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JVC GZ-HD5 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER
GZ-HD5
E/EK
GZ-HD6
E/EK
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your
CAMCORDER. For more details on the
operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK and the PC
OPERATION GUIDE in the supplied CD-ROM.
NOTE
Select your desired language with a single click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your
camcorder.
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this hard
disk camera. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure
safe use of this product.
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD5 E/EK GZ-HD6 E/EK Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product.

  • Page 2: Charge The Battery Before Recording

    After charging is fi nished, set the date/time. CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before use. • 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.
  • Page 3 Before recording, charge the battery and set the date/time. See the next page for recording videos. Preparation Open the LCD monitor and set the power/mode switch to (CHARGE) Slide while pressing Video lamp down the lock button Still image lamp Select video mode Video mode Still image mode...

  • Page 4: Start Recording

    Video recording CAUTION • Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode fi rst. Select auto recording mode AUTO Auto recording mode INFO The mode changes when you press the button Start recording Remaining space on...

  • Page 5: Playing Back

    Playing back Select playback mode SELECT PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button Select the desired fi le 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 Operations during Video Playback ( p.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    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 fi re 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.
  • Page 7 NEVER guess or take chances with electrical If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain sorry! information about the take-back of the product.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories .......... 10 Playing Back Files ........ 24 Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood .... 10 Video Playback ........... 24 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ....... 11 Still Image Playback ........25 Preparing the Remote Control ..... 11 Watching Images on TV......26 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable Connection with TV........

  • Page 9: Read This First

    It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. ( p. 29) JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack AP-V14E/17E (for AP-V14E only) BN-VF815U Component Cable Audio/Video Cable USB Cable GZ-HD6 p. 26) p. 26, 27) p. 29, 33, 35) Lens Hood Already attached to the camera. ( below) Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Remote Control Lithium Battery...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap Buckle Strap Guide 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 To Reinsert the Battery Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

  • Page 12: Index

    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. • Be careful not to cover sensors during shooting.
  • Page 13 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector [ Camera p. 29, 33, 35) HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( p. 26) Index Button [INDEX]/ Component Connector [COMPONENT] Remaining Space Button/ p. 26) Data Battery Button [ p. 22) Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( p. 27) Set Lever i.LINK Connector [ i ] Move to...

  • Page 14: Indications On Lcd Monitor

    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 200X F5.6 FOCUS 1/4000 Mode Indicator ( p. 20) 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 .
  • Page 15 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1080p X - 6 0 1080p 1 0 1 - 0 0 9 8 1 : 5 5 : 0 1 1 6 : 5 5 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 . 0 1 . 2 0 0 8 2 0 .

  • Page 16: Necessary Settings Before Use

    Necessary Settings before Use Required charging/recording time (approx.) Charging the Battery Pack Recording Battery pack Charging time time Set the power/mode switch to OFF. GZ-HD5 BN-VF815U 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 40 min. (Provided) GZ-HD6 1 hr. 20 min.

  • Page 17: Language Setting

    Language Setting Date/Time Setting After performing steps 1-3 ( The language on the display can be changed. left column) Set the power/mode switch to ON. Select [ CLOCK ADJUST]. Select Select the menu mode. Set the date and time. Select CLOCK ADJUST DATE TIME...

  • Page 18: Other Settings

    Other Settings Changing the Menu Setting Grip Adjustment For more details on the operations, refer to Open the pad and make grip adjustments. the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM. Select the menu mode. MENU Select the desired fi rst menu item. : VIDEO Tripod Mounting : IMAGE...

  • Page 19: When Using A Microsd Card

    Change the recording medium When Using a microSD Card The camera is programmed to record on the Operations are certifi ed on the following built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the microSD cards. factory. You can change the recording medium - Panasonic to microSD card.

  • Page 20: Recording

    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 the recording mode. SELECT MODE The switch returns to PLAY/REC the original position when it is released.

  • Page 21: Still Image Recording

    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 the recording mode. mode. SELECT PLAY/REC MODE The switch returns to the original position when it is released.

  • Page 22: Zooming

    Recording Files (Continued) Select the event that you want to Zooming register the fi le to. Preparation: To cancel the event registration, select • Select mode. [NON SECTION]. • Select the recording mode. Select VACATION 1/ 3 Zoom out Zoom in NON SECTION NEXT PAGE SELECT...

  • Page 23: Manual Recording

    Manual Recording To Change to Manual Recording Manual Setting in Function Menu Mode Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the recording mode. FUNCTION AUTO Select the desired menu. INFO Select ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE PRIORITY 8 To return to the auto recording mode EFFECT TELE MACRO ZEBRA...

  • Page 24: Playback

    PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video Playback Select the playback mode. Select (video) mode. MODE The switch returns to SELECT VIDEO PLAY/REC the original position when it is released. SELECT SORT lamp on the camera lights up. The index screen appears. (The lens cover closes automatically.) Select the desired fi...

  • Page 25: Still Image Playback

    Still Image Playback Select the playback mode. Select (still image) mode. MODE The switch returns SELECT IMAGE PLAY/REC to the original position when it is released. SELECT SORT lamp on the camera lights up. The index screen appears. (The lens cover closes automatically.) Select the desired fi...

  • Page 26: Watching Images On Tv

    Watching Images on TV 8 To connect using the COMPONENT Connection with TV connector You can output videos from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV To AC Outlet connector. Select the connector that best suits AC Adapter your television. Preparation: Turn off all units.

  • Page 27: Playback Operation

    8 To connect using the AV connector Playback Operation After the connection with TV is To AC Outlet completed AC Adapter Turn on the camera and the TV. DC Connector Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camera to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX...

  • Page 28: Managing Files

    Managing Files Deleting/Protecting Files Deleting/ Protecting Files After performing steps 1-2 ( left column) • Protected fi les cannot be deleted. To delete them, release the protection fi rst. Select [FILE SELECT]. • Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be restored.

  • Page 29: Copying Files

    Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camera The Camera You can copy still images The fi les in the camera can be backed up to a between the HDD and DVD disc using a DVD burner.
  • Page 30 Copying Files (Continued) Backup 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 • Select mode. copied. Select DVD(DL) Select [NORMAL BACK-UP].

  • Page 31: Pc Operation

    PC OPERATION ® File Backup on a Windows Install the software that came with the camera For the compatible drives: to your PC. http://jp.cyberlink.com/english/products/ You can back up your fi les on your PC with a powerproducer/4/comp_dvd_drive.jsp simple one-touch operation, edit your fi les on For the compatible BD drives: your PC, and also create discs.

  • Page 32: Software Installation

    (Continued) Digital Photo Navigator 1.5 Software Installation Allows you to change the format of still image Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE fi les backed up on your PC. AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction before you install software. You can fi nd the latest information on the The following software is included in the CD- provided software program at CyberLink’s...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Camera To The Pc

    Select the desired language and click Connecting the Camera to the PC [OK]. Preparation: Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. To AC Outlet AC Adapter DC Connector Click [Yes]. The software installation starts. USB Connector USB Cable Click [Finish]. USB Connector When installation is completed The installed software is displayed in [All...

  • Page 34: File Backup On The 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. ROM to back up fi les onto your PC. •...

  • Page 35: File Backup On A Macintosh

    File Backup on a Macintosh For more details on the operations, double- Connecting the Camera to the click the GUIDEBOOK/PC OPERATION Macintosh GUIDE folder in the supplied CD-ROM. Preparation: System Requirements Set the camera’s power/mode switch to OFF. Hardware: To AC Outlet •...

  • Page 36: Customer Support Information

    Contact us for information on the provided software Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence. 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.

  • Page 37: Further Information

    • 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 Set the power/mode switch to OFF and long time.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Operate the camera. (When using the AC adapter, if the camera is not operated for a The LCD monitor certain length of time it will enter sleep mode, the video/still image appears blank. mode lamp lights, and the LCD backlight turns off.) •...

  • Page 39: Warning Indications

    Perform cleanup or formatting. HDD ERROR! • THIS CARD IS NOT Perform formatting. FORMATTED • Set the date and time. (If the display does not disappear after completing the settings, the clock battery is exhausted. SET DATE/TIME! Consult your nearest JVC dealer.)

  • Page 40: Specifi Cations

    1440 x 1080 DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) 1024 x 768 Power consumption 640 x 480 Approx. 6.9 W GZ-HD5 Picture quality Approx. 7.1 W GZ-HD6 2 modes : FINE / STANDARD Dimensions (W x H x D) 78 mm x 73 mm x 130 mm...
  • Page 41 (depending on the frequency of use) without notice. Operating distance Within 5 m Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) Recording medium microSD Card GZ-HD5 GZ-HD6 4 GB Quality 60 GB 120 GB – 1440 –...

  • Page 42: Cautions

    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 • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or pack or an optional battery subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
  • Page 43 • Avoid using the unit Japan Limited is: ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH ... in places subject to soot or steam such as Postfach 10 05 52 near a cooking stove.

  • Page 44: Terms

    Terms AC Adapter ............16 Macintosh .............. 35 AV Connection ............27 Manual Recording ..........23 Menu Settings ............18 microSD Card ............19 Battery Pack ..........16, 22, 42 Power-Linked Operation ........12 Program AE ............23 Clock Adjust ............17 Protecting Files ............

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