JVC gz-hm430bek, gz-hm30bek, gz-hm30sek Basic User's Manual

CAMCORDER

LYT2284-001C-M

GZ-HM430BEK GZ-HM30BEK/SEK

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. 21 to ensure safe use of this product.

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A “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide” are available for this product. For more details on operating this product, please refer to the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website.

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Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ You can also access the website from the supplied CD-ROM.

Further

Information

Safety Precautions

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 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, etc.) to this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause this unit to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

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

CAUTIONS:

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To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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NOTES:

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The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount. The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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Remove the mains plug immediately if the camcorder functions abnormally.

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 more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Products

Battery

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of these products. For more information about collection points and recycling of these products, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

[Business users]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

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NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

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NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Contents

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

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

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

IGetting Started ........................... 6

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

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

Using as a Hand Strap ......................... 7

Video Quality ....................................... 7

Inserting an SD Card ........................... 8

Clock Setting ..................................... 10

IRecording ................................. 12

Video Recording ................................ 12

IPlayback ................................... 13

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

........................................................... 13

Playing Back on TV ............................ 14

ICopying .................................... 16

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 16

IFurther Information ................... 17

Operating the Menu ........................... 17

Recordable Time ............................... 18

Troubleshooting ................................. 19

Cautions ............................................ 21

Specifications .................................... 23

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Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ You can also access the website from the supplied CD-ROM.

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AC-V10M *1

AV Cable CD-ROM *2

SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this

unit, refer to p. 8.

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

converter plug for the country or region of visit.

*2 To use the CD-ROM, refer to the “Installing the Provided Software” section in the

“Detailed User Guide”.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Power Cord *1

Battery Pack BN-VG107E

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

Names of Parts and Functions

4 5

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7 8 9 0

Lens Cover

Monaural Microphone

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

Speaker

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

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

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

UP/< Button UP

DOWN/> Button

Scrolls/moves cursor on the

icons upward Reverse search

DOWN:Scrolls/moves cursor on the

icons downward

OK/INFO Button

Forward search

Confirms the selection. / Displays information as follows. Recording:Displays the remaining

time and battery power.

Playback:Displays file information

such as recording date.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

AV Connector (p. 15, 16)

MENU Button (p. 17)

HDMI Mini Connector (p. 14)

USB Connector

Zoom/Volume Lever / Index (u) (p. 12, 13)

i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) Button (p. 12)

DC Connector (p. 6)

START/STOP Button (Video Recording) (p. 12) /

d/e (Play/Pause) Button (Video Playback) (p. 13)

Strap Lock (p. 7)

Lens Cover Switch (p. 12)

Grip Belt (p. 7)

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Slot (p. 8)

Battery Release Lever (p. 6)

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(Base)

To detach the battery pack

Charging finished: Goes out

Charging in progress: Blinks

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

AC Adapter

Cover

Connect the DC connector.

Mark

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

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

Attach the battery pack.

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Charging the Battery Pack

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and

performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack)

The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.

Charging is also possible with a USB cable. (Refer to Detailed User Guide.)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Grip Adjustment

Close the lever

Adjust the length of the belt

Open the lever on the strap lock

Using as a Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.

Video Quality

This unit can perform recording in both high and standard definition. By default, it is set to high definition (LS) (GZ-HM30) or (XP) (GZ-HM430).

To change the setting

Press MENU.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK/INFO.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the video quality.

Press OK/INFO. (Setting complete)

High Definition LS (16:9) UXP (16:9) Higher video quality

Standard Definition SSW (16:9) SS (4:3) SSW (16:9)

SEW (16:9) SE (4:3) SEW (16:9)

* For the approximate video recording time, refer to p. 18.

GZ-HM30 GZ-HM430

LE (16:9) XP (16:9)

SP (16:9)

EP (16:9)

More recording time

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Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Inserting an SD Card

Tu r n off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

(Base)

Label

Insert an SD card.

Open the cover.Close the LCD monitor.

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

(Base)

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.

To remove the card

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

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, Eye-Fi*

Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB)

Video A

Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Connect X2 / Eye-Fi Explore X2 / Eye-Fi Pro X2

*Only the specified models may be used. Refer to the Detailed User Guide for details.

Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above

may result in recording failure or data loss. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

Eye-Fi manufactures SD memory cards with wireless LAN function.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FORMAT SD CARD

right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

To use SD cards that 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 computer before formatting.

Press MENU.

Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and

press OK. Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and

press OK.

Select “FILE” and press OK.

Select “YES” and press OK.

After formatting, press OK.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Clock Setting

NOYES

SET DATE/TIME!

20111 1 10 00

TIMEDATE

CLOCK SETTING

GMT

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/ right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the

setting value and press OK to confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item.

Repeat this step to input the year,

month, day, hour, and minute.

The unit turns on. When the LCD

monitor is closed, the unit turns off.

Select “YES” and press OK when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

The city name and time difference are

displayed.

To return to the previous screen

Press MENU.

Set the date and time.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press OK.

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

To reset the clock

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

CLOCK ADJUST

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

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

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and

press OK.

To change the display language

The language on the display can be changed.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

and press OK.

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Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

press OK.

The subsequent setting operations are the same as steps 3 - 4 on the previous page.

Select “LANGUAGE” and press

OK.

Select the desired language and

press OK.

NOTE

“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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

(Telephoto)(Wide angle)

Zooming

Press again to stop.

Start recording.

The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.

If the mode is H Manual, press the S button to switch.

Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.

Open the lens cover.

Zoom ratio setting depends on the setting of “VIDEO QUALITY”. (P.23)

0:00:00 [000:22]

Battery Indicator

Recording Media

Recording in Progress

Record-Standby

Remaining Recording Time

Video Quality

Scene Counter

Image Stabilizer

Recording

Video Recording

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (C), night view (B), person (A) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.

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

Indications during video recording

NOTE

The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 40

minutes. (p. 18) Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp

is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.

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

2011

Tu r n up the volume

Tu r n down the

volume

Vol ume adjustment

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select the desired video and press [d/e].

Select the playback mode.

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display).

Press L again to return to the recording mode. Videos recorded in high definition and standard definition are displayed on the index screen

separately. Set “VIDEO QUALITY” in the recording menu to “LS” or “LE” to view the videos recorded in high definition, or to “SSW”, “SS”, “SEW”, or “SE” to view the videos recorded in standard definition, before selecting the playback mode. (p. 7) (GZ-HM30)

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To delete selected files from

the index screen

Press MENU, select “DELETE” and

press OK. Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.

Usable operation buttons/levers during playback

d/e

Zoom u

Zoom T / Vol.+ Increases volume level -

Zoom W / Vol.- Decreases volume level -

UP/< Reverse search Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

DOWN/> Forward search Frame-by-frame playback in forward

During video playback During video pause

Pause Playback

- Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select files

and press OK. Press MENU, select “EXECUTE” and

press OK to confirm deletion. After deleting is complete, press OK.

direction

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Further

Information

Playing Back on TV

HDMI Connector Input

HDMI Cable (Optional)

To HDMI Mini

Connector

Connect to a TV.

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

Turn off the power.

Playing back in HD quality

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

Connecting to the HDMI connector

NOTE

For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV’s

manufacturer. Use a High Speed HDMI Cable as the HDMI mini cable.

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

Playing back in standard quality

Red

White

Ye l low

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

If you are using a conventional TV, you can play back in standard quality by connecting to the AV connector.

Connecting to the AV connector

Connect the AC adapter.

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

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. (p. 13)

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 “ON”.

When images look unnatural on the TV

Images do not appear on the TV properly.

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Images are projected horizontally on the TV.

The color of images looks strange.

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

Turn off and on this unit again.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION

SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.

Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

When the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” set

to “ON”, change the setting as desired on TV. Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

VCR/DVD Recorder

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

Red

White

Ye l low

To DC Connector

To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

AC Adapter

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

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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 manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

Turn off the power.

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

Press L (Play/Record) to select the playback mode.

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

Switch to a compatible external input.

Insert a DVD-R or video tape.

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 “ON”.

Start recording.

Start playback on this unit 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/

GAIN UP

AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER

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

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Computer (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 computer, 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

nihCanihC ese 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

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

Further Information

Operating the Menu

You can configure various settings using the menu.

Select the desired setting and

press OK.

To select/move cursor towards up/ left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

To return to the previous screen

Press MENU.

Select the desired menu and press

OK.

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/

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Further

Information

Recordable Time

You can check the video recording time by pressing the OK/INFO button.

Approximate Video Recording Time

GZ-HM430

Quality

UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 20 m 5 h 50 m

XP 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 10 m 6 h 10 m 8 h 20 m

SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 40 m 11 h 50 m

EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 50 m 21 h 50 m 29 h 50 m

SSW 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 17 h 23 h

SEW 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 11 h 40 m 23 h 50 m 35 h 10 m 47 h 40 m

GZ-HM30

Quality

LS 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 10 m 6 h 30 m 9 h 30 m 13 h

LE 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 15 h 10 m 22 h 20 m 30 h 20 m

SSW/SS 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 17 h 23 h

SEW/SE 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 11 h 40 m 23 h 50 m 35 h 10 m 47 h 40 m

LS/LE: High definition (1280 x 720 pixels, 16:9)

SSW/SEW: Standard definition (720 x 576 pixels, 16:9)

SS/SE: Standard definition (720 x 576 pixels, 4:3)

The approximate recording time is only a guide. The actual recording time may shorten

depending on the shooting environment.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time

BN-VG107E 40 m 1 h 5 m

BN-VG114E 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m

BN-VG121E 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m

The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).

The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped

repeatedly. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)

When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery

pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB

SDHC/SDXC Card

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems with this unit, check the following before requesting service.

Refer to “Trouble” below.

Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the “Detailed User Guide”.

If you have difficulties operating the unit, refer to the detailed descriptions in the “Detailed User Guide”.

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

You can also access the website from the supplied CD-ROM.

Refer to the FAQ 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 the unit.

Turn off the power. (Close the LCD monitor.)

Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, and

this unit powers on automatically.

If the above do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC

service center.

Trouble

Trouble Action Page

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POWER/CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the

Power

monitor is closed.

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording stops

Recording

automatically.

No date/time display.

Sound or video is

Playback

interrupted.

The battery pack is being charged.

Set to the recording mode with the L (Play/ Record) button.

Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and turn it on

again. (This unit stops automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.) Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of

continuous recording.

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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Desired files cannot be found on the index screen (thumbnail display).

Set “VIDEO QUALITY” in the recording menu

accordingly before selecting the playback mode.

Check the remaining battery power. (When the

battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging.

Warning Indications

Warning Indications Action Page

Turn off and on this unit again.

If the above does not solve the problem, back up

RECORDING FAILURE

DATA RECORDED FILE IS TOO SMALL TO BE SAVED

Warning Indications

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

your files and execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in

the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be

deleted.)

When recording is stopped with the recorded

time less than “0:00:00:14”, the video will not be

saved.

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.

If the above does not solve the problem, back up

your files and execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in

the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be

deleted.)

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if

CHECK LENS COVER

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

the lens cover is closed or when it is dark.

Cautions

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, 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. 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.

...

do not drop or subject to strong impact.

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 the camcorder 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 the camcorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the recording medium. 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 camcorder with a hammer etc.

LCD Monitor

•

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT

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

bottom.

•

To prolong service life

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Terminals

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Main Unit

•

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Fasten the grip belt securely.

•

When using the camcorder with a tripod,

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

•

For safety, DO NOT

... open the camcorder’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 camcorder 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 camcorder.

•

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.

... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration. ... 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 extremely low (under 0°C)

temperatures.

•

DO NOT leave the unit

... in places of over 50°C . ... 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 camera case excessively when

the camera is inside it. ... store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area.

Dear Customer, [European Union]

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany

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", "AVCHD" logo, "AVCHD Lite" and "AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•

x.v.Colour™ 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 trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

•

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

•

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

•

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

•

Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.

•

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Specifications

Camera

Model Name GZ-HM430 GZ-HM30 Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V, Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard))

Dimensions (W x H x D) 50.5 mm x 55 mm x 110.5 mm (excluding grip belt) Mass Approx. 185 g (camera only),

Operating environment Allowable operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Image pickup device 1/5.8" 1,500,000 pixels (progressive CMOS) Recording area (Video) GZ-HM430

Lens

Zoom (Video) Optical zoom: Up to 40x

Video recording format AVCHD standard, Video: AVC/H.264, Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch) Recording Media SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available)

Clock battery Rechargeable battery

Rated Current Consumption: 1A

Approx. 215 g (including supplied battery pack)

Allowable storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C Allowable relative humidity: 35 % to 80 %

(UXP/XP/SP/EP) 630,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (AIS ON) (UXP/XP/SP/EP) 630,000 to 1,250,000 pixels (AIS OFF) (SSW/SEW) 340,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom ON) (SSW/SEW) 630,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom OFF) GZ-HM30 (LS/LE) 630,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (AIS ON) (LS/LE) 630,000 to 1,250,000 pixels (AIS OFF) (SSW/SEW) 340,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom ON) (SSW/SEW) 630,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom OFF) (SS/SE) 340,000 to 790,000 pixels (dynamic zoom ON) (SS/SE) 470,000 to 790,000 pixels (dynamic zoom OFF)

F1.8 - 6.3, f= 2.9 mm to 116.0 mm GZ-HM430 (UXP/XP/SP/EP) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 1,824 mm (AIS ON) (UXP/XP/SP/EP) 35 mm conversion: 42.0 mm to 1,680 mm (AIS OFF) (SSW/SEW) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 3,182 mm (dynamic zoom ON) (SSW/SEW) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 1,824 mm (dynamic zoom OFF) GZ-HM30 (LS/LE) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 1,824 mm (AIS ON) (LS/LE) 35 mm conversion: 42.0 mm to 1,680 mm (AIS OFF) (SSW/SEW) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 3,182 mm (dynamic zoom ON) (SSW/SEW) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 1,824 mm (dynamic zoom OFF) (SS/SE) 35 mm conversion: 55.9 mm to 3,376 mm (dynamic zoom ON) (SS/SE) 35 mm conversion: 55.9 mm to 2,236 mm (dynamic zoom OFF)

Dynamic zoom: Up to 70x Digital zoom: Up to 200x

Eye-Fi card (commercially available)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Optical zoom: Up to 40x Dynamic zoom: Up to 70x (SSW/ SEW), Up to 60x (SS/SE) Digital zoom: Up to 200x

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

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

Further

Information

AC Adapter (AC-V10M)*

0211ZAR-SW-MP

*LYT2284-001C-M*

Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A

Allowable operating temperature

Dimensions (mm) 83 mm x 28 mm x 40 mm (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug)

Mass Approx. 77 g

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

plug for the country or region of visit.

The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for

further improvement without prior notice.

0°C to 40°C (10°C to 35°C during charging)

Index

AC Adapter ...................................... 6

AV Connection ......................... 15, 16

Battery Pack ............................... 6, 21

Clock Adjust ................................... 10

Date/Time Setting .......................... 10

Deleting Files ................................. 13

Dubbing (Duplicate) ....................... 16

Format SD Card ............................... 9

HDMI Connection ........................... 14

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Language Setting ........................... 11

LCD Monitor ................................... 21

Menu Settings ................................ 17

Recordable Time ............................ 18

SD Card ........................................... 8

Viewing Files on TV ........................ 14

Zoom .............................................. 12

JVC gz-hm430bek, gz-hm30bek, gz-hm30sek Basic User's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Verifying the Accessories

Names of Parts and Functions

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Grip Adjustment

Using as a Hand Strap

Video Quality

Inserting an SD Card

Clock Setting

Recording

Video Recording

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Playing Back on TV

Copying

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

Further Information

Operating the Menu

Recordable Time

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Warning Indications

Cautions

Specifications