JVC GZ-HM550 Quick Start Guide

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Press halfway to focus

Press fully to take still image

Press to start recording.

Press

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Select

Touch

Press

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

AC Adapter

AP-V30U

AV Cable Component Cable CD-ROM Basic User Guide

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U

Remote Control

RM-V760U

SNAP

START

SHOT

/STOP

INFO

INDEX

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Q Close the LCD to turn Off the Power

R Attach battery

Battery pack

T Connect the AC adapter to outlet

S Connect AC adapter into DC Terminal

Cover

RECORDING FILES

Q Open the LCD to turn on the unit. R Press L button to select the Recording

mode.

S Press A / B button to select the video or

still image mode.

VIDEO RECORDING

PLAYBACK VIDEOS

Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.

R Press L button to select the playback mode.

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

image mode.

T Select from the index screen (highlight

thumbnails) using the Slider.

U Touch the C button.

Zooming

Easy Start Guide

This easy start guide is designed to navigate you to

using your new Everio quickly.

For our Detailed User Guide please visit:

For our online tutorials please visit:

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

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

Product Name Description

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U

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BN-VG121U

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Battery Charger

AA-VG1U

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To order any of these accessory please visit

Provides a longer recording time than the battery

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pack that comes with this unit or it can also be used as a spare battery pack.

Enables the battery pack to be charged without using

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this unit.

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

TYPES OF USABLE SD CARDS

Accessories

Memory Cards Capacity

SDHC Cards

<SD High-

capacity>

SD Cards

Note:Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP

Video

Still image SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)

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

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Supports 4GB to 32GB

Supports 256MB to 2GB SD Cards

Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)

It is recommended to use Class 6 when recording video in UXP

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mode.

32GB 2hr.58min. 9999 16GB 1hr.29min. 5030

8GB 44min. 2510 4GB 21min. 1250 2GB - 630

1GB - 310 512MB - 150 256MB - -

Video (UXP)

Still images

(FINE)

3520x1980

110V - 240V

Charging in progress: Blinks Charge finished: Goes out

Battery Type Charging Time (Approx.) Actual Recording Time (Approx.) BN-VG114U (Supplied) 2hr.30min. 45min. BN-VG121U 3hr.30min. 1hr.10min.

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

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC

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battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.

Getting Started

INSERTING THE SD CARD

Q Open the card slot cover

• Turn off the power before inserting or removing a card

Open Bottom

*SD card not included

R Install an SD Card

Customer Service

TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722

For our online tutorials please visit:

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

and receive a special offer.

A Division of JVC Americas Corp.

1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

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JVC U.S.A.

www.jvc.com

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

Video Quality

Remaining Recording Time

:Record-Standby :Recording in Progress

Recording Media Battery Indicator

Scene Counter

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Files

Image Size

Shutter Speed

Focus

(Wide angle)

Press again to Stop Recording.

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Lights up in green when focused

Lights up during still image recording

Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots Recording in Progress

Recording Media

Battery Indicator

(Telephoto)

PLAYBACK ON A TV

Preparation:

• Turn off both camera and TV.

L To connect using the HDMI mini

connector

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

Playing Back Files

HDMI Connector

DC Connector

HDMI Mini Connector

AC Adapter

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

To AC Outlet

PLAYBACK ON A TV (CONT.)

L To connect using the COMPONENT/AV connector

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

To AC Outlet

To DC Terminal

COMPONENT

To AV Terminal

L Playback Opera tion

After the connection with TV is completed

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

Do not connect the yellow plug when using component cable.

AV Cable (Provided)

To COMPONENT Terminal

Component Cable

Component Video Input

CB/P

R/PR

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

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

Preparation:

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.

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In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box

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appears.

Q Click [Easy Installation].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

R Click [Next].

S Click [Finish].

Everio MediaBrowser icon are created on the

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desktop.

USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS

A To select an Operation icon appearing on the

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

B To select an Operation icon appearing at

the bottom of the screen. Touch the buttons underneath them.

CHANGING MENU SETTINGS

Select an item from the menu screen.

Q Touch the D button.

R Slide your finger up and down on the

Slider.

Using the Slider and Operation Buttons

S Touch the C button.

Select

Touch

VIDEO

VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

SET QUIT

1 Touch

Mac USERS

• You may use the software supplied with the Mac Computer to view and edit files from the Everio Camera.

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

How to Install Software

Note: Files must be transferred to the Mac Computer for editing.

iMovie and iPhoto

You can import files from this unit to a PC using Apple’s iMovie ‘09 (video) or iPhoto (still image). To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.

Note:

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

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

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

USB jack

To U S B p o r t

FILE BACKUP (Windows PC)

Preparation:

Install the Everio MediaBrowser software onto the PC.

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

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Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.

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Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.

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

Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

USB MENU

CREATE DISC DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

BACK UP

SET QUIT

S Click [All volume in camcorder] and

click [ Next].

Click1

T Click [Start].

Saving destination (PC)

2 Click

The Backup starts.

To DC Terminal

USB Cable (Provided)

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

FILE BACKUP (Mac Computer)

Preparation:

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

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Close the LCD Monitor to turn off the camera.

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

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File Backup to Computer

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

USB MENU

PLAYBACK ON PC

CREATE DISC DIRECT DISC UPLOAD

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

SET QUIT

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

USB jack

To USB port

To U SB Te rmi n al

Click

Q Press the L button to select the recording mode.

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

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

[EXPORT SHOOTING] menu.

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

The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

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After setting, touch the J button.

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U Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.

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

Uploading Videos

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

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

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“Installing the Provided Software” “Connecting this unit to PC”

Trouble with Uploading Videos

Check if you have created an account with YouTube™.

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Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser

Consult the customer service center below.

Pixela User Support Center

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Region Language Phone #

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

Europe (UK, Germany,

France, and Spain)

Other Countries in

Europe

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

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

For details on how to upload to YouTube™ or transfer files to iTunes®, refer to

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“MediaBrowser Help”

English /German/

French/Spanish

English /German/

French/Spanish

+800-1532-4865 (toll-free)

+44-1489-564-764

Uploading Videos to YouTube™

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

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

[EXPORT SHOOTING] menu.

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

UPLOAD SHOOTING

The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.

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After setting, touch the J button.

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U Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

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

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

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

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

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Trouble with Exporting Files to iTunes

Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. in “Click for Latest

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Product Info” in the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser

Consult the customer service center on previous page.

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TRADEMARK

Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in

Uploading Videos to iTunes

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the United States and/or other countries.

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

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countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of

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YouTu b e L LC.

Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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SORT

EXPORT SHOOTING

USING THE Bluetooth (GZ-HM550 only)

Headset

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You can use a headset (headphone that is integrated with a microphone) to listen to the recorded audio sound during shooting.

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By configuring the “Bluetooth MIC AUDIO” setting in advance, you can insert narration into the movie while shooting.

GPS Receiver

You can use the GPS receiver to record the location information of a recorded

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movie or still image.

BIP/OPP

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Transfers still image data to a Bluetooth-compliant device.

Smartphone

You can use a registered mobile phone as a remote control for this unit using the

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pre-installed application on the phone. The smartphone application can be downloaded from the following URL.

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http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/bluetooth/index.html

For details on Bluetooth, refer to the Detailed User Guide.

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

USEFUL TECHNIQUES FOR RECORDING

Preparation

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Always check available memory space and battery power in advance. Make sure your batter y is fully charged.

Stabilizing Your Picture

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

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Look for something you can set your camera on.

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Camera Movement

If you must move the camera, do it slowly.

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Zooming

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

Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.

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Exposure

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

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range of contrast in your scene to a reasonable level is the easiest way to improve the picture quality. Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out or

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over exposed.

Length of Recording

Always try for at least a 10 second recording.

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When in doubt, let the recording continue longer. It is much easier to edit unneeded

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material later.

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