GZ-HD3 firmware update procedure:
CREATE AN UPDATE SD CARD: To perform the update you need an empty SD card size of at least 16MB and a SD card writer/reader. Please download update _m7h5_112d.zip from: http://support.jvc.com/consumer/custrel/index.jsp and save it on your desktop. 1. Unzip it onto your desktop then you will see update _m7h5_112d.exe or update _m7h5_112d there depending on your computer settings. 2. 3. 4. Double click on the unzipped file. It will create folder called update on your desktop. Prepare an empty SD card formatted in FAT mode (FAT32 will not work). See the bottom of this document for FORMATTING procedure help. Copy only this newly created folder to the blank SD card. Make sure there are no other files or folders on the SD card.
UPDATING THE GZ-HD3 WITH NEW FIRMWARE: The entire procedure takes less than 7 minutes. Disconnect the battery and the DC power cord from the GZ-HD3. 1. 2. Insert the SD card with the update folder into the camera and connect the DC power cord (dont use the battery). Set the camera power to ON and select the REC/VIDEO mode (default mode). Update started in any other mode will not be successful.
Access camera MENU (press MENU on the camera body) then select MEDIA mode (screen shot shown below) and perform FORMAT SD CARD. This will start the update process.
After 2-3 seconds the cameras screen will show the following for a few seconds:
(sample screen shown, your image details may vary)
The ARM Updating with progress bar screen will then appear:
Do not perform any operation or disconnect the DC power cord until the update is complete. This step will take approximately 6 minutes. The Completed message appears as shown:

4. 5. 6.

All camera functions are locked at this point. Disconnect the DC power cord to finish. Remove the SD card. Then camera is ready for use. After successful update please remember to delete the update _m7h5_112d.zip, update _m7h5_112d.exe and update folder from your desktop.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If after 11 minutes the ARM Updating message is still displayed, disconnect the DC power cord. Verify the format (FAT format) and contents of the SD card (update folder only) and try again. NOTE: I you have questions or require assistance please call JVC at (800) 252 5722. If you experience problems after updating or the update is not successful you may forward your unit to the nearest JVC service center. The list of service centers can be found here: http://maps.jvc.com/casclist/index.asp
How to format an SD card (Windows XP): With SD card inserted into your card reader click on START, then locate your computer name icon and click on it. There should be a list of all available drives shown. Find the one that belongs to your card reader (this should be named Removable Disk with a letter afterwards). If you RIGHT CLICK on this Removable Disk drive icon, a pop up list will appear. One of the options there will be called FORMAT. If you click on it you will see the details of your card File System (that is format). You can reformat your card from this screen if File System is different than FAT. Caution: Formatting deletes all the information on the drive. Please make sure you do not perform it on the wrong drive/SD card/disk.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

CAUTION!

user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

NOTES:

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.
The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount. The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camera with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, re or the Iike.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, rst rmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to Attention: the applicable collection This symbol is only point for the recycling of valid in the European electrical and electronic Union. equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. (Business users) If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law. (2) You may not copy or use the Program, in whole or in part, other than as expressly specied in this Agreement. (3) You have no right to grant a licence to use the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.

6 TERM

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. 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 Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

NOTE ENGLISH

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.
Operate this equipment according to the
other CD-ROM to run this software.
operating procedures described in this manual.
Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any Do not attempt to modify this software. Changes or modications not approved by
JVC could void users authority to operate the equipment.

7 EXPORT CONTROL

You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the Government), You acknowledge JVCs representation that the Program is a Commercial Item as dened in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished Commercial Computer Software as those items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL

(1) No modication, change, addition, deletion or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC. (2) If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. (3) This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement. Victor Company of Japan, Limited

CD-ROM ( pg. 53, 63)
Remote Control RM-V750U ( pg. 11)
Lithium Battery CR2025 Pre-installed in the remote control unit.

Audio Cable ( pg. 11)

Core Filter (x2) ( pg. 11)
Attaching/Detaching the Lens Hood
Guide ridge Place the guide ridge in the groove.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Peel off the pad and thread the end of the strap through the eyelet. Thread the strap through the buckle, adjust its length, and use the strap guide to x it in place. Buckle Position the buckle near the eyelet and reattach the pad.

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. Remote Sensor Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
Attaching the Core Filter to the Audio Cable and DC cord
Attach the core lter to the audio cable which is used to connect an optional external microphone to the camera. Also, attach the core lter to the DC cord. The core lter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core lter to the camera. Release the stopper. 3 cm
Audio cable: Wind once DC cord: Wind twice

HDmI COMPONENT

PLUG IN POWER
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.

Camera

Index Button [INDEX] ( pg. 31)/ Remaining Space Button/Data Battery Button [ / ] ( pg. 18, 23) Set Lever Move to : Reverse Skip ( pg. 29)/Up/ Backlight Compensation Button [BACK LIGHT] ( pg. 25) Move to : Forward Skip ( pg. 29)/Down/ Manual Focus Button [FOCUS] ( pg. 25) Move to : Reverse Search ( pg. 29)/Left/ Nightscope [NIGHT] ( pg. 25) Move to : Forward Search ( pg. 29)/Right/ Program AE [PROGRAM AE] ( pg. 24) Press down: Play/Pause ( pg. 29) Playback/Recording Mode Switching Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] ( pg. 20) Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO] ( pg. 24) /Information Button [INFO] ( pg. 39) Function Button [FUNCTION] ( pg. 26) LCD Monitor S Connector [S] ( pg. 36, 50) Direct Backup Button [DIRECT BACK UP] ( pg. 56)/Event Button [EVENT] ( pg. 22) Speaker Menu Button [MENU] ( pg. 17, 66) Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( pg. 36, 50) DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 16) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHARGE] ( pg. 16) (Blinks when you access les or charge the battery. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing les.) Video/Still Image Mode Lamp [ , ] ( pg. 20, 21) Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT] ( pg. 21) Zoom Lever [W , T ] ( pg. 22) Speaker Volume Control [VOL+] ( pg. 29) Stereo Microphone i.LINK Connector [ i ] ( pg. 49) HDMI Connector [HDMI] ( pg. 35) Component Connector [COMPONENT] ( pg. 35) Video Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] ( pg. 20)

During Still Image Recording Only

FINE [ ]

Mode Indicator ( pg. 21) ISO Sensitivity (GAIN): When set to [AUTO], there is no indication. ( pg. 68) Focus Indicator ( pg. 21) Image Size ( pg. 68) Picture Quality ( pg. 68) Remaining Number of Shots ( pg. 80) : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 68) : Bracket Shooting Mode Indicator ( pg. 68) Shooting Indicator ( pg. 21) Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( pg. 68)

During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

X-60 1:55:01

101-0098
Mode Indicator ( pg. 29) : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) ( pg. 44) : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video le from the event search.) ( pg. 31) : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video le from the date search.) ( pg. 31) Picture Quality ( pg. 67) Playback Mode ( pg. 29) U : Playback 9 : Pause 5 : Forward Search 3 : Reverse Search 9U : Forward Slow-Motion Y9 : Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) Counter ( pg. 67) Volume Level Indicator Battery Indicator ( pg. 77) Date/Time ( pg. 69) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 67) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 69) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 33) Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( pg. 34)
Mode Indicator ( pg. 30) Folder/File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator ( pg. 30) Battery Indicator ( pg. 77) Date/Time ( pg. 69) Selected Medium Indicator ( pg. 68) Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].) ( pg. 69) Effect Mode Indicator ( pg. 33)
Operation guide display The operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen during menu display etc.

SELECT

Necessary Settings before Use
Power/Mode Switch Access/Charge Lamp

Connect the AC adapter.

DC Connector
To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) AC Adapter (ex. AP-V17E)* Set Lever
* If the provided AC adapter is AP-V14E, connect the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
The access/charge lamp blinks to
indicate charging has started. Be sure to congure the following 3 settings before use.
When the lamp goes out, charging is
Charging the Battery Pack
nished. Unplug the AC adapter (or the power cord) from the AC outlet and disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.
Set the power/mode switch to OFF.
Slide while pressing down the lock button.
Required charging / recording time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time Recording time 1 hr. 25 min.* 1 hr. 25 min.** 2 hr. 10 min.* 2 hr. 5 min.**

OFF (CHARGE)

BN-VF815U (Provided) BN-VF823U
2 hr. 40 min. 3 hr. 50 min.

Attach the battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place. BATT.
* Using the LCD monitor ** Using the LCD monitor and the LED light

8 To detach the battery pack Slide and hold BATT. ( step 2), then remove the battery pack. 8 To check the remaining battery power See page 18.
You can also use the camera with just the

AC adapter.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

Date/Time Setting

After performing steps 1-4 ( left column)
Set the power/mode switch to ON.

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

Select

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE TIME
VIDEO SCENE COUNTER EXTERNAL MIC LEVEL QUALITY ZOOM DIS QUIT SELECT SET

Set the date and time.

Repeat this step to input the month, day, year, hour and minute.
8 To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to. 8 To exit the screen Press the MENU button. You have now nished conguring the necessary settings. 8 To use the camera right away See page 20. 8 To congure other settings See page 18.

Select [GENERAL].

GENERAL DISPLAY DISPLAY ON TV LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE QUIT SELECT SET

Select [LANGUAGE].

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH DEUTSCH

Select the desired language.
8 To return to the previous screen Move the set lever to. 8 To exit the screen Press the MENU button.

Other Settings

Power/Mode Switch
Checking the Remaining Battery Power
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to OFF. Attach the battery pack.

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME
Battery information is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the button is pressed and released quickly, and for approx. 15 seconds if the button is pressed and held for several seconds. Lens Cover Switch
If COMMUNICATING ERROR appears,

Grip Adjustment

Open the pad and make grip adjustments.
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.

Tripod Mounting

Align the camera stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camera clockwise to mount it to the tripod.

Lens Cover

When not using the camera, close the lens cover to protect the lens. Close the lens cover

LENS COVER

Bottom of the Camera

Open the lens cover

Do not push the lens cover strongly. Doing so may cause damage to the lens.

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

When Using an SD Card

If you want to record to an SD card, the following 3 operations need to be performed. Operations are certied on the following SD cards. Video recording: Class 6 compatible SDHC card Still image recording: Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP (128 MB to 4 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB) If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded. MultiMediaCards are not supported. Files are recorded on an SD card in SP mode, regardless of the picture quality setting. You cannot dub these les on HDV devices in high-denition picture quality. Cards used to record video on this camera cannot be played back on other devices. Insert an SD card Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to OFF.

Close the SD card cover.

8 To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted. Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. Change the recording medium The camera is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to SD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. ( pg. 67, 68)

Open the SD card cover.

Video picture quality ( pg. 67) will automatically be set to [SP]. Format an SD card when using it for the rst time This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card.
Select [EXECUTE] in [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. ( pg. 71)
Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge rst.

Clipped Edge

RECORDING

Recording Files

Video Recording
Preparation: Set the power/mode switch to ON.
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select (video) mode.
Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

SELECT PLAY/REC

The switch returns to the original position when it is released.
lamp on the camera lights up.
Press the REC button to start recording.

[4h59m] REC

Approximate remaining time for recording 8 To stop recording Press the REC button again. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY]. ( pg. 67) 8 To register a le to an event See page 23.
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the cameras power off and

then on again.

If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically
to conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/ mode switch to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. Video les are given the names MOV001.TOD to MOV009.TOD, MOV00A.TOD to MOV00F.TOD, and MOV010.TOD in order of recording. A new le will be created for every 4 GB or approx. 19 minutes of continuous shooting. This camera records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. Do not move or shake the camera suddenly during recording. If you do so, the driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.

Still Image Recording

Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select (still image) mode.
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway.

FINE [

The indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. 8 To change the picture quality Change the settings in [QUALITY]. ( pg. 68) 8 To record still images continuously Set [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] to [ON]. ( pg. 68) 8 To change the image size Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE]. ( pg. 68)
Press the SNAPSHOT button to start recording.

FINE [ ] PHOTO

DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) does not function during still image recording. If the camera is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically
to conserve power. To turn the camera on again when using the battery pack, set the power/ mode switch to OFF, then to ON. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming. The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 size may be cut off when printed. Check whether 16:9 size prints can be printed at your local print store.
Recording Files (Continued)

LED Light

Power/Mode Switch Zoom Lever Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select or mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
Each time you press the LIGHT button, setting changes. Set Lever DIRECT BACKUP/ EVENT PLAY/REC Button
The LED light remains on regardless of the surrounding conditions.
The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in insufcient light conditions. Disables this function.

No display

Registering Files to Events mode only Zooming
Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select or mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in If you select an event to register the le to before starting recording, the le will be registered to the selected event, thus making the le easy to nd at playback. There are up to 3 different destinations within each event (for example: BABY1, BABY2, BABY3). Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

W: Wide angle

T: Telephoto
Maximum zoom ratio is 10X for videos, and 8X for still images (factory-preset). 8 To change the maximum zoom ratio (for mode only) Change the settings in [ZOOM]. ( pg. 67)

DIRECT BACKUP

CHANGE EVENT REG. ON/SELECT OFF

Select [ON/SELECT].

VACATION
Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

NON SECTION

NEXT PAGE
Select the event that you want to register the le to.
To select a different destination, select

[NEXT PAGE].

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media mode only
Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

MAX RECORDING TIME HDD

To cancel the event registration, select

[NON SECTION].

The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC button to start recording. 8 To exit the screen Press the EVENT button. 8 To search by event for a le to play back See page 31.

5h00m 7h00m 4h56m

FREE USED
The maximum recording time is displayed for each picture quality mode. 8 To return to the normal screen Press the / button again.
Once you select a certain event to register a le, the setting will remain even if you turn the power off. Unless you change the setting, you will register a le to the same event that you had previously selected.

Manual Recording

Power/Mode PLAY/REC Switch Button Set Lever

Program AE

You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject. After performing To Change to Manual Recording Mode ( left column)

AUTO/INFO FUNCTION

Select the desired setting.
For details on each setting, see below.

FOCUS ASSIST

Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.
8 To cancel the program AE Select [OFF] in step 2. 8 Items for program AE setting PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background. SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow. SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright. TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
To Change to Manual Recording Mode
Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select or mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
8 To return to the auto recording mode Press the AUTO/INFO button so that the indicator appears.

Display the previous le

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) During the slide show, moving the set lever to / changes the playback order.
Select the recording date.
Select the le you want to play back.

Set Lever

PLAY/REC Button
8 To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button. Event Screen mode only

File Search Function

You can switch the index screen to the date index screen or event screen for the convenient le search. The event screen can be used in mode. It cannot be used in mode. Date Index Screen You can search the desired le by the recording date. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select or mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
You can search the desired le by the event that you registered the le to when recording. ( pg. 23) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select the playback mode.

Press twice.

SEARCH DATE

Select the event.

To move to the next page, select [NEXT PAGE].

SEARCH EVENT

ALL SCENES 01 2007

Continued on next page

To display all the les, select [ALL SCENES].
To Play Back TPD Files mode only
TPD les (demonstration les, etc.) are stored in the EXTMOV folder. ( pg. 72) Follow the procedure below to play back the TPD les in the EXTMOV folder. Preparation: Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to select mode. Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.
8 To return to the index screen Press the INDEX button. 8 To change the event registration of a le See page 40.
DELETE PROTECT EFFECT WIPE/FADER PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST PLAYBACK TPD FILE PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE
Select [PLAYBACK TPD FILE].

VIDEO [TPD]

8 To exit the screen Press the FUNCTION button. 8 To return to the normal le playback mode Select [PLAYBACK NORMAL FILE] in step 2.
During TPD le playback, you cannot use some of the functions.
Playback with Special Effects
Playback effects Add effects that, for example, alter the colour tones of images. Preparation:
Slide the power/mode switch to MODE to

select or mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select the

playback mode.

8 Items for EFFECT setting SEPIA: The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo. MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like an old movie. CLASSIC FILM*: The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames. STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. * Not available in mode.

Select [EFFECT].

Select a desired effect.
For details on each effect, see the right column.

Start playback.

8 To exit the screen Press the FUNCTION button. 8 To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 3.
Wipe or fader effects mode only Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images. Preparation: 8 Items for WIPE/FADER setting FADER-WHITE: Fades in or out with a white screen. FADER-BLACK: Fades in or out with a black screen. FADER-B.W: Fades in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fades out in the opposite way. WIPE-CORNER: Wipes in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipes out in the opposite way. WIPE-WINDOW: Starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the corners, or wipes out in the opposite way. WIPE-SLIDE: Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in the opposite way. WIPE-DOOR: Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen which open to the left and right revealing the scene, or wipes out in the opposite way. WIPE-SCROLL: Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out in the opposite way. WIPE-SHUTTER: Wipes in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipes out in the opposite way.

select mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

Select [WIPE/FADER].

WIPE/FADER OFF FADER-WHITE FADER-BLACK FADER-B.W WIPE-CORNER 1/2
No effect will be applied on les with a play time shorter than 7 seconds. 8 To exit the screen Press the FUNCTION button. 8 To turn off the effect Select [OFF] in step 3.

Watching Images on TV

This camera is designed to be used with high-denition or PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. 8 To connect using the COMPONENT connector

AC Adapter

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

[AUTO] / 100 / 200 / 400

[OFF]: Disables the function. ON: Activates the function. BRACKETING: Activates the bracket shooting function. In addition to an image with the exposure set by the camera, two other images are recorded with exposure values shifted to the +0.3 EV and 0.3 EV CONTINUOUS SHOOTING sides. You can select the image that has a suitable Records still images continuously exposure after shooting. while the SNAPSHOT button is

pressed.

IMAGE GENERAL
The interval between recording still images is approx. 0.5

seconds.

Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the
recording medium. used repeatedly.
The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is

SELF-TIMER

Starts recording when the set time elapses after the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.

[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

You can conrm the countdown on the LCD monitor. You can also use this to prevent vibration by the hand.

[HDD] / SD

You have a choice of 21 languages ( pg. 79). The default language is ENGLISH.

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

Sets the recording medium for still images.
Sets the display language. ( pg. 17)

Sets the time. ( pg. 17)

DATE / TIME DATE STYLE: year.month.day / month.day.year / [day.month.year] TIME: [24h] / 12h

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

Sets the date and time display format.
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset OFF: The date/time does not appear. [AUTO]: The date/time appears for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases.

DATE/TIME

Displays the current time on the LCD monitor.
When the power/mode switch is set from OFF to ON When playback starts
ON: The date/time is always displayed. EXECUTE: Performs this function. [CANCEL]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset. Adjust the brightness of the display by moving the set lever to / , then press down. OFF: Disables the function. [ON]: Activates the function. To turn the camera on when the drop detection worked, set the power/mode switch to OFF, and to ON again.

CAUTION

PRESET
Returns all the camera settings to their default values.

Indication RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD Meaning/Action
Conrm the operation procedure and try recording again. Replace the SD card. Cannot record because the number of le management
folders on either the HDD or SD card has reached the maximum number. Backup your les to other media, and then perform the following operations to reset the folder numbers.
NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW
1) Select and set [FORMAT HDD] (to reset the HDD folder numbers) or [FORMAT SD CARD] (to reset the SD card folder numbers). 2) With [EXECUTE] selected, hold down the DIRECT BACK UP button and press down the set lever. 3) When [OK] is displayed, press down the set lever to complete the process.
PROCESSING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SPACE FOR OPERATION
Appears when you attempt adding more than 99 scenes in
a playlist. Create a playlist with a maximum of 99 scenes.

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. If the camera is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth. 8 To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. 8 To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.

Specications

8 For general
Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 6.7 W (using LCD monitor) Approx. 6.9 W (using LCD monitor and LED light) Dimensions (W x H x D) 82 mm x 75 mm x 154 mm Weight Approx. 585 g (incl. strap) Approx. 670 g (incl. battery and strap) Operating temperature 0C to 40C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20C to 50C Pickup 1/5" (570,000 pixels) progressive CCD Lens Video: F 1.8 to 2.4, f = 3.2 mm to 32.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Still image: F 1.9 to 2.4, f = 4.0 mm to 32.0 mm, 8:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter 46.0 mm LCD monitor 2.8" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Speaker Monaural LED Light Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance) Language English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/ Japanese/Korean/Traditional Chinese/ Simplied Chinese/German/Italian/Dutch/ Russian/Persian/Arabic/Malay/Indonesian/ Thai/Hindi/Polish/Czech/Turkish

8 For video/Audio

Format SD-VIDEO Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 TS Audio: MPEG-1 Layer 2 Signal format 1080/50i Recording mode (video) XP: VBR, average of 26.6 Mbps SP: VBR, average of 19 Mbps 1440 CBR: CBR, 27 Mbps Recording mode (audio) 48 kHz, 384 kbps