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INSTRUCTIONS HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD7U Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No.
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Record 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 To change the settings see page 68. Full high-defi...
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Back Up High-Defi nition Images on DVD Discs! Video can easily be backed up on a DVD disc by connecting to a separate DVD burner (CU-VD40/CU-VD20). ( • This DVD disc can then be played in the camera or a PC, but not in a DVD player.
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 uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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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.
You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
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Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the...
Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ... 10 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood ... 10 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ... 11 Preparing the Remote Control ... 11 Index ... 12 Indications on LCD Monitor ... 14 Necessary Settings before Use ... 16 Charging the Battery Pack ... 16 Language Setting ...
® ... 53 8 Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. pg. 47) 8 Make a trial recording ®...
Accessories AC Adapter AP-V14U USB Cable pg. 47, 56, 65) Remote Control Unit RM-V750U ( pg. 11) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood Battery Pack Component Cable BN-VF815U Lens Hood Shoulder Strap...
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Eyelet 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 Effective distance: 5 m (16 ft)
Index NOTES • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. • 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 C, D and K during shooting.
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Camera ! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 32)/ Remaining Space Button/Data Battery Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg. 18, 23) # Set Lever Move to ¡ : Reverse Skip ( pg. 30)/Up Move to ¢ : Forward Skip ( pg.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 2 0 0 X F 5 . 6 1/4000 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator pg. 24) # Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( $ Approximate Zoom Ratio ( % Inhibit Indicator &...
Necessary Settings before Use Access/Charge Lamp Set Lever Be sure to confi gure the following three settings before use. Charging the Battery Pack Set the power/mode switch to OFF. Slide while pressing down the lock button. (CHARGE) Attach the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.
Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON. Slide while pressing down the lock button. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SCENE COUNTER MENU EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT VIDEO SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT...
NOTES • If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.
When Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. • Operations are guaranteed on the following SD cards. Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC card Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP (128MB to 4 GB) or SDHC card (4GB) •...
Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON. Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select MODE lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To stop recording Press the REC button again. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY].
Still Image Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON. Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released. lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY].
Recording Files (Continued) Power/Mode Switch Zoom Lever DIRECT Set Lever BACKUP/ EVENT Zooming Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out W: Wide angle Maximum zoom ratio is 10X (factory-preset). 8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for ! mode only) Change the settings in [ZOOM].
Registering Files to Events – mode only If you select an event to register the fi le to before starting recording, the fi le will be registered to the selected event, thus making the fi le easy to fi nd at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3).
Manual Recording Focus Ring AUTO/MANUAL Set Lever PLAY/REC Button FUNCTION FOCUS FOCUS ASSIST Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually. You need to switch to this mode because auto recording mode, which adjusts these settings automatically, is selected by default.
Aperture Priority Setting You can add a blurring effect to the background by setting the aperture value (F-number). After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24) F 1 . 8 Select the desired setting. (F1.8 to F8.0) The lower the F-number (larger aperture value), the more blurred the background will become.
Manual Recording (Continued) Adjust Brightness After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( BRIGHT Select the desired setting. (–6 to +6 in ! mode, –2.0EV to +2.0EV in # mode) MENU Select 8 To lock the exposure After you fi nish confi guring the setting, press and hold the set lever for more than 2 seconds.
Nightalive The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/2 to 1/250 seconds. It enables recording with low light levels in dim locations. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode” ( pg. 24) 8 To cancel nightalive Move the set lever to £ (NIGHT) so that the indicator disappears.
Manual Recording (Continued) Manual Setting in Function Menu You can use manual recording functions easily by selecting items in the function menus. The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when [EFFECT] is set to [SEPIA]. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode”...
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Menus EFFECT Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects. TELE MACRO Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm (1.32 ft). ZEBRA* The sections of the photographic subject that are refl...
Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select MODE lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To return to the index screen Press INDEX. 8 To watch on TV See page 36. 8 To turn the date display on/off Change the settings in [DATE/TIME].
Still Image Playback Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released. lamp on the camera lights up. 8 To return to the index screen Press INDEX. 8 To watch on TV See page 36.
Playing Back Files (Continued) Set Lever FUNCTION File Search Function You can switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient fi le search. The event screen can be used in cannot be used in mode.
Select the event. To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE]. Select SEARCH EVENT ALL SCENES JAN 25 2007 JAN 22 2007 SELECT Select the recording date. To display all the fi les, select [ALL SCENES]. Select VACATION SELECT Select the fi...
Playing Back Files (Continued) Playback with Special Effects Playback effects Add effects that, for example, alter the color tones of images. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select the playback mode.
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Wipe or fader effects – ! mode only Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
Watching Images on TV This camera is designed to be used with high-defi nition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Connection with TV You can output videos from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV/S connector.
8 To connect using the AV/S connectors S Connector DC Connector To AC Outlet AV Connector S Cable (optional) S Input Connector AV Input Connector NOTE Change the settings in [VIDEO/S OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of your television. pg.
Managing Files Set Lever PLAY/REC Button DIRECT FUNCTION BACKUP/ EVENT CAUTION Do not remove 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 AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation.
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Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files After performing steps 1-2 ( Select [FILE SELECT]. Select VIDEO DELETE SELECT Select the desired fi le. Select VIDEO DELETE SELECT • mark appears on the fi le. To select other fi les, repeat this step. •...
Managing Files (Continued) Viewing File Information Preparation: • mode: Pause the playback. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index screen. • mode: Play back the still image. Alternatively, select the fi le on the index screen. INFO FILE FOLDER DATE/TIME PB TIME QUALITY...
Changing the Event Registration of Video Files after Recording – mode only Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode. DIRECT BACKUP /EVENT NON SECTION SELECT Select a new event to register the fi le to. •...
Managing Files (Continued) To Extract a Still Image File From a Video File – mode only You can extract the desired scene from a recorded video fi le, and record it as a still image fi le. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode.
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Select the desired fi le. Select If you slide and hold the zoom lever towards T, the preview screen of the still image is displayed. Select the number of prints. (max. 15 prints) Select To set print information for other images, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Playlists – ! mode only PLAY/REC Button FUNCTION Set Lever It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
Select the insertion point. Select EDIT SELECT • To add other fi les, repeat steps 5 and 6. • To delete a registered scene, move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select the registered fi le, then press down. FUNCTION QUIT PLAYLIST SAVE EDITED CONTENTS?
Playlists – ! mode only Other Operations of Playlists You can perform additional editing and delete fi les in a created playlist. Preparation: Perform steps 1-2. ( Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [EDIT], then press down.
COPYING Copying Files PLAY/REC Button FUNCTION Set Lever Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camera You can copy still images between the HDD and SD card with this camera alone. ( pg. 52) DVD Burner (CU-VD40/CU-VD20) You can copy video/still image fi...
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Copying Files (Continued) Backup All Files Preparation: • Connect the camera to the DVD burner. pg. 47) • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when backing up video fi les. Select [NORMAL BACK-UP].
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Select Files for Backup Preparation: • Connect the camera to the DVD burner. pg. 47) • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when backing up video fi les. Select [SELECT BACK-UP].
Copying Files (Continued) Select [EXECUTE] or [EXECUTE AND FINALIZE]. By selecting [EXECUTE AND FINALIZE], the disc is fi nalized after the fi les are copied. Select • The disc begins to be created. When [COMPLETED] appears, press down the set lever to complete the operation. •...
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8 To connect using the AV/S connectors S Connector DC Connector To AC Outlet AV Connector S Cable (optional) AV Cable S Connector AV Connector Dubbing Operation Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Check that the images from the camera have been input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder.
Copying Files (Continued) Copying/Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image fi les between the HDD and SD card using the on- screen display. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
PC OPERATION File Backup on the PC Power/Mode Switch Set Lever DIRECT BACKUP/ EVENT Install the software that came with the camera to your PC. You can back up your fi les on your computer with a simple one-touch operation, edit your fi...
File Backup on the PC Software Installation The following software is included in the CD- ROM that came with your camera. • CyberLink BD Solution Comprehensive application software that consists of the following 3 software. PowerCinema NE for Everio The main authoring software. You can perform various operations such as fi...
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Click [Yes]. The software installation starts. Click [Finish]. When installation is completed The installed software is displayed in [All Programs]. The backup destination folder [MyWorks] for fi les is created on the hard disk drive that has the most free space.
File Backup on the PC Connecting the Camera to the PC Preparation: Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. USB Connector USB Cable USB Connector NOTES • When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC.
File Backup on the PC This method uses the included software to back up fi les onto your computer. Video fi les that have never been backed up onto the connected computer are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up. If you could not install the software, turn to pg.
File Backup on the PC File Backup on the PC without Using Software Preparation: Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. ( pg. 56) Create a folder to back up fi les into. Set the camera’s power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON.
Other PC Operations Playing back 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) Set the camera’s power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON.
Other PC Operations 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) Set the camera’s power/mode switch to STANDBY/ON. PLAYBACK ON PC BACK UP SELECT...
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Click [Copy/Advanced function]. Click [Create Disc] for creating discs, or [Advanced Editing] for editing. PowerProducer (for creating discs) or PowerDirector (for editing) starts. For more information on detailed operations of these softwares, refer to their Read me ( pg. 62) or CyberLink web site. pg.
Other PC Operations Getting More Use from the Software For more information on detailed operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides. PowerCinema NE for Everio Select [PowerCinema NE for Everio] from [All Programs]. Click [Tutorial].
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Contact us for information on the included software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index- e.html), please fi...
File Backup on the PC You can back up camera fi les onto your computer. Furthermore, if the software from the included CD-ROM is installed, the backed up fi le can be viewed in Quick Time Player or edited in iMovie HD or Final Cut Pro.
Click [Continue]. Click [Install]. The software installation starts. Click [Close]. Connecting the Camera to the PC Preparation: Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. DC Connector USB Connector USB Cable To AC Outlet USB Connector NOTES • When the USB cable is connected, turning on or off the camera causes malfunctions of the PC.
File Backup on the PC 8 When you have fi nished operation Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the camera/computer power. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer. 1) Drag & drop the recording medium icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon.
FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings MENU Set Lever The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when [DEMO MODE] is set to [OFF]. VIDEO SCENE COUNTER MENU EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT VIDEO SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM SELECT...
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for videos. ZOOM Enables you to set the maximum zoom ratio. Compensates for hand shake. GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places.
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Menus QUALITY Enables you to set the picture quality for still images. IMAGE SIZE Enables you to select the picture size for still images. 2 GAIN You can set the ISO setting to increase the sensitivity in dark conditions. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus < DATE/TIME Enables you to set whether to display the current time on the LCD monitor. PRESET Returns all the camera settings to their default values. BRIGHT Enables you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfi nder. DROP DETECTION Prevents damage to the HDD by turning off the power...
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Menus PRIORITY SETTING Set whether to project the image onto the LCD monitor or viewfi nder when both are open. DISPLAY Enables you to set whether to display the on-screen display. % DISPLAY ON TV Used for displaying camera’s on- screen display on a TV screen.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus ) 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. * FORMAT HDD This will ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the hard disk drive.
Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [SD_VIDEO] [MGR_INFO] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.TOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [EXTMOV] [MOV_XXXX.TPD] [MOV_XXXX.TPD] [MOV_XXXX.TPD] [MISC] [PRIVATE] * Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video fi le. Extensions Video fi...
If the problem is not solved, reset the camera. ( • If the problem persists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. 8 To reset the camera 1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camera, then reattach it.
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LCD monitor become dark. or whitish. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • The LCD monitor is made with high precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green Colored bright spots or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Playback cannot be performed. The black & white fader does not work. There is a noise during playback. During video playback, the U indicator fl ashes. Aspect ratio of the image is strange when watching images on your TV. When outputting from the HDMI connector, a part of the TV...
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Trouble • When connected Linked operation from an i.LINK connection is not supported. with the i.LINK cable, the camera does not operate even if controls are attempted from the PC etc. • Output fi les recorded in [1440 CBR] quality from the i.LINK connection for dubbing.
Warning Indications Indication (Battery indicator) SET DATE/TIME! LENS COVER HDD ERROR! MEMORY CARD ERROR! CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN. TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. RECOVER? CAN NOT READ EVENT INFORMATION RECORDING FAILURE INCOMPATIBLE USB DEVICE Meaning/Action •...
Indication RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD DROP DETECTION WORKED AND THE POWER IS TURNED NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camera and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. 8 To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Specifi cations Camera 8 For general Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power 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"...
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Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium Quality 1440 CBR Approximate number of storable images (for still image)
AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Battery Packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.
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Changes or modifi cations not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.