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INSTRUCTIONS HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD3AA/AG/AH Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained on pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product.
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Record in High-Defi nition! Select the mode which suits your purpose ( pg. 67) • To record in higher quality video (XP mode) • To record a longer time (SP mode) • If you want to copy and edit the video as high-defi nition images by i.LINK output (1440 CBR mode) 8 To change the settings See page 66.
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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). ( pg. 46) • This DVD disc can then be played in the camera or a PC, but not in a DVD player.
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fi re or electric shock. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has suffi...
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Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This Remember that this camera is intended for can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the private consumer use only. malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a Any commercial use without proper permission risk of fi...
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ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST protected under the copyright law of Japan and AND EXPENSE.
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CAUTION: without giving any notice to You. In this event, • Operate this equipment according to the JVC may claim against You for any damages operating procedures described in this manual. caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any be terminated, You must immediately destroy the other CD-ROM to run this software.
Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories .......... 10 Playing Back Files ........ 29 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood .... 10 Video Playback ........... 29 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....... 11 Still Image Playback ........30 Preparing the Remote Control ..... 11 File Search Function ........31 Attaching the Core Filter to To Play Back TPD Files .......
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Connecting the Camera to the PC ....55 other recording media for storage. File Backup on the PC ......... 56 pg. 46) JVC will not be responsible File Backup on the PC without Using for any lost data. Software ............57...
Attaching the Shoulder Strap Peel off the pad and thread Thread the strap through the Position the buckle near the the end of the strap through buckle, adjust its length, and eyelet and reattach the pad. the eyelet. use the strap guide to fi x it in place.
Index PLUG IN POWER 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 sensors : and ; during shooting.
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7 Lock Button ( pg. 16) Camera 8 Power/Mode Switch [OFF (CHARGE), ON, MODE] ( pg. 16) ! Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 31)/ 9 Grip Strap ( pg. 18) Remaining Space Button/Data Battery : Camera Sensor ( pg. 12) Button [ 0 / 1 ] ( pg.
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 2 0 0 X F 5 . 6 FOCUS 1/4000 ! Mode Indicator ( pg.
Necessary Settings before Use Connect the AC adapter. Power/Mode Switch DC Connector Access/Charge Lamp To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) AC Adapter Power Cord Set Lever • The access/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is fi...
Date/Time Setting Language Setting After performing steps 1-4 ( left column) The language on the display can be changed. Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. Set the power/mode switch to ON. Select Slide while pressing down the lock button. CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME 2007 11 07...
NOTES • Switch If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears, there may be a problem with your battery. In such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Grip Adjustment • The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
Close the SD card cover. When Using an SD Card If you want to record to an SD card, the 8 To remove an SD card following 3 operations need to be performed. Push the SD card once. • Operations are certifi ed on the following SD After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
RECORDING Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select recording mode. SELECT The switch returns MODE PLAY/REC to the original position when it is released.
Still Image Recording Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON. Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (still image) select recording mode. mode. SELECT PLAY/REC MODE The switch returns to the original position when it is released.
Recording Files (Continued) LED Light Power/Mode Switch Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Zoom Lever select mode. • Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. LIGHT Each time you press the LIGHT button, setting changes. DIRECT The LED light remains on PLAY/REC BACKUP/...
Select the event that you want to register the fi le to. • To select a different destination, select [NEXT PAGE]. • To cancel the event registration, select [NON SECTION]. Select The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC button to start recording.
Manual Recording Program AE Power/Mode Switch PLAY/REC You can record videos or still images with Button optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure Set Lever and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. After performing “To Change to Manual Recording Mode”...
NOTE Manual Focus If you use focus assist in dark places, the rough area of the image appears in colour, After performing “To Change to Manual and the outline colour becomes diffi cult to Recording Mode” ( pg. 24) see. Nightscope Nightscope enables recording with more sensitivity in dim locations, by adjusting the...
Manual Recording (Continued) Spot Exposure Control Manual Setting in Function Menu Use this function when backlight You can use manual recording functions compensation does not work well, or to adjust easily by selecting items in the function the brightness in the desired spot. menus.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset mode [AUTO] : The brightness is adjusted automatically. –6 to +6 : Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to set the value. mode [±0] : The brightness is not adjusted.
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Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [OFF] : No effect is used. SEPIA : The image has a brownish tint like old photos. MONOTONE : The image becomes black and white like old EFFECT movies. Enables you to record videos or still images with CLASSIC FILM* : This effect skips frames to give images of an special effects.
PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (video) mode. select playback mode. The switch returns SELECT VIDEO MODE PLAY/REC to the original position when it is released. SELECT SORT lamp on the camera lights up.
Playing Back Files (Continued) Still Image Playback Slide the power/mode switch to Press the PLAY/REC button to MODE to select (still image) select playback mode. mode. SELECT IMAGE PLAY/REC The switch returns MODE to the original position when it is released.
Select the recording date. Power/Mode Select 07 01 2007 Switch SELECT SORT Select the fi le you want to play back. Select PLAY/REC Set Lever FUNCTION 8 To return to the index screen Button Press the INDEX button. Event Screen – mode only You can search the desired fi...
Playing Back Files (Continued) Select the recording date. To Play Back TPD Files To display all the fi les, select [ALL – mode only SCENES]. Select VACATION TPD fi les (demonstration fi les, etc.) are stored in the EXTMOV folder. If you copy videos recorded on this camera to a PC, edit them on the PC, and then recopy them to this camera, store them in the...
8 Items for EFFECT setting Playback with Special Effects • SEPIA: The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo. Playback effects • MONOTONE: Add effects that, for example, alter the colour The image becomes black and white like tones of images.
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Playing Back Files (Continued) Wipe or fader effects – ! mode only 8 Items for WIPE/FADER setting • FADER-WHITE: Add effects at the beginning and end of Fades in or out with a white screen. videos. These effects cannot be set for still •...
Watching Images on TV This camera is designed to be used with 8 To connect using the COMPONENT high-defi nition or PAL-type colour television connector signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. AC Adapter To AC Outlet Connection with TV You can output videos from the HDMI...
Watching Images on TV (Continued) 8 To connect using the AV/S connectors Playback Operation After the connection with TV is S Connector completed Turn on the camera and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camera to the AC Adapter VCR/DVD recorder) To AC...
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files Preparation: Set Lever • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to SNAP PLAY/REC select mode. SHOT Button • Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode. Zoom Lever The following illustrations of display screens are examples of when performing [DELETE].
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Managing Files (Continued) Selecting and Deleting/Protecting Files Deleting/Protecting All Files After performing steps 1-2 ( After performing steps 1-2 ( pg. 37) pg. 37) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL]. Select VIDEO DELETE Select DELETE ALL? EXCEPT PROTECTED FILE EXECUTE SELECT QUIT...
Histogram – mode only Viewing File Information A histogram is a graph indicating the image’s Preparation: brightness. • mode: Pause the playback. By checking the image and its histogram, you Otherwise, select the fi le on the index can see the exposure level pattern and the screen.
Managing Files (Continued) Changing the Event Registration of EVENT RE-REGISTRATION ENDS DIRECT DO YOU WANT TO SAVE? Video Files after Recording BACKUP SAVE AND QUIT – mode only DELETE AND QUIT CANCEL EVENT SELECT Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Select [SAVE AND QUIT].
To Extract a Still Image File from a DPOF Print Setting – # mode only Video File – mode only The number of prints to make of a still image recorded on an SD card can be set. This You can extract the desired scene from a feature is useful when taking the SD card to a recorded video fi...
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Managing Files (Continued) Select the number of prints (max. 15 Setting All Files Together (One Print for Each) prints). Select After performing steps 1-2 Select [ALL1]. Select ALL1 To set print information for other images, repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to EXECUTE 999 fi...
Playlists – ! mode only Select an item and display fi les. Power/Mode Select Switch PLAY/REC Button • [IMPORT FROM EVENT]: Search for an event and display the corresponding fi les listed by recording date. Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ to select the event, then press down.
Playlists – ! mode only (Continued) Select the insertion point. Playing Back Playlists Select EDIT TOTAL 30h15m DELETE FUNCTION PROTECT EFFECT WIPE/FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST SELECT REGISTER PLAYBACK TPD FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE • To add other fi les, repeat steps 5 and 6. •...
Deleting Playlist Other Operations of Playlists Original fi les are not deleted even if you You can perform additional editing and delete delete the playlist. fi les in a created playlist. Preparation: Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select Perform steps 1-2.
COPYING Copying Files Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files Power/Mode from the Camera Switch PLAY/REC The fi les in the camera can be backed up to a Button DVD disc using a DVD burner (CU-VD40/ CU-VD20 sold separately). • Supported media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL (More than one disc may be required depending on the size of the fi...
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Backup All Files Select [EXECUTE] or [EXECUTE AND FINALIZE]. Preparation: By selecting [EXECUTE AND FINALIZE], • Connect the camera to the DVD burner. the disc is fi nalised after the fi les are pg. 46) copied. • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Select select mode.
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Copying Files (Continued) • Select Files for Backup [CREATE BY PLAYLIST*]: Select the desired playlist from the list Preparation: of playlists. The selected playlists are • Connect the camera to the DVD burner. displayed in a list. pg. 46) 1) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ / £ / ¤ •...
1) Connect the camera to the DVD burner. pg. 46) NOTES 2) When watching on TV, connect the • Be sure to use the optional JVC VC- camera to TV. ( pg. 35) VDV206U or VC-VDV204U i.LINK cable 3) Turn on the camera.
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Copying Files (Continued) 8 To connect using the AV/S connectors Start playback on the camera. (analogue dubbing) • To play back videos ( pg. 29) • To play back playlists 1) Press the FUNCTION button. S Connector 2) Move the set lever to ¡ / ¢ to select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST], then press down.
Copying/Moving Still Image Files You can copy or move still image fi les between the HDD and SD card. Preparation: • Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to Set the fi le unit ([ALL] or [FILE]) to select mode. copy/move. •...
PC OPERATION ® File Backup on a Windows Display: Must be capable of displaying at least Power/Mode Switch Set Lever 1024 x 768 (XGA) in high colour 16 bit or higher (1280 x 1024 (SXGA) or higher is recommended) Intel/nVidia/ATI MPEG-2 HD DxVA compatible card Miscellaneous: Internet Explorer 5.5 or later...
Preparation: Software Installation Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on The following software is included in the CD- the status bar.) ROM that came with your camera. • CyberLink BD Solution Load the provided CD-ROM into the Comprehensive application software that consists of the following 3 kinds of software.
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® File Backup on a Windows (Continued) Select the desired language and click When installation is completed [OK]. The installed software is displayed in [All Programs]. The backup destination folder [MyWorks] Click [Yes]. for fi les is created on the hard disk drive The software installation starts.
8 When you have fi nished operation Connecting the Camera to the PC Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camera, or turning off the Preparation: camera/PC power. Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and PC.
® File Backup on a Windows (Continued) File Backup from the specifi ed media File Backup on the PC Preparation: This method uses the software on the CD- • Install the software from the provided CD- ROM to back up fi les onto your PC. ROM.
Select the folder that you want to File Backup on the PC without Using back up, and drag & drop it into the Software folder you created in step 1. • SD_VIDEO: Preparation: Folder that contains video fi les. If you Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.
® Other Windows PC Operations Click the media that contains desired Playing Back Files on the PC fi les. Preparation: • Install the software from the provided CD- ROM. ( pg. 53) • Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.
Click [Copy/Edit]. Creating Discs/Editing Files Preparation: • Install the software from the included CD- ROM. ( pg. 53) • Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable. ( pg. 55) Set the camera’s power/mode switch to ON. Click the media that contains desired fi...
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® Other Windows PC Operations (Continued) 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 the software, refer to their Read me ( pg.
Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 Getting More Use of the Software The User’s Guide is included on the CD-ROM For more information on operations of the in PDF format. software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides. Load the provided CD-ROM into the PowerCinema NE for Everio Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [MY...
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Contact us for information on the provided software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software lisence. When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
File Backup on a Macintosh You can back up camera fi les onto your Software Installation computer. If the software on the provided CD-ROM is Preparation: installed, the backed up fi le can be viewed in Quit any other software you are using. Quick Time Player or edited in iMovie HD or Final Cut Pro.
File Backup on a Macintosh (Continued) Click [Continue]. Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh Preparation: Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. Click [Install]. The software installation starts. DC Connector PLUG IN POWER USB Cable USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet Click [Close].
8 When you have fi nished operation On the camera, move the set lever to Always follow the procedures below when ¡ / ¢ to select [PLAYBACK ON PC], disconnecting the camera, or turning off the then press down. camera/computer power. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camera and computer.
FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings Select the desired menu from the fi rst menu item. MENU • [VIDEO]: Displays menus related to ! mode. • [IMAGE]: Displays menus related to # mode. • [GENERAL]: Displays menus common to ! and # modes.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset [XP] : Record in 1440 x 1080i (high-defi nition), VBR (Variable Bit Rate). Select this to record in the highest picture quality. SP : Record in 1440 x 1080i (high-defi nition), VBR (Variable Bit Rate). Select this in order to record for a long time.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset n QUALITY [FINE] / STANDARD Sets the picture quality for still images. IMAGE SIZE [1920 x 1080] / 1440 x 1080 / 1024 x 768 / 640 x 480 Selects the picture size for still images.
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset OFF : The date/time does not appear. [AUTO] : The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds in < DATE/TIME the following cases. Displays the current time on the • When the power/mode switch is set from OFF to ON LCD monitor.
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Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset l OFF : Turns off the on-screen display. DISPLAY Displays the on-screen display. [ON] : Turns on the on-screen display. [OFF] : Does not display on TV. ON : Displays on TV. ...
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Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset Connect the AC adapter. ) CLEAN-UP HDD EXECUTE : Performs this function. Select [OK] when Writing speed to HDD tends to completed. become slow after long periods [CANCEL] : Cancels this function. of repeated use. Execute cleanup periodically to regain the writing NOTE speed.
Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium X = number Contains the still image folders. [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] Contains the video fi le folders. [SD_VIDEO] Management information* for the media as a [MGR_INFO] whole [PRGXXX] Management information* [PRGXXX.PGI] Video fi le [MOVXXX.TOD] [MOVXXX.MOI] Management information* for the video fi...
( below) • If the problem persists, please consult your The following phenomena are not nearest JVC dealer. malfunctions. 8 To reset the camera • The camera heats up when it is used for a 1) Set the power/mode switch to OFF and long time.
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– monitor appear dark its service life, images on the 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 Coloured bright spots or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor.
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Trouble Action • Select the recording medium properly. 67, 68 Playback cannot be • To watch images on a TV, set the TV’s input mode or performed. channel that is appropriate for video playback. • The black & white Do not select the sepia (SEPIA) or monotone (MONOTONE) mode before setting white balance.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Files cannot be Remove protection from the fi les and delete them. deleted. • The data process is There is a large number of still images (approx. 1,000 or 46, 52 more) stored in the recording medium. Copy the stored too slow after the fi...
Warning Indications Indication Meaning/Action • Displays the remaining battery power. – High Exhausted (Battery indicator) • As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery – indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. • Appears when the date/time is not set.
Warning Indications (Continued) Indication Meaning/Action • Confi rm the operation procedure and try recording again. – RECORDING MAY NOT • Replace the SD card. BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD • Cannot record because the number of fi le management –...
Specifi cations 8 For video/Audio Camera Format SD-VIDEO 8 For general Recording/Playback format Power supply Video: MPEG-2 TS DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2 DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Signal format Power consumption 1080/50i Approx. 6.7 W (using LCD monitor) Recording mode (video) Approx.
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Specifi cations (Continued) 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 (depending on the frequency of Design and specifi...
Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your pack is a lithium-ion recorded data. battery. Before using • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or the supplied battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
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Cautions (Continued) Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... open the camera’s chassis..disassemble or modify the unit..allow infl ammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit..remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on.