JVC GZ-HM50U manual

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    LYT2257-OO1C-M HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM50U GZ-HM30U Basic User Guide .8 Everio Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 25 to ensure safe use of this product. A "Basic User Guide" (this manual) and a "Detailed User Guide" are available for [...]

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    Safety Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. _ghtn_ng flash w_th arrowhead symbol,withinan presence of un_nsu_ated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sour[...]

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    Contents Safety Precautions ............................... 2 Verifying the Accessories .................... 4 Names of Parts and Functions ............. 5 _,Getting Started ........................... 6 Model Differences ............................... 6 Charging the Battery Pack ................... 6 Grip Adjustment ..............................[...]

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    Names of Parts and Functions Lens Cover 2_ Monaural Microphone (3_ LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. (4_ Speaker (5_ ACCESS (Access) Lamp Lights up/blinks during recording or playback. _6_ POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp (p. 6) q) [] (Play/Record) Button Switches between recording and playback modes. _8_ UP/< Button UP [...]

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    Model Differences GZ-HM50 GZ-HM30 !ii!ii!i_!_ii!i!i!i!i!_i_i_i_i_!i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!!!_!_ii_!ii!i!i!i_!_i_!i!_!_i_!_!_!_!_!_iii_i!i!_i_!_i!i!i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_!!_!!i!_!_!!_!_!!i!_!_i_!i_i_!_ii!i!_i_!i_!_ii_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_ii_i_!_i_i_!_i_i!_i_ii_ii_i_ii_ii_i!!_!i!_i_!i_!i_i_i_i_i_ii_ii[...]

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    Grip Adjustment _1_Open the lever on _ Adjust the length _ Close the lever the strap lock of the belt Using as a Hand Strap Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist. Video Quality This unit can perform recording in both high and standard definition. / By default, it is set to high definition (LS). [] To change the setting c Press[...]

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    inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. (GZ-HM30) When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. (GZ-HM50) * Only for GZ-HM50: To record to the card, it is necessary to set "REC[...]

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    To select/move cursortowards up/left or down/ right, press the button UP/< or DOWNI>. _To use an SD card (GZ=HM50) Recording and playback can be performed on a card when "REC MEDIA SETTING" is set to "SD CARD". Press MENU. Select "REC MEDIA SETTING" and press OK. (._ Select "SD CARD" and press OK. [] To[...]

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    Clock Setting To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/ right, press the button UP/<or DOWN/>. Open the LCD monitor. • The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off. Select "YES" and press OK when "SET DATE/TIME!" is displayed. Set the date and time. • Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust t[...]

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    To reset the clock Set the clock with "CLOCK ADJUST" from the menu. Press MENU. Select "CLOCK ADJUST" and press OK. (._ Select "CLOCK SETTING" and press OK. • The subsequent setting operations are the same as steps 3 - 4 on the previous page. To change the display language The language on the display can be changed. [...]

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    Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. * In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (f_), night view (_,)), person (_e) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. Befor[...]

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    Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit Select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). *Only for GZ-HM50: The contents of the media selected in "REC MEDIA SETTING" (p. 9) are displayed on the index screen. 1 Select the playback mode. 2 Select the desired video and press [] _ [_/| I]. I_/i| START /STOP [...]

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    Playing Back on TV Connect to a TV. * Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. • Turn off the power. Playing back in HD quality If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI connector. Connecting to the HDMI connector To HDMI Mini Connector HDMI Cable TV Connecting to the COMPONENT connector To [...]

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    [] Playing back in standard quality If you are using a conventional TV, you can play back in standard quality by connecting to the AV connector. Connecting to the AV connector TV t / Video Input Yellow AV Cable (Provided) __! Video Input , vvHt_ _Audiolnput(L) To AV Connector Red I Audio Input (R) Connect the AC adapter. • This unit powers on aut[...]

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    Copying Files You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices. _) : Recordable and playable A : Playable only : Not applicable Blu-ray Recorder DVD Recorder VCR !i_iiiii Computer See manual of _ "1 ) ) recorder. A "1 _ p. 17 p. 17 *2 *2 *2 ) p. 18 "1 Only on AVCHD Lite compatible devices. *2 Fo[...]

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    Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. B Connect to VCR/DVD recorder. a • Turn off the power. To AV Connector AV Cable (Provided) To DC Connector t | Video Input Yellow _ Video Input[...]

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    Copying to Computer Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Windows PC You can copy files to a PC using the provided software. Right-click on "Computer" (or "My Computer") in the "Start" menu and select "Properties" to check the following items. [] Windows 7 / Windows Vista • Windows 7 Home Premium (Pre-i[...]

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    You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie '08, '09 or '11. To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory. • For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website. ?[...]

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    Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that there is enough free space in the PC's HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Disconnect the power supply. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. l e The provided software Everio MediaBrowser starts up on the PC. Th[...]

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    Operating the Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. To select/move cursor towards up/ left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. U Press MENU. _ elect the desired menu and press OK. D elect the desired setting and press OK. [] To return to the previous screen Press MENU. o For more information on the ] settings, re[...]

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    I Customer Support Information Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. JVC (for inquires regarding this unit) When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worfdwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/eng_ish/worldmap/index-e.htm_) about this software, pleas[...]

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    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with this unit, check the following before requesting service. 1 Refer to"Trouble" below. 2 Refer to the "Troubleshooting" section in the "Detailed User Guide". If you have difficulties operating the unit, refer to the detailed descriptions in the "Detailed User Guide"[...]

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    Warning ndications • Set "VIDEO QUALITY" in the recording menu accordingly before selecting the playback mode. Q O Check the remainingbattery power. (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) When charging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that battery is being charged within the permitted temperature r[...]

  • Page 25

    Cautions When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a [...]

  • Page 26

    ® For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder's chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. ... place naked flame sources, s[...]

  • Page 27

    Specifications 2.2 W (when "MONITOR BRIGHTNESS" is set to "3" (standard)) 2.4 W (when "MONITOR BRIGHTNESS" is set to "4" (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A 50.5 mm x 55 mm x 110.5 mm (2-1/8" x 2-1/4" x 4-3/8") (excluding grip belt) Approx. 185 g (0.4 Ibs) (camera only), Approx. 215 g (0.[...]

  • Page 28

    AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 5.2 V, 1A 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) 66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8" x 1-1/8" x 1-7/8") (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Approx. 71 g (0.15 Ibs) * When usingtheACadapteroverseas, pleaseprepareacommerciallyavailableconverter plug for the coun[...]

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    LYT2257-OO1C-MF_F_ _:o VIDEOC.&MARA _L_ GZ-HM50U GZ-HM30U = Gu(a b#sica del usuario :_ ve rLO Estimado cmiente: Gracias per haber adquirido este producto JVC. Antes de su uso, lea las precauciones de seguridad y advertencias en p. 2 y p. 25 para garantizar un uso seguro de este producto. .__ Un "Guia basica del usuado" (este manual) y[...]

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    Precauciones de seguridad ATENC]ON: PARA E VITAR RIESGOS DE ELECTROCUCION NO EXTRAIGA LA CUBIERTA (O LA PARTE POSTERIOR) NO HAY PARTES REPARABLES POR USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR EN CASO DE REPARACIONES, ACUDA AL PERSONAL DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO //_E_ rayo con punta de flecha dentro de un tri&ngulo equil_tero alerta al usuario sobre la presencia de &q[...]

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    INSTRUCC!ONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Lea estas instrucciones. 2. Conserve estas instrucciones. 3. Preste atenci6n alas advertencias. 4. Siga todas las instrucciones. 5. No utilice este aparato cerca del agua. 6. Limpie s61o con patio seco. 7. No bloquee ninguna abertura de ventilaci6n. Instale de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. 8[...]

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    Contenido Precauciones de seguridad ................. 2 Comprobaci6n de los accesodos ........ 4 Nombres de piezas y funciones ........... 5 _dntroducci6n ................................ 6 Diferencias del modelo ........................ 6 Carga de la bateria .............................. 6 Ajuste de la correa de mano ................ 7 Uso de la [...]

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    Nombres de piezas y funciones Cubierta de ia lente 2_ Micr6fono monoaural (3_ Monitor LCD Enciende y apaga la alimentaci6n si se abre o se cierra. (4_ Altavoz (5_ Luz ACCESS (de acceso) Se enciende o parpadea durante la grabaci6n o reproducci6n. _6_ Luz POWER/CHARGE (alimentaci6ni carga) (p. 6) q_ Bot6n [] (reproducci6n/grabaci6n) AIterna entre los[...]

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    Diferencias del modelo GZ-HM50 SDHC/SDXC/Memoria integrada (8 GB) GZ-HM30 SDHC/SDXC Carga de la bateria Sujete la baterfa. * La cb.mara se suministra con la bateria descargada. -Marca • Alinee la parte superior de la bateria con la marca de esta unidad y deslicela hasta que se oiga un clic. Para extraer la bateria Conecte el conector deCC. Cubier[...]

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    Ajuste de la correa de mano Abra la palanca en la traba de la correa _2_ Regule la Iongitud de _ Cierre la palanca la correa Uso de la correa de mu_eca Regule ia Iongitud de ia correa y ajusteia en su mu_eca. Calidad de video Esta unidad puede grabar en definici6n alta y estandar. La definici6n predeterminada es alta definici6n (LS). [] Para cambia[...]

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    Introducci6n de una tarjeta SD Introduzca una tarjeta SD comercialmente disponible antes de iniciar la grabaci6n. (GZ-HM30) Si se introduce una tarjeta SD comercialmente disponible, se pueden realizar grabaciones en la tarjeta sin que haya que detener el proceso cuando se agota el tiempo de grabaci6n restante en la memoria integrada. (GZ-HM50) * S6[...]

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    Para seleccionadmover el cursor hacia arriba/ izquierda o hacia abajo/derecha, presione el botbnUPI<o DOWNI>, _Para utilizar una tarjeta SD (GZ=HM50) Se pueden realizar grabaciones y reproducciones en una tarjeta si "CONF.FORMATO GRAB" se ajusta en "TARJETA SD". Presione MENU. Seleccione "CONF.FORMATO GRAB" y pre[...]

  • Page 38

    Ajuste del reloj Para seleccionar/mover el cursor haciaarriba! izquierda o hacia abajo/derecha, presione el bot6n UP/< o DOWN/>, Abra el monitor LCD. • Se enciende la unidad. Si se cierra ei monitor LCD, se apaga la unidad. Seleccione "Si" y presione OK cuando se visualice "iAJUSTE FECHA!HORA!". Ajuste la fecha y la hora[...]

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    Para restablecer el reloj Ajuste el reloj con "AJUS.RELOJ" del ment3. Presione MENU. Seleccione "AJUS.RELOJ" y presione OK. (._ Seleccione "CONF. RELOJ" y presione OK. • Las siguientes operaciones de ajuste son las mismas que las de los pasos 3 a 4 de la pagina anterior. f Para cambiar el idioma de visualizaci6n El i[...]

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    Grabaci6n de video Si se utiliza el modo Auto Inteligente, se pueden realizar grabaciones sin tener en cuenta los ajustes. Los ajustes tales como exposici6n y foco se ajustar_.n en forma autom_.tica para adecuarse alas condiciones de grabaci6n. * En caso de escenas especfficas de filmaci6n, tales como iluminaci6n de fondo (_), vista nocturna (_), d[...]

  • Page 41

    Reproducci6n y eliminaci6n de archivos de esta unidad Seleccione y reproduzca los vfdeos grabados desde la pantalla del {ndice (vista en miniatura). *S6lo para GZ-HM50: Los contenidos de los soportes seleccionados en "CONF.FORMATO GRAB" (p. 9) se muestran en la pantalla de [ndice. Seleccione el modo reproduccion. Ajuste del volumen - VOL.[...]

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    Reproducci6n en un televisor Conecte ei dispositivo a un televisor. * Consulte tambien ei manual de instrucciones dei televisor en uso. e Apague la unidad. m Reproducci6n en calidad HD Siesta utilizando un HDTV, puede reproducir en calidad HD coneotandose a un coneotor HDMI. Conexi6n al conector HDMI A Mini conector HDMI Cable HDMI (opcional) Conex[...]

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    m Reproducci6n en calidad estandar Si utiliza un TV convencional, se puede reproducir en calidad est&ndar conectando la unidad al conector AV. Conexion al conector AV TV video Amarillo I /I Cable AV Entrada de video ..... Entrada de audio (L, izquierda) Entrada de audio (R, derecha) Conecte el adaptador de CA. • Esta unidad se enciende automA[...]

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    Copia de archivos Se pueden crear discos o copiar los archivos en esta unidad si se la conecta a diversos dispositivos. ) : Apto para grabaci6n y reproducci6n A : S61o apto para reproducci6n : No aplicable iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!i!i!iii!ill "1 *2 Grabadora de Blu-ray Consultar manual .... del grabador. Grabadora de DVD ) A "1 ) p. 17 [...]

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    Copia de archivos mediante la cone×i6n a una grabadora de video o DVD Se pueden copiar videos en calidad est_,ndar si se conecta la camara a una grabadora de video o DVD. Consulte tambien los manuales de instrucciones de{ televisor, grabadora de vfdeo, DVD, etc. U Conecte dispositivo a una grabadora o el de video DVD. • Apague la unidad. I Entra[...]

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    Copia al PC Comprobaci6n de los requisitos del sistema (instrucciones) PC Windows Puede copiar archives a una PC medJante el software proporcionado. Haga clic con el bot6n secundario en "Equipo" (o "Mi PC") del menu "lnicio" y seleccione "Propiedades" para comprobar las siguientes opciones. [] Windows 7 / Win[...]

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    Computadora Mac Puede importar los archivos de esta unidad a una computadora mediante Apple iMovie '08, '09 o '11. Para comprobar los requisitos del sistema, seleccione "Acerca de este Mac" del men_ Apple. Se puede determinar la versi6n del sistema operativo, procesador y memoda. • Para obtener informaci6n actualizada sob[...]

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    Copia de seguridad de todos los archivos Antes de realizar copias de seguddad, asegurese de que dlspone de suficiente • El software proporcionado Evedo espacio fibre en el disco duro del PC. MediaBrowser se inicia en el PC. • Cierre el monitor LCD para apagar la Las demas operaciones se deben videoc_.mara. Desconecte la fuente de reafizar en el[...]

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    Funcionamiento dei menu Se pueden configurar varios ajustes utilizando ei menu. Para selecoionar/mover el cursor hacia arriba/izquierda o hacia abajo/ derecha, presione el bot6n UP/< o DOWN/>. U Presione MENU. _ eleccione el menQ que desee y presione OK. D eleccione la configuraci6n deseada y presione OK. [] Para voIver a la pantalla anterior[...]

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    I Informaci6n de asistencia ai cliente I El uso de este software esta autorizado de acuerdo con las condiciones de la licencia de software. JVO (para informaci6o sobre esta unidad) Cuando se ponga en oontacto con la oficina o agencia JVC m&scercana de su pais (consulte la Red de servicios internacionales JVC en http://wwrw,jvc-victor,oo,jp/engl[...]

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    Resoluci6n de problemas Si tiene problemas con esta unidad, corrobore Io siguiente antes de soiicitar servicio tecnico. 1 Consulte"Problema" m_.s abajo. 2 Consulte la secci6n "Resoluci6n de problemas" del "Guia detallada del usuario". Si tiene dificultades para operar la unidad, consulte las descripciones detalladas de[...]

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    • Ajuste "CALIDAD DE VfDEO" en el menQ de 7 grabacidn segt)n corresponda antes de 13 seleccionar el modo de reproduccidn. o o Compruebe la carga restante de la bateria.(si la bateria ya esta totalmente cargada,la luz no parpadea). Si realiza una carga en un entomo con condiciones detemperatura elevada o baja, asegQrese de que la bateria[...]

  • Page 53

    Advertencias Si utiliza el adaptador de CA en paises fuera de los EE,UU. El adaptador de CA suministrado tiene una funci6n de selecci6n automatica de tensi6n en la escala de corriente alterna de 110 V a 240 V. use DEL ENCHUFE ADAPTADOR DE CA En case de conectar el cable de alimentaci6n de la unidad a un tomacorriente de CA que no sea de la serie Am[...]

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    ® Pot segurJdad, NO DEBE ... abrir el chasis de la camara. ... desmontar o modificar el equipo. ... permitir que productos inflamables, agua u objetos metbJicos entren en el equipo. ... extraer la bateria ni desconectar el suministro de energia con el aparato encendido. ... dejar la bateria colocada cuando la c_tmara no se utilice. ... colocar sob[...]

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    Especificaciones 2,2 W (si "BRILLO PANTALLA" se ajusta en "3" (estandar)) 2,4 W (si "BRILLO PANTALLA" se ajusta en "4" (con mas brillo)) Consumo promedio: 1 A 50,5 mm x 55 mm x 110,5 mm (2-1/8"x 2-1/4"x 4-3/8") (sin incluir la correa de mano) Aprox. 185 g (0,4 Ibs) (solo la ca.mara), Aprox. 215[...]

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    CA 110 V a 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz CC 5,2 V, 1A 0 °C a40 °C (32 °Fa 104 °F) (10 °C a 35 °C (50 °F a 95 °F) durante la carga) 66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8" x 1-1/8" x 1-7/8") (W x H x D: sin incluir el cable ni enchufe de CA) Aprox. 71 g (0,15 Ibs) * Si utiliza un adaptador de CA en el extranjero, utilice un enchufe adaptador comer[...]