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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com GUIDEBOOK HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD10 E/EK Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained on pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product.
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Close the LCD monitor after you finish recording. CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before use. (Z p. 16) • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time. See the next page for recording videos. Preparation Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera Power Button Select [YES] within Set the date and time 10 seconds Select Select...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Video recording Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. CAUTION • This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first. Select recording mode SELECT When recording...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing back Select playback mode SELECT PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button Select the desired file Index screen VIDEO SELECT SORT Press down the set lever Playback screen Press down the set lever to start playback, and press it again to stop To perform operations such as fast forwarding or fast rewinding (Z p.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Caution on Replaceable lithium battery Connection to the mains supply in the United The battery used in this device may present a fire Kingdom. or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C equipment.
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Remember that this camera is intended for If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit private consumer use only. our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain Any commercial use without proper permission information about the take-back of the product.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories ..........10 Playing Back Files ........28 Preparing the Remote Control ...... 11 Video Playback ..........28 Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord ..11 Still Image Playback ........29 Playback with Special Effects .......
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recorded data to a DVD or other recording Refer to the PC OPERATION GUIDE in the media for storage. (Z p. 43) JVC will not be supplied CD-ROM. responsible for any lost data. ! Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
GETTING STARTED All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14E/AP-V17E (for AP-V14E only) BN-VF808U Component Cable Audio/Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap (Z p. 33) (Z p. 34, 47) (Z p. 18) CD-ROM Remote Control Lithium Battery Core Filter...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • Power-linked operation You can also turn on/off the camera by opening/closing the LCD monitor. • Be careful not to cover sensors 7, > and ? during shooting.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7 Stereo Microphone Camera 8 Grip Strap (Z p. 18) 9 HDMI Connector [HDMI] (Z p. 33) ! Index Button [INDEX] (Z p. 31)/ : DC Connector [DC] (Z p. 16) Remaining Space Button/ ;...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [ 4 h 5 9 m ] 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 1080p 200X PHOTO FOCUS 1/4000 ! Mode Indicator (Z p.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1080p X - 6 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 1080p 1 : 5 5 : 0 1 1 6 : 5 5 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 .
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Necessary Settings before Use Required charging/recording time Charging the Battery Pack (approx.) *When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the Recording camera.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date/Time Setting Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. camera. Press MENU. Press MENU. MENU MENU Select [BASIC SETTINGS].
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Other Settings Grip Adjustment Lens Cover Open the pad and make grip adjustments. When not using the camera, close the lens cover to protect the lens. Lens Cover Lens Cover Switch NOTE Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so may cause damage to the lens.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com R Change the recording medium When Using a microSD Card The camera is programmed to record on the If you want to record to a microSD card, the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the following 3 operations need to be performed.
RECORDING All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. (video) mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press START/STOP to start recording.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Still Image Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Press PLAY/REC to select the Slide the mode switch to select recording mode. (still image) mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Checking the Remaining Battery Power Preparation: • Select mode. Preparation: • • Select the recording mode. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. Zoom out Zoom in •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Checking the Remaining Space Registering Files to Events on the Recording Media If you select an event to register the file to event to register the file to before starting recording, the file will be Preparation: •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Items for program AE setting • focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. 6 PORTRAIT*: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background. To Change to Manual Recording •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Focus Assist Spot Exposure Control The image becomes black and white. The Use this function when backlight compensation outline of focused object is displayed in blue. does not work well, or to adjust the brightness Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Manual Recording (Continued) Select the desired menu. Manual Setting in Menu Select MANUAL SETTING In the manual recording mode; ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER SPEED Press MENU. EFFECT ADJUST SHUTTER SPEED RETURN QUIT MENU Select the desired setting. Select MANUAL SETTING ADJUST BRIGHTNESS...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset @ [AUTO]: The aperture value is adjusted automatically. F1.9 to F4.0: The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more blurred the background will become. The higher <...
PLAYBACK All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Files Video Playback Select the playback mode. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode. VIDEO SELECT PLAY/REC SELECT SORT The index screen appears. Select the desired file. Select To return to the index screen ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Still Image Playback Select the playback mode. Slide the mode switch to select (still image) mode. IMAGE SELECT PLAY/REC SELECT SORT The index screen appears. Select the desired file. Select To return to the index screen ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Files (Continued) Items for WIPE/FADER setting Playback with Special Effects • FADER-WHITE: Fades in or out with a white screen. Wipe or fader effects • FADER-BLACK: Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. Fades in or out with a black screen.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Date Index Screen File Search Function You can search the desired file by the Preparation: • recording date. Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Press INDEX twice. Group Index Screen You can search the desired file by the group. The group is created automatically based on INDEX recording date and time.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playing Back Files (Continued) Select the file you want to play back. Event Screen Select VACATION You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. (Z p.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Watching Images on TV To connect using the COMPONENT This camera is designed to be used with high- connector definition or PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Watching Images on TV (Continued) To connect using the AV connector Playback Operation To AC Outlet After the connection with TV is completed AV Connector Turn on the camera and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
EDITING/PRINTING All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Managing Files CAUTION Deleting/Protecting Files Do not remove the recording medium or • perform any other operation (such as turning Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Managing Files (Continued) Deleting/Protecting Selected Files Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 35) After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 35) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. Select DELETE CURRENT Select...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing File Information File Information Preparation: mode: Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. Brightness level mode: (Dim) (Bright) Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the • The shutter speed, F-number and ISO file on the index screen.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Managing Files (Continued) Select the file you want to register. Dividing Files Select CHANGE EVENT? You can divide the selected video into two. Preparation: • Select mode. • SELECT QUIT Select the playback mode. You can select the previous or next file by moving the set lever to £...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE Select the number of prints (max. When playing back the divided file, the 15 prints). recording date of the division point is Select displayed. DPOF TOTAL DPOF Print Setting SELECT QUIT To set print information for other images, The number of prints to make of a still image repeat steps 4 and 5.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Playlists It is a list that enables you to organise Select the file to add to playlist. recorded videos in order of preference. Select 01.09.2008 Preparation: 0/999 TOTAL TOTAL • Select mode. • Select the playback mode.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Other Operations of Playlists Playing Back Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete Press MENU. files in a created playlist. After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 40) MENU Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].
You can dub video recorded on this camera onto VCR/ DVD recorder. (Z p. 47) Select [COPY] or [MOVE]. It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner Select (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using DELETE CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may PROTECT/CANCEL take approx.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set the file unit to copy/move. Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera The files in the camera can be backed up to a DVD disc using a DVD burner. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copying Files (Continued) Select [YES] or [NO]. Backup All Files • [YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group. Preparation: • [NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date. • Connect the camera to the DVD burner. Select •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com # mode: Select Files for Backup • [SAVE BY DATE]: Preparation: Files are sorted according to the date • on which they were recorded. Relevant Connect the camera to the DVD burner. • files are displayed in a list.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Copying Files (Continued) Select [EXECUTE]. Digest Playback Select ALL SCENES You can view the opening scene of each video 100% (digest) in the created DVD. DVD(DL) Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50/ EXECUTE CU-VD3).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Play back playlists on the camera. Standard-definition Dubbing 1) Press MENU. You can dub videos in standard-definition to a 2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK]. DVD recorder. 3) Select the desired playlist. 4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is Preparation: Turn off all units.
FURTHER INFORMATION All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Menu Settings Press MENU. Select the desired setting. Select MENU MANUAL SETTING VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM COMPENSATE FOR HAND SHAKE RETURN QUIT Select the desired menu. To return to the previous screen ...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Menus (! VIDEO) Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset GAIN UP GAIN UP OFF: Deactivates the function. Makes the subject appear bright [AGC]: Electrically brightens the scene in dark place. automatically when you record in AUTO: Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus (# IMAGE) Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset IMAGE QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Sets the picture quality for still images. IMAGE SIZE [1920 x 1080] / 1440 x 1080 / 640 x 480 Selects the picture size for still images.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Y BASIC SETTINGS menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [ENGLISH] 9 LANGUAGE You have a choice of 23 languages. Sets the display language. (Z p. 17) : CLOCK ADJUST DATE / TIME Sets the time. (Z p. 17) DATE STYLE: ;...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Y BASIC SETTINGS menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset VIDEO OUTPUT Set the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the 4:3 / [16:9] screen of the connected television when outputting videos from the AV connector.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Y BASIC SETTINGS menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset , FORMAT SD CARD [FILE]: Initialises all files in the microSD card. You have to format newly purchased FILE + MANAGEMENT NO: Initialises all files and microSD cards with this camera management numbers in the microSD card.
If the problem is not solved, reset the functioning properly. camera. (Z p. 58) • If the problem persists, please consult your The following phenomena are not nearest JVC dealer. malfunctions. • The camera heats up when it is used for a long time. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Action • The recorded subject is Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used. • Set the brightness to the [–] side. too bright. • Cannot use spot Keep the zoom ratio below [10x]. exposure control.
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• whitish. The LCD monitor may be reaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest JVC dealer or the JVC customer service. • The LCD monitor is The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trouble Action • When recording the white balance was not correctly adjusted. • The colour of images When the video was recorded with x.v.Colour™ set to [ON], looks strange. change the setting as desired on TV. •...
# If this does not solve the malfunction, perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) $ If this does not solve the problem, perform the disc check function from a PC after formatting. % If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camera ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning Indications Indication Action • CHECK LENS COVER Slide the lens cover switch to open the lens cover. • Set the date and time. (Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock’s SET DATE/TIME! built-in lithium battery.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Warning Indications (Continued) Indication Action microSD card: • Check whether the microSD card has been checked for operability. RECORDING FAILURE HDD: • Perform cleanup. • Do not allow the camera to be subject to impact/vibrations. •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Indication Action • POWER IS OFF, OR USB Turn on the power of the connected USB device. • Connect the AC adapter to the DVD burner. DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED • DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Specifications Recording mode (video) Camera VBR, average of 17 Mbps VBR, average of 12 Mbps For general VBR, average of 5 Mbps Power supply Recording mode (audio) DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) 48 kHz, 256 kbps DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Dimensions (W x H x D) Remote Control 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm Weight Power supply Approx. 30 g DC 3 V (incl. battery) Battery life Approx. 1 year Design and specifications subject to change (depending on the frequency of use) without notice.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your a lithium-ion battery. Before recorded data. using the supplied battery pack •...
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