Jvc Everio GZ-HD40 User Manual

GUIDEBOOKENHD HARD DISK CAMCORDERENGLISHDear CustomersThank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information a

10ENContentsGETTING STARTEDAccessories ...12GZ-HD40 How to Use the Everio Dock ... 12Preparing the Re

11ENRead This First!Make a backup of important recorded dataIt is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media f

12ENAccessoriesGETTING STARTEDGZ-HD40 How to Use the Everio DockYou can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. The connection is complet

13ENPreparing the Remote ControlA battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.Remove the insulation sheet before use.Beam Ef

14ENIndexNOTES• The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.• Power-linked operation You can also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing the LCD monitor.• Be

15EN7 Stereo Microphone8 Grip Strap (Z p. 20)9 HDMI Connector [HDMI] (Z p. 35): DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 18); Microphone Input Connector [MIC]< Head

16ENIndications on LCD MonitorDuring both Video and Still Image RecordingW T0FOCUS200XF4.01/4000LCD4:55PMJAN . 2 0 . 2 0 0 8! Selected Recording Mode

17ENDuring Video Playback1 : 5 5 : 0 1 X - 6 0XPxvC1080p4:55PMJ A N . 2 0 . 2 0 0 8! Mode Indicator (Z p. 30)# 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appear

18ENNecessary Settings before UseCharging the Battery Pack1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.2 Attach the battery pack.battery pack.BATT

19ENDate/Time Setting1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.2 Press MENU.MENU3 Select [BASIC SETTINGS].SelectSetx.v.ColorREGISTER EVENTBASIC

2ENEasy Start Guide CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before use. (Z p. 18)• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs bes

20ENOther SettingsGrip AdjustmentOpen the pad and make grip adjustments.Attaching the Shoulder StrapLens CoverWhen not using the camera, close the len

21ENWhen Using a microSD CardIf you want to record to a microSD card, the following 3 operations need to be performed.• Operations are confirmed on the

22ENVideo RecordingPreparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.Recording FilesRECORDINGPress PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.PLAY/RE

23ENSlide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.PLAY/REC SELECT 19Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway

24ENRecording Files (Continued)ZoomingPreparation:• Select ! or # mode.• Select the recording mode.Zoom out Zoom inW: Wide angle T: TelephotoMaximum z

25ENChecking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media!Preparation:• Select ! mode.• Select the recording mode.INDEXSELECTSET QUITMAX RECORDING TIME

26ENManual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. To Change to Manual Recording ModePreparation:• Select !

27ENFocus AssistThe image becomes black and white. The outline of focused object is displayed in blue. Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely

28ENManual Setting in MenuIn the manual recording mode;1 Press MENU.MENU2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].SelectSetVIDEO QUALITYZOOMDISMANUAL SETTINGSET MAN

29ENMenus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset< APERTURE PRIORITYYou can add a blurring effect to the background by setting the aperture value (F-number

3ENBefore recording, charge the battery and set the date/time.See the next page for recording videos.PreparationQOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the c

30ENOperations during PlaybackReturn to the first scene of the fileReverse search/Frame-by-frame playback (during pause)Play/PauseForward search/Frame-b

31ENTo return to the index screenPress INDEX.To check the file informationPress AUTO/INFO. (Z p. 39)To delete a still imagePress DELETE.Select the p

32ENPlayback with Special EffectsWipe or fader effectsAdd effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images.Pla

33ENFile Search FunctionPreparation:• Select ! or # mode.• Select the playback mode.Group Index Screen!You can search the desired file by the group. Th

34ENEvent Screen!You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. (Z p. 25) After searching by the event, yo

35ENThis camera is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different s

36ENTo connect using the AV connectorNOTEChange the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of your television. (Z p. 55)Playback Operatio

37ENManaging FilesEDITING/PRINTINGCAUTIONDo not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while acces

38ENManaging Files (Continued)Deleting/Protecting Selected FilesAfter performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 37)3 Select [FILE SELECT].SelectSetDELETEFILE SELECT

39ENViewing File InformationFile InformationPreparation:! mode: Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen.# mode: Play back th

4ENVideo recording CAUTION • This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format or MPEG-2 TS format. For details, see page 6.• Try record

40ENManaging Files (Continued)4 Select the file you want to register.SelectSetCHANGE EVENT?NOYESSELECTSET QUITYou can select the previous or next file

41ENNOTEWhen playing back the divided file, the recording date of the division point is displayed.DPOF Print Setting#The number of prints to make of a

42ENPlaylists!It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference.Preparation:• Select ! mode.• Select the playback mode.

43ENOther Operations of PlaylistsYou can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist.After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 42)Adding/D

44ENCopying FilesCOPYINGTypes of Copying and Connectable DeviceThe CameraYou can copy files between the HDD and microSD card with this camera alone. (Z

45EN4 Set the file unit to copy/move.• ! mode: [SCENE] # mode: [FILE] Select this to transfer the selected files. 1) Select the desired file.• The s

46ENBackup All FilesPreparation:• Connect the camera to the DVD burner.• Select ! or # mode.• Select the recording format (AVCHD or MPEG-2 TS). (Z p.

47ENSelect Files for BackupPreparation:• Connect the camera to the DVD burner.• Select ! or # mode.1 Select [SELECT AND CREATE] (! mode) or [SELECT A

48ENCopying Files (Continued)6 Select [EXECUTE].SelectSetALL SCENESCANCELEXECUTE0%100%DVD(DL)DVD35SELECTSET TOP• The files are copied on the disc. Whe

49ENGZ-HD40 High-definition DubbingYou can dub videos recorded with 1440 CBR picture quality to an HDV device.Preparation: Turn off all units.To connec

5ENPlaying backQSelect playback modePLAY/RECSELECTThe mode changes when you press the buttonRSelect the desired fileVIDEO1/1SELECTSET SORTIndex screen

50ENStandard-definition DubbingYou can dub videos in standard-definition to a DVD recorder.Preparation: Turn off all units.To connect using the AV conne

51EN1 Press MENU.MENU2 Select the desired menu.SelectSetZOOMDISMANUAL SETTINGCOMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKEVIDEO QUALITYSET QUITChanging the Menu Setting

52ENChanging the Menu Settings (Continued)Menus (! VIDEO)Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset[ GAIN UPGAIN UPMakes the subject appear bright automatically w

53ENMenus (# IMAGE)Settings: [ ] = Factory-presetn IMAGE QUALITYSets the picture quality for still images.[FINE] / STANDARDy IMAGE SIZESelects the pic

54ENChanging the Menu Settings (Continued)Y BASIC SETTINGS menusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preseta STREAM FORMATSelects the recording method for videos.[

55ENY BASIC SETTINGS menusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preset% DISPLAY ON TVDisplays camera’s on-screen display on a TV screen.[OFF]: Does not display on T

56ENY BASIC SETTINGS menusSettings: [ ] = Factory-preset1 CLEAN-UP HDDWriting speed to HDD tends to become slow after long periods of repeated use. Ex

57ENY BASIC SETTINGS menusSettings: [ ] = Factory-presetZ FACTORY PRESETReturns all the camera settings to their default values.YES: Performs this fun

58ENTroubleshootingTrouble ActionCardCannot insert the microSD card.• Check that the microSD card is facing the right direction.PowerNo power is suppl

59ENTrouble ActionRecordingThe recorded subject is too bright.• Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used.• Set the brightness to th

6ENHigh-definition Recording FormatThis camera has two high-definition recording formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. To record for a long

60ENTroubleshooting (Continued)Trouble ActionDisplaysThe LCD monitor display is uneven.• If the LCD monitor or surrounding parts have been pressed, re

61ENTrouble ActionPlaybackThe color of images looks strange.• When recording the white balance was not correctly adjusted.• When the video was recorde

62ENTroubleshooting (Continued)The following phenomena are not malfunctions.• LCD monitor momentarily becomes red or black when sunlight is recorded.

63ENWarning IndicationsIndication ActionCHECK LENS COVER• Slide the lens cover switch to open the lens cover.SET DATE/TIME!• Set the date and time. (C

64ENWarning Indications (Continued)Indication ActionRECORDING FAILUREmicroSD card:• Check whether the microSD card has been checked for operability.HD

65ENIndication ActionPOWER IS OFF, OR USBDEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED• Turn on the power of the connected USB device. • Connect the AC adapter to the DVD bur

66ENSpecificationsCameraFor generalPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)Power consumptionApprox. 6.6 W**When the LED ligh

67ENRemote ControlPower supplyDC 3 VBattery lifeApprox. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use)Operating distanceWithin 5 m (16.4 ft)Operating temp

68ENCautionsAC AdapterWhen using the AC adapter in areas other than the USAThe provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC rang

69ENMain Unit• For safety, DO NOT... open the camera’s chassis... disassemble or modify the unit... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to

7ENBefore recordingTo select a recording format! Select [STREAM FORMAT] in the [BASIC SETTINGS] in the recording mode.# Select the desired picture q

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8ENSafety PrecautionsCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).N

9ENIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not u