JVC GZ-HD500, GZ-HD620 User Manual

Press halfway to focus

Press fully to take still image

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

Press to Start Recording.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

RECORDING FILES

PLAYBACK VIDEOS

Easy Start Guide

This easy start guide is designed to navigate you to

using your new Everio quickly. Please refer to the

owner’s manual for a detailed listing of features.

For our online tutorials please visit:

http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp

AC Adapter

AP-V30U

Basic User

Guide

Battery Pack

BN-VG114US

Component Cable

(GZ-HD620)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

RCU

(GZ-HD620)

Lithium Battery

•

(Pre-installed in the

remote control)

START

/STOP

SNAP

SHOT

INFO

INDEX

AV Cab le CD -ROM

Lens Cap

(GZ-HD500)

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

Product Name Description

Battery Pack

• BN-VG114US

• BN-VG121US Battery Charger

• AA-VG1U

To order any of these accessory please visit

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

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

www.JVC.com or call 1-800-858-6442

TYPES OF USABLE microSD CARDS

Accessories

Memory Cards Capacity

microSDHC

Cards

<SD High-

capacity>

microSD

Cards

Note: Operations are confirmed on the following microSD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP Video Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB) Still image microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)

• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

Supports 4GB to 8GB

Supports 256MB to 2GB

8GB 44min. 8420

4GB 22min. 4200

2GB - 2100

1GB - 1030 512MB - 510 256MB - 260

Video (UXP)

Still images

(1920x1080/FINE)

Q Close the LCD to turn Off the Power

R Attach battery

Battery Pack

T Connect the AC adapter to outlet

Charging in progress: Blinks Charge finished: Goes out

Battery Type Charging Time

BN-VG114US (Supplied) 2hr.30min. 1hr.20min. 0hr.45min. BN-VG121US 3hr.30min. 2hr.05min. 1hr.10min.

Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase

S Connect AC adapter into DC Terminal

Cover

110V - 240V

Continuous

Recording

CAUTION

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

Getting Started

INSERTING THE microSD CARD*

Q Open the card slot cover

• Turn off the power before inserting or removing a card

Bottom

Open

* SD card not included

R Install a microSD Card

Actual

Recording

Customer Service

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Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.

• For GZ-HD500, remove the lens cap.

R Press L button to select the recording mode.

S Press A/B button to select the video or still

image mode.

The Mode will be displayed in the LCD

VIDEO RECORDING

The information below will be displayed on the LCD during recording.

Video Quality

Remaining Recording Time

:Record-Standby :Recording in Progress

Recording Media Battery Indicator

Scene Counter

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Files

Image Size

Shutter Speed

Focus

Press

Zooming

(Wide angle)

• Press again to Stop Recording.

Lights up in green when focused

Lights up during still image recording

Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots Recording in Progress

Recording Media

Battery Indicator

Press

(Telephoto)

Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.

R Press L button to select the playback mode.

S Press A/B button to select the video or still

image mode.

T Select from the index screen (highlight

thumbnails) using the Slider.

U Touch the C button.

PLAYBACK ON A TV

Preparation:

• Turn off both camera and TV.

L To connect using the HDMI mini

connector

• When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT] to [AUTO 1].

Playing Back Files

HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)

HDMI Connector

Press

Select

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Touch

HDMI Mini Connector

AC Adapter

Press

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DC Connector

To AC Outlet

PLAYBACK ON A TV (CONT.)

PC USERS HOW TO RECORD A FILE (VIDEO CLIP) FOR YouTube™ HOW TO RECORD A FILE FOR iTunes

FILE BACKUP (Windows PC)

L To connect using the COMPONENT/AV connector

• Change the settings in [COMPONENT OUTPUT]/[VIDEO OUTPUT] according to the connection.

To AC Outlet

To DC Terminal

To COMPONENT Terminal

Component Cable

Component Video Input

B/PB

R/PR

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

To AV Terminal

COMPONENT

(Provided for GZ-HD620 only)

Do not connect the yellow plug when using component cable.

AV Cable (Provided)

Preparation:

• Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.

• In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box appears.

Q Click [Easy Installation].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

R Click [Next].

L Playback Opera tion

After the connection with TV is completed

Q Turn on the camera and the TV. R Select the TV input switch.

S Click [Finish].

• Everio MediaBrowser icons are created on the desktop.

S Start playback on the camera.

USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS

A To select an Operation icon appearing on the

left side, touch the portion of the Slider next to Operation icon.

B To select an Operation icon appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them.

CHANGING MENU SETTINGS

Select an item from the menu screen.

Q Touch the D button.

R Slide your finger up and down on the

Slider.

Using the Slider and Operation Buttons

S Touch the C button.

Select

Touch

VIDEO

VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

SET QUIT

1 Touch

Mac USERS

• You may use the software supplied with the Mac Computer

to view and edit files from the Everio Camera.

• Connect the Everio Camera to the Mac Computer using a USB Cable.

Note:

How to Install Software

Files must be transferred to the Mac Computer for editing.

iMovie and iPhoto

You can import files from this unit to a PC using Apple’s iMovie ‘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.

Note:

• For the latest information on iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the Apple website.

• For details on how to use iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the help file of the respective

software.

• There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer environments.

USB jack

To USB port

Preparation:

• Install the Everio MediaBrowser software onto the PC.

• Make sure that enough space is left in the PC’s HDD.

• Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

• Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

To DC Terminal

Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. R Select [BACK UP] on the Camera.

Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

USB MENU

CREATE DISC DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

BACK UP

SET QUIT

S Click [All volume in camcorder] and

click [ Next].

Click1

T Click [Start].

The Backup starts.

Saving destination (PC)

USB Cable (Provided)

AC Adapter To A C O u t let (110V to 240V)

Click

2 Click

FILE BACKUP (Mac Computer)

Preparation:

• Make sure that enough space is left in the Mac’s HDD.

• Close the LCD Monitor to turn off the camera.

• Connect the camera to the Mac Computer with the USB cable.

File Backup to Computer

Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera. R Select [PLAYBACK ON PC] on the Camera.

USB MENU

PLAYBACK ON PC

CREATE DISC DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

SET QUIT

S Copy and Paste the files to the Mac Computer for backup.

USB jack

To U S B por t

To U S B Te r min al

Q Press the L button to select the recording mode.

R Press the A / B button to select the video mode.

S Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT* button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING /

EXPORT SHOOTING* menu.

T Select [UPLOAD SHOOTING] and touch the C button.

• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

• After setting, touch the J button.

U Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

• Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.

HOW TO UPLOAD A FILE(VIDEO CLIP) TO YouTube™ (Windows PC only)

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” “Connecting this Unit to PC”

Trouble with Uploading Videos

• Check if you have created an account with YouTube™.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser

Consult the customer service center below.

• Pixela User Support Center

Region Language Phone #

USA and Canada English +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)

Europe (UK, Germany,

France, and Spain)

Other Countries in

Europe

Asia (Philippines) English +63-2-438-0090

China Chinese 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

• For details on how to upload to YouTube™ or transfer files to iTunes “MediaBrowser Help”.

English /German /

French/Spanish

English /German /

French/Spanish

+800-1532-4865 (toll-free)

+44-1489-564-764

*, refer to

Uploading Videos to YouTube™

* GZ-HD620

Q Press the L button to select the recording mode. R Press the A / B button to select the video mode.

S Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING/EXPORT

SHOOTING menu.

T Select [EXPORT SHOOTING] and touch the C button.

UPLOAD SHOOTING

• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

(GZ-HD620)

• After setting, touch the J button.

SORT

EXPORT SHOOTING

U Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

HOW TO TRANSFER FILES TO iTunes® (Windows PC only)

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®.

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 Everio MediaBrowser software.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser

• Consult the customer service center on previous page.

TRADEMARK

• Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

• iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTu b e L LC.

Uploading Videos to iTunes

Preparation

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Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.

–

Make sure your battery is fully charged.

–

A spare battery may be useful.

Stabilizing Your Picture

Try these tips to improve the image: –

Look for a place to sit down and take your video.

–

Look for something you can set your camera on.

–

Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.

Camera Movement

The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little camera movement

Treat all movements as a special effect.

–

If you must move the camera, do it slowly.

–

Zooming

As a general rule, your video will look better if you zoom the lens before you start your recording:

Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.

–

If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.

–

Exposure

Remember to shoot with the sun or the primary light source behind you.

–

Keeping the range of contrast in your scene to a reasonable level is the

–

easiest way to improve the picture quality.

Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out or

–

over exposed.

Making a simple change in how the camera is aimed or by zooming in slightly,

–

you may reduce contrast to a reasonable range.

Length of Recording

Many recordings are ruined by stopping the recording too soon and missing the best moment:

Recording Techniques

Always try for at least a 10 second recording.

–

When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.

–

It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.

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