JVC GZ-HD7 Camcorder User Manual


 
The HD Everio GZ-HD7 is the world’s first consumer
camcorder to offer Full HD 1920x1080i recording. Native
1920x1080i resolution is maintained throughout the
recording to playback process from lens, CCD, MPEG2
Transport Stream and output via HDMI or USB2.0 with no
quality-degrading conversion.
Developed specifically for HD Everio, this new image processing
engine processes the CCD images as a 1920x1080 progressive
scan signal. This provides the maximum image information to
work with, regardless of the actual recording mode that is used.
Also integrated into the chip are five digital noise reduction
technologies that collaborate to improve the vertical resolution
by about 30%. It’s at the heart of JVC's 1920x1080 Full HD
recording system.
The GZ-HD7 is also equipped
with a color viewfinder. It’s useful
when shooting under strong
sunlight where an LCD is not
clearly visible or when you want
to save battery power.
With a 60GB built-in hard disk drive you can enjoy up to five
hours of Full HD 1920x1080i recording at a high 30Mbps
(MAX), plus you get two additional recording modes.
2.8" Widescreen Clear LCD
Color Viewfinder
5 Hours of Full HD Recording and
3 Recording Modes
SDHC Card for Extra Storage
HDD + SDHC Hybrid
The GZ-HD7 also has a slot for SDHC/SD Memory
Card so you can store videos (SP mode only) and
stills on this commonly available memory card.
Advanced Shooting with Full HD
Full HD 1920x1080 Recording
Rec Mode Resolution CODEC Bit Rate Rec Time
Video / Audio (approx.)
FHD 1920x1080i MPEG2-TS / Variable Bit Rate
MPEG1 Layer 2 Max. 30Mbps 5 Hours
Ave. 26.6Mbps
SP 1440x1080i Variable Bit Rate
Max. 22Mbps 7 Hours
Ave. 19Mbps
1440CBR* 1440x1080i Constant Bit Rate
27Mbps
5 Hours
*For HDV compatible stream via i.LINK
Available recording time and
number of still images storable
on 4GB SDHC card
*Operation of hard disk drive protection is not guaranteed against all cases of shock or accident. HD Everio cannot be used in low pressure areas (generally places that are more than 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level).
2.8"
60GB Hard Disk Drive Built-in
High-capacity HDD to record video
and still images. Internal media means
no need to buy additional discs and
tapes. Since it’s HDD, you can directly
access the scene you want and delete
the scene you don’t want on the spot.
Also, there’s no risk of erasing
previous recordings by mistake.
Hard Disk Drive Protection
Technologies*
Floating Suspension System effectively dampens
vibrations through polymer shock absorbers
while Gravity Sensor System automatically
senses sudden acceleration such as in a free fall
situation, and turns off the power to defend the
hard disk so that a head crash can be avoided
even when the unit is dropped.
HD Gigabrid Engine for
High-Quality Full HD Recording
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.
Video
Stills
SP mode
1920x1080
(1440x1080i)
Fine Standard
4GB SDHC Card
25min. 4320 6880
(Not provided)
1920
1080
6
Note: Figures are approximate.
To record video, an SDHC card with
Class 6 performance is required.
For compatibility of memory cards,
please consult an authorized JVC dealer.