User Guide

Key Features
Key features of your camcorder
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AVCHD Lite (1280x720p/720x480i) Video Recording (GZ-HM30/GZ-
HM50)
AVCHD (1920x1080/1280x720) (GZ-HM430)
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i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes
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Digital Image Stabilizer
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40x Optical Zoom
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Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the
detecting area
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Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds
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Eye-Fi Card Ready: Upload Videos through your home Wi-Fi networks
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HDMI, Component (GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50), USB, and AV Out
connectors
Model Differences
Confirm the model name of your camcorder.
Model Recording Media Built-in
Memory
Seamless
Recording
Copy/Move Files Resolution Picture Mode
GZ-HM430 SDHC/SDXC - - - 1920 HD AVCHD (UXP/XP/SP/EP)
Standard Definition (SSW/
SEW)
GZ-HM50 SDHC/SDXC/
Built-in Memory
8 GB Yes
Built-in memory N
SD card
720 HD AVCHD Lite (LS/LE)
Standard Definition (SSW/
SEW/SS/SE)
GZ-HM30 SDHC/SDXC - - - 720 HD AVCHD Lite (LS/LE)
Standard Definition (SSW/
SEW/SS/SE)
Getting Started
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