JVC GZ-MG680 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’UTILISATION

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HARD DISK CAMERA CAMÉSCOPE À DISQUE DUR

GZ-MG680 U

GZ-MG650 U

GZ-MG630 U

Please read the instruction manual prior to connecting or operating this product.

Veuillez lire le mode d’emploi avant de connecter ou utiliser ce produit.

PLEASE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.

STOP ASSISTANCE IN PRODUCT HOOK-UP AND USE IS AVAILABLE AT:

www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650

VEUILLEZ NE PAS RETOURNER IMMÉDIATEMENT CE PRODUIT À L’ENDROIT D’ACHAT D’ORIGINE.

ARRÊT DE L’AIDE POUR LA CONFIGURATION ET L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT EST DISPONIBLE À: www.jvc.ca ou par téléphone au 1-800-964-2650

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained

in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product.

For Future Reference:

Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the camcorder) below.

Model No.

Serial No.

Cher client,

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce caméscope. Avant de commencer, veuillez lire les informations et les

précautions de sécurité présentées dans les pages 2 et 3 pour utiliser cet appareil en toute sécurité.

Pour consultation ultérieure:

Noter ci-dessous le N° de modèle

(fi gurant sous le caméscope) et le N° de série (sur le logement de la batterie du caméscope).

N° de modèle

N° de série

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

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.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fi re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.

Danger of explosion or Risk of fi re if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

Keep away from children.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material

– special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).

Do not block the ventilation holes.

(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.)

No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water.

Also do not place any containers fi lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fi re or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. Carrying or holding the camcorder 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 camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in the camcorder and the remote control, should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fi re or the like.

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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 sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

10.Use only with the cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12.Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

Windows® is either registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Easy Start Guide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing fi les

Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card when the lamp is blinking.

Battery Pack

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

CAUTION

Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging

goes out: Charging fi nished

Open the cover

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the strap and fasten.

Fasten the strap when you grip the

Grip Strap

 

camcorder.

 

When carrying the camcorder,

Fasten

please be careful not to drop it.

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Date/Time Setting

QOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder

Power button

LCD monitor

R Select10 seconds[YES] within

Slide your fi nger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK.

When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds.

Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your finger nail or with gloves on.

S Select [CLOCK SETTING]

TSelect the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder

USelect [ON] if daylight saving time is effective

V Set the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time &: Moves the cursor to the right OK: Clock starts

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Video recording

CAUTION

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

Q

R

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode

Select recording mode

The mode changes when you press the button.

S Start recording

Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop.

The auto recording indicator appears.

Remaining space on the hard disk

Video Quality

Record-standby

 

Recording

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Playing back

Q Select playback mode

R

S

The mode changes when you press the button.

Select the desired file

Index screen

Select F (Touch OK)

Playback screen

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( p. 22)

To view files on TV ( p. 25)

CAUTION

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

To copy fi les onto DVD discs ( p. 27)

To dub fi les to a VCR/DVD recorder ( p. 34)

To play back a created disc ( p. 28)

To edit fi les on your computer ( p. 29)

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Contents

 

GETTING STARTED

 

Accessories ............................................

10

Preparing the Remote Control......................

11

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable...

11

Index ........................................................

12

Tripod Mounting............................................

13

Indications on LCD Monitor...................

14

Necessary Settings before Use.............

16

Charging the Battery Pack............................

16

Date/Time Setting.........................................

16

Language Setting .........................................

17

Other Settings.........................................

18

Using a microSD Card..................................

18

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

 

Recording Files.......................................

19

Video Recording...........................................

19

Still Image Recording ...................................

20

Zooming........................................................

21

LED Light......................................................

21

Checking the Remaining Battery Power .......

21

Checking the Remaining Space on the

 

Recording Media .........................................

21

Playing Back Files ..................................

22

Video Playback ............................................

22

Still Image Playback .....................................

23

Manual Recording ..................................

24

Changing to Manual Recording Mode ..........

24

Backlight Compensation...............................

24

Manual Setting in Menu................................

24

USING WITH TV

 

Viewing Files on TV ................................

25

Connection with TV.......................................

25

Playback Operation ......................................

25

EDITING

 

Managing Files........................................

26

Capturing a Still Image from a Video............

26

Deleting Files................................................

26

COPYING

 

Copying Files ..........................................

27

Using a DVD Burner .....................................

27

Creating a DVD using a PC ..........................

29

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........

34

Using with a Portable Media Player ......

35

Turning on the Export Mode .........................

35

Changing the Export Setting ........................

35

Transferring the Files to PC ..........................

35

Uploading Files to Websites ..................

36

Turning on the Upload Mode ........................

36

Uploading Files.............................................

36

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Changing the Menu Settings .................

37

Troubleshooting......................................

37

Warning Indications ...............................

39

Specifications .........................................

40

Cautions ..................................................

42

Terms.......................................................

44

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How to use theTouch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:

QSlide your finger up and down on the sensor. RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.)

To select an on-screen button appearing on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button.

To select an on-screen button appearing at the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them.

Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM.

In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe® Reader® must be installed.

Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

Read This First!

Make a backup of important recorded data

It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly

Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it.

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.

If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before using it again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650

Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because camcorders may be used for demonstration in a shop, the

demonstration mode is set to on by default

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

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Accessories

AP-V20U

BN-VF808U

 

 

AC Adapter

Battery Pack

AV Cable

USB Cable

 

CR2025

 

 

RM-V751U

 

 

 

Remote Control

Lithium Battery

CD-ROM

Core Filter

 

Pre-installed in the

 

 

 

remote control.

 

 

NOTE

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

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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

Remote Sensor

Effective distance:

Max. 5 m (16 ft)

NOTE

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

The core fi lter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16")

Wind once.

 

 

 

 

 

To be connected to the camcorder

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JVC GZ-MG680 User Manual

Index

NOTE

Be careful not to cover 1, 2, 3, and 4 during shooting.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Camcorder

! Power Button

# GZ-MG680 HDMI Mini Connector ( p. 25) $ DISPLAY Button ( p. 15)

% Speaker

&Zoom Lever ( p. 21) Speaker Volume Control

( SNAPSHOT Button ( p. 20)

) Touch Sensor

* OK Button

+ MENU Button

, Mode Switch [!, #]

-UPLOAD Button ( p. 36) TITLE Button

. EXPORT Button ( p. 35)

/DIRECT DVD Button ( p. 28) INFO Button ( p. 21)

0 PLAY/REC Button ( p. 19, 20, 22, 23)

1 LED Light ( p. 21)

2 Remote Sensor

3 Lens

4 Stereo Microphone

5 DC Connector

6 START/STOP Button ( p. 19)

7 AV Connector ( p. 25, 34)

8 USB Connector ( p. 27, 30)

9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot

; Battery Release Button

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button

T Skip Backward Button

U Left Button

V Back Button

W PLAYLIST Button

X START/STOP Button

Y S.SHOT(SNAPSHOT) Button

Z INFO Button

a Skip Forward Button

b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button

c Right Button

d Next Button

e Down Button

f INDEX Button*

gDISP Button

*Each time you press INDEX, the screen switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen « Group Index Screen

# mode:

Index Screen « Date Index Screen

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,

and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod.

NOTE

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

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image

 

During Video Recording Only

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!Selected Recording Mode Indicator ( p. 24)

@: Auto Mode

3: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator

$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator ( p. 21) & Scene Select Indicator

( Zoom Indicator ( p. 21)

) Recording Medium Indicator

*Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)

+ White Balance Indicator , Monitor Backlight Indicator - Battery Indicator

. Date/Time ( p. 16)

/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

0 Backlight Compensation Indicator ( p. 24)

1 Brightness Control Indicator

.: Photometry Area Control Indicator 2 Shutter Speed

! Mode Indicator

# EXPORT Mode Indicator ( p. 35) $ Counter

% Upload Mode Indicator ( p. 36)

A: GZ-MG680GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator

& Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

( Remaining Time

) MREC: (Appears during recording.) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)

+ Shooting Indicator ( p. 19) , Wind Cut Indicator

- Event Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator

# Focus Indicator ( p. 20)

$Image Quality: FINE (fi ne) or STD (standard)

% Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator ( p. 20) ( Shutter Mode Indicator

) Self-Timer Indicator

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