contin ued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Y GENERAL < D A TE/TIME Enables y ou to set whether to display the current time on the LCD monitor . OFF : The date/time does not appear . [A UT O] : The date/time appears f or approx. 5 seconds in the follo wing cases. • When the power/mode s witch is set from OFF[...]

71 ENGLISH Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Y GENERAL P PRIORITY SETTING Set whether to project the image onto the LCD monitor or viewfi nder when both are open. [LCD MONIT OR] : Projects the image onto the LCD monitor . FINDER : Projects the image onto the vie wfi nder . l DISPLA Y Enables y ou to set whether to display the on-screen displa [...]

72 Changing the Menu Settings (Contin ued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset _ MEDIA ) CLEAN-UP HDD Writing speed to HDD tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use. Execute cleanup periodically to regain the writing speed. Connect the AC adapter . EXECUTE : P erforms this function. Select [OK] when completed. [CANCEL] : Cancels this[...]

73 ENGLISH [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [DCIM] [SD_VIDEO] [EXTMO V] [MISC] [PRIV A TE] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MO VXXX.T OD] [MO VXXX.MOI] [MO V_XXXX.TPD] [MO V_XXXX.TPD] [MO V_XXXX.TPD] * Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video fi le . Extensions Video fi les : “.T OD” Still[...]

74 T rouble Action  P ower No power is supplied. • Connect the AC adapter securely . • Detach the batter y pack once again and re-attach it fi rmly . • Replace the dead batter y with a fully charged one. 16 16 – No display appear s. • If the camera is not operated f or 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically[...]

75 ENGLISH T rouble Action  Displays Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish. • Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor. • When the LCD monitor’ s LED light reaches the end of its service life, images on the LCD monitor become dark. Consult your nearest JVC dealer . 70 – Colored bright spots appear on the LCD monitor [...]

76 T rouble Action  Playbac k Playbac k cannot be performed. • Select the recording medium properly . • T o watch images on a TV , set the TV’ s input mode or channel that is appropriate for video pla yback. 68, 69 37 The black & white fader does not work. • Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONO TONE) mode bef ore setting[...]

77 ENGLISH T rouble Action  Other problems When connected with the i.LINK cable, the camera does not operate even if contr ols are attempted from the PC etc. • Linked operation from an i.LINK connection is not suppor ted. – Dubbing cannot be done in high- defi nition. • Output fi les recorded in [1440 CBR] quality from the i.LINK connect[...]

78 Indication Meaning/Action  (Battery indicator) • Displays the remaining battery power . – • As the batter y power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the batter y power is e xhausted, power turns off automatically . – SET D A TE/TIME! • Appears when the date/time is not set. • The built-in clock’ s rechargeabl[...]

79 ENGLISH Indication Meaning/Action  RECORDING MA Y NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMOR Y CARD • The data may not be recorded on the recording medium correctly . T r y recording again. • Otherwise, replace the SD card. – 19 DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE PO WER IS TURNED OFF • T o tur n the unit on again, set the power/mode s witch to OFF , and [...]

80 Camera 8 For general P ower supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) P ower consumption Approx. 7.1 W (When using the LCD monitor) Approx. 6.7 W (When using the viewfi nder) Approx. 7.7 W (Maximum; when recording) Dimensions (W x H x D) 91 mm x 77 mm x 186 mm (3-5/8" x 3-1/16" x 7-3/8") Weight Approx. 665 g[...]

81 ENGLISH Appro ximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium Quality HDD SDHC Card 60 GB 4 GB FHD 300 – SP 420 25 1440 CBR 300 – Appro ximate number of storable images (f or still image) Recording medium Image size/Quality HDD SD Card 60 GB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 4:3 1440 x 1080 / FINE 9999 740 1440 2880 5760 1440 x 1080 / ST AN[...]

82 A C Adapter When using the A C adapter in areas other than the USA The provided A C adapter features automatic voltage selection in the A C range from 110 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD A C PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’ s power cord to an AC w all outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter [...]

83 ENGLISH • Av oid using the unit ... in places subject to e xcessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stov e. ... in places subject to e xcessive shock or vibration. ... near a tele vision set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fi elds (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc[...]

Printed in Japan 0607FOH-AL-VP US © 2007 Victor Company of J apan, Limited A AC Adapter ................................................ 16, 82 Adjust Brightness ............................................ 26 Aper ture Priority .............................................. 25 A V/S Connection ................................. 37, 51, 71 B Backli[...]