JVC GZ-HD3 Camcorder User Manual


 
Data Battery
Allows you to check the remaining battery
power by % and remaining recording time
in minutes at the touch of a button, even
while the camcorder's power is off.
Built-in Sliding Lens Cover
Slide it shut to protect the lens
when the camera’s not in use.
It’s integrated, so there’s no
risk of losing it like a lens cap.
Automatically turns on the camera
when you open the LCD so you
can shoot right away, and turns
off the camera when you close
the LCD so you won't waste
power.
Power-Linked Operation
This product includes patented and other proprietary technology
and will operate only with JVC Data Battery.
Access a multitude of functions with the 4-way one-finger control.
Pressing the four "compass points" on the circular control operates
everything from menu item selection to manual camera settings.
Stick Control for Easy Operation
The 2.8" widescreen LCD offers a 16:9 aspect ratio for wide
cinematic video shooting. Naturally the playback picture can be
enjoyed in full widescreen dimensions on the LCD or on a
connected widescreen TV. This Clear LCD cuts surface reflections
and glare to maintain a clear, visible, bright view during outdoor
recording in direct sunlight.
2.8" Widescreen Clear LCD
ON
OFF
2.8"
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Wide Range of Manual Controls
In addition to point-and-shoot
simplicity, HD Everio also offers a
wide range of manual controls
including Manual White Balance,
Exposure Control, Sharpness
Control, Shutter Priority, Aperture
Priority and Brightness Control.
The GZ-HD7 is also equipped
with pro-style direct-access
buttons that give you one-push
access to frequently used manual
functions.
HD Everio accommodates a wide variety of environments with its full
array of digital and analogue interfaces. In addition to new HDTV
displays, HD Everio footage can be viewed on conventional analogue
TVs as well, thanks to its down-conversion function. And with USB
and i.LINK (Firewire) connectors, it’s ready to transfer recordings to a
personal computer for full-fledged editing.
Multiple Interfaces for Expanded Connectivity
Mount an optional microphone
on the accessory shoe for
clear, high-quality audio
recording. A convenient Mic
Input Terminal with plug-in
power supplies power to the
mounted microphone.
GZ-HD7 with
MZ-V8 Stereo
Microphone
Accessory Shoe and Mic Input
HDMI
Component
S-Video
AV
SD Card Slot
USB2.0
i.LINK (Firewire)
HDTV
GZ-HD7/HD3
PC
DVD Recorder with DV terminal
SD/SDHC Memory Card
PC
SHARE STATION
Standard TV (Analogue)
HD video is down-converted
to Standard Definition video.
HD video is down-converted
to DV-compatible video.
HD video in 1440CBR mode is streamed
out as HDV-compatible data.