JVC GZ-HD620U User Manual

HD HARD DISK CAMERA

GZ-HD620U/GZ-HD500U

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.29 to ensure safe use of this product. Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified. This product comes with a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide”.

Detailed User Guide

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the useful features.

Access the following website on your PC

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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

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The rating plate and safety caution are on the

bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The serial number plate is on the battery pack

mount.

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The rating information and safety caution of the

AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁre or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufﬁcient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water. Also do not place any containers ﬁlled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁre or electric shock may be caused.)

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

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to this unit and to the user. Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the unit.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

WARNING:

The battery pack, this unit with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like.

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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Remove the mains plug immediately if this unit functions abnormally.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

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

Trademarks

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

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

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

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AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks

of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

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HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

Licensing, LLC.

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

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

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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

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

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

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Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the batteries specified on page 24.

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Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

CAUTION:

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

Make a backup of important recorded data

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Contents

Safety Precautions .............................. 2

Contents .............................................. 4

Verifying the Accessories .................... 4

Names of Parts and Functions ............ 5

▶Getting Started .......................... 6

Charging the Battery Pack .................. 6

Grip Adjustment .................................. 7

Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD500)

............................................................. 7

Clock Setting ....................................... 8

▶Recording ................................ 10

Video Recording ................................ 10

Still Image Recording ........................ 11

Recording on a microSD card ........... 12

▶Learning About Advanced Operations

Use the “Detailed User Guide” on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations.

Access the following address on your PC

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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

▶Playback .................................. 14

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

........................................................... 14

Playing Back on TV ........................... 15

▶Copying ................................... 17

Copying Files .................................... 17

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 18

Copying to Computer ........................ 19

▶Others ..................................... 23

Using the Menu ................................. 23

Recordable Time/Number of Images

........................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................ 25

Cautions ............................................ 29

Specifications .................................... 31

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter AP-V30U *¹

CD-ROM

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microSD cards are sold separately.

Battery Pack

BN-VG114US

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

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Remote Control *² RM-V760

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Lithium Battery *² (Pre-installed in the remote control)

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Component Cable *²

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Lens Cap (GZ-HD500)

For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.12.

When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available

converter plug for the country or region of visit.

*2 Supplied for GZ-HD620 only.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

AV Cable

Names of Parts and Functions

1 2 3

5 6

7 89

a bc

Playback

M (Power/Information) Button

Recording：Displays the remaining

Playback：Displays file information. Press and hold to turn the power on/off

while the LCD monitor is opened. AV Terminal ( P.15, P.18)

COMPONENT (Component)

Connector ( P.15) HDMI Mini Connector ( P.15)

Zoom/Volume Lever ( P.10, P.14)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording)

Button ( P.11) USB Terminal ( P.22)

DC Terminal ( P.6)

START/STOP (Video Recording)

Button ( P.10) Grip Belt Release Lever

Grip Belt ( P.7)

Tripod Mounting Hole

microSD Card Slot ( P.12)

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

* For GZ-HD620 only.

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Lens/Lens Cover *

Light *

Remote Sensor *

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor

Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Slider

Selects an image or item. C Button

Confirms the selected image or item. Operation Buttons

Functions differently according to the operation.

D (menu) Button ( P.23)

Camera Sensor

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)

Lamp ( P.6) L (Play/Record Mode) Button

Switches between recording and playback modes.

A/B (Video/Still Image) Button

Switches between video and still image modes.

UPLOAD/EXPORT* (Upload/Export to

iTunes*) Button Recording：Takes videos in

YouTubeä or iTunes* format.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Changes the video to

：

YouTubeä or iTunes* format.

time as well as the battery power during continuous recording.

BATT.

Connect the DC terminal.

To detach the battery pack

Charging Lamp

Attach the battery pack.

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

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

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(Base)

Cover

Plug in the power.

Charging in progress:

Charging finished:

Blinks

Goes out

AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

Charging Lamp

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

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If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot 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 (77°F). If the battery pack is

charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F), 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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the length

Pull back the belt

Attach the belt

Press and hold

Using as a Hand Strap

Remove the strap and loop it around your wrist. While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap.

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When attaching the hand strap, insert C until it clicks into place.

Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD500)

Damage may occur to the lens if this unit is stored without the lens cap attached.

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CAUTION

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Please be careful not to lose the lens cap.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Clock Setting

SET DATE/TIME!

YES NO

SET

Select

②

Touch

Touch2

Slider

Operation Buttons

10 00 AM20101

JAN

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

SET QUIT

Cursor

GMT

JAN. 1. 2010 10:00 AM

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

SAVE QUIT

Open the LCD monitor.

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The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.

Select “YES” and touch C when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

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Slide along the slider to select, then touch the operation buttons to set.

Set the date and time.

After setting the date and time,

touch C.

Select the region where you live

and touch C.

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The city name and time difference is displayed.

NOTE

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

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

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

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“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. ( P.6)

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

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Touch the operation buttons “E” / “F” to move the cursor.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To reset the clock

To u ch

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS MEDIA SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET QUIT

To u ch

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

9+0&%76

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT FOCUS ASSIST COLOR

SET QUIT

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

① Display the menu.

To change the display

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language

The language on the display can be changed.

① Display the menu.

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② Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and

touch C.

③ Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

touch C.

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The subsequent setting operations are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the previous page.

② Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

and touch C.

③ Select “LANGUAGE” and touch

④ Select the desired language and

touch C.

⑤

Touch D to exit.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Press

Touch

20x

Select video mode.

Open the LCD monitor.

Check if the recording mode is

Auto.

If the mode is Manual, touch the button to switch.

The mode changes between auto and manual with every touch.

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Start recording.

Press again to stop.•

(Wide angle) (Telephoto)

Zooming

For GZ-HD500, remove the lens cap.

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Remaining Recording Time

Video Quality

: Record-Standby

Scene Counter

Battery Indicator

: Recording in Progress

Recording Media

: SD Card

: Hard-Disk

Recording

Video Recording

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

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

Indications during video recording

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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 45 minutes. ( P.24)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

NOTE

Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording)

Touch

(White): Image stabilizer (Green): Image stabilizer (White): OFF

The setting switches with every touch.

Press halfway

Press fully

Press

Lights up during still image recording

Select still image mode.

Take a still image.

Set the focus on the subject.

Lights up in green when focused

1920

: SD Card

: Hard-Disk

Remaining Number of Shots

Image Quality

Recording in Progress

Shutter Speed

Focus

Battery Indicator

Image Size

Recording Media

When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.

：Reduces camera shake under normal shooting conditions.

：More effectively reduces camera shake during wide angle shooting. It is also

more effective for recording while walking.

NOTE

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It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to off when shooting a subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod.

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

Still Image Recording

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Indications during still image recording

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Recording on a microSD card

Press and hold

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

Insert a microSD card.

Open the cover.

(Base)

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

(Base)

When a commercially available microSD card is inserted, recordings can be made to the card.

* To record to the microSD card it is necessary to adjust the media settings. ( P.13)

When no card is available, set media settings to “HDD” for recording.

To remove the microSD card

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

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

Still Image microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB),

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

8 GB)

microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)

To use a microSD card

To u ch

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE FORMAT HDD FORMAT SD CARD DELETE DATA ON HDD

SET QUIT

MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

HDD

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE FORMAT HDD

FORMAT SD CARD

DELETE DATA ON HDD

SET

QUIT

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

SET QUIT

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Recording and playback can be performed on a card when “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” of media settings is set to “SD”.

① Display the menu.

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and

touch C.

To use microSD cards that

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have been used on other devices

Format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings.

All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the card to a PC before formatting.

①

Touch D to display the menu.

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” with

the slider and touch C.

③ Select “FORMAT SD CARD”

and touch C.

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③ Select “REC MEDIA FOR

VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”, and touch C.

④

Select “SD” and touch C.

④

Select “FILE” and touch C.

⑤

Select “YES” and touch C.

⑥

After formatting, touch C.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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VIDEO PLAYBACK VIDEO PLAYBACK

Select

Touch

Select

Touch

Press

Play back a ﬁle.

Select the playback mode.

Volume adjustment during video playback

Turn up the volume

Turn down the volume

Select video or still image mode.

To delete unwanted ﬁles

■

Touch

to stop.•

Select

“YES” when the confirmation

message appears and touch

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Media being played back

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the media selected in media settings ( P.13) are displayed on the index screen.

To capture a still image during playback

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Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback

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Display

d / e

f g h

i j

k l

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

During video playback During still image playback

Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow

Stop (returns to thumbnail display) Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image

Returns to the beginning of the scene

Forward search -

Reverse search -

Forward slow-motion -

Reverse slow-motion -

Returns to the previous still image

Playing Back on TV

HDMI Terminal Input

To (HDMI mini) Terminal

HDMI Cable (Optional)

CB/PB

CR/PR

Green

Blue

Red

Component Video Input

Video Input

To COMPONENT Terminal

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

White

Yellow

Red

To AV Terminal

AV Cable (Provided)

Component Cable ** (Provided for GZ-HD620 only)

Do not connect the yellow plug when using component cable.

COMPONENT

Connect to a TV.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. ** The component cable recommended is QAM1266-001.

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Press the Power button (M) for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

To connect using the HDMI mini connector

If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI terminal.

To connect using the COMPONENT/AV connector

If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the COMPONENT terminal.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Connect the AC adapter. ( P.6)

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This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. ( P.14)

To play back with date/time display

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Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection settings menu to “ON”. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”.

When images look unnatural on the TV

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Images do not appear on the TV properly.

The color of images looks strange.

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

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Restart this unit by turning off and on.

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

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Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

NOTE

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Please contact the TV manufacturer on questions or problems with setting the TV to the correct mode.

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We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher picture quality.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Copying

Copying Files

You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.

Standard Quality HD Quality

Devices

DVD Writer (*1)

External Blu-ray Drive

(*1)

Blu-ray Recorder (*1)

DVD Recorder

VCR

External Hard Disk

P P

P P P

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Page

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- *3 *3 *3

*1 Applicable to GZ-HD620 only.

*2 The way of copying files or creating discs varies according to the device in use.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device.

*3 For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User

Guide.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

To DC Terminal

VCR/DVD Recorder

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

Video Input

To AV Terminal

AV Cable (Provided)

Yellow

White

Red

AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240 V)

Press

Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

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Press the Power button (M) for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

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This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Select the playback mode.

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Turn on this unit.

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

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Switch to a compatible external input.

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Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub.

Preparation on this unit

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Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection settings menu to the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.

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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”.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Start recording.

Windows Vista

Home Basic or Home Premium

(Pre-installed versions only)

Windows 7

Home Premium

(Pre-installed versions only)

Service Pack 2 (Windows Vista only)

Processor

Intel Core Duo CPU 1.66 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended

System type

: 32-bit / 64-bit

Memory

: At least 2 GB

Windows XP

Home Edition or Professional (Pre-installed versions only)

Service Pack 3

Processor

: Intel Core Duo CPU 1.66 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended

Memory

: At least 1 GB

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Start playback on this unit ( P.14) and press the record button on the recorder.

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After playback is complete, stop the recording.

Copying to Computer

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Windows PC You can copy files to a PC using the provided software. Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

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Windows XP

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

NOTE

column display icon Copy the files

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If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, the provided software cannot be used. It is recommended to use a BD/DVD writer* (optional).

* Applicable to GZ-HD620 only.

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Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software.

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For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

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Mac users may use the software provided with the Mac computer.

Mac

Copy the video and still image files to a computer using the following method.

① Close the LCD monitor and connect to a PC. ( P.22) ② Open the LCD monitor and display the USB menu. ③

Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and touch C.

④ Double-click on the "EVERIO_HDD" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop. ⑤ Click on the column display icon. ⑥ Copy the files to any folder in the PC (desktop, etc).

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When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

When removing this unit from the computer, drag & drop the "EVERIO_HDD" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop to the trash bin.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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 only

Load the provided CD-ROM into your PC.

① Click “Run INSTALL.EXE” in the

auto play dialog box.

② Click “Continue” on the user

account control screen.

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“Software Setup” appears after a while.

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If it doesn't appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in “My Computer”.

Click “Easy Installation”.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE

Viewing the Detailed User Guide

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Connect to the internet and click “Read Detailed User Guide”.

Click “Quit”.

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Exits installation of Everio MediaBrowser and icons are created on the desktop.

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Click “Finish”.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Backing Up All Files

USB Cable (Provided)

AC Adapter

To USB Terminal

To DC Terminal

To USB Terminal

USB MENU

CREATE DISC DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

BACK UP

SET QUIT

21Click

Click

Saving destination (PC)

Before making backup, make sure that there is enough free space in the PC's HDD.

Connect the USB cable and AC

adapter.

Open the LCD monitor.

Select “BACK UP” and touch C.

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The provided software Everio MediaBrowser starts up on the PC. The subsequent operations are to be performed on the PC.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Select the volume.

Start backup.

After backup is complete, click

“OK”.

If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio MediaBrowser, please consult the "Pixela User Support Center".

To disconnect this unit from the

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① Click “Safely Remove Hardware”.

② Click “Safely Remove USB Mass

Storage Device”.

③ (For Windows Vista/Windows 7)

Click “OK”.

④ Disconnect the USB cable and

close the LCD monitor.

To u ch

VIDEO

VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

SET QUIT

VIDEO

OFF

AGC

AUTO

SET QUIT

Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.

JVC (for inquires regarding this unit)

When contacting the nearest JVC ofﬁce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

• Product Name, Model, Serial Number, Problem, Error Message

• PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB/GB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB)) Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.

JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding speciﬁcations or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

Pixela (for inquires regarding the provided software)

Region Language Phone #

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

Europe (UK, Germany, France,

and Spain)

English/German/French/Spanish +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)

Other Countries in Europe English/German/French/Spanish +44-1489-564-764

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

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

Homepage: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Please check our website for latest information and downloading.

Others

Using the Menu

You can configure various settings using the menu.

Display the menu.

Select the desired setting and

touch C.

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The menu differs according to the mode in use.

Select the desired menu and

touch C.

To exit the screen

■

Touch D (quit).

To return to the previous

■

screen

Touch “J”.

To display the help file

■

Touch “K”.

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For more information on the settings, refer to the Detailed User Guide.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Recordable Time/Number of Images

You can check the video recording time by pressing the M (Power/Information) button.

Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality

UXP 11 h 7 h 20 m 22 m 44 m

XP 15 h 10 h 31 m 1 h 3 m

SP 21 h 14 h 44 m 1 h 29 m

EP 50 h 33 h 1 h 51 m 3 h 43 m

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The approximate recording time is only a guide. The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.

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

Image size / Quality

1920 × 1080 / FINE 260 510 1030 2100 4200 8420

16:9

1920 × 1080 / STANDARD

1440 × 1080 / FINE 350 680 1360 2770 5540 9999

1440 × 1080 / STANDARD

4:3

640 × 480 / FINE 1710 3330 6680 9999 9999 9999

640 × 480 / STANDARD 3090 5990 9999 9999 9999 9999

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Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on the HDD (regardless of image size and quality).

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack

BN-VG114US 2 h 30 m 45 m 1 h 20 m

BN-VG121US 3 h 30 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 5 m

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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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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.)

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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.)

GZ-HD620 GZ-HD500 4 GB 8 GB

HDD microSD Card

microSD Card

256 MB 512 MB

410 810 1620 3210 6410 9999

550 1070 2150 4360 8700 9999

Approximate

Charging Time

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB

Actual Recording

Time

microSDHC

Card

Continuous

Recording Time

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, consult the following chart or the “Troubleshooting” section in the Detailed User Guide. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website. Refer also to the Q&A information of new products on JVC’s website (http:// www.jvc.com). This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such a case, reset this unit.

Reset this unit when it does not function properly or when “...

■

Error” appears on the screen.

① Turn off the power. (Close the LCD monitor.) ② Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them,

and turn on the power again.

Troubleshooting

Trouble Action Page

Power

POWER/CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the monitor is closed.

Recording/snapshot cannot be performed.

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The battery pack is being charged.

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Check the A / B mode.

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Set to the recording mode with the L button.

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Recording

Recording stops by itself.

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Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and turn it on again. (This unit stops automatically to protect the HDD when the temperature rises.)

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Move this unit away from loud or shaky places.

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Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” and “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” in the media settings menu to “SD”. (There may be a malfunction with the HDD.)

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Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of non-stop recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

No date/time display.

Sound or video is interrupted.

Playback

Cannot find a recorded video.

The color of images looks strange.

The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging.

Warning Indications

Warning Indications Action Page

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Turn off and on this unit again.

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RECORDING CANCELLED/ RECORDING FAILURE

THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED FOR RECORDING OR EDITING ON THIS CAMERA / UNSUPPORTED FILE!

Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” in the media settings menu to “SD”. (Records on the microSD card.)

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Do not subject this unit to any strong impact or vibration.

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Make use of a file recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not be playable. If the file was recorded with this unit, then it is corrupted.)

Warning Indications

DATA RECORDED IS TOO LITTLE UNABLE TO SAVE

HDD ERROR！

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

CHECK LENS COVER

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If a video recording is stopped with the actual recording time displayed at “0:00:00:17” and below, the video cannot be saved.

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Turn off and on this unit again.

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Format the HDD by executing “FORMAT HDD” in the media settings menu. (All data is deleted.)

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Turn off and on this unit again.

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Remove the AC adapter and battery pack, then remove and re-insert the microSD card.

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Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals.

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Format the microSD card by executing “FORMAT SD CARD” in the media settings menu. (All data is deleted.)

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Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Cautions

AC Adapter

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug Adapter

Battery Pack

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

Terminals

•

To avoid hazards

...

do not burn.

...

do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

...

do not modify or disassemble.

...

do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁre.

... use only speciﬁed chargers.

•

To prevent damage and prolong service life

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of 10°C

to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Cooler temperatures require longer charging time, or in some cases stop charging at all. Warmer temperatures prevent complete charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery that is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Valid in USA

Recording Medium

•

Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

•

Do not bend or drop the recording medium,

or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

•

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

•

Do not turn off this unit’s power or remove

the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

•

Do not bring the recording medium near

objects that have a strong magnetic ﬁeld or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

•

Do not store the recording medium in locations

with high temperature or high humidity.

•

Do not touch the metal parts.

•

When formatting or erasing data using this unit, only the ﬁle administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the hard disk. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the unit with a hammer etc.

Hard Disk

•

Do not use the unit where it is subject to vibrations or loud sounds.

•

If you move the unit suddenly, the drop detection function may operate and the power may be turned off.

LCD Monitor

•

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT

... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place this unit with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

•

To prolong service life

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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JVC GZ-HD620U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Grip Adjustment

Using as a Hand Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD500)

Clock Setting

Recording

Video Recording

Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording)

Still Image Recording

Recording on a microSD card

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Playing Back on TV

Copying

Copying Files

Copying to Computer

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Installing the Provided Software

Backing Up All Files

Others

Using the Menu

Recordable Time/Number of Images

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Warning Indications

Cautions