JVC GZ-HD3U User manual

JVC
INSTRUCTIONS
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LYT1789·001A
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-HD3U
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing
this hard disk camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained on pages 4and 5to
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.
•
f.
Horn.

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Record in High-Definition!
Select the mode which suits your purpose (0- pg. 67)
•
To record in higher quality video (XP mode)
•
To record alongertime (SP mode)
•If you want to copy and edit the video as high-definition
images by LLiNK output (1440
CSA mode) .
• To change the settings
See page 66>

Edit High-Definition Images on
aPC!:
Perform advanced editing on high-definition images by loading
to aPC.
•For PC models that can be connected
See page 52 or 62.
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Safety Precautions
ItA RISK OF ~LECTR~C SHOCK if'
~ 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 uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.
it
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
•the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS
UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
•The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present afire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
•Dispose of used battery promptly.
•Keep away from children.
•Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains aCR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
-special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in acabinet or on
ashelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 em (3-15/16")
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in abathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION I
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in amalfunction.
Do not use atripod on unsteady or un level surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camera.
CAUTIONI
Connecting cables (AudioNideo, S-Video, etc.)
to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:
Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in
the camera and the remote control, should not
be exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunshine, fire or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When acart
is used, use caution
when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Remember that this camera is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even
if you record an event such
as ashow, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
•LLINK is atrademark of Sony
Corporation.
•HOMI is atrademark of HOMI
Licensing, LLC.
•Windows® is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United
States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh is aregistered trademark of Apple
Inc.
•Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
Accessories 10
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood 10
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
11
Preparing the Remote Control. 11
Attaching the Core Filter to the Audio
Cable
11
Index 12
Indications on LCD Monitor 14
Necessary Settings before Use 16
Charging the Battery Pack 16
Language Setting 17
Date/Time Setting 17
Other Settings 18
Grip Adjustment.. 18
Lens Cover 18
Checking the Remaining Battery Power 18
Tripod Mounting 18
When Using
an SD Card 19
RECORDING
Recording Files 20
Video Recording 20
Still Image Recording
21
Zooming 22
LED Light. 22
Registering Files to Events 22
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media 23
Manual Recording 24
To Change to Manual Recording Mode 24
Program AE 24
Manual Focus 25
Nightalive 25
Backlight Compensation 25
Spot Exposure Control 26
Manual Setting
in Function Menu 26
PLAYBACK
Playing Back Files 29
Video Playback 29
Still Image Playback 30
File Search Function
31
To Play Back TPD Files 32
Playback with Special Effects 33
Watching Images onTV 35
Connection with TV 35
Playback Operation 36
EDITING/PRINTING
Managing Files 37
Deleting/Protecting Files 37
Viewing File Information 39
Changing the Event Registration of Video
Files after Recording
.40
To Extract aStill Image File from
aVideo File
41
DPOF Print Setting 41
Playlists 43
Creating Playlists .43
Playing Back Playlists .44
Other Operations of Playlists 45
COPYING
Copying Files 46
Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the
Camera 46
Using aVCR/DVD Recorder to Dub Files from
the Camera 49
Copying/Moving Still Image Files
51

PC OPERATION
File Backup on aWindows®PC 52
System Requirements 52
Software Installation 53
Connecting the Camera to the PC 55
File Backup on the PC 56
File Backup on the PC without Using
Software
57
OtherWindows® PC Operations 58
Playing Back Files on the PC 58
Creating Discs/Editing Files 59
Getting More Use of the Software 61
File Backup on aMacintosh 63
System Requirements 63
Software Installation 63
Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh 64
File Backup on the Macintosh 65
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings 66
Folder Structure and Extensions 72
Troubleshooting 73
Warning Indications 77
Cleaning 78
Specifications 79
Cautions
81
Terms 84
Read This First!
•Make abackup of important
recorded data
It is recommended to copy your
important recorded data to a
DVD or
other recording media for storage.
(0' pg. 46) JVC will not be responsible
for any lost data.
•Make atrial recording
Before the actual recording of important
data, make atrial 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 amicrocomputer.
Factors such as background noise and
interference can prevent it from operating
correctly.
If the camera does not operate
correctly, reset the camera.
(0' pg. 73)
•Precautions on handling batteries
• Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF815U/
VF823U battery packs.
•If the camera is subjected to
electrostatic discharge, turn the power
off before using it again.
•If amalfunction occurs, stop
using the camera immediately and
consult your local JVC dealer
•If aproblem occurs when using the SD
card, take the card together with the
camera for repair.
If one of them is not
included, the cause of the malfunction
cannot be diagnosed, and the camera
cannot be repaired.
•Recorded data may be erased while
the camera is being repaired or
inspected. Back up all data before
requesting repairs or inspections.
•Because cameras may be used
for demonstration
in ashop, the
demonstration mode is set to on by
default
To deactivate the demonstration mode,
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
(0' pg. 69)
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Accessories
AC Adapter Battery Pack Component Cable AudioNideo Cable
AP-V14U BN-VF815U
(0- pg. 35)
(0- pg. 36, 50)
0@
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.j~
I ,_/
\"-
USB Cable Lens Hood Shoulder Strap CD-ROM
(0- pg. 46,55,64)
Already attached to
(0- pg. 11)
(0- pg. 53, 63)
the camera.
(0- below) r
Remote Control Lithium Battery Audio Cable Core Filter
RM-V750U
(0- pg. 11) CR2025 (0- pg. 11) (0- pg. 11)
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood
Place the guide ridge in
the groove.
10

Position the buckle near the
eyelet and reattach the pad.
--
Buckle
Thread the strap through the
buckle, adjust its length, and
use the strap guide to fix it
in place.
Strap Guide
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread
the end of the strap through
the eyelet.
Eyelet
Preparing the Remote Control
Abattery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
Lock Tab
Effective distance:
Max. 5 m (16 ft)
Remote Sensor --+ <
ImmI
The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.
IBeam Effective Area I ITo Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
lock tab.
Attaching the Core Filter to the Audio Cable
11
3 cm (1-3/16")
Attach the core filter to the audio cable which is used to connect an optional external microphone
to the camera. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core
filter to the camera.
Release the stopper.

Index
12
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IImDD
•The LCD monitor can rotate 2700•
•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 sensors @and @
during shooting.

Camera
<D Index Button [INDEX] (0' pg. 31)/
Remaining Space Button/Data Battery
Button [EJlOI]
(O'pg.18, 23)
®Set Lever
Move to
A:
Reverse Skip (0' pg. 29)/Up/ Backlight
Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT]
(0' pg. 25)
Move to
v:
Forward Skip (0' pg. 29)/Down/ Manual
Focus Button [FOCUS]
(0' pg. 25)
Move to
<:
Reverse Search (0' pg. 29)/Left/
Nightalive [NIGHT]
(0' pg. 25)
Move to
>:
Forward Search (0' pg. 29)/Right/
Program AE [PROGRAM AE]
(0' pg. 24)
Press down:
Play/Pause
(0' pg. 29)
®Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [SELECT PLAY/REC]
(0' pg. 20)
@Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO]
(0' pg. 24) /Information Button [INFO]
(0' pg. 39)
®Function Button [FUNCTION] (0' pg. 26)
®LCD Monitor
rJ) SConnector [S] (0' pg. 36, 50)
®Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK
UP]
(0' pg. 56)/Event Button [EVENT]
(0' pg. 22)
®Speaker
@Menu Button [MENU] (0' pg. 17, 66)
@AudioNideo Connector [AV] (0' pg. 36, 50)
@DC Input Connector [DC] (0' pg. 16)
@Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE]
(0' pg. 16)
(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power
or
remove the battery pack/ AC adapter while
accessing files.)
Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [.II, 0 ]
(0' pg. 20,21)
@Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(0' pg. 21)
@Zoom Lever [W ~,T 0..] (0' pg. 22)
Speaker Volume Control [-VOL+]
(0' pg. 29)
@Stereo Microphone
@LLiNK Connector [i ] (0' pg. 49)
@HDMI Connector [HDMI] (0' pg. 35)
@) Component Connector [COMPONENT]
(0' pg. 35)
®Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]
(0' pg. 20)
@Lock Button (0' pg. 16)
@Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON,
MODE]
(0' pg. 16)
@Grip Strap (0' pg. 18)
@Camera Sensor (0' pg. 12)
®Remote Sensor (0' pg. 11)
@LED Light (0' pg. 22)
@Lens Cover (0' pg. 18)
@Lens
®Lens Hood (0' pg. 10)
@Shoe
®Microphone Input Connector [MIC]
®USB (Universal. Serial Bus) Connector [ ~ ]
(0' pg. 46,55,64)
®l Lens Cover Switch [ ~, ©) ] (a pg. 18)
®Focus Assist Button [FOCUS ASSIST]
(0' pg. 25)
@LED Light Button [LIGHT] (0' pg. 22)
@SD Card Slot (0' pg. 19)
®Stud Hole (0' pg. 18)
@Tripod Mounting Socket (0' pg. 18)
@Battery Release Button [BATT.] (0' pg. 16)
@Battery Pack Mount (0' pg. 16)
Remote Control
,
oInfrared Beam Transmitting Window
f) ZOOM (T/W) Buttons
Zoom In/Out
eUp Button
Rotate Button (counterclockwise)
(0' pg. 30)
oSkip Backward Button
oLeft Button
oBack Button
8PLAYLIST Button (0' pg. 43)
oSTART/STOP Button
9SNAPSHOT Button (0' pg. 21)
4E> INFO Button (0' pg. 39)
mSkip Forward Button
oPLAY/PAUSE Button
Q) Right Button
4D Next Button
61 Down Button
Rotate Button (clockwise)
(0' pg. 30)
~ INDEX Button
o DATE Button
13

Indications on LCD Monitor
14
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
CD Selected Recording Mode Indicator
(10'" pg. 24)
®Tele Macro Mode Indicator (10'" pg. 28)
®Approximate Zoom Ratio (10'" pg. 22)
@Inhibit Indicator
®Zoom Indicator (10'" pg. 22)
®Focus Assist Indicator (10'" pg. 25)
oShutter Speed (10'" pg. 27)
®Brightness/Sharpness Control Indicator
(10'" pg. 28, 69)
®Battery Indicator (10'" pg. 77)
@DatelTime (10'" pg. 17)
@Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(10'" pg. 25)
@Selected Recording Medium Indicator
(10'" pg. 67,68)
@Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(10'" pg. 69)
®Effect Mode Indicator (10'" pg. 28)
@Program AE Mode Indicator (10'" pg. 24)/
liEA :Nightalive Indicator
(10'" pg. 25)
@White Balance Indicator (10'" pg. 27)
@Aperture Value (F-number) (10'" pg. 27)
@LED Light Indicator (10'" pg. 22)
@ ±O :Exposure Adjustment Indicator
(10'" pg. 27)
~ :Backlight Compensation Indicator
(10'" pg. 25)
G:I :Spot Exposure Control Indicator
(10'" pg. 26)
@Iris Lock Indicator (10'" pg. 26)
During Video Recording Only
CD Mode Indicator (10'" pg. 20)
®Wind Cut Indicator (10'" pg. 67)
®Picture Quality (10'" pg. 67)
@Remaining Time (10'" pg. 20, 80)
®Counter (10'" pg. 67)
® eREC :(Appears during recording.)
(10'" pg. 20)
e.. :(Appears during record-standby
mode.)
oExternal Microphone Input Level Indicator
(10'" pg. 67)
®Event Indicator (10'" pg. 23)
®Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
(10'" pg. 67)
During Still Image Recording Only
CD Mode Indicator (10'" pg. 21)
®ISO Sensitivity
(GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no
indication.
(10'" pg. 68)
®Focus Indicator (10'" pg. 21)
@Image Size (10'" pg. 68)
®Picture Quality (10'" pg. 68)
®Remaining Number of Shots (10'" pg. 80)
o Q: Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator
(10'" pg. 68)
~ :Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator
(10'" pg. 68)
®Shooting Indicator (10'" pg. 21)
®Self-Timer Recording Indicator (10'" pg. 68)

During Video Playback
CD Mode Indicator (IT pg. 29)
® iii: Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back aplaylist.) (IT pg. 44)
eE :Event Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back avideo file
from the event search.) (IT pg. 31)
eD :Date Search Playback Indicator
(Appears when playing back avideo file
from the date search.) (IT pg. 31)
@Picture Quality (IT pg. 67)
@Playback Mode (IT pg. 29)
~: Playback
II :Pause
~ :Forward Search
~ :Reverse Search
II ~ :Forward Slow-Motion
...... :Reverse Slow-Motion
(The number on the left shows speed.)
®Counter (IT pg. 67)
®Volume Level Indicator
oBattery Indicator (IT pg. 77)
®DatefTime (IT pg. 69)
®Selected Medium Indicator (IT pg. 67)
@Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(IT pg. 69)
@Effect Mode Indicator (IT pg. 33)
@Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (IT pg. 34)
During Still Image Playback
I
CD Mode Indicator (IT pg. 30)
®Folder/File Number
@Slide Show Playback Indicator (IT pg. 30)
@Battery Indicator (IT pg. 77)
®DatefTime (IT pg. 69)
®Selected Medium Indicator (IT pg. 68)
oDrop Detection Indicator (Appears when
[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)
(IT pg. 69)
®Effect Mode Indicator (IT pg. 33)
Operation guide display
The operation guide is displayed at the
bottom of the screen during menu display
etc.
'~'SELECT + SET MENU QUIT
15

Necessary Settings before Use
Set Lever
Power/Mode
Switch
Access/Charge
Lamp
MENU
3 Connect the AC adapter.
DC Connector ~~~~'
16
Be sure to configure the following 3settings
before use.
Charging the Battery Pack
1 Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
\
Je
eOFF
(CHARGE)
2Attach the battery pack.
Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.
•The access/charge lamp blinks to
indicate charging has started.
•When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished. Unplug the
AC adapter from the
AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter
from the camera.
Required charging Irecording time
(approx.)
Battery pack Charging time Recording
time
BN-VF815U 2
hr. 40 min. 1
hr. 25 min.*
(Provided) 1 hr. 25 min.**
BN-VF823U 3
hr. 50 min. 2
hr. 10 min.*
2
hr. 5min.**
*Using the LCD monitor
** Using the LCD monitor and the LED light
• To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT. (a step 2), then
remove the battery pack.
• To check the remaining battery power
See page 18.
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• You can also use the camera with just the
AC adapter.
•Please do not pull
or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the
AC
adapter.

Set
Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.
You have now finished configuring the
necessary settings.
• To use the camera right away
See page 20.
.To configure other settings
Seepage 18.
• To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to <.
• To exitthe screen
Press MENU.
After performing steps 1-4 (0' left column)
6Set the date and time.
Select
SSelect [CLOCK ADJUST].
Select
~
Set
Daterrime Setting
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Language Setting
Set
4Select [GENERAL].
Select
~
Set
SSelect [LANGUAGE].
Select
~
2
3
1 Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
The language on the display can be changed.
6Select the desired language.
Select
~
Set
• To return to the previous screen
Move the set lever to <.
• To exit the screen
Press MENU.
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Other Settings
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
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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.
INDEX
Preparation:
•Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
•Attach the battery pack.
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•If "COMMUNICATING ERROR" appears,
there may be aproblem with your battery.
In such acase, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
•The recordable time display should only be
used as aguide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.
Power/Mode
Switch
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Lens Cover
Switch
Grip Adjustment
Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Lens Cover
Tripod Mounting
Align the camera stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camera clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.
Bottom of the Camera
When not using the camera, close the lens
cover to protect the lens.
Open the lens
cover
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LENS COVER
Close the lens
cover
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Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so
may cause damage to the lens.
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Do not use atripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camera.
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When Using an SO Card
If you want to record to an SD card, the
following 3operations need to be performed.
-Operations are certified on the following
SO
cards.
Video recording: Class 6compatible SOHC
card
Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA,
SanDisk, ATP (128 MB to 4GB) or SOHC
card (4 GB)
-If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.
-MultiMediaCards are not supported.
-Files are recorded on an
SO card in SP
mode, regardless of the picture quality
setting.
You cannot dub these files on HOV
devices in high-definition picture quality.
-Cards used to record video on this camera
cannot be played back on other devices.
I0Insert an SO card
Preparation:
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
1Open the SO card cover.
Bottom of the Camera
3 Close the SO card cover.
• To remove an SO card
Push the SO card once.
After the card comes out alittle, pull it out.
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-Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on
the card may be corrupted.
-Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
oChange the recording medium
The camera is programmed to record on the
built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the
factory.
You can change the recording medium
to
SO card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and
[REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SO].
(u pg. 67, 68)
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Video picture quality (IT pg. 67) will
automatically be set to [SP].
oFormat an SO card when using it for
the first time
This will also ensure stable speeds and
operation when accessing the
SO card.
Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SO
CARD] to format the card. (u pg. 71)
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Recording Files
Video Recording
Press the PLAY/REC button to
select recording mode.
'SELECT I
PLAY/REC
•
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to
MODE to select" (video) mode.
The switch returns
to the original
position when it is
released.
The" lamp on the camera lights up.
Press the REC button to start
recording.
Approximate remaining
time for recording
REC
•To stop recording
Press the REC button again.
•To
change the picture quality
Change the settings in [QUALITY].
(0' pg. 67)
•To
register a file to an event
See page 23.
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•The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camera's power off and
then on again.
•If the camera is not operated for 5minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically
to conserve power.
To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/
mode switch to OFF, then to ON. When using the
AC adapter, perform any operation such as
zooming.
•Video files are given the names MOV001.TOD to MOV009.TOD, MOVOOA.TOD to
MOVOOF.TOD, and MOV010.TOD in order of recording.
• A new file will be created for every 4GB or approx. 19 minutes of continuous shooting.
•This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format.
•Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do
so, the driving sound
(hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.
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