JVC Everio GZ-HM330 BEK, Everio GZ-HM310 BEK, Everio GZ-HM300 SEK Detailed User Manual

HD MEMORY CAMERA

Detailed User Guide

GZ-HM330 BEK/SEK
GZ-HM310 BEK
GZ-HM300 SEK

LYT2211-005B

Table of Contents

Beginner's Guide

Charging .................................................................................. 4

Recording ................................................................................ 4

Playback .................................................................................. 4

Shooting Tips .......................................................................... 4

Useful Shooting Techniques

Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 4

Wedding .................................................................................. 5

Travel ...................................................................................... 6

Amusement Park ..................................................................... 8

Playing a Video with Defective Management Information

........................................................................................ 39

Playback with Special Effects ............................................ 40

Playing Back Still Images ...................................................... 41

Slideshow Playback ........................................................... 41

Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image ............................ 42

Group Search .................................................................... 42

Search Date ....................................................................... 42

Search Event ..................................................................... 43

Connecting to and Viewing on TV ......................................... 43

Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector ......................... 44

Connecting via the Component Connector ........................ 45

Connecting via the AV Connector ..................................... 45

Playing Back Playlists ........................................................... 46

Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM330)

............................................................................................ 46

Getting Started

Verifying the Accessories ...................................................... 10

Charging the Battery Pack .................................................... 11

Grip Adjustment .................................................................... 12

Using the Hand Strap ........................................................ 12

Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM330) ....................................... 13

Types of Usable SD Card .................................................. 14

Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) ..................... 14

Types of Usable SD Card .................................................. 15

Clock Setting ......................................................................... 15

Resetting the Clock ........................................................... 16

Using the Operation Buttons ................................................. 16

Using the Slider ..................................................................... 16

Holding this Unit .................................................................... 16

Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) ................. 17

Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 17

Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 18

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................ 18

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ............... 18

Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................ 19

Optional Accessories ............................................................ 19

Recording

Taking Videos in Auto Mode ................................................. 20

Zooming ............................................................................. 22

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording ................ 22

Reducing Camera Shake .................................................. 22

Checking the Captured Image Immediately ...................... 22

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode .......................................... 23

Zooming ............................................................................. 24

Checking the Captured Image Immediately ...................... 24

Manual Recording ................................................................. 25

Scene Selection ................................................................. 26

Adjusting Focus Manually .................................................. 27

Using Focus Assist ............................................................ 27

Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 28

Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM330) .................................. 28

Setting White Balance ....................................................... 29

Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 29

Setting Metering Area ........................................................ 30

Recording with Effects ....................................................... 30

Taking Close-up Shots ...................................................... 31

Registering Files to Events Before Recording ...................... 31

Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format .................................... 32

Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM330) ...................... 33

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ........... 34

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

............................................................................................ 35

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power ........................... 36

Playback

Playing Back Videos ............................................................. 38

Checking the Content of Videos Quickly ........................... 39

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files ....................................................... 47

Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................ 47

Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 48

Deleting All Files ................................................................ 49

Protecting Files ..................................................................... 50

Protecting the Currently Displayed File ............................. 50

Protecting Selected Files ................................................... 51

Protecting All Files ............................................................. 52

Releasing Protection of All Files ........................................ 52

Changing Event Registration of Videos ................................ 53

Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File .......... 53

Changing the Event of the Selected Files ......................... 54

Dividing Files ......................................................................... 55

Face Detection Zoom ............................................................ 56

Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback ........... 57

Capturing a Required Part in the Video ................................ 57

Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube™ ..................... 58

Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (GZ-HM330) ........... 59

Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM330) ............................. 60

Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos ........................ 61

Creating Playlists with Selected Files ................................ 61

Creating Playlists by Group ............................................... 62

Creating Playlists by Date ................................................. 63

Creating Playlists by Event ................................................ 64

Editing Playlists ................................................................. 65

Deleting Playlists ............................................................... 66

Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM330) .................. 67

Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording ......... 68

Copying

Copying Files to Card (GZ-HM330) ...................................... 69

Copying All Files ................................................................ 69

Copying Selected Files ...................................................... 70

Moving Files (GZ-HM330) ..................................................... 71

Moving All Files ................................................................. 71

Moving Selected Files ....................................................... 72

Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer (GZ-HM330) .............. 73

Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) .................................. 73

Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) .................................... 74

Preparing a BD Writer ....................................................... 74

Selecting the Quality for Saving to Discs (CHANGE REC.

MEDIA) .......................................................................... 75

Copying All Files ................................................................ 75

Copying Files by Date ....................................................... 76

Copying Files by Event (video mode only) ........................ 77

Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only) ................... 78

Copying Selected Files ...................................................... 79

Playing Back Files ............................................................. 80

Finalizing Discs After Copying ........................................... 80

Changing Recording Media (video mode only) ................. 80

Digest Playback ................................................................. 80

Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive (GZ-HM330) ............ 81

Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive ....................... 82

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Backing Up Files ................................................................ 82

Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive

........................................................................................ 83

Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive

........................................................................................ 83

Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive ................... 83

Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder .......... 84

Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR ............................ 84

Copying to Windows PC ....................................................... 85

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ...................... 85

Installing the Provided Software ........................................ 85

Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 86

Organizing Files ................................................................. 87

Recording Videos to Discs ................................................ 88

JVC Software Licence Agreement ..................................... 89

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software .......... 90

List of Files and Folders .................................................... 91

Copying to Mac Computer .................................................... 91

Menu Settings

Operating the Menu .............................................................. 93

Recording Menu (Video) ....................................................... 94

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF .................................................... 95

LIGHT (GZ-HM330) ........................................................... 95

REGISTER EVENT ........................................................... 96

VIDEO QUALITY ............................................................... 96

ZOOM ................................................................................ 96

GAIN UP ............................................................................ 97

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING .............................................. 97

AUTO REC ........................................................................ 97

SEAMLESS RECORDING ................................................ 98

x.v.Color ............................................................................ 98

WIND CUT ......................................................................... 99

Recording Menu (Still Image) .............................................. 100

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF .................................................. 100

LIGHT (GZ-HM330) ......................................................... 101

SELF-TIMER ................................................................... 101

SHUTTER MODE ............................................................ 102

IMAGE SIZE .................................................................... 102

IMAGE QUALITY ............................................................. 103

GAIN UP .......................................................................... 103

AUTO REC ...................................................................... 103

Manual Settings Menu ........................................................ 104

SCENE SELECT ............................................................. 104

FOCUS ............................................................................ 104

FOCUS ASSIST .............................................................. 104

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST .................................................. 104

SHUTTER SPEED (GZ-HM330) ..................................... 104

WHITE BALANCE ........................................................... 104

BACKLIGHT COMP. ....................................................... 104

METERING AREA/TYPE ................................................ 104

EFFECT ........................................................................... 104

TELE MACRO ................................................................. 104

Playback Menu (Video) ....................................................... 105

DELETE ........................................................................... 106

PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM330) ......................................... 106

SEARCH .......................................................................... 106

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST .................................................... 106

EDIT PLAYLIST ............................................................... 106

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE ............................................... 106

EDIT ................................................................................ 107

SEAMLESS REC CTRL .................................................. 107

WIPE/FADER .................................................................. 107

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................... 108

Playback Menu (Still Image) ............................................... 109

DELETE ........................................................................... 109

SEARCH DATE ............................................................... 109

EDIT ................................................................................ 109

SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS ................................................. 110

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................... 110

Display Settings Menu ........................................................ 111

LANGUAGE ..................................................................... 111

DATE DISPLAY STYLE .................................................. 111

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ............................................... 112

LCD BACKLIGHT ............................................................ 113

FOCUS ASSIST COLOR ................................................ 113

CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................. 114

Basic Settings Menu ........................................................... 115

DEMO MODE .................................................................. 116

AUTO POWER OFF ........................................................ 116

OPERATION SOUND ..................................................... 117

RECORD BUTTON ......................................................... 117

QUICK RESTART ........................................................... 118

AUTO FINALIZE (GZ-HM330) ......................................... 118

UPDATE .......................................................................... 119

FACTORY PRESET ........................................................ 119

Connection Settings Menu .................................................. 120

DISPLAY ON TV ............................................................. 120

VIDEO OUTPUT .............................................................. 120

COMPONENT OUTPUT ................................................. 121

HDMI OUTPUT ................................................................ 121

HDMI CONTROL ............................................................. 122

Media Settings Menu .......................................................... 123

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM330) ........................... 123

VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) ...... 123

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330) .......................... 124

IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

...................................................................................... 124

FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM330) .......................... 125

FORMAT SD CARD ........................................................ 125

ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM330) ..................................... 126

Names of Parts

Front .................................................................................... 127

Rear .................................................................................... 127

Bottom ................................................................................. 128

Interior ................................................................................. 128

LCD Monitor ........................................................................ 129

Indications on the LCD Monitor

Common Recording Indications .......................................... 130

Video Recording .................................................................. 130

Still Image Recording .......................................................... 131

Video Playback ................................................................... 131

Still Image Playback ............................................................ 132

Troubleshooting

Battery Pack ........................................................................ 133

Recording ............................................................................ 133

Card .................................................................................... 134

Playback .............................................................................. 134

Editing/Copying ................................................................... 135

PC ....................................................................................... 135

Screen/Image ...................................................................... 136

Other Problems ................................................................... 136

Error Message? ................................................................... 137

Maintenance

Specifications

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Beginner's Guide

Charging

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

Recording

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

Playback

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

Shooting Tips

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder
~ Recording Stable Images ~

■

[Getting Ready]

① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
② Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head.
③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

CAUTION:

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Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve
stable images.

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Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to
camera shake.

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Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.

Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level

This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.

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Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.

■ [Getting Ready]

① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
② Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder,

close to your side.

③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

Extending Your Hands to Shoot
~ High-Angle Shooting ~

Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.

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By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute
expressions clearly.

■ [Getting Ready]

① Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the

ground.

② Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on

your right knee.

③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

Panning

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.

■ [Getting Ready]

① Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping

the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.

② Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
③ Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.
④ Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back

your body to face the front.
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the
stop button.
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the
feeling of a slow motion.)

Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of

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people.

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Holiday Season/Christmas

Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!

Recording the Christmas Party

Useful Shooting Techniques

Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny

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Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner

The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!

■ Decorating the tree

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A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.
Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.

■ Preparing the Dinner

Photo by InnerSpirit

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Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles
of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who
is slightly drunk from champagne!

Finding the Presents

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For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next
morning.
Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a
recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the
children wake up!

Photo by Manicosity

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Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and
of course, the process of making a cake!

Wedding

Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!

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Discussing and Planning Before the Event

Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the
bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony
and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes.
By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able
to shoot more appropriately.

Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom

■ Composing the picture with the guests in front and the

bride and groom at the back

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech

The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom's thank
you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation
from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not
be missed.
Start by closing up on the bride's face using zoom. As the tears start to form
in the bride's eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom
out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.

The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom.

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Record their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment
programs, and other scenes.
Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then
pan towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of guests
only lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.

Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests

■ Setting the shot from eye level to chest level

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You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please
say a few words for the bride and groom".
This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom
are changing, or during the entertainment programs.

Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders

■ <Camcorder 1>

Closing up on the bride and groom all the time

■ <Camcorder 2>

Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the
same time

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If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video
with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who
has a camcorder at home.
Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots
of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved
around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with changing
scenes to be created through editing and compilation.
As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are
really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video
at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!

Travel

Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!

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Bringing the Necessary Equipment

The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose
and the destination.
For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in
accordance to the local conditions.
Here are some suggestions for your consideration.

■ Camcorder

Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas
trips.
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards,
including some for backup.

■ Battery Pack

Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time
in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a
battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).

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Useful Shooting Techniques

For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long
trip, do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.

■ AC Adapter

The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence
can be used anywhere in the world.
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the
battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power
the next day.

■ Power Plug Adapter
A P.18）

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The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check
the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power
plug adapter.

■ Battery Charger

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Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the
camcorder for battery charging.
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder
at the same time.

■ Tripod

A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate

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tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a
compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.

Recording the Excitement Before Departure

It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly.
Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the
time when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling
with your friends.
For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of
the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Using Pan at the Places of Interest

Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you
would certainly want to record.
To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single
frame, try the panning technique.
Refer to the "Shooting Tips" found in this website on how to use panning
effectively.
In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that
can often be found at the tourist spots.

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Showing Everyone Having a Good Time

When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical
sites.
Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an
attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.

Amusement Park

Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!

Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.

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This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions
or voices of surprise and delight.
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any
recording. Be sure to check beforehand.
[Examples]

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Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.

■ Scenarios suitable for taking still images (photos)

Scenarios with little movement of the subject are suitable for taking still
images.
Try to take the still images from an angle such that the surroundings can
be seen clearly.
[Examples]

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Carousal, ferris wheel, fun bicycle rides, etc.

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Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction

You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take
some still images too.
The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or
still images.

■ Scenarios suitable for taking videos

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Inducing Responses by Calling Out

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Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you
view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function
of the camcorder to a waste.
When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your
hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.

Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image

Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident. To reduce such
mistakes, make use of the function to capture still images from videos.
As videos are actually continuous recording of 60 still images within 1
minute, using this function allows you to select the best moment and save
it as a still image.
"Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback" （A P.57）

Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation

It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face
is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.
Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT
COMP.” if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces under
shadows can be captured brightly and clearly.
"Setting Backlight Compensation" （A P.29）

■ <Without backlight compensation>

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■ <With backlight compensation>

Photo by justthatgoodguyjim

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Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

Video Playback in Progress

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Photo by talkrhubarb

Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

Capturing a Still Image

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Photo by justthatgoodguyjim

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Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0

Video Playback in Progress

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Getting Started

Verifying the Accessories

If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.

Illustration Description

AC Adapter
AP-V30M

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Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording indoors or during
playback.

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Power Cord

Battery Pack
BN-VG114E

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Attaches to this unit to supply power.

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AV Cable

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Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.

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Component Cable (GZ-HM330)

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Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV in a better quality.

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USB Cable
(A Type - Mini B Type)

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Connects this unit to a PC.

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CD-ROM

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For installing the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser" on a PC.

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Basic User Guide

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Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.

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Lens Cap (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

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Protects the lens.

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Memo:

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SD cards are sold separately.

"Types of Usable SD Card" （A P.14）

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When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.

"Charging the Battery Pack Overseas" （A P.18）

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Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the
remaining battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Attach the battery pack.

1

Battery deterioration occurs when a battery pack is charged repeatedly.
Replace the battery pack with a new one.

Memo:

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You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
indoors.
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)

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Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. This may
damage the AC adapter.

Detaching the Battery Pack

Getting Started

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Align the top of the battery with this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks
into place.

Connect the AC adapter to the DC terminal.

2

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Plug in the power.

3

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The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.

CAUTION:

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

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Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C.
If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C

- 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable
and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions
such as at low temperature.

Rechargeable Batteries：

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When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or
below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function
properly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the
battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.
(Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.)

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Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or
fire.

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If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, use up the charge
completely and detach it from this unit to prevent deterioration.

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After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C.

Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.

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Getting Started

Approximate Battery Charging Time

Battery Pack Charging Time Actual Recording Time

(GZ-HM330)

BN-VG114E

2 h 30 m 55 m 1 h 1 h 40 m 1 h 45 m

(Supplied)

BN-VG121E

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The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “STANDARD”.

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When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged.

3 h 30 m 1 h 25 m 1 h 30 m 2 h 30 m 2 h 40 m

(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

Actual Recording Time
(GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

Continuous Recording

Time

(GZ-HM330)

Grip Adjustment

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① Flip the grip belt over.
② Adjust the length of the belt.
③ Fasten the grip belt.

CAUTION:

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Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.

Continuous Recording Time

(GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

Using the Hand Strap

When using the hand strap, loop it around your wrist.

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Removing the Strap

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While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap.

Attaching the Strap

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Push in firmly until it clicks into place.

Getting Started

Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM330)

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 internal memory runs out.
"Types of Usable SD Card" （A P.14）

Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

1

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Open the card slot cover.

2

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Insert an SD card.

3

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CAUTION:

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Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and card.

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Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

Memo:

●

Recording switches automatically from one media to another and vice
versa after the card or memory space in the selected media is full.

"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

●

To record to the card, it is necessary to adjust media settings.
When no card is available, set media settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY”
for recording.

"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM330)" （A P.123）
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" （A P.124）

●

To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.

"FORMAT SD CARD" （A P.125）

Removing the Card

Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.

13

Getting Started

.

Types of Usable SD Card

The following SD cards can be used on this unit.

SDHC Card

Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted,
recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full.
"Types of Usable SD Card" （A P.14）

Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

1

.

Open the card slot cover.

2

.

●

Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video
recording.

SD Card

.

●

This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards.

Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following
manufacturers.

●

Panasonic

●

TOSHIBA

●

SanDisk

●

ATP

Memo:

●

Using SD cards (including SDHC cards) other than those specified above
may result in recording failure or data loss.

●

Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of
4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.

.

Insert an SD card into slot A.

3

.

CAUTION:

●

Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and card.

●

Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

Memo:

●

Recording switches automatically from one card to another and vice
versa after the selected card is full.

"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

●

To record to the card, it is necessary to adjust media settings.

"VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.123）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.124）

●

To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.

"FORMAT SD CARD" （A P.125）

Removing the Card

Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.

14

.

Getting Started

Types of Usable SD Card

The following SD cards can be used on this unit.

SDHC Card

.

●

Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video
recording.

SD Card

Clock Setting

The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the
first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when
the clock is not set yet.
Set the clock before recording.

Open the LCD monitor.

1

.

●

This unit turns on.

●

When the LCD monitor is closed, this unit turns off.

Select “YES” and touch C.

2

.

●

This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards.

Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following
manufacturers.

●

Panasonic

●

TOSHIBA

●

SanDisk

●

ATP

Memo:

●

Using SD cards (including SDHC cards) other than those specified above
may result in recording failure or data loss.

●

Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of
4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.

.

Set the date and time.

3

.

●

Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order.

●

Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to move the cursor.

●

After setting the date and time, touch C.

Select the region where you live and touch C.

4

.

●

The city name and time difference are displayed.

●

Touch C after the color of the selected region changes.

Memo:

●

The clock can be reset again later.

"Resetting the Clock" （A P.16）

●

When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for
recording.

"Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling" （A P.18）

●

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not
been used for a prolonged period.
Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock.

"Charging the Battery Pack" （A P.11）

●

You can turn on or off the clock display during playback mode.

"ON-SCREEN DISPLAY" （A P.108）

●

The clock set style of this unit varies with the models.

"Clock Set Style" （A P.112）

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Getting Started

●

Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your
fingernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

Resetting the Clock

Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

Using the Operation Buttons

Functions of the operation buttons may be displayed on the screen
according to the feature in use.

.

●

To operate, touch the slider and buttons around the screen lightly with
your fingers.

Memo:

●

"Touch" denotes the touching of the operation buttons lightly.

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your
fingernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

.

Select “CLOCK SETTING” and touch C.

3

.

Set the date and time.

4

.

●

Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order.

●

Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to move the cursor.

●

After setting the date and time, touch C.

Select the region where you live and touch C.

5

Using the Slider

Slide the ball of your finger along the slider for smooth operations.
While the slider is being pressed, the cursor moves automatically.
Fine operations such as moving the cursor one by one can be performed
by touching the slider.

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

Memo:

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your
fingernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

Holding this Unit

When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent
camera shake.

.

●

The city name and time difference are displayed.

●

Touch C after the color of the selected region changes.

16

.

CAUTION:

●

Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

●

Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by
children.

Memo:

●

If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer.

"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.22）

Getting Started

Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HM310/GZ­HM300)

To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in the
illustration.

.

CAUTION:

●

Please be careful not to lose the lens cap.

Tripod Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a tripod. This is useful for preventing camera
shake and recording from the same position.

.

●

To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes
and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the
screws until they are fastened firmly.

CAUTION:

●

To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off, read
the instruction manual of the tripod to be used and make sure that it is
securely attached.

Memo:

●

It is recommended to use the tripod when recording in conditions prone
to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed to the telephoto
end).

●

Set the digital image stabilizer to Z (OFF) when using a tripod for
recording.

"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.22）

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Getting Started

Using this Unit Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.
"Charging the Battery Pack Overseas" （A P.18）
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
"Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling" （A P.18）
When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of “CLOCK
ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.
"Setting Daylight Saving Time" （A P.19）

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling

Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel
destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

.

Select “AREA SETTING” and touch C.

3

.

Select the area you are traveling to and touch C.

4

.

.

●

The city name and time difference are displayed.

Memo:

●

Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time
difference is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially
to restore the original clock settings.

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Getting Started

Setting Daylight Saving Time

When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of “CLOCK
ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” and touch C.

3

Optional Accessories

Product Name Description

Battery Pack

●

BN-VG114E

●

BN-VG121E

Battery Charger

●

AA-VG1

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD3
(GZ-HM330)

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD50
(GZ-HM330)

Component Cable

●

QAM1266-001

USB Cable

●

QAM0852-001
(GZ-HM330)

●

Provides a longer recording time than the
battery pack that comes with this unit. It can also
be used as a spare battery pack.

●

Enables the battery pack to be charged without
using this unit.

●

Enables the images recorded on this unit to be
copied to a DVD without using a PC.

●

Creates DVDs and functions as an external
DVD drive when connected to a PC. In addition,
created DVDs can be played back by
connecting the CU-VD50 to a TV.

●

For viewing in high picture quality.

●

Connects this unit to a BD writer or a
recommended USB external hard disk drive
(see table below).

Seagate FreeAgent™ Desk series

LaCie Design by Neil Poulton series

.

Set daylight saving time and touch C.

4

.

Memo:

●

What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for
a fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.

●

Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.

Memo:

●

For more information, refer to the catalog.

●

BN-VG114E is the same battery pack that comes with this unit.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery

Pack

BN­VG114E
(Supplied)

BN­VG121E

●

The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD
BACKLIGHT” is set to “STANDARD”.

●

The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if
recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the
expected recording time.)

●

When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter
even if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

Actual

Recording

Time

(GZ-

HM330)

Actual

Recording

Time

(GZ-

HM310/GZ-

Continuous

Recording

Time

(GZ-HM330)

Continuous

Recording

Time

(GZ-HM310/

GZ-HM300)

HM300)

55 m 1 h 1 h 40 m 1 h 45 m

1 h 25 m 1 h 30 m 2 h 30 m 2 h 40 m

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Recording

Taking Videos in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto
mode.

Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

1

(Open the lens cover for GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300.)

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

Check if the recording mode is Auto.

2

.

●

If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Start recording.

3

.

●

Press again to stop.

Indications During Video Recording

.

Display Icon Description

Recording Mode

Video Quality

Remaining Time
(Recordable
Time)

b

Recording in
Progress

a

Record-Standby

Scene Counter
(Recorded Time)

Recording Media

SEAMLESS
RECORDING

Battery Indicator

Press the G/H button to switch the recording
mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual).

Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
"VIDEO QUALITY" （A P.96）

Displays the remaining time for video recording.

Appears when video recording is in progress.

Appears when video recording is paused.

Displays the elapsed time of the video that is
currently being recorded.

Displays the icon of the media where videos are
recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM330)" （A
P.123）
"VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ­HM300)" （A P.123）

Automatically switches to a different media and
continues recording when the remaining space on
the current recording media runs out.
For example, when the remaining space on the SD
card runs out during recording, the recording
continues on the built-in memory without stopping.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

Displays the approximate remaining battery
power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button M.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A
P.36）

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Recording

Operation Buttons for Video Recording

.

Operation Button Description

T/W Zoom

Allows the same functions as the zoom lever to be
performed.
Camera shake that often occurs when using the
zoom lever can be minimized.
"Zooming" （A P.22）

Image Stabilizer

Sets whether to reduce camera shake.
"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.22）

Recording Start/

Functions as the START/STOP button.

Stop

Quick Review

Enables the most recently captured video to be
viewed.
"Checking the Captured Image Immediately (Quick
Review)" （A P.22）

Auto/Manual

Switches the recording mode between Auto and
Manual.

Memo:

●

The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
flipped.

●

The zoom appears when the slider is touched.

Useful Settings for Recording

●

Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.

"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.31）

●

When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.

"QUICK RESTART" （A P.118）

●

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off
automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)

"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P.116）

●

When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this unit
detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record
the faces more clearly.

"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" （A P.95）

●

If the remaining space on the recording media runs out while
“SEAMLESS RECORDING” is set to “ON”, recording continues after
switching to another recording media.

"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

CAUTION:

●

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

●

Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the
bathroom.

●

Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.

●

The access lamp lights up when video recording is in progress. Do not
remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.

●

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.

Memo:

●

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

●

Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start
shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a PC or
disc.

●

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

●

Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to specifications. To ensure continuous
recording, set “SEAMLESS RECORDING” to “ON” before you start
recording.

"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

●

For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size
exceeds 4 GB.

●

You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
indoors.

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Recording

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.

.

●

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.

●

Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

Memo:

●

When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.

●

The zoom ratio range can be changed.

"Changing the Zoom Ratio Range" （A P.96）

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in
the video mode (standby or recording).

Reducing Camera Shake

When the digital image stabilizer is turned on, camera shake during
recording can be effectively reduced.

.

●

The setting of the image stabilizer switches with every touch.

Display Setting

X (Image
stabilizer 1)

Y (Image
stabilizer 2)

Reduces camera shake under normal shooting
conditions.

Reduces camera shake more effectively when
shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end.
*Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x)

Z (OFF)

Deactivates image stabilizer.

Memo:

●

It is recommended to switch off this mode when using a tripod and
recording a subject with little movement.

●

Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.

●

This setting is effective for video recording only.

.

●

"PHOTO" lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured.

.

●

The still images captured during video recording are saved to the
destination set in media settings.

"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" （A P.124）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.124）

Memo:

●

The picture quality varies with the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting.

"Changing Still Image Picture Quality" （A P.103）

Checking the Captured Image Immediately

You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording
mode. (Quick Review)

.

Memo:

●

You can also delete A the image after checking.

●

Quick Review can no longer recall the most recently captured image once
the power is turned off.
Use the playback mode to check the image in this case.

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Recording

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto
mode.

Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.

1

(Open the lens cover for GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300.)

.

●

The still image mode icon appears.

Check if the recording mode is Auto.

2

.

●

If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Set the focus on the subject.

3

.

●

When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.

Take a still image.

4

.

●

PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.

Indications During Still Image Recording

.

Display Icon Description

Recording Mode

Image Size

Image Quality

Number of Shots
(Recordable
Number of Shots)

Shutter Speed

Focus

Recording in
Progress

Recording Media

Battery Indicator

Press the G/H button to switch the recording
mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual).

Displays the icon of the image size.
"IMAGE SIZE" （A P.102）

Displays the icon of the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
"IMAGE QUALITY" （A P.103）

Displays the remaining number of shots for still
image recording.

Displays the shutter speed.

Lights up in green when focused.

Appears when a still image is being captured.

Displays the icon of the media where still images
are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" （A
P.124）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ­HM300)" （A P.124）

Displays the approximate remaining battery
power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button M.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （
A P.36）

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Recording

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording

.

Operation Button Description

T/W Zoom

Functions as the zoom lever.
"Zooming" （A P.24）

Quick Review

Enables the most recently captured still image to
be viewed.
"Checking the Captured Image Immediately" （A
P.24）

Auto/Manual

Switches the recording mode between Auto and
Manual.

Memo:

●

The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
flipped.

●

The zoom appears when the slider is touched.

Useful Settings for Recording

●

When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.

"QUICK RESTART" （A P.118）

●

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off
automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)

"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P.116）

●

When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this unit
detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record
the faces more clearly.

"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" （A P.100）

●

The image resolution can be changed.

"IMAGE SIZE" （A P.102）

CAUTION:

●

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

●

Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the
bathroom.

●

Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.

●

The access lamp lights up when still image recording is in progress. Do
not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.

Memo:

●

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

●

The digital image stabilizer does not work when recording still images.

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.

.

●

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.

●

Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

Memo:

●

Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.

Checking the Captured Image Immediately

You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording
mode. (Quick Review)

.

Memo:

●

You can also delete A the image after checking.

●

Quick Review can no longer recall the most recently captured image once
the power is turned off.
Use the playback mode to check the image in this case.

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Recording

Manual Recording

You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode.
Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

●

The video or still image mode icon appears.

Select the Manual recording mode.

2

.

●

The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Start recording.

3

.

●

Press again to stop.

Memo:

●

The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.

Manual Recording Menu

The following items can be set.

Name Description

a SCENE SELECT

h FOCUS

o FOCUS ASSIST

i BRIGHTNESS
ADJUST

jSHUTTER
SPEED (GZ-HM330)

k WHITE
BALANCE

l BACKLIGHT
COMP.

m METERING
AREA/ TYPE

n EFFECT

o TELE MACRO

●

Recordings that suit the shooting conditions
can be performed easily.

"Scene Selection" （A P.26）

●

Use manual focus if the subject is not focused
automatically.

"Adjusting Focus Manually" （A P.27）

●

Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely.

"Using Focus Assist" （A P.27）

●

Overall brightness on the screen can be
adjusted.

●

Use this when recording in a dark or bright
location.

"Adjusting Brightness" （A P.28）

●

Shutter speed can be adjusted.

●

Use this when shooting a fast-moving subject
or to emphasize the subject's movement.

"Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM330)" （A
P.28）

●

Overall color on the screen can be adjusted.

●

Use this when the color on the screen appears
differently from the actual color.

"Setting White Balance" （A P.29）

●

Corrects the image when the subject appears
dark due to backlight.

●

Use this when shooting against the light.

"Setting Backlight Compensation" （A
P.29）

●

Brightness of a specified area can be set as
the standard.

"Setting Metering Area" （A P.30）

●

Images that look like old photographs or black­and-white movies can be taken.

"Recording with Effects" （A P.30）

●

Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the
subject.

"Taking Close-up Shots" （A P.31）

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Recording

Scene Selection

Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most
suitable settings.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SCENE SELECT” and touch C.

3

Setting

Effect

b NIGHT EYE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically

when the surrounding is dark.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.

.

cNIGHT

Captures night scenes naturally.

(GZ-HM330)

.

dPORTRAIT
(GZ-HM330)

Blurs the background to bring out the people in the
picture.

.

Select the scene and touch C.

4

.

.

eSPORTS
(GZ-HM330)

fSNOW
(GZ-HM330)

Captures fast-moving subjects clearly in every single
frame.

.

Prevents the subject from appearing too dark when
recording snow scenes on a sunny day.

.

g SPOTLIGHT Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright

under light.

26

.

*The image is only an impression.

Recording

Adjusting Focus Manually

Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing is
desired.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “FOCUS” and touch C.

3

Using Focus Assist

Focused subject is outlined in color for more precise focus.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “FOCUS ASSIST” and touch C.

3

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Adjust the focus with the slider.

5

.

●

Slide upward to focus on a distant subject.

●

Slide downward to focus on a near subject.

Touch C to confirm.

6

.

Adjust the focus with the slider.

4

.

Touch C to confirm.

5

.

Memo:

●

The image becomes black and white while the outline of the focused
object is displayed in the selected color. Change outline color if it
becomes difficult to see.

"FOCUS ASSIST COLOR" （A P.113）

.

Memo:

●

A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when
it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.

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Adjusting Brightness

You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and touch C.

3

Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM330)

You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SHUTTER SPEED” and touch C.

3

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Select the brightness value with the slider.

5

.

●

Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6

●

Compensation range during still image recording: -2.0 to +2.0

●

Slide upward to increase the brightness.

●

Slide downward to decrease the brightness.

Touch C to confirm.

6

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Select the shutter speed with the slider.

5

.

●

Shutter speed can be set from 1/2 to 1/4000.

●

Slide upward to increase the shutter speed.

●

Slide downward to decrease the shutter speed.

Touch C to confirm.

6

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.

.

Memo:

●

It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.

Recording

Setting White Balance

You can set the color tone to suit the light source.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “WHITE BALANCE” and touch C.

3

Setting Backlight Compensation

You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to
backlight.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and touch C.

3

.

Select the desired setting and touch C.

4

.

Setting

Details

AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors.

MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not

resolved.

FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.

HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video

light.

Using MWB

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white

1

paper fills the screen.

Select “MWB” and keep touching C.

2

●

The cursor blinks.

Release C after the menu disappears.

3

.

Select “ON” and touch C.

4

.

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Recording

Setting Metering Area

You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “METERING AREA/ TYPE” and touch C.

3

Recording with Effects

You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a different
atmosphere from the usual recording.

*The image is only an impression.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

.

.

Select “SPOT” and touch C.

4

.

●

When “SPOT” is selected, select the position of the spot frame by
touching the operation buttons "E"/"F".
After selecting, touch C to confirm.

.

Select “EFFECT” and touch C.

3

.

Select the effect and touch C.

4

.

Setting

Details

OFF No effect.

SEPIA Gives images a brownish tint like old photographs.

BLACK &

Records in black and white like old TV images.

WHITE

CLASSIC FILM Skips frames to give images of the effect of an old

movie.

●

This can only be set in the video mode.

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STROBE Enables the image to look like a series of consecutive

snapshots by skipping frames.

●

This can only be set in the video mode.

Memo:

●

Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images.

Video

Still Image SEPIA / BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA / BLACK & WHITE / CLASSIC FILM / STROBE

Recording

Taking Close-up Shots

You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.

*The image is only an impression.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

.

Registering Files to Events Before Recording

Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.

Select video mode.

1

.

Touch D to display the menu.

2

.

Select “REGISTER EVENT” and touch C.

3

.

Select “TELE MACRO” and touch C.

3

.

Select “ON” and touch C.

4

.

Setting

Details

OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.

Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.

ON Enables close-up shots up to 60 cm at the telephoto (T) end.

(GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)
Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end.
(GZ-HM330)
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.

Warning

●

When you are not taking close-up shots, set “TELE MACRO” to OFF.
Otherwise, the image may be blur.

.

Select the event type and touch C.

4

.

Event Type

VACATION

HOLIDAY

SPORTS

ANNIVERSARY

CONGRATULATIONS

BABY

SON

DAUGHTER

BIRTHDAY

GRADUATION

●

An icon appears on the screen and the video is recorded under the
selected event.
(Videos will continue to be recorded to the same event until a change is
made.)

Memo:

●

To cancel event registration, touch “CANCEL” in step 4.

.

●

The registered event can be changed again later.

"Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.53）
"Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.54）

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Recording

Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format

You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by
posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube™.
Through upload shooting, videos that are suitable for uploading to
YouTube™ (within 10 minutes) may be taken directly.

Memo:

For more information on YouTube™, please visit the following website.

http://www.youtube.com/

Select video mode.

1

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

GZ-HM330

2

Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD
SETTINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu.
GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300
Press the UPLOAD button. Go to step 4.

●

The mode switches between ON and OFF with every press.

.

Select “UPLOAD SHOOTING” and touch the C button.

3

Uploading Videos

You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".
Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.

●

For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.

"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.85）
"Connecting this Unit to PC" （A P.86）

Trouble with Uploading Videos

●

Check if you have created an account with YouTube™.
(You need a YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™.)

●

Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in
"Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".

.

●

The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

●

When set to ON, a "p" mark appears on the screen.

●

To cancel this setting, set to "OFF".

●

After setting, touch the J button.

Start recording.

4

.

●

Press again to stop.

●

The maximum recording length of a video in upload mode is 10 minutes.
Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.

Memo:

●

Upload recording can only be performed for up to 10 minutes, the time
limit of YouTube™.

●

Changing videos to the file format for uploading cannot be performed on
this unit.
To upload video files, refer to "Uploading Videos" below.

●

The upload recording icon disappears when recording stops.
To record another video in upload mode, perform the settings again.

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Recording

Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM330)

By recording with the EXPORT setting turned on, you can transfer the
videos to Apple's software "iTunes" when this unit is connected to a PC.
"LIB." is displayed when recording videos in iTunes format.
Use the provided software to transfer the videos.
"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.85）

Memo:

For more information on iTunes and iPod, please visit the following website.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Select video mode.

1

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD

2

SHOOTING”/“EXPORT SHOOTING” menu.

.

Select “EXPORT SHOOTING” and touch the C button.

3

Transferring Recorded Videos to iPod

You can export videos to iTunes using the provided software "Everio
MediaBrowser".
Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.

●

For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.

●

For details on transferring files to iPod, refer to the help file of iTunes.

"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.85）
"Copying All Files" （A P.86）

Trouble with Exporting Files to iTunes

●

Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in
"Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".

.

●

The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

●

When set to ON, a "LIB." mark appears on the screen.

●

To cancel this setting, set to "OFF".

●

After setting, touch the J button.

Start recording.

4

.

●

Press again to stop.

Memo:

●

The export mode icon disappears when recording stops.
To record another video in export mode, perform the settings again.

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Recording

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)

This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long
period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain
interval.
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.

Select video mode.

1

.

Touch D to display the menu.

2

.

Select “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” and touch C.

3

.

Select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds) and touch C.

4

.

Display Description

Speed Indicator

Video Quality

Remaining
Recording Time

Recording in
Progress

Record-Standby

Actual Elapsed
Time

Recorded Time

Displays the recording interval that is set.

Displays the icon of the video quality that is set.

Remaining time left to record with the currently
selected video quality.

Appears when video recording is in progress.
When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.

Appears when video recording is paused.

Displays the actual elapsed time after recording
starts.

Displays the actual recorded time of the video.
Recorded time increases in units of frames.

.

●

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Start recording.

5

.

●

A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.

●

When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher, this
unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings.
At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off and
recording will start automatically.

●

Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.

Indications During Time-Lapse Recording

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Recording

Time-Lapse Setting

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Setting Details

OFF

1SEC
INTERVAL

2SEC
INTERVAL

5SEC
INTERVAL

10SEC
INTERVAL

20SEC
INTERVAL

40SEC
INTERVAL

80SEC
INTERVAL

Deactivates the function.

Takes a frame at 1-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 10-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times
speed.

Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.
Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times
speed.

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the
changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed
on the LCD monitor. (AUTO REC)
It can be set for both video and still image modes.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Compose the picture according to the subject.

2

●

Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “AUTO REC” and touch C.

4

CAUTION:

●

Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.

●

Zooming, simultaneous still image recording, and image stabilizer are not
available in time-lapse recording.

●

When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than "0:00:00:14",
the video will not be saved.

Memo:

●

Settings of time-lapse recording are saved even when the power is turned
off.
When the power is turned on, "TIME LAPSE" appears on the screen.

●

Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.

●

Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long
intervals.
It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.

"Tripod Mounting" （A P.17）
"Adjusting Focus Manually" （A P.27）
"Setting White Balance" （A P.29）

.

Select “ON” and touch C.

5

.

Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame

6

moves.

.

●

A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.

●

For video recording, recording continues while there are still movements
of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red frame. When there
are no more movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the
red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.

●

To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.
However, as the AUTO REC setting remains at ON even after the video
recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements of the
subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red frame. To
cancel AUTO REC, set it to “OFF”.

CAUTION:

●

The only manual recording setting available is “TELE MACRO”.

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Recording

The rest are all set to “AUTO”.

●

Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are
not available after AUTO REC is set.

●

AUTO REC cannot be used together with TIME-LAPSE RECORDING.
When both are set, priority is given to TIME-LAPSE RECORDING.

●

IMAGE SIZE cannot be changed after AUTO REC is selected.
Set it before selecting AUTO REC.

●

The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after
AUTO REC is set.

Memo:

●

Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video
recording.

●

Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the
red frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.

●

Recording may not start when the change in brightness is too small.

●

Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no
movement of the subject within the red frame.

●

The performance of AUTO REC is affected by its sensitivity to the
surrounding brightness. The function may not work with certain
environments.

●

While zooming, recording cannot be started.

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power

You can check the remaining video recording time on the internal memory
and SD card as well as the remaining battery power.

Select video mode.

1

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

Press M.

2

.

●

Press once to display the remaining recording time of the selected media
for video recording. Go to step 3.

●

Press twice to display the remaining recording time of the other media.
Go to step 4.

●

Press thrice to display the remaining battery power. Go to step 5.

Display the remaining recording time of the selected media for video

3

recording.

.

●

To set this media as the recording media, touch C.

●

To change the video quality, select video quality with the slider and touch
C.

●

To display the remaining battery power, touch the ";" button.

●

To display the remaining recording time of the other media, press the
INFO button M once.

●

To exit the display, touch the D button.

Display the remaining recording time of the other media.

4

.

●

To set/change this media as the recording media, touch C.

●

To change the video quality, select video quality with the slider and touch
C.

●

To display the remaining battery power, touch the ";" button.

●

To exit the display, touch the D button.

Display the remaining battery power.

5

.

●

To exit the display, press the INFO button M or touch the D button.

Memo:

●

The remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter
is connected.

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Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality Built-in Memory

8 GB

UXP

XP

SP

EP

●

Built-in memory applies to GZ-HM330 only.

●

The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.

40 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m

1 h 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h

1 h 25 m 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m

3 h 35 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m

SD Card/

SDHC Card

4 GB

SD Card/

SDHC Card

8 GB

SD Card/

SDHC Card

16 GB

SD Card/

SDHC Card

32 GB

Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)

Image Size Quality Built-in Memory

8 GB

1920x1080 (16:9)

1920x1080 (16:9)

1440x1080 (4:3)

1440x1080 (4:3)

640x480 (4:3)

640x480 (4:3)

●

Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on the built-in memory or SD cards with at least 16 GB capacity (regardless of image size and quality).

FINE 8260 260 510 1030 2100 4140 8330

STANDARD 9999 410 810 1620 3210 6310 9999

FINE 9999 340 680 1360 2770 5450 9999

STANDARD 9999 540 1070 2140 4360 8570 9999

FINE 9999 1690 3330 6670 9999 9999 9999

STANDARD 9999 3050 5990 9999 9999 9999 9999

SD Card

256 MB

SD Card

512 MB

SD Card

1 GB

SD Card

2 GB

SD/SDHC Card

4 GB

SD/SDHC Card

8 GB

Recording

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack

BN-VG114E
(Supplied)

BN-VG121E

●

The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “STANDARD”.

●

The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)

●

When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

Charging Time Actual Recording Time

(GZ-HM330)

Actual Recording Time
(GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

Continuous Recording

Time

(GZ-HM330)

2 h 30 m 55 m 1 h 1 h 40 m 1 h 45 m

3 h 30 m 1 h 25 m 1 h 30 m 2 h 30 m 2 h 40 m

Continuous Recording Time

(GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)

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Playback

Playing Back Videos

You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen
(thumbnail display).
The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR
VIDEO” or “VIDEO SLOT SELECTION” are displayed on the index screen.
"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM330)" （A P.123）
"VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.123）

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

3

.

●

If the cursor stops at a thumbnail display of a video in which faces are
detected, the faces are panned in and played back for a while.

●

Touch f to stop playback.

Operation Buttons for Video Playback

During Video Playback

Display Description

d / e

g

h

i

j

k

l

Playback/pause

Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

f

Advances to the next video

Returns to the beginning of the scene

Forward search

Reverse search

Forward slow-motion

Reverse slow-motion

Memo:

●

Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your
fingernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

●

You can search for a specific file by the recording date or registered
category (event).
This is useful when searching from a large number of files.

"Group Search" （A P.42）
"Search Date" （A P.42）
"Search Event" （A P.43）

CAUTION:

●

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.

.

During Index Screen Display

Display

Starts playback of the selected file.

d

DIGEST

J / K

You can play back a digest of the recorded videos.

You can search for a specific file by the recording date or

B

registered category (event).

Deletes the selected file.

A

Press and hold to move the pages of the index screen.

Description

Adjusting the Volume of Videos

.

Checking the Recording Date and Other Information

You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.

.

Increasing/Decreasing the Number to Display on the Index
Screen.

Operate the zoom lever when the index screen is displayed (thumbnail
display) to change the number of files on the screen in the following order:
6 files → 12 files → 3 files.

●

Information of the files also appear when 3 files are displayed.

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Playback

Checking the Content of Videos Quickly

You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback).
This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly.

.

Operation Buttons for Digest Playback

.

Display Description

d / e

NORM

g

h

i

j

Playback/pause

Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

f

Returns to normal playback.

d

Advances to the next video

Returns to the beginning of the scene

Forward search

Reverse search

Forward slow-motion

k

Reverse slow-motion

l

Playing a Video with Defective Management Information

Plays videos with defective management information.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” and touch C.

4

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

5

.

"Operation Buttons for Video Playback" （A P.38）

Memo:

●

An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management
information is corrupted.

●

Depending on the condition of the damaged file, playback might fail or
may not run smoothly.

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Playback

Playback with Special Effects

You can add effects to the beginning and end of recorded videos.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “WIPE/FADER” and touch C.

4

Setting

Details

OFF Turns off the effect.

FADER-WHITE Fades in or out with a white screen.

FADER-BLACK Fades in or out with a black screen.

WIPE-SLIDE Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in the

opposite way.

WIPE-DOOR Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen which

open to the left and right revealing the scene, or
wipes out in the opposite way.

WIPE-SCROLL Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black

screen, or wipes out in the opposite way.

WIPE-SHUTTER Wipes in from the center of a black screen toward

the top and bottom, or wipes out in the opposite
way.

Memo:

●

The effect will not be applied to a recorded video less than 7 seconds.

●

The wipe/fader effects are temporary.
They do not affect the files directly, and can be disabled when the function
is set to “OFF”.

.

Select a desired effect and touch C.

5

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

6

.

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Playback

Playing Back Still Images

You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen
(thumbnail display).
The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR
IMAGE” or “IMAGE SLOT SELECTION” are displayed on the index screen.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" （A P.124）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.124）

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select still image mode.

2

.

Select a still image and touch C to start playback.

3

.

●

Touch f to stop playback.

Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback

During Still Image Playback

Display Description

d / e

g

h

Start/pause slideshow

Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

f

Advances to the next still image

Returns to the previous still image

H

Plays back in reverse order during a slideshow.

I

Plays back in normal ascending order during a slideshow.

P

Face Detection Zoom
"Face Detection Zoom" （A P.56）

Memo:

●

Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your
fingernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

●

You can search for a specific file by the recording date.
This is useful when searching from a large number of files.

"Search Date" （A P.42）

Checking the Recording Date and Other Information

You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.

.

.

During Index Screen Display

Display

Starts playback of the selected file.

d

You can search for a specific file by the recording date.

B

Deletes the selected file.

A

J / K

Press and hold to move the pages of the index screen.

Description

Increasing/Decreasing the Number to Display on the Index
Screen.

Operate the zoom lever when the index screen is displayed (thumbnail
display) to change the number of files on the screen in the following order:
6 files → 12 files → 3 files.

●

Information of the files also appear when 3 files are displayed.

Slideshow Playback

Still images can be played back in a slideshow.
Start the slideshow by pressing the play button during still image playback.

"Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback" （A P.41）

.

Memo:

●

Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback.

"SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS" （A P.110）

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Playback

Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image

When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is
difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen.
Use the search function to find the file you want.

●

For videos, you can search by “GROUP”, “SEARCH DATE”, or “SEARCH
EVENT”.

●

For still images, you can search by “SEARCH DATE”.

"To search by groups with similar recording dates" （A P.42）
"To search by recording dates" （A P.42）
"To search by events and recording dates" （A P.43）

Group Search

You can search and play videos which are automatically grouped according
to similar recording dates.

●

The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR
VIDEO” or “VIDEO SLOT SELECTION” are searched.

Display the search function.

1

.

●

You can also display the search menu by selecting “SEARCH” on the
playback menu.

Select “GROUP” and touch C.

2

.

Select from the index screen (thumbnails) and touch C to start playback.

3

.

●

The video starts playing.

●

Touch f to stop playback.

Memo:

●

Touch “DIGEST” to play back a few seconds from each video, allowing
you to check the contents of many videos in a short time.

●

Groups are created automatically according to recording dates.

●

The group may change when the recording is continued.

●

Select “DELETE” from the playback menu to delete unwanted files.

"Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.47）

Search Date

You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates.

●

The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR
VIDEO”, “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”, “VIDEO SLOT SELECTION”, or
“IMAGE SLOT SELECTION” are searched.

●

Still images can only be searched by “SEARCH DATE”.

Display the search function.

1

.

●

You can also display the search menu by selecting “SEARCH” on the
playback menu. For still images, select “SEARCH DATE” on the menu.

●

Searching can be performed in both the video and still image modes.
*The image shows the video mode.

Select “SEARCH DATE” and touch C.

2

.

Select a recording date and touch C.

3

.

●

The starting day of the week on the calendar switches between Sunday
and Monday with every touch of the p button.

Select the desired video or still image and touch C to start playback.

4

.

●

You can select videos in the video mode and still images in the still image
mode.

●

Only the videos recorded on the selected date are displayed.

Deleting Files of a Selected Date：
Select “DELETE” from the playback menu to delete unwanted files.
"Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.47）

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Playback

Search Event

You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates.

●

The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR
VIDEO” or “VIDEO SLOT SELECTION” are searched.

●

Events that are not registered will not appear.

"Registering Files to Events" （A P.96）

Display the search function.

1

.

●

You can also display the search menu by selecting “SEARCH” on the
playback menu.

Select “SEARCH EVENT” and touch C.

2

.

Select the event type and touch C.

3

.

Select a recording date and touch C.

4

Connecting to and Viewing on TV

You can output images from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT
connector, or AV connector. Select the connector that best suits your TV.

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.

"Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector" （A P.44）
"Connecting via the Component Connector" （A P.45）
"Connecting via the AV Connector" （A P.45）

Memo:

●

To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
connection settings menu to “ON”. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the
playback menu to “DISPLAY ALL” or “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”.

"DISPLAY ON TV" （A P.120）
"ON-SCREEN DISPLAY" （A P.108）

●

For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.

Unnatural Displays on TV

Trouble Action

Images do not appear
on the TV properly.

●

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

●

Turn off and on this unit again.

●

When connected via the component
connector, check if the setting of
“COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the connection
settings menu suits the connected TV. (Set to
“1080i” by default)

.

●

The starting day of the week on the calendar switches between Sunday
and Monday with every touch of the p button.

●

Only the videos recorded on the selected date are displayed.

Select the desired file and touch C to start playback.

5

.

Deleting Files of a Selected Date：
Select “DELETE” from the playback menu to delete unwanted files.
"Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.47）

Images are projected
vertically on the TV.

Images are projected
horizontally on the
TV.

The color of images
looks strange.

HDMI-CEC functions
do not work properly,
and the TV does not
work in conjunction
with this unit.

The language on the
display changed.

●

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection
settings menu to “4:3”.

"VIDEO OUTPUT" （A P.120）

●

Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

●

If the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” set
to “ON”, set the x.v.Color setting of the TV to
on.

●

Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

●

TVs may operate differently depending on the
specifications, even if they are HDMI-CEC
compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC
functions of this unit cannot be guaranteed to
operate in combination with all the TVs. In
such cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

"HDMI CONTROL" （A P.122）

●

It may occur when you connect this unit to a
TV with different language setting using an
HDMI mini cable.

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Playback

Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable).

Connect to the TV.

1

.

●

Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off the
power.

Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

2

.

Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this

3

unit via the connected terminal.

.

Play back a file.

4

.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）
"Playing Back Still Images" （A P.41）

Memo:

●

Change the settings in “HDMI OUTPUT” according to the connection.

"HDMI OUTPUT" （A P.121）

●

When connecting to the HDMI mini cable, the image or sound may not
appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. In
such cases, perform the following operations.

1) Disconnect the HDMI mini cable and connect it again.

2) Turn off and on this unit again.

●

Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable
allows you to utilize the following convenient functions.

"Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI" （A P.44）

Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI

Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable
allows you to utilize the following convenient functions.

●

HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that
enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are
connected via HDMI cables.

Memo:

●

Not all HDMI-control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The
HDMI control function of this unit will not work when connected to these
devices.

●

This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC-enabled
devices.

●

Depending on the specifications of each HDMI-CEC-enabled device,
some functions may not work with this unit. (For details, refer to the
instruction manual of your TV.)

●

Unintended operations may occur with some connected devices. In these
cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

"HDMI CONTROL" （A P.122）

Preparations

●

Connect an HDMI cable between this unit and the TV.

●

Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to “ON”. (For
details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)

●

Turn on this unit and set “HDMI CONTROL” to “ON”.

"HDMI CONTROL" （A P.122）

Operation Method 1

Turn on this unit.

1

Select the playback mode.

2

Connect the HDMI cable.

3

●

TV turns on automatically and switches to HDMI input mode when this
unit is turned on.

Operation Method 2

Turn off the TV.

1

●

This unit turns off automatically.

Memo:

●

Depending on the TV connected, the display language of this unit will
automatically switch to the language that is selected for the TV when this
unit is turned on.
(This is applicable only if this unit supports the language selected for the
TV.) To use this unit with a language that differs from the display
language of the TV, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

"HDMI CONTROL" （A P.122）

●

The display language of the TV will not switch automatically, even if the
display language of this unit is changed.

●

These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier
and selector are connected. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”.

"HDMI CONTROL" （A P.122）

●

If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off and on this unit again.

CAUTION:

●

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation
(such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use
the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data
on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording
medium to use the medium again.

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Playback

Connecting via the Component Connector

Connect to the TV.

1

.

●

Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off the
power.

Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

2

.

Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this

3

unit via the connected terminal.

Connecting via the AV Connector

Connect to the TV.

1

.

●

Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off the
power.

Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

2

.

Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this

3

unit via the connected terminal.

.

Play back a file.

4

.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）
"Playing Back Still Images" （A P.41）

Memo:

●

Change the settings in “COMPONENT OUTPUT” according to the
connection.

"COMPONENT OUTPUT" （A P.121）

.

Play back a file.

4

.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）
"Playing Back Still Images" （A P.41）

Memo:

●

Change the settings in “VIDEO OUTPUT” to suit the screen size of your
TV.

"VIDEO OUTPUT" （A P.120）

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Playback

Playing Back Playlists

Play back the playlists that you have created.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “PLAYBACK PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM330)

BD/DVDs created using the backup function on this unit can be played back
on TV using an optional DVD writer (DVDs only) with playback function (CU­VD50) or a normal BD/DVD player. DVDs can also be played back on this
unit by connecting the optional DVD writer with playback function.

Playback Device Illustration

DVD writer with playback
function (CU-VD50)

.

BD/DVD player or BD/DVD
recorder that supports the BD/
DVD-Video standard

.

Playing Back with a BD/DVD Writer

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

Select the desired playlist and touch C to start playback.

5

.

"Operation Buttons for Playback" （A P.38）

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the content of the selected playlist.

●

To exit the playback, touch D.

Creating Playlists：
"Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos" （A P.61）
"Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM330)" （A P.67）

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect the AC adapter of the BD/DVD writer.
③ Connect the USB cable provided with the BD/DVD writer.

●

To view on a TV, connect this unit to the TV.

"Connecting to and Viewing on TV" （A P.43）

Open the LCD monitor.

2

.

●

The CREATE DVD menu appears.

Load a BD/DVD created on this unit.

3

.

① Press the power button to turn on the power.
② Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
③ Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly.
④ Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place.

Select “PLAYBACK” and touch C.

4

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.

Select the desired file and touch C.

5

.

●

Touch f to stop playback.

CAUTION:

●

Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.

Memo:

●

Only BD/DVDs created on this unit can be played back.

●

Chapters are not displayed on the menu.

Digest Playback

You can view a few seconds of each video in the disc continuously by
playing back the created disc in a player and selecting “DIGEST
PLAYBACK” from the top menu. Use this to check the content of videos or
to look for the desired scene.

●

To return to normal playback, press the top menu button on the remote
control of the player and select “TO NORMAL PLAYBACK”.

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files

Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording
media is running out.
The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files.
"Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47）
"Deleting Selected Files" （A P.48）
"Deleting All Files" （A P.49）

Memo:

●

Deleted files cannot be restored.

●

When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes.

●

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.

"Protecting Files" （A P.50）

●

Back up all wanted files to your PC.

"Backing Up All Files" （A P.86）

CAUTION:

●

Do not remove the recording medium or turn off the power while
accessing files.

●

Use the provided AC adapter.

●

If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, reformat the
medium again.

"FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM330)" （A P.125）
"FORMAT SD CARD" （A P.125）

Deleting the Currently Displayed File

Deletes the currently displayed file.

CAUTION:

●

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

4

.

Select “CURRENT” and touch C.

5

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Editing

.

Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and touch C.

6

.

●

The file to delete appears on this screen.

●

Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next file.

●

After deleting, touch D.

Memo:

●

When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes.

●

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.

"Protecting Files" （A P.50）

Deleting Selected Files

Deletes the selected files.

CAUTION:

●

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

4

.

Select “FILE SELECT” and touch C.

5

.

Select the desired file and touch C.

6

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.

After selecting all the files to delete, touch “EXEC”.

7

.

●

A delete mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the delete mark, touch C again.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file.

Select “YES” and touch C.

8

.

●

After deleting, touch C.

Memo:

●

When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes.

●

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.

"Protecting Files" （A P.50）

Deleting All Files

Deletes all files.

CAUTION:

●

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

Editing

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

4

.

Select “DELETE ALL” and touch C.

5

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

6

.

●

After deleting, touch C.

Memo:

●

When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes.

●

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.

"Protecting Files" （A P.50）

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Editing

Protecting Files

Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by
protecting them.
"Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.50）
"Protecting Selected Files" （A P.51）
"Protecting All Files" （A P.52）
"Releasing Protection of All Files" （A P.52）

CAUTION:

●

When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be
deleted.

Protecting the Currently Displayed File

Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

●

The file to protect or release protection of appears on this screen.

●

Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next file.

●

After setting, touch C.

●

To exit the screen, touch D.

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CURRENT” and touch C.

6

.

Check that it is the file to protect or release protection of, select “YES”

7

and touch C.

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Protecting Selected Files

Protects or releases protection of the selected files.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

Editing

.

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C.

5

.

Select “FILE SELECT” and touch C.

6

.

Select the desired file and touch C.

7

.

●

A I mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the mark, touch C again.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file.

After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, touch D.

8

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

9

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Editing

Protecting All Files

Protects all files.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

Releasing Protection of All Files

Releases protection of all files.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C.

5

.

Select “PROTECT ALL” and touch C.

6

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

7

.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CANCEL ALL” and touch C.

6

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

7

.

●

After setting, touch C.

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.

●

After setting, touch C.

Changing Event Registration of Videos

Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suitable
items from the list of various events.
"Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.53）
"Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.54）

Memo:

●

You can also register files to events before recording if the content has
been decided.

"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.31）

Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File

Checks and changes the event of the currently displayed file.

Select the playback mode.

1

Editing

.

●

The file to register appears on this screen.

●

Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next file.

Select a new event and touch C.

8

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

●

You can cancel the registered event by touching “CANCEL”.

●

After setting, touch C.

●

To exit the screen, touch D.

.

Select “CHANGE EVENT REG.” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CURRENT” and touch C.

6

.

Select the file you want to register and touch C.

7

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Editing

Changing the Event of the Selected Files

Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

Select the last file of the range and touch C.

8

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file.

Select a new event and touch C.

9

.

●

You can cancel the registered event by touching “CANCEL”.

●

After setting, touch C.

●

To exit the screen, touch D.

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “CHANGE EVENT REG.” and touch C.

5

.

Select “TO RESET RANGE” and touch C.

6

.

Select the first file of the range and touch C.

7

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file.

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Dividing Files

You can divide a selected video into two.

Select the playback mode.

1

Editing

Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” at the point you want to

7

divide the file.

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

●

The actual division point may differ slightly from the point that is set.

Select “DIVIDE HERE” and touch C.

8

.

●

To select the division point again, select “CANCEL”.

●

After dividing, touch C.

●

The original video is now replaced by two new videos.

Memo:

●

When playing back the divided file, the recording date of the division point
is displayed.

●

You cannot divide the files with the upload or export setting turned on.

●

Upload setting is disabled if videos are divided.

.

Select “DIVIDE” and touch C.

5

.

Select the desired file and touch C.

6

●

Playback of the selected video starts.

.

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Editing

Face Detection Zoom

You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a
new file.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select still image mode.

2

.

Select the desired still image and touch C.

3

.

Touch P.

4

.

●

After saving, touch C.

.

●

Faces are detected.

Select the face to zoom and touch C.

5

.

●

The face that is highlighted in red is zoomed in.

Touch C repeatedly to change the zoom ratio.

6

.

●

To adjust/change zoom area, touch the slider.

Touch “SAVE”.

7

.

●

Zoom images are saved in 16:9 aspect regardless of the original aspect.

Select “YES” and touch C.

8

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Editing

Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback

You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

3

.

Touch pause at the desired scene during playback.

4

Capturing a Required Part in the Video

Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

●

After pausing the video, you can fine-tune the point to capture by using
the forward slow-motion k and reverse slow-motion l operation
buttons.

Capture a still image.

5

.

Memo:

●

The picture quality varies with the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting.

"IMAGE QUALITY" （A P.103）

●

Captured still images are stored in the media specified in “REC MEDIA
FOR IMAGE”.

"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" （A P.124）
"IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" （A P.124）

.

Select “TRIMMING” and touch C.

5

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

6

.

●

Playback of the selected video starts.

Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the start point.

7

.

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Editing

●

Touch C to resume playback.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）

Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the point to stop

8

copying.

.

●

To reset the start point, touch CANCEL.

Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C.

9

.

●

To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”.

Select “YES” and touch C.

10

Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube™

Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 10 minutes) for
uploading to YouTube™, and save it as a YouTube™ video.
When capturing videos for YouTube™, the duration cannot be longer than
10 minutes.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

GZ-HM330

3

Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD
SETTINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu.
GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300
Press the UPLOAD button. Go to step 5.

.

●

After copying, touch C.

●

When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen.

Memo:

●

According to the AVCHD standard, videos are split into units of
approximately 0.5 second.
As such, the division point may not be accurate.

.

Select “UPLOAD SETTINGS” and touch C.

4

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

5

.

Select “TRIM” and touch C.

6

●

When trimming is not necessary, select “DO NOT TRIM” and touch C to
complete the setting.

.

●

If the selected video is more than 10 minutes, trimming is necessary.

Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the start point to

7

copy.

58

.

●

Resume playback after setting the start point.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）

Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the point to stop copying.

8

.

●

To reset the start point, touch “CANCEL”.

Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C.

9

Editing

Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (GZ­HM330)

Set EXPORT attributes to the recorded videos by adding a "LIB." mark.
When EXPORT attributes are set, the videos can be registered to iTunes
easily using the supplied software on a PC.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

●

To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”.

Select “YES” and touch C.

10

.

●

When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen.

●

After copying, touch C.

●

To exit the screen, touch D, select “YES” and touch C.

Memo:

●

According to the AVCHD standard, videos are split into units of
approximately 0.5 second.
As such, the division point may not be accurate.

●

You can take videos in YouTube™ format by setting upload shooting
before recording.

"Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format" （A P.32）

Uploading Videos to YouTube™

You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser". Install the software on your PC and connect this
unit to the PC.

●

For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.

"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.85）
"Copying to Windows PC" （A P.85）

Trouble with Uploading Videos：

●

Check if you have created an account with YouTube™. (You need a
YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™.)

●

Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in
"Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".

.

Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD

3

SETTINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu.

.

Select “EXPORT SETTINGS” and touch the C button.

4

.

Select the desired video and touch C.

5

.

●

A "LIB." mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the "LIB." mark, touch C again.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file.

After selecting all the files, touch D.

6

.

●

To exit the screen, select “YES” and touch C.

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Memo:

●

You can take videos in iTunes format by setting EXPORT shooting before
recording.

"Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM330)" （A P.33）

●

The format of recorded videos changes when they are transferred to a
PC using the supplied software.
Files that are stored on this unit will not be affected.

●

The "LIB." mark does not appear on other index screens.

Transferring Converted Videos to iPod

You can export videos to iTunes using the provided software "Everio
MediaBrowser".
Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.

●

For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.

●

For details on transferring files to iPod, refer to the help file of iTunes.

"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.85）
"Backing Up All Files" （A P.86）

Trouble with Exporting Files to iTunes：

●

Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in
"Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".

Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM330)

Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from
the list.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “PICTURE TITLE” and touch C.

4

.

Select a title and touch C.

5

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the title.

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Select the desired recording date and touch C.

6

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

●

After setting, touch C.

Picture Title

A Great Memory

Happy Anniversary

Business

Celebration

Congratulations

Graduation

Happy Birthday

Happy Father's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Holiday

Happy New Year!

Happy Valentine's Day

Our Baby

Our Family

Sight Seeing

Vacation

School Memories

Season's Greetings

Sports

Wedding

Memo:

●

Play back the DVD created from a playlist with title on a DVD player.
The title will not be played back if you connect this unit to a DVD writer
(optional).

●

To add a title to a playlist that is already created, refer to the following.

"Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM330)" （A P.67）

Editing

Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos

A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is
called a playlist.
By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the
order you like.
The original video file remains even when it is registered to a playlist.

●

To create a new playlist

"Creating Playlists with Selected Files" （A P.61）
"Creating Playlists by Group" （A P.62）
"Creating Playlists by Date" （A P.63）
"Creating Playlists by Event" （A P.64）

●

To edit or delete a created playlist

"Editing Playlists" （A P.65）
"Deleting Playlists" （A P.66）
"Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM330)" （A P.67）

Memo:

●

When a video file is deleted or moved, the same file will be removed from
the playlist.

●

The playlist will not be affected when a registered video file is divided.
However, if any one of the divided video files is deleted or moved, the
original file will be removed from the playlist.

●

A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.

Creating Playlists with Selected Files

Create a playlist by arranging the files one by one.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

Select “NEW LIST” and touch C.

5

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Select “CREATE FROM SCENE” and touch C.

6

.

Select the file to add to playlist and touch C.

7

Creating Playlists by Group

Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to group.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

Select the insertion point and touch C.

8

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch D.

9

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

Select “NEW LIST” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CREATE BY GROUP” and touch C.

6

.

Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C.

10

.

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.

Select the group to add to playlist and touch C.

7

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

Select the insertion point and touch C.

8

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch D.

9

.

Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C.

10

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Creating Playlists by Date

Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

.

Select “NEW LIST” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CREATE BY DATE” and touch C.

6

.

Select the recording date to add to playlist and touch C.

7

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

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Select the insertion point and touch C.

8

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch D.

9

.

Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C.

10

Creating Playlists by Event

Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to events and
recording dates.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

.

Select “NEW LIST” and touch C.

5

.

Select “CREATE BY EVENT” and touch C.

6

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.

Select an event and touch C.

7

.

Select the recording date to add to playlist and touch C.

8

Editing Playlists

You can change the content of a created playlist.

Select the playback mode.

1

Editing

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

Select the insertion point and touch C.

9

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 8-9 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch D.

10

.

Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C.

11

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

5

.

.

Select the playlist you want to edit and touch C.

6

.

Select the file to add to playlist and touch C.

7

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

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Select the insertion point and touch C.

8

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch D.

9

.

Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C.

10

Deleting Playlists

Delete the playlists that you have created.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

5

.

Select the playlist you want to delete and touch C.

6

All created playlists will be deleted when “DELETE ALL” is selected.

●

Select “YES” and touch C.

7

.

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.

●

After deleting, touch C.

●

To exit the screen, touch D.

Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM330)

Add a title screen to a created playlist.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

To exit the screen, touch D.

●

Editing

.

Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

Select “SET TITLE” and touch C.

5

.

Select the desired playlist and touch C.

6

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the content of the selected playlist.

Select a title and touch C.

7

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the title.

●

To delete the title, select "NO TITLE".
After setting, touch C.

●

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Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording

Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS
RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into
a single video.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “SEAMLESS REC CTRL” and touch C.

4

.

●

Combining of the videos starts.

●

After videos are combined, touch C.

Memo:

●

Seamless videos cannot be combined when there is not enough free
space in the built-in memory or SD card. Make sure that enough free
space is left before combining seamless videos.

●

Scenes from seamless recording can no longer be combined if the files
are divided, deleted, trimmed, or moved.

How to Enable Seamless Video Recording Again

To start seamless recording again after the previous session is complete,
it is necessary to combine seamless videos, or delete the combination
information of the seamless videos.
To delete the combination information of seamless videos, select “DEL
SCENE COMBI INFO” in step 5.
Select “DEL SCENE COMBI INFO” in the respective media to delete the
combination information of seamless videos. Icons are removed from the
files.

Memo:

GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300

You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application
software.

To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or
VCR" A P.84） .
Using the optional application software, you can create DVD-Video and BD
discs on a computer.
Download the optional software here

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/purchase_dl/
mediabrowser_hd_2/

.

Select “COMBINE SCENES” and touch C.

5

.

●

This unit starts a search to detect seamless videos.
Combining cannot be performed if no seamless videos are found.

Select “YES” and touch C.

6

.

Select the media to store the combined video and touch C.

7

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

8

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Copying Files to Card (GZ-HM330)

You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card
to another media.
Copying still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the
shop for printing (developing).
"Copying All Files" （A P.69）
"Copying Selected Files" （A P.70）

CAUTION:

●

Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium.

Copying All Files

Copies all videos and still images to another media.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

8

.

●

Copying starts.

●

After copying, touch C.

Copying

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “COPY” and touch C.

5

.

Select the direction of copying and touch C.

6

.

●

The direction of copying varies with the model.

Select “COPY ALL” and touch C.

7

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Copying Selected Files

Copies selected videos and still images to another media.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

●

A check mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the check mark, touch C again.

After selecting all the files to copy, touch “EXEC”.

9

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

10

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “COPY” and touch C.

5

.

Select the direction of copying and touch C.

6

.

●

The direction of copying varies with the model.

Select “SELECT AND COPY” and touch C.

7

.

●

Copying starts.

●

After copying, touch C.

.

Select the desired file and touch C.

8

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Moving Files (GZ-HM330)

You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card
to another media.
Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media.
Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the
shop for printing (developing).
"Moving All Files" （A P.71）
"Moving Selected Files" （A P.72）

CAUTION:

●

Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium.

Moving All Files

Moves all videos and still images to another media.
Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media.
Files with a protect mark will not be deleted from the original media.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

8

.

●

Moving of files starts.

●

After moving, touch C.

Copying

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “MOVE” and touch C.

5

.

Select the direction of moving and touch C.

6

.

●

The direction of moving varies with the model.

Select “MOVE ALL” and touch C.

7

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Moving Selected Files

Moves selected videos and still images to another media.
Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media.

Select the playback mode.

1

.

Select video or still image mode.

2

.

Touch D to display the menu.

3

.

●

A check mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the check mark, touch C again.

After selecting all the files to move, touch EXEC.

9

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

10

.

Select “EDIT” and touch C.

4

.

Select “MOVE” and touch C.

5

.

Select the direction of moving and touch C.

6

.

●

The direction of moving varies with the model.

Select “SELECT AND MOVE” and touch C.

7

.

●

Moving of files starts.

●

After moving, touch C.

.

Select the desired file and touch C.

8

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Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer (GZ­HM330)

You can copy the recorded files to discs using an optional BD/DVD writer.

Compatible BD/DVD Writers

Product Name Description

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD3

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD50

BD Writer

●

LG Model
No.BE06LU10

Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer

■ Preparing a BD/DVD Writer

"Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50)" （A P.73）
"Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)" （A P.74）
"Preparing a BD Writer" （A P.74）

■ Copying to BD/DVD

"Copying All Files" （A P.75）
"Copying Files by Date" （A P.76）
"Copying Files by Event (video mode only)" （A P.77）
"Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only)" （A P.78）
"Copying Selected Files" （A P.79）

■ Other Operations

"Playing Back Files" （A P.80）
"Finalizing Discs After Copying" （A P.80）
"Changing Recording Media (video mode only)" （A P.80）

Memo:

●

The recordable time on the BD/DVD varies according to the way of
recording.

●

Enables the images recorded on this unit
to be copied to a DVD without using a PC.

●

Creates DVDs and functions as an external
DVD drive when connected to a PC. In
addition, created DVDs can be played back
by connecting the CU-VD50 to a TV.

●

Enables the images recorded on this unit
to be copied to a BD without using a PC.

Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50)

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect the AC adapter of the DVD writer.
③ Connect the USB cable provided with the DVD writer.

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD writer.

Turn on the DVD writer and insert a new disc.

2

.

① Press the power button to turn on the power.
② Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
③ Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly.
④ Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place.

Open the LCD monitor.

3

.

●

The CREATE DVD menu appears.

●

While the USB cable is connected, the CREATE DVD menu is displayed.

CAUTION:

●

Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.

Memo:

●

When connected to this unit, all buttons on the DVD writer CU-VD50,
other than the power and eject buttons, will not work.

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Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3)

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect the AC adapter of the DVD writer.
③ Connect the USB cable provided with the DVD writer to this unit.

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD writer.

Insert a new disc.

2

.

① Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
② Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly.
③ Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place.

Open the LCD monitor.

3

Preparing a BD Writer

Memo:

When connecting to the external Blu-ray drive, use a USB cable with Mini­A (Male) – B (Male) connectors.
The USB cable bundled with this camera cannot be used.
To use the USB cable provided with the external Blu-ray drive, purchase
the USB extension cable.

●

Mini-A (Male) – A (Female)
(Part number: QAM0852-001)

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect the AC adapter of the BD writer.
③ Connect the USB cable of the BD writer to this unit.

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the BD writer.

Insert a new disc.

2

●

Press the power button on the BD writer to turn on the power.

.

●

The CREATE DVD menu appears.

●

While the USB cable is connected, the CREATE DVD menu is displayed.

CAUTION:

●

Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.

.

① Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
② Pull out the tray completely and load a new disc properly.
③ Push the disc tray in until it clicks into place.

Open the LCD monitor.

3

.

●

The CREATE DVD menu appears.

●

While the USB cable is connected, the CREATE DVD menu is displayed.

CAUTION:

●

Be sure to turn off the power when connecting the devices.
Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.

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Selecting the Quality for Saving to Discs (CHANGE REC. MEDIA)

Set the type and video quality of the disc to be created using a BD/DVD
writer.
Adjustment is necessary when making DVDs with a BD writer or DVDs in
standard quality with a DVD writer.

Select video mode.

1

.

Select “CHANGE REC. MEDIA” and touch C.

2

.

■ Backing Up Videos with a DVD Writer

Setting

DVD(AVCHD) Saves videos in a DVD in the high-definition quality.

DVD-Video Saves videos in a DVD after converting to the standard

image quality.

Details

Copying All Files

All files recorded on this unit will be copied.
You can also select and copy only the files that have never been copied.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “CREATE FROM ALL”/“SAVE ALL” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media for copying and touch C.

3

.

Select the desired menu and touch C.

4

■ Backing Up Videos with a BD Writer

Setting

Blu-ray DISC Saves videos in a BD in the high-definition quality.

DVD(AVCHD) Saves videos in a DVD in the high-definition quality.

DVD-Video Saves videos in a DVD after converting to the standard

image quality.

Cautions when Backing Up in the DVD-Video Format：

●

It takes about 1.2 times the recording time to convert a video from high­defintion to standard image quality. (The original video remains in high­definition quality.)

●

Each scene is saved as a chapter. The video pauses at the switching of
scenes, but this is not a malfunction.

●

Videos cannot be saved to DVD-R DL (double layer) discs. Use a DVD­R or DVD-RW disc.

Details

Memo:

●

DVDs that are created with “DVD-Video” selected can be played back on
normal DVD players.

●

When backing up still images, “Blu-ray DISC” or “DVD” can be selected.
Image quality of the still images will not be changed.

.

Setting

A “ALL SCENES”

All files in the recording medium are copied.

B “ALL IMAGES”

A “UNSAVED SCENES”
B “UNSAVED IMAGES”

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

5

.

Select “YES” or “NO” and touch C. (A mode only)

6

Files that have never been copied are
automatically selected and copied.

Details

.

●

When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are
displayed in groups.

●

When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording
dates.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

7

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.

●

When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc.

●

After copying, touch C.

Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.

8

CAUTION:

●

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is
complete.

●

Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied.

Copying Files by Date

Files are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were
recorded.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media for copying and touch C.

3

.

Select “CREATE BY DATE”/“SAVE BY DATE” and touch C.

4

.

Select the desired recording date and touch C.

5

.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

6

.

●

The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed.
Prepare the discs accordingly.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the file to copy.

Select “YES” or “NO” and touch C. (A mode only)

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.

●

When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are
displayed in groups.

●

When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording
dates.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

8

.

●

When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc.

●

After copying, touch C.

Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.

9

CAUTION:

●

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is
complete.

●

Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied.

Copying Files by Event (video mode only)

Videos are sorted and copied according to the registered event.

Select video mode.

1

.

Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media for copying and touch C.

3

.

Select “CREATE BY EVENT” and touch C.

4

Copying

.

Select the desired event and touch C.

5

.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

6

.

●

The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed.
Prepare the discs accordingly.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the file to copy.

Select “YES” or “NO” and touch C.

7

.

●

When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are
displayed in groups.

●

When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording
dates.

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Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

8

Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only)

Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like.

Select video mode.

1

.

●

When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc.

●

After copying, touch C.

Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.

9

CAUTION:

●

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is
complete.

●

Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied.

Memo:

●

To register files to events

"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.31）
"Changing Event Registration of Videos" （A P.53）

.

Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media for copying and touch C.

3

.

Select “CREATE BY PLAYLIST” and touch C.

4

.

Select the desired videos and touch C.

5

.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video.

Select the insertion point and touch C.

6

.

●

The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right.

●

To delete a video from the playlist, touch
"F" to select the video and touch C.

●

Repeat steps 5-6 and arrange the videos in the playlist.

After arranging, touch “SAVE”.

7

.

●

The positions of the "E"/"F" and "“SAVE”" operation buttons may
change according to the position of the cursor.

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Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

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Copying Selected Files

Select and copy the desired files.

Select video or still image mode.

1

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.

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The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed.
Prepare the discs accordingly.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the file to copy.

Touch C.

9

.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

10

.

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When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc.

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After copying, touch C.

Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.

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CAUTION:

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Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is
complete.

●

Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied.

Memo:

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A list of playlists is displayed on the top menu of the created DVD.

●

To create a playlist

"Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos" （A P.61）
"Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM330)" （A P.60）

.

Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media for copying and touch C.

3

.

Select “SELECT FROM SCENES”/“SELECT FROM IMAGES” and

4

touch C.

.

Select the desired files and touch C.

5

.

●

A check mark appears on the selected file.
To remove the check mark, touch C.

●

Touch “CHECK” to check the video.

After selecting, touch “SAVE”.

6

.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

7

.

●

The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed.
Prepare the discs accordingly.

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Select “YES” or “NO” and touch C. (A mode only)

8

.

●

When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are
displayed in groups.

●

When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording
dates.

Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.

9

.

●

When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc.

●

After copying, touch C.

Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.

10

CAUTION:

●

Do not turn off the power or remove the USB cable until copying is
complete.

●

Files that are not on the index screen during playback cannot be copied.

Playing Back Files

Checks the created disc.
Operating Details
"Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM330)" （A P.46）

Finalizing Discs After Copying

Finalizes the disc after copying is finished. This enables the disc to be
played back using this unit, on PC, BD/DVD writer or BD/DVD player that
supports the BD-MV and AVCHD formats.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “FINALIZE” and touch C.

2

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

3

●

After finalizing, touch C.

Changing Recording Media (video mode only)

Select video mode.

1

.

Select “CHANGE REC. MEDIA” and touch C.

2

.

How to Create DVDs Using an External Blu-ray Drive or DVDs
with a Standard Image Quality

To do so, you need to change the “CHANGE REC. MEDIA” setting in the
“BACK-UP” menu.

●

Selecting “Blu-ray DISC” enables you to save videos in a Blu-ray disc in
the high-definition quality.
(External Blu-ray drives only)

●

Selecting “DVD(AVCHD)” enables you to save videos in a DVD in the
high-definition quality.

●

Selecting “DVD-Video” enables you to save videos in a DVD after
converting to the standard image quality.

Memo:

●

DVDs that are created with “DVD-Video” selected can be played back on
normal DVD players.

●

When backing up still images, “Blu-ray DISC” or “DVD” can be selected.
Image quality of the still images will not be changed.

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Digest Playback

You can play back a few seconds from each scene of the recorded videos
in the created DVD.

Load the created DVD on a DVD player.

1

Select “DIGEST PLAYBACK” on the TV.

2

●

The digest is played back continuously.

.

(The screen does not appear on this unit.)

Memo:

●

To normal playback/To index menu

1) Press the top menu button on the remote control of the DVD device
during digest playback.

2) Select the desired item.

●

“DIGEST PLAYBACK” menu is not available when the DVD is created
using the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.

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Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive (GZ­HM330)

You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive
from this unit. You can also play the files in the USB external hard disk drive
on this unit.

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the USB external hard disk drive.

Recommended USB External Hard Disk Drives

Seagate FreeAgent™ Desk series

LaCie Design by Neil Poulton series

●

When connecting to the above products, use a USB cable with Mini-A
(Male) to Mini-B (Male) connectors.

"Optional Accessories" （A P.19）

Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive

"Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive" （A P.82）
"Backing Up Files" （A P.82）
"Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive" （A P.83）
"Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive" （A P.83）
"Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive" （A P.83）

Memo:

●

USB external hard disk drives with the capacity over 2 TB cannot be used.

●

Copying may take time. (For example, saving 1 hour video in XP mode
takes about 20 minutes.)

●

Sound or video may be interrupted during playback.

●

Format the USB external hard disk drive when connecting it to this unit
for the first time. (All data is deleted.)

●

Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software when
you use the PC to operate the data in the USB external hard disk drive
directly copied from this unit.

CAUTION:

●

Do not connect a USB hub between this unit and the USB external hard
disk drive.

●

Disconnect the USB external hard disk drive when using other USB
devices such as a BD/DVD writer or another USB external hard disk drive.

●

Avoid the following operations during copying and playing back.

- Turning off the unit or the USB external hard disk drive.

- Disconnecting the USB cable.

●

Files deleted from this unit cannot be written to a disc using a BD/DVD
writer even if they have been copied to the USB external hard disk drive.

●

Do not format the USB external hard disk drive using the PC. If you did,
format again using this unit. (All the data in the USB external hard disk
drive will be erased.)

●

Avoid the following operations using the PC.

- Deleting files or folders in the USB external hard disk drive.

- Moving files or folders in the USB external hard disk drive.

- Changing the name of files or folders in the USB external hard disk drive.
These operations make the data impossible to be played back on this
unit.

●

When you use the PC to edit the data in the USB external hard disk drive,
copy the data to the PC before editing. Editing the data in the USB
external hard disk drive directly from the PC makes the data impossible
to be played back on this unit.

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Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive

Connect to a USB external hard disk drive.

1

●

Turn off all units.

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect the AC adapter of the USB external hard disk drive.
③ Connect the USB cable provided with the USB external hard disk drive.

●

The USB cable provided with this unit cannot be used.

Open the LCD monitor.

2

●

After connecting, turn on this unit first, then turn on the USB external hard
disk drive.

A “ALL SCENES”

All files in the recording medium are copied.

B “ALL IMAGES”

A “UNSAVED SCENES”
B “UNSAVED IMAGES”

Select “OK” and touch C.

5

.

●

After copying, touch C.

●

To cancel copying, select “STOP”.

Files that have never been copied are
automatically selected and copied.

.

●

The “VIDEO BACKUP”/“STILL IMAGE BACKUP” menu appears.

●

While the USB cable is connected, the “VIDEO BACKUP”/“STILL IMAGE
BACKUP” menu is displayed.

Backing Up Files

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “BACK UP” and touch C.

2

.

Select the media to back up and touch C.

3

.

Select the desired menu and touch C.

4

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Setting

Details

Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “PLAYBACK” and touch C.

2

.

Select the desired folder and touch C.

3

.

●

After deleting, touch C.

Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “FORMAT” and touch C.

2

.

Select “YES” and touch C.

3

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.

Select the desired file and touch C.

4

.

●

Touch f to stop playback.

Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

2

.

●

After formatting, touch C.

.

Select the desired folder and touch C.

3

.

Select “DELETE” and touch C.

4

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Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder

You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit
using a USB cable.

Close the LCD monitor and connect.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect using the provided USB cable.

Open the LCD monitor.

2

.

●

The USB MENU appears.

Select “BACK UP” and touch C.

3

.

Perform dubbing on the Blu-ray recorder.

4

●

Refer also to the instruction manual of the Blu-ray recorder.

Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR.

●

Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

1

.

① Press and hold the power M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off

the power.

② Connect the AC adapter of this unit.
③ Connect using the provided AV cable.
④ Press and hold the power M button for 2 seconds or more to turn on

the unit.

Select the playback mode.

2

.

Prepare the TV/VCR for recording.

3

●

Switch to a compatible external input.

●

Insert a DVD-R or video tape.

Prepare this unit for playback.

4

●

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection settings menu to the aspect ratio
(4:3 or 16:9) of the connecting TV.

"VIDEO OUTPUT" （A P.120）

●

To include the date during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
connection settings menu to “ON”.
Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY DATE
ONLY”.

"DISPLAY ON TV" （A P.120）
"ON-SCREEN DISPLAY" （A P.108）

Start recording.

5

●

Start playback on this unit and press the record button on the VCR/DVD
recorder.

"Playing Back Videos" （A P.38）
"Playing Back Playlists" （A P.46）

●

After playback is complete, stop the recording.

Memo:

●

When there are many videos to dub, you can create a playlist in advance
and play it back so that all your favorite videos can be dubbed at once.

"Creating Playlists with Selected Files" （A P.61）
"Playing Back Playlists" （A P.46）

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Copying to Windows PC

You can copy files to a PC using the provided software.
DVDs can also be created using the PC's DVD drive.
If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected.

GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300

You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application software.

To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" A P.84） .
Using the optional application software, you can create DVD-Video and BD discs on a computer.
Download the optional software here

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/purchase_dl/mediabrowser_hd_2/

Memo:

●

To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the PC in use.

●

Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser

Consult the customer service center below.

●

Pixela User Support Center

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Telephone

USA and Canada (English): [phone] (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain)
(English/German/French/Spanish): [phone] (toll-free)
Other Countries in Europe
(English/German/French/Spanish): [phone]
Asia (Philippines) (English): [phone]
China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

Homepage

●

For details on how to upload to Youtube™, refer to “MediaBrowser Help” in the “Help” menu of Everio MediaBrowser.

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/

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Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.

Windows Vista / Windows 7

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

Windows XP

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

Windows Vista / Windows 7

OS Windows Vista 32/64-bit

Home Basic or Home Premium
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 2

Windows XP
Home Edition or Professional
(Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 3

Windows XP

Windows 7 32/64-bit
Home Premium
(Pre-installed versions only)

CPU Intel Core Duo CPU 1.66 GHz or higher

Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended

Intel Core Duo CPU 1.66 GHz or higher
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended

RAM At least 2 GB At least 1 GB

Memo:

●

If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, operations of the provided software cannot be guaranteed.

"Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software" （A P.90）

●

For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed

Installing the Provided Software

You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple
editing using the provided software.

Windows Vista / Windows 7

User Guide.

Windows XP

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.

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Backing Up All Files

Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the PC's
hard disk (HDD).

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect using the provided USB cable.

Open the LCD monitor.

2

.

●

The USB MENU appears.

Select “BACK UP” and touch C.

3

.

●

The provided software Everio MediaBrowser starts up on the PC.
The subsequent operations are to be performed on the PC.

Select the volume.

4

.

Memo:

●

Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos and still
images are stored on this unit.

●

If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser, please consult the "Pixela User Support Center".

"Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser" （A
P.85）

●

Delete unwanted videos before making backup.
It takes time to back up many videos.

"Deleting Unwanted Files" （A P.47）

Disconnecting this Unit from PC

Click “Safely Remove Hardware”.

1

.

Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.

2

(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.

3

Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

4

.

Start backup.

5

.

●

Backup starts.

After backup is complete, click “OK”.

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Organizing Files

After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Family
Trip" or "Athletic Meet".
This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too.

Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser icon.

1

●

The provided software starts up.

.

Display the month of the files to organize.

2

.

Create a user list.

3

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●

If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser, please consult the "Pixela User Support Center".

"Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser" （A
P.85）

.

●

A new user list is added to the user list library.

Click on the recording day.

4

●

The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed.

Register files to the created user list.

5

.

Identifying Video or Still Image：

●

You can select files using the "SELECT" menu on the top right of the
screen.

●

Check the video/still image icon on the top right corner of the thumbnail.

Memo:

.

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Recording Videos to Discs

Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs.

GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300

You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application
software.

To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder
or VCR" A P.84） .
Using the optional application software, you can create DVD-Video and
BD discs on a computer.
Download the optional software here

http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/purchase_dl/
mediabrowser_hd_2/

Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive.

1

Select the desired user list.

2

.

Select the disc type (GZ-HM330 only).

3

.

●

After copying, click “OK”.

.

Select the method of file selection.

4

.

●

If you select “Select all files displayed”, only the displayed videos are
copied to the disc.
Proceed to step 6.

●

If you select “Select files individually”, proceed to step 5.

(When “Select files individually” is selected) Select the files to copy to

5

disc in order.

.

Set the top menu of the disc.

6

.

●

Set the title and menu background.

Copying to disc starts.

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Memo:

●

The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser.
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
BD (GZ-HM330 only)

●

Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats:
AVCHD
DVD-Video (GZ-HM330 only)
BD (GZ-HM330 only)

●

When copying videos recorded in UXP recording mode to create an
AVCHD disc, the videos need to be converted to XP recording mode
before copying. Therefore, it may take a longer time than copying videos
recorded in other modes.

●

Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to play back the disc. Refer to the help
file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software to operate.

●

To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser, select “Help” from the
Everio MediaBrowser's menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard.

.

●

If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio
MediaBrowser, please consult the "Pixela User Support Center".

"Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser" （A
P.85）

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JVC Software Licence Agreement

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED
"DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR" ("Program") ON YOUR PC.
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan,
Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the following.
Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the
Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM
INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.

COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

1

You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights
in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in
JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law
of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.

GRANT OF LICENCE

2

① Subject to the conditions of this Agreement, JVC grants to You a non-

exclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the
Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

② You may make one (1) copy of the Program solely for your personal

backup or archival purposes.

RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM

3

① You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, revise or

modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by
applicable law.

② You may not copy or use the Program, in whole or in part, other than

as expressly specified in this Agreement.

③ You have no right to grant a licence to use the Program, and may not

distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or
otherwise let them use the Program.

LIMITED WARRANTY

4

JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free
from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30)
days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the
Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with
the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS
DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR
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CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH
PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.

LIMITED LIABILITY

5

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT
SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER
IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS
JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY
RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.

TERM

6

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use
the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the
termination under the following provision.
Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate
this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may
claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this
Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program
stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your
PC), and no longer own such Program.

EXPORT CONTROL

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You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or
underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and
other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

8

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the "Government"),
You acknowledge JVC's representation that the Program is a "Commercial
Item" as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g)
consisting unpublished "Commercial Computer Software" as those items
are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use
rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.

GENERAL

9

① No modification, change, addition, deletion or other alternation of or

to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed
by an authorized representative of JVC.

② If any part of this Agreement is held invalid by or in conflict with any

law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions
will remain in full force and effect.

③ This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws

of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes
which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and
performance of this Agreement.

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

Memo:

●

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4
(Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be
replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

CAUTION:

●

Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described
in this manual.

●

Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run
this software.

●

Do not attempt to modify this software.

●

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's
authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM：

●

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed
surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back
surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward
from the center hole.

●

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

●

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

●

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep
it away from direct sunlight.

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software
program at our world wide web server at

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

Copy the files to a PC using the following method.

Connect the USB cable and AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect using the provided USB cable.

Open the LCD monitor.

2

.

●

The USB MENU appears.

Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and touch C.

3

.

●

Close the Everio MediaBrowser program, if it starts.

●

The subsequent operations are to be performed on the PC.

Select "Computer" (Windows Vista) / "My Computer" (Windows XP) from

4

the start menu, then click on the EVERIO_MEM or EVERIO_SD icon.

●

The folder opens.

Copy the files to any folder in the PC (desktop, etc).

5

CAUTION:

●

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

Memo:

●

To edit the files, use a software that supports MTS/JPEG files.

●

The above operations on PC may vary with the system used.

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Disconnecting this Unit from PC

Click “Safely Remove Hardware”.

1

.

Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.

2

(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.

3

Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

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List of Files and Folders

Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown
below.
They are created only when necessary.

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CAUTION:

●

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

Copying to Mac Computer

Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.

Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

1

.

① Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
② Connect using the provided USB cable.

●

The provided software is not required for this process.

Open the LCD monitor.

2

.

●

The USB MENU appears.

Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and touch C.

3

.

●

The subsequent operations are to be performed on the PC.

Click on the "EVERIO_MEM" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop.

4

●

The folder opens.

Click on the column display icon.

5

.

●

Search the folder with the desired files.

Copy the files to any folder in the PC (desktop, etc).

6

.

CAUTION:

●

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,
they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

●

Movie files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to
iMovie.
Import the files to iMovie directly from this unit.

Memo:

●

To edit the files, use a software that supports MTS/JPEG files.

●

When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the
"EVERIO_MEM" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop to the trash bin.

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iMovie and iPhoto

You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie'08,
'09 (video) or iPhoto (still image).
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.

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For the latest information on iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the Apple website.

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For details on how to use iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the help file of the
respective software.

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There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer
environments.

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Operating the Menu

Use the slider and operation buttons to set the menu.

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The menu differs according to the mode in use.

Touch D to display the menu.

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Select the desired menu and touch C.

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Select the desired setting and touch C.

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Menu Settings

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Memo:

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To close the menu, touch D.

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To return to the previous screen, touch J.

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To display the help file, touch K.

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Returning All Settings to Default：

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Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.

"FACTORY PRESET" （A P.119）

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Menu Settings

Recording Menu (Video)

You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality
and gain.

Setting Details

MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually.

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They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.

"Manual Settings Menu" （A P.104）

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.

LIGHT Turns on/off the light.

REGISTER EVENT Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic Event") by registering the file before recording.

VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality.

ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of

AUTO REC Enables the unit to start or stop recording automatically by sensing the changes in brightness within the red frame displayed

SEAMLESS RECORDING Automatically switches to a different media and continues recording when the remaining space on the current recording

x.v.Color Records with "x.v.Color".

WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind.

"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" （A P.95）

"LIGHT (GZ-HM330)" （A P.95）

"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.31）

"VIDEO QUALITY" （A P.96）

"ZOOM" （A P.96）

"GAIN UP" （A P.97）

it at a certain interval.
"Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)" （A P.34）

on the LCD monitor.
"Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)" （A P.35）

media runs out.
For example, when the remaining space on the SD card runs out during recording, the recording continues on the built-in
memory without stopping.
"SEAMLESS RECORDING" （A P.98）

"x.v.Color" （A P.98）

"WIND CUT" （A P.99）

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Menu Settings

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Activates the function.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and touch C.

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LIGHT (GZ-HM330)

Turns on/off the light.

Setting Details

OFF Does not light up.

AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark.

ON Lights up at all times.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “LIGHT” and touch C.

3

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CAUTION:

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When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will
change.

・ If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”

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・ If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”.
・ If “FOCUS ASSIST” is set, “FOCUS” will be switched to “AUTO”.
・ If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”.
・ If “METERING AREA/ TYPE” is set to “SPOT”, it will be switched to

“ENTIRE SCREEN”.

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When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will
switch to “OFF”.

・ When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”
・ When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”
・ When “FOCUS ASSIST” is selected
・ When “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”
・ When “METERING AREA/ TYPE” is set to “SPOT”

Memo:

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Depending on the condition, faces may not be detected.

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Menu Settings

REGISTER EVENT

Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic
Event") by registering the file before recording.
Operating Details
"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.31）

VIDEO QUALITY

Sets the video quality.

Setting Details

UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality.

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Applies to BDs only. To save to DVDs, it is necessary to re­encode the videos to XP mode using the provided software.

XP Enables recording in high picture quality.

SP Enables recording in standard quality.

EP Enables long recordings.

Memo:

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Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes
with extreme change of brightness to avoid noise.

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Use a BD writer to save videos recorded in UXP mode.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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ZOOM

Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

Setting Details

20x/OPTICAL (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) Enables zooming up to 20x.

30x/OPTICAL (GZ-HM330) Enables zooming up to 30x.

60x/DIGITAL (GZ-HM330) Enables zooming up to 60x.

80x/DIGITAL (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) Enables zooming up to 80x.

200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x.

Memo:

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When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “VIDEO QUALITY” and touch C.

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Select “ZOOM” and touch C.

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Menu Settings

GAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark
places.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

AGC Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.

AUTO Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark.

Memo:

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Although “AUTO” brightens the scene more than “AGC”, movements of
the subject may become unnatural.

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Setting can be adjusted separately for still images.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long
period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain
interval.
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
Operating Details
"Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)" （A P.34）

AUTO REC

Records automatically by sensing the changes in brightness.
Operating Details
"Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)" （A
P.35）

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Select “GAIN UP” and touch C.

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Menu Settings

SEAMLESS RECORDING

This function enables an ongoing video recording that has reached its
media's maximum capacity to be recorded continuously without frame loss
by automatically switching the recording to another media. It is also possible
for the scenes to be merged into one of the media once the recording is
complete.

Setting Details

OFF Does not switch recording media automatically.

ON Switches recording media automatically.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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x.v.Color

Records with "x.v.Color".

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Activates the function.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “x.v.Color” and touch C.

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Select “SEAMLESS RECORDING” and touch C.

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Select “ON” and touch C.

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Warning

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Auto switching of media cannot be performed when a write protected
memory card, an unformatted media, or an incompatible media is used.

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The function does not work when there is less than 1 minute of
recording time left in the other media.

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Recording cannot be performed when the seamless recording disabled
icon [SEAMLESS_NO] is displayed.

Memo:

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Seamless recording allows the unit to automatically switch to another
media if the targeted media for recording is unavailable or has less than
1 second of recording time left.

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Once a seamless recording is complete, the function is automatically
disabled. Combine the recorded scenes or delete the scene combination
information to reactivate it.

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Seamless videos that are recorded on two separate media can be
combined into a single video.

"Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording" （A P.68）

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WIND CUT

Reduces the noise caused by wind.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Activates the function.

Displaying the Item

Select video mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

2

Menu Settings

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Select “WIND CUT” and touch C.

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Menu Settings

Recording Menu (Still Image)

You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality
and gain.

Setting Details

MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually.

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They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.

"Manual Settings Menu" （A P.104）

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.

LIGHT Turns on/off the light.

SELF-TIMER Use this when taking a group photo.

SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted.

IMAGE SIZE Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images.

IMAGE QUALITY Sets the image quality.

GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.

AUTO REC Enables the unit to record still images automatically by sensing the changes in brightness within the red frame displayed on

"FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" （A P.100）

"LIGHT (GZ-HM330)" （A P.101）

"SELF-TIMER" （A P.101）

"SHUTTER MODE" （A P.102）

"IMAGE SIZE" （A P.102）

"IMAGE QUALITY" （A P.103）

"GAIN UP" （A P.103）

the LCD monitor.
"Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)" （A P.35）

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Activates the function.

Displaying the Item

Select still image mode.

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Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and touch C.

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If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”

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・ If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”.
・ If “FOCUS ASSIST” is set, “FOCUS” will be switched to “AUTO”.
・ If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”.
・ If “METERING AREA/ TYPE” is set to “SPOT”, it will be switched to

“ENTIRE SCREEN”.

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When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will
switch to “OFF”.

・ When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”
・ When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”
・ When “FOCUS ASSIST” is selected
・ When “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”
・ When “METERING AREA/ TYPE” is set to “SPOT”

Memo:

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You cannot activate “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” if “SELF-TIMER” is set to
“FACE DETECTION”.

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Depending on the condition, faces may not be detected.

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CAUTION:

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When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will
change.

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