JVC GZ-HM300U, GZ-HM320U User Manual

HD MEMORY CAMERA

GZ-HM320U/GZ-HM300U

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.28 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, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" withinthe product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

•

mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

•

AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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

WARNING:

The battery pack and this unit with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive

heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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 thisunit. (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 thisunit 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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Remove the mains plug immediately if this unit

•

functions abnormally.

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.

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.

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

AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks

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of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

x.v.Color™ is a trademark of

•

Sony Corporation.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

•

Licensing, LLC.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

•

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Windows® is either registered trademark or

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

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are

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trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in

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this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CAUTION:

Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT

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approved by JVC are used.

Only use the batteries specified on page 24. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

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and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Make a backup of important recorded data

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.

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

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

Inserting an SD card ........................... 8

Clock Setting ..................................... 11

▶Recording ................................ 13

Video Recording ................................ 13

Still Image Recording ........................ 14

▶Playback .................................. 15

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

........................................................... 15

▶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/

Playing Back on TV ........................... 16

▶Copying ................................... 18

Copying Files .................................... 18

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 19

Copying to Computer ........................ 20

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

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

Recordable Time/Number of Images

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

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

Cautions ............................................ 28

Specifications .................................... 30

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V30U*

CD-ROM

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SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.9.

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

converter plug for the country or region of visit.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Battery Pack BN-VG114U

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

Lens Cap

AV Cable

Names of Parts and Functions

980a

3 4

567

Lens

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Slider Selects an image or item.

 Button Confirms the selected image or item.

Operation Buttons Functions differently according to the operation.

 (menu) Button ( P.23)

Camera Sensor

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp ( P.6)

+ (Play/Record Mode) Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

/ (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes.

UPLOAD (Upload) Button Recording ：Takes videos in

YouTube¥ format.

i j k

l m

b c

d e f

Playback ：Changes the video to

, (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.16, P.19)

COMPONENT (Component) Connector ( P.16)

HDMI Mini Connector ( P.16)

Zoom/Volume Lever ( P.13, P.15)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button ( P.14)

USB Terminal ( P.22)

DC Terminal ( P.6)

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button ( P.13)

Grip Belt Release Lever

Grip Belt ( P.7)

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Slot ( P.8)

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

YouTube¥ format.

time as well as the battery power during continuous recording.

n o p

q r

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

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.

To detach the battery pack

(Base)

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.

Charging Lamp

BATT.

Plug in the power.

Charging Lamp

Connect the DC

terminal.

Charging in progress: Blinks Charging finished: Goes out

Cover

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Grip Adjustment

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Pull back the belt

Adjust the length

Attach the belt

Using as a Hand Strap

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

Press and hold

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

Attaching the Lens Cap

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

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/

Inserting an SD card

GZ-HM320 (Models with Internal Memory)

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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.

Close the LCD monitor.

(Base)

Turn off the power of the unit before

insertin

GZ-HM300 (Models with Dual Slot)

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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.

(Base)

Turn off the power of this unit before

inserting or removing a card.

or removing a card.

Close the LCD monitor.

Open the cover.

Insert an SD card.

Label

Open the cover.

Insert an SD card into slot A.

Label

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Slot A Slot B

To remove the card

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

(Base)

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP Video Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4GB to

Still Image SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to

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

32GB)

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

To use an SD card

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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 CARD”. (GZ-HM320 only)

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For GZ-HM300, set “VIDEO SLOT SELECTION” or “IMAGE SLOT SELECTION” to “SLOT A” or “SLOT B”.

① Display the menu.

Touch

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and

touch .

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

③ Select “REC MEDIA FOR

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

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA

SET QUIT

④

Select “SD CARD” and touch .

MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

BUILT-IN MEMORY

5&%#4&

To use SD cards that have

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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  to display the menu.

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” with

the slider and touch .

③ Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and

touch .

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.

FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA

SET QUIT

④ (GZ-HM300 only)

Select the slot inserted with the card to be formatted, and touch .

SLOT SELECTION

SLOT A

SLOT B

SET QUIT

⑤

Select “FILE” and touch .

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

SET QUIT

⑥

Select “YES” and touch .

⑦

After formatting, touch .

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Clock Setting

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  when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

Select

②

Touch

●

Touch2

Slide along the slider to select, then

Slider

SET DATE/TIME!

YES NO

SET

Operation Buttons

touch the operation buttons to set.

Set the date and time.

Cursor

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

JAN

10 00 AM20101

After setting the date and time,

touch .

Select the region where you live

and touch .

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The city name and time difference is displayed.

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

GMT

SAVE QUIT

JAN. 1. 2010 10:00 AM

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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SET QUIT

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

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Touch the operation buttons “&” / “'” to move the cursor.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

To reset the clock

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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.

Touch

② Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and

touch .

VIDEO DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

③ Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

touch .

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET QUIT

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The subsequent setting operations

are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the previous page.

Touch

② Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

and touch .

VIDEO

9+0&%76

DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

③ Select “LANGUAGE” and touch

.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT FOCUS ASSIST COLOR

SET QUIT

④ Select the desired language and

touch .

⑤

Touch  to exit.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

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.

Open the

LCD monitor.

Remove the

• lens cap.

Select video

mode.

Press

Check if the recording mode is

Auto.

fI the mode is Manual, touch

• the button to switch.

ehT mode changes between auto

• and manual with every touch.

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Zooming

Start recording.

sserP again to stop.•

(Wide angle)

Press

Indications during video recording

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Video Quality

Scene Counter

Battery Indicator

Remaining Recording Time

: Record-Standby : Recording in Progress

Recording Media (GZ-HM300: / )

NOTE

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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1 hour. ( P.24)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Touch

20x

(Telephoto)

Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording)

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

(White): Image stabilizer

Touch

：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).

(Green): Image stabilizer (White): OFF

The setting switches with every touch.

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

Select still image

mode.

Press

Indications during still image recording

■

Image Size

Shutter Speed

Focus

Battery Indicator

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Set the focus on the subject.

Take a st ill image.

1920

Press halfway

Lights up in green when focused

Press fully

Lights up during still image recording

Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots Recording in Progress Recording Media

(GZ-HM300: / )

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.10) are displayed on the index screen.

Select the playback mode.

Select video or still image mode.

Press

Play back a ﬁle.

Select

Media being played back

VIDEO PLAYBACK VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOV.01. 2009 04:55PM NOV.01. 2009 04:55PMJAN.01. 2010 04:55PM JAN.01. 2010 04:55PM

Press

To delete unwanted ﬁles

■

Volume adjustment during video playback

Turn down the volume

Select

Turn up the volume

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Touch

•

Touch to stop.•

To capture a still image during playback

■

Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback

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Display 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 -

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Select message appears and touch .

Returns to the previous still image

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Touch

“YES” when the confirmation

Playing Back on TV

Connect to a TV.

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

●

Press the Power button (,) 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 (HDMI mini) Terminal

HDMI Cable (Optional)

HDMI Terminal Input

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.

To COMPONENT

COMPONENT

Terminal

Component Cable** (Optional)

To AV Terminal

Do not connect the

yellow plug when using component cable.

AV Cable (Provided)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

White

Red

Component Video Input

B/PB

CR/P

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

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.15)

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 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.

●

Restart this unit by turning off and on.

●

When 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.

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.

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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.

●

Copying files by connecting to a DVD writer is not supported.

Devices

DVD Recorder

VCR

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

Guide.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD 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.

●

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

Yellow

To AV Terminal

●

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

Select the playback mode.

●

Turn on this unit.

AV Cable (Provided)

To DC Terminal

White

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

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Red

Audio Input (R)

VCR/DVD Recorder

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Press

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

●

Switch to a compatible external input.

●

Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub.

Preparation on this unit

●

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

●

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”.

Start recording.

●

Start playback on this unit ( P.15) and press the record button on the recorder.

●

After playback is complete, stop the recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

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 Vista

Home Basic or Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)

Windows 7

Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)

Service Pack 2 (Windows Vista only)

: At least 2 GB

: 32-bit / 64-bit

: At least 1 GB

Windows XP

■

Processor

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

Memory System type

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

NOTE

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If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, the provided software cannot be used.

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

●

For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

●

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

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 . Double-click on the "EVERIO_MEM" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop.

④ ⑤ Click on the column display icon. ⑥ Copy the files to any folder in the PC (desktop, etc).

column display icon Copy the files

●

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_MEM" or "EVERIO_SD" icon on the desktop to the trash bin.

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.

Click “Run INSTALL.EXE” in the

①

auto play dialog box. Click “Continue” on the user

②

account control screen.

●

“Software Setup” appears after a while.

●

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

Click “Easy Installation”.

NOTE

Viewing the Detailed User Guide

●

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

Click “Finish”.

Click “Quit”.

●

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

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Backing Up All Files

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

Connect the USB cable and AC

adapter.

To USB Terminal

To DC Terminal

USB Cable (Provided)

Select the volume.

Click

Start backup.

Saving destination (PC)

Click

AC Adapter

Open the LCD monitor.

Select “BACK UP” and touch .

USB MENU PLAYBACK ON PC CREATE DISC

DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

BACK UP

SET

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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/

To USB Terminal

QUIT

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

■

① Click “Safely Remove Hardware”.

② Click “Safely Remove USB Mass

Storage Device”.

③ (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. ④ Disconnect the USB cable and

close the LCD monitor.

Others

Using the Menu

You can configure various settings using the menu.

Display the menu.

Touch

●

The menu differs according to the mode in use.

Select the desired menu and

touch .

VIDEO REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM GAIN UP TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

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 sometime to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.

JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regard 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)

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.

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Select the desired setting and

touch .

VIDEO

OFF

AGC

AUTO

SET QUIT

To exit the screen

■

Touch  (quit).

To return to the previous

■

screen

Touch “)”.

To display the help file

■

Touch “*”.

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

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

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Recordable Time/Number of Images

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

Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality

Built-in

Memory

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

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

XP 1 h 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h SP 1 h 25 m 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m EP 3 h 35 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m

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Built-in memory applies to GZ-HM320 only.

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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 8260 260 510 1030 2100 4140 8330 9999 9999 1920 × 1080 /

16:9

STANDARD 1440 × 1080 / FINE 9999 340 680 1360 2770 5450 9999 9999 9999 1440 × 1080 /

STANDARD

4:3

640 × 480 / FINE 9999 1690 3330 6670 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 640 × 480 /

STANDARD

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

Built-in

Memory

256 MB 512 MB

9999 410 810 1620 3210 6310 9999 9999 9999

9999 540 1070 2140 4360 8570 9999 9999 9999

9999 3050 5990 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U 2 h 30 m 1 h 1 h 45 m BN-VG121U 3 h 30 m 1 h 30 m 2 h 40 m

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The above are values when “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.)

●

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.)

Approximate

Charging Time

SD Card/SDHC Card

SD Card / SDHC Card

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB

Actual Recording

Time

Recording Time

16 GB 32 GB

Continuous

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.

●

The battery pack is being charged.

●

Check the  /  mode.

●

Set to the recording mode with the + button.

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Recording

Recording stops by itself.

●

Insert a commercially available SD card.

●

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

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The media used for recording is out of space. To ensure continuous recording, set “SEAMLESS RECORDING” to “ON” before you start recording. The unit switches to another media and records continuously without frame loss.

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.

●

Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu accordingly.

●

Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.

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Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.)

●

Cancel group display and date search functions.

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Change the setting in “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”. (Files on other media are not displayed.)

●

When recording the white balance was not correctly adjusted.

●

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

●

Set “EFFECT” to “OFF”.

●

Check the remaining battery power. (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.)

●

When charging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range. (Otherwise, charging may stop to protect the battery pack.)

Other problems

The slider and operation buttons do not work.

●

Remove any gloves.

●

Touch the slider and buttons with your fingers to operate. (They do not function if you touch them with your fingernails or pen tips.)

●

This unit heats up.

When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound does not appear on the TV properly.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

This is not a malfunction. (This unit may become warm when used for a long time.)

●

The image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. In such cases, perform the following operations. A Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable. B Turn off and on this unit again.

●

Some TVs may operate differently

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

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

Warning Indications

Warning Indications Action Page

●

RECORDING FAILURE

UNSUPPORTED SCENE! (Video)/ UNSUPPORTED FILE! (Still image)

BACK UP RECORDED DATA ON PC OR DISC

Warning Indications

PERIODICALLY

DATA RECORDED IS TOO LITTLE UNABLE TO SAVE

Turn off and on this unit again.

●

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.)

●

Connect and copy your data to a PC.

●

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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MEMORY CARD ERROR!

CHECK LENS COVER

●

Turn off and on this unit again.

●

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

●

Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.

●

Format the SD 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:

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 un

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

Terminals

it when not

ATTENTION:

Valid in USA

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.

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.

•

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/

Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

•

... open the unit’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inﬂammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the unit

is not in use.

... place naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the unit.

Avoid using the unit

•

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric ﬁelds (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)

temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit

•

... in places of over 50°C (122°F). ... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the

unit in high places while a cable is connected

may result in a malfunction if the cable is

caught and the unit falls onto the ﬂoor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

•

... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap. ... swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the unit is inside it. ... place the unit in dusty or sandy areas, such

as on a beach.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Fasten the grip belt securely.

•

When using the unit with a tripod, attach

•

the unit to the tripod securely. If the unit drops, you may be injured and the unit may be damaged. When a child uses the unit, there must be parental guidance.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GZ-HM320U/GZ-HM300U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

ful interference to radio

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

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