JVC GZ-HD40 Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS HD HARD DISK CAMCORDER GZ-HD40 GZ-HD30 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained on pages 8 and 9 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Charge The Battery Before Recording
Close the LCD monitor after you fi nish recording. CAUTION • Charge the battery pack before use. ( p. 18) • 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: Video
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 CLOCK ADJUST SET DATE/TIME! DATE... -
Page 4: Video Recording
Before recording an important scene, it is Video recording recommended to conduct a trial recording. CAUTION • This camera records video in accordance with the AVCHD format or MPEG-2 TS format. For details, see page 6. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode fi rst. Select recording mode SELECT When recording... -
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 To perform operations such as fast forwarding or fast rewinding ( p. - Page 6 To edit videos on your PC (You can edit videos in a short time.) MPEG-2 TS • You can dub and edit videos on an HDV compatible device. (GZ-HD40: 1440 CBR only) • You can view video written back from a PC. p. 11) NOTES •...
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Page 7: Before Recording
Before recording To select a recording format Select [STREAM FORMAT] in the Select the desired picture quality in [BASIC SETTINGS] in the recording the [VIDEO QUALITY] in the MENU. mode. BASIC SETTINGS AVCHD STREAM FORMAT MANUAL SETTING MPEG-2 TS LANGUAGE VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM CLOCK ADJUST... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
fi re or electric shock. Contact • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re. 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... - Page 9 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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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYBACK Accessories ..........12 Playing Back Files ........26 GZ-HD40 How to Use the Everio Dock ... 12 Video Playback ..........26 Preparing the Remote Control ...... 13 Still Image Playback ........27 Attaching the Core Filter to the Audio Cable Watching Images on TV......28... -
Page 11: Read This First
Click camera. Precautions on handling batteries • NOTE Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF815U/ VF823U battery packs. Refer to the PC OPERATION GUIDE for the • If the camera is subjected to electrostatic system requirements of the provided software. -
Page 12: Getting Started
A: for DC cord Pre-installed in the B: for Audio cable remote control unit. p. 13) Audio Cable GZ-HD40 Everio Dock CU-VC7U below) NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables. How to Use the Everio Dock GZ-HD40 You can connect cables to the connectors of the Everio dock. -
Page 13: Preparing The Remote Control
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. Remote Sensor Lock Tab Lithium Battery... -
Page 14: Index
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 during shooting. - Page 15 26)/Down/Manual Lens Cover Switch [ , p. 20) Focus Button [FOCUS] microSD Card Slot ( p. 21) Move to GZ-HD40 Everio Dock Connector Reverse Search ( p. 26)/Left/Light Tripod Mounting Socket ( p. 20) Button [LIGHT] ( p. 24) Battery Release Button [BATT.] (...
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Page 16: 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 PHOTO F4.0 FOCUS 1/4000 Mode Indicator ( p. 22) 1 6 : 5 5 2 0 . - Page 17 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 . 0 1 . 2 0 0 8 2 0 .
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Page 18: Necessary Settings Before Use
Necessary Settings before Use To detach the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Slide and hold BATT. (step 2), then remove the battery pack. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera. Attach the battery pack. BATT. NOTES • You can also use the camera with just the AC adapter. -
Page 19: Date/Time Setting
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]. Select [BASIC SETTINGS]. Select GAIN UP Select... -
Page 20: Other Settings
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. -
Page 21: When Using A Microsd Card
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. factory. -
Page 22: Recording
RECORDING Recording Files Video Recording Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. (video) mode. SELECT PLAY/REC Press START/STOP to start recording. [ 4 h 5 9 m ] 0 : 0 1 : 3 0 START /STOP... -
Page 23: Still Image Recording
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. 1920 FINE indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. -
Page 24: Zooming
Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Registering Files to Events Preparation: If you select an event to register the fi le to • Select mode. before starting recording, the fi le will be • Select the recording mode. registered to the selected event, thus making the fi... -
Page 25: Manual Recording
Manual Recording • SPOTLIGHT: To Change to Manual Recording Select this when a spotlight makes a Mode subject appear too bright. • TWILIGHT: Preparation: Makes evening scenes look more natural. • Select mode. • NIGHT: • Select the recording mode. Select this to raise the sensitivity when in dim surroundings. -
Page 26: Playback
PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select Select the playback mode. (video) mode. VIDEO SELECT PLAY/REC SELECT SORT The index screen appears. Select the desired fi le. Select To return to the index screen Press INDEX. To check the fi... -
Page 27: Still Image Playback
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select Select the playback mode. (still image) mode. IMAGE SELECT PLAY/REC SELECT SORT The index screen appears. Select the desired fi le. Select To return to the index screen Press INDEX. To check the fi le information Press AUTO/INFO. -
Page 28: Watching Images On Tv
Watching Images on TV This camera is designed to be used with high- To connect using the COMPONENT defi nition or PAL-type colour television signals. connector It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. To AC Outlet AV Connector COMPONENT Connection with TV... -
Page 29: Playback Operation
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. (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 30: Editing/Printing
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting/ Protecting Files Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning • Protected fi les cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing fi les. Also, them, release the protection fi rst. be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as •... -
Page 31: Changing The Event Registration
Changing the Event Registration Dividing Files Preparation: You can divide the selected video into two. • Select mode. (AVCHD format only) • Select the playback mode. Preparation: • Select mode. • Changing the Event of the Currently Select the playback mode. Displayed File Press MENU. -
Page 32: Playlists
Playlists It is a list that enables you to organise Select the fi le to add to playlist. recorded videos in order of preference. Select 01.09.2008 0/999 Preparation: TOTAL TOTAL • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. SELECT REGISTER •... -
Page 33: Copying
DVD recorder. ( p. 36) To AC Outlet USB Connector It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner. - Page 34 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 ALL SCENES • Select mode. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE •...
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Page 35: Gz-Hd40
Connect a commercially available HDV device to the i.LINK connector of High-defi nition Dubbing GZ-HD40 the Everio dock with an i.LINK cable (sold separately). You can dub videos recorded with 1440 CBR picture quality to an HDV device. Dub the playlist. -
Page 36: Standard-Defi Nition Dubbing
Copying Files (Continued) Play back playlists on the camera. Standard-defi nition Dubbing 1) Press MENU. You can dub videos in standard-defi nition 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. -
Page 37: Further Information
If the problem is not solved, reset the functioning properly. camera. • 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. •... - Page 38 Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action • Operate the camera. If the camera is not operated for a certain length of time when The LCD monitor using the AC adapter, it will enter sleep mode, and the LCD appears blank. monitor will turn off. •...
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Page 39: Warning Indications
NOT BE PLAYED BACK • Disconnect the AV cable and the component cable of either the REMOVE ONE OF THE VIDEO camera or the Everio dock (GZ-HD40 only). CABLE • Perform the following operations in order. Disconnect the external HDD from the camera, and connect it to a PC to make sure it contains no important fi... -
Page 40: Specifi Cations
48 kHz, 256 kbps backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. MPEG-2 TS 48 kHz, 384 kbps Dimensions (W x H x D) GZ-HD40 73 mm x 68 mm x 123 mm For still image GZ-HD30 71 mm x 68 mm x 123 mm... -
Page 41: Remote Control
(depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Approximate recording time (minutes) (for video) microSD Card Recording medium GZ-HD40 GZ-HD30 4 GB 8 GB Quality 120 GB 80 GB 1260 3000 1980 –... -
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: Main Unit
• To prevent the unit from dropping, Main Unit • Attach the shoulder strap securely and fasten the grip belt securely. • For safety, DO NOT • When using the camera with a tripod, attach the ... open the camera’s chassis. camera to the tripod securely. -
Page 44: Terms
Terms AC Adapter ............18 Language Setting ..........19 AV Connection ..........29, 36 LCD Monitor ..........16, 42 LED Light ............24 Lens Cover ............20 Battery Pack ..........18, 42 Manual Recording ..........25 Clock Adjust ............19 Menu Settings ...........21 Component Connection ........28 Microphone ............15 Copying (Moving) Files ........33 microSD Card ............21 Deleting Files ............30 Playlist ...............32...