HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-HM690U/GZ-HM670U
GZ-HM650U/GZ-HM450U
GZ-HM440U
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.
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Detailed User Guide
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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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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You can also access the website from the built-in application software of
this unit. (p. 22)
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.
EN SP
LYT2259-001B-M
Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying
Further
Information
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
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The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
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The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
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The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or
Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
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Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must
be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, 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:
WARNING:
The battery pack, 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 like.
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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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.
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
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
Make a backup of important recorded data
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"AVCHD", "AVCHD" logo, "AVCHD Lite" and
"AVCHD Lite" logo are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
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HDMI™ is a trademark of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Windows® is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
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Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
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Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
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Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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/
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Contents
Safety Precautions ............................... 2
Verifying the Accessories .................... 4
Names of Parts and Functions ............. 5
Names of Buttons and Functions on the
LCD Monitor ........................................ 6
Using the Touch Screen ...................... 7
IGetting Started ........................... 8
Charging the Battery Pack ................... 8
Grip Adjustment ................................... 9
Using as a Hand Strap ......................... 9
Inserting an SD Card ........................... 9
Clock Setting ..................................... 12
Video Quality ..................................... 13
IRecording ................................. 14
Video Recording ................................ 14
Still Image Recording ......................... 15
IPlayback ................................... 16
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
........................................................... 16
Playing Back on TV ............................ 17
ICopying .................................... 19
Copying Files ..................................... 19
Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD
Recorder or VCR ............................... 20
Copying to Computer ......................... 21
IFurther Information ................... 24
Operating the Menu ........................... 24
Recordable Time/Number of Images
........................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ................................. 26
Cautions ............................................ 28
Specifications .................................... 30
Model Differences ............................. 32
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Detailed User Guide
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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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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You can also access the website from the built-in application software
of this unit. (p. 22)
Verifying the Accessories
AC Adapter
AC-V11U*
Battery Pack
BN-VG114U
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
QAM1313-001A/
QAM1369-001A
AV Cable
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Basic User Guide
(this manual)
Optional Accessories
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Component Cable
QAM1266-001
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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. 10.
* When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter
plug for the country or region of visit.
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Names of Parts and Functions
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Lens Cover
B
Light (GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM650)
C
Stereo Microphone
D
LCD Monitor
Turns on/off the power by opening/
closing the LCD monitor.
E
Speaker
F
ACCESS (Access) Lamp
Lights up/blinks during recording or
playback.
G
POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)
Lamp (p. 8)
H
i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) Button (p. 14)
Switches between Intelligent Auto and
Manual modes.
I
USER (User) Button
J
A/B (Video/Still Image) Button
Switches between video and still image
modes.
K
INFO (Information) Button
Recording:Displays the remaining
time (for video only) and
battery power.
Playback
:
Displays file information
such as recording date.
L
AV Connector (p. 18, 20)
M
M (Power) Button
Press and hold to turn the power on/off
while the LCD monitor is opened.
N
HDMI Mini Connector (p. 17)
O
USB Connector (p. 23)
P
COMPONENT (Component) Connector
(p. 17)
Q
Zoom/Volume Lever (p. 14, 16)
R
SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording)
Button (p. 15)
S
DC Connector (p. 8)
T
START/STOP (Video Recording)
Button (p. 14)
U
Lens Cover Switch (p. 14)
V
Grip Belt (p. 9)
W
Strap Lock (p. 9)
X
Tripod Mounting Hole
Y
SD Card Slot (p. 9)
Z
Battery Release Lever (p. 8)
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Names of Buttons and Functions on the
LCD Monitor
The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the
touch screens. (p. 7)
Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)
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MENU
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3 4 5
A
Face Short Cut Menu Button
Displays a short cut screen of face
recognition functions.
B
Zoom Button
C
Playback Mode Button
Switches to the playback mode.
D
Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 14, 15)
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Video Recording Start Button
a
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Video Recording Stop Button
Q
:
Still Image Recording Button
E
Menu Button (p. 24)
F
Display Button
Some displays disappear after
approximately 3 seconds. Press this button
to show the displays again. The displays
appear for approximately 3 seconds with
every press. Press and hold this button to fix
the displays. Press this button again to
release the displays.
Playback Screen (Video)
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MENU
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A
Recording Mode Button
Switches to the recording mode.
B
Index Screen Button
C
Delete Button
D
Volume Adjustment Button (p. 16)
E
Menu Button (p. 24)
F
Operation Buttons (p. 16)
Playback Screen (Still Image)
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MENU
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1 2 3 4
A
Recording Mode Button
Switches to the recording mode.
B
Index Screen Button
C
Delete Button
D
Menu Button (p. 24)
E
Operation Buttons (p. 16)
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Index Screen
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A
Date Button
B
Recording Mode Button
Switches to the recording mode.
C
Delete Button
D
Playback Media Button
Switches between SD card and built-in
memory or slot A and slot B (GZ-HM440).
E
Menu Button (p. 24)
F
Page Forward/Back Button
Menu Screen
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4
3
1 2
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
FOCUS
SCENE SELECT
VIDEO
WHITE BALANCE
A
Help Button (p. 24)
B
Menu Items (p. 24)
C
Return Button
D
Common/Basic Settings Button
E
Close Button
Using the Touch Screen
There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely "tap" and "drag". The following
are some examples.
A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection.
B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.
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MENU
MENU
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Index ScreenPlayback ScreenRecording Screen
NOTE
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The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does
not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip.
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Do not press or rub with excessive force.
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If you apply a protect sheet or a sticker, the touch screen may not respond smoothly.
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Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp or hard tip.
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Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.
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Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is misaligned
with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc.
Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Further
Information
Charging the Battery Pack
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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.
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)
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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 to 35°C (50°F to 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.
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Charging is also possible with a USB cable. (Refer to Detailed User Guide.)
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Grip Adjustment
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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.
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Inserting an SD Card
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GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM450 (Models with Built-in Memory)
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 built-in memory runs out.
*To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. (p. 11)
When no card is available, set media settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY” for recording.
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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.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Further
Information
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GZ-HM440 (Models with Dual Slot)
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.
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Tu r n off the power of this unit before
inserting or removing a card.
(Base)
Slot B Slot A
Label
Insert an SD card into slot A.
Open the cover.
Close the LCD monitor.
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To remove the card
Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.
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(Base)
NOTE
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, Eye-Fi*
Video A
Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) / Class 4 or
higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / Class 4 or
higher compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
Still Image B
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
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.
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Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above
may result in recording failure or data loss.
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To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
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Eye-Fi manufactures SD memory cards with wireless LAN function.
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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To use an SD card
(GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/GZHM650/GZ-HM450)
Recording can be performed on a
card when “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”
or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” of
“COMMON” (basic settings) is set to
“SD CARD”.
A
Open the LCD monitor.
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The unit turns on.
B
Tap “MENU”.
C
Tap “Q”.
D
Tap “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or
“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”.
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REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
E
Tap “SD CARD”.
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SD CARD
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To use SD cards that have been
used on other devices
Format (initialize) the card using
“FORMAT SD CARD” from
“COMMON” (basic settings).
All data on the card will be deleted
when it is formatted. Copy all files
on the card to a computer before
formatting.
Perform steps A - C from “To use an
SD card”.
D
Tap “FORMAT SD CARD”.
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FORMAT SD CARD
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(GZ-HM440)
Tap the slot with the card to
format.
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SLOT B
SLOT A
F
Tap “FILE”.
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FORMAT SD CARD
FILE
G
Tap “YES”.
H
After formatting, tap “OK”.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Further
Information
Clock Setting
1
Open the LCD monitor.
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The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is
closed, the unit turns off.
2
Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/TIME!” is
displayed.
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SET DATE/TIME!
3
Set the date and time.
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DATE
CLOCK SETTING
SET
TIME
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When the year, month, day, hour, or minute
item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will be displayed.
Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the value.
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Repeat this step to input the year, month,
day, hour, and minute.
4
After setting the date and time, tap “SET”.
5
Select the region where you live and tap
“SAVE”.
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The city name and time difference are
displayed.
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Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.
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GMT
CLOCK/AREA SETTING
SAVE
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
To reset the clock
Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from
the menu.
A
Open the LCD monitor.
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The unit turns on.
B
Tap “MENU”.
C
Tap “Q”.
D
Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.
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CLOCK ADJUST
E
Tap “CLOCK SETTING”.
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CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
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The subsequent setting operations are
the same as steps 3 - 5 on p. 12.
To change the display language
The language on the display can be
changed.
Perform steps A - C from “To reset the
clock”.
D
Tap “LANGUAGE”.
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LANGUAGE
E
Tap to the desired language.
NOTE
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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. 8)
Video Quality
This unit can perform recording in both high and standard definition.
By default, it is set to high definition (XP).
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To change the setting
A
Tap “MENU”.
B
Tap “VIDEO QUALITY”.
C
Tap the desired video quality.
High Definition UXP Higher video quality
XP
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SP
EP
Standard Definition SSW
SEW
More recording time
* For the approximate video recording time, refer to p. 25.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Further
Information
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.
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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.
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(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.
Select video
mode.
Open the
lens cover.
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You can also tap g on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap a. In addition, you
can also tap T/W to zoom.
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Indications during video recording
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MENU
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Remaining Recording Time
Battery Indicator
Recording Media
Scene Counter
Image Stabilizer
Video Quality
NOTE
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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1 hour 5
minutes. (p. 25)
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Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted.
The recorded data may become unreadable.
Recording
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Still Image Recording
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Lights up during still
image recording
Press fully
Ta k e a still image.
Lights up in green when
focused
Press halfway
Set the focus on the subject.
Select still image
mode.
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You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by
pressing halfway.
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Indications during still image recording
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MENU
Battery Indicator
Recording Media
Recording in Progress
Remaining Number of Shots
Focus
Shutter Speed
Image Size
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Further
Information
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display).
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DELETE
Ta p on the files to delete.
Ta p A.
To delete unwanted files
Tu r n up the volume
Tu r n down the
volume
Volume adjustment during playback
Ta p I/J to select the media for playback.
Ta p u to return to the video index screen.
Ta p on the file to play back.
Select video or still image mode.
Ta p “SET”.
A delete mark appears on
the selected file.
To remove the delete
mark, tap again.
Ta p L on the touch screen to select the
playback mode.
Ta p e to pause playback.
Ta p R to return to the recording mode.
Ta p “OK”.
Ta p “EXECUTE” when the confirmation
message appears.
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To capture a still image during playback
Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.
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Usable operation buttons during playback (*)
During video playback During still image playback
d / e
Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow
u
Stop (returns to index screen) Stop (returns to index screen)
g
Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image
h
Returns to the beginning of the scene
Returns to the previous still image
i
Forward search -
j
Reverse search -
k
Forward slow-motion / Press and hold
to start slow playback
-
l
Reverse slow-motion / Press and hold
to start reverse slow playback
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U
Volume adjustment -
R
- Rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise
S
- Rotates 90 degrees clockwise
T
- Continuous playback of images taken
by continuous shooting
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The buttons disappear after approximately 3 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the buttons again.
Playback
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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Playing Back on TV
1
Connect to a TV.
* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
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Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.
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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
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HDMI Connector
Input
TV
HDMI Cable
(Optional)
To HDMI Mini
Connector
Connecting to the COMPONENT connector
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CB/PB
CR/PR
Y
Do not connect the yellow plug
when using component cable.
TV
Audio Input
(R)
Audio Input
(L)
Component
Video Input
Ye l low
Red
White
Red
Blue
Green
To AV Connector
AV Cable
(Provided)
Component
Cable (Optional)
To COMPONENT Connector
NOTE
0
For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV’s
manufacturer.
0
Use a High Speed HDMI Cable as the HDMI mini cable.
0
When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the
connection settings menu to “1080i”. The video is output in standard quality
if the setting remains at “480i”.
0
Component and composite (AV) cannot be output at the same time.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying
Further
Information
o
Playing back in standard quality
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
.
AV
Red
White
Ye l low
TV
Audio Input (R)
Audio Input (L)
Video Input
Video Input
AV Cable (Provided)
To AV Connector
2
Connect the AC adapter. (p. 8)
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
3
Select the TV input switch.
4
Play back a file. (p. 16)
o
When images look unnatural on the TV
Images do not appear on the TV
properly.
0
Disconnect the cable and connect again.
0
Turn off and on this unit again.
Images are projected vertically on
the TV.
0
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” (basic
settings) menu to “4:3”.
Images are projected horizontally
on the TV.
0
Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.
The color of images looks strange.
0
When the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” set
to “ON”, change the setting as desired on TV.
0
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/
Copying Files
You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.
X
:
Recordable and playable
F
:
Playable only
—
:
Not applicable
Media Selection
Standard
Quality
HD Quality
Page
.
(VHS
Tape)
.
(DVD
Disc)
.
(DVD
Disc)
.
(Blu-ray
Disc)
.
(Device’s
internal
HDD)
Device
Blu-ray Recorder
.
— X
F *1 X *1
X
See manual of
recorder.
DVD Recorder
.
— X
F *1
— X
p. 20
VCR
.
X — — — —
p. 20
Computer
.
—
*2 *2 *2
X
p. 21
*1 Only on AVCHD compatible devices.
*2 For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User Guide.
NOTE
0
It is not possible to connect and record to a DVD writer, external Blu-ray drive,
or external hard disk.
Copying
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying
Further
Information
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.
1
Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.
0
Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.
.
Red
White
Ye l low
VCR/DVD Recorder
Audio Input (R)
Audio Input (L)
Video Input
Video Input
To DC Connector
To AC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
AC Adapter
AV Cable (Provided)
To AV Connector
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
2
Tap L to select the playback mode.
3
Prepare to record.
Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder
0
Switch to a compatible external input.
0
Insert a DVD-R or video tape.
Preparation on this unit
0
Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” (basic
settings) menu to the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.
4
Start recording.
0
Start playback on this unit (p. 16) and press the record button on the recorder.
0
After playback is complete, stop the recording.
20
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
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