JVC GZ-MG680 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’UTILISATION

HARD DISK CAMERA
CAMÉSCOPE À DISQUE DUR

FREN

GZ-MG680
GZ-MG650
GZ-MG630

Please read the instruction manual prior to
connecting or operating this product.

Veuillez lire le mode d’emploi avant de
connecter ou utiliser ce produit.

PLEASE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN THIS
PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.
ASSISTANCE IN PRODUCT HOOK-UP AND USE

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IS AVAILABLE AT:
www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650

VEUILLEZ NE PAS RETOURNER IMMÉDIATEMENT
CE PRODUIT À L’ENDROIT D’ACHAT D’ORIGINE.

ARRÊT

DE L’AIDE POUR LA CONFIGURATION ET
L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT EST DISPONIBLE À:
www.jvc.ca ou par téléphone au 1-800-964-2650

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Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this camcorder.
Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained
in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of
this product.

For Future Reference:

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

Model No.
Serial No.

Cher client,

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté
ce caméscope. Avant de commencer,
veuillez lire les informations et les
précautions de sécurité présentées dans
les pages 2 et 3 pour utiliser cet appareil
en toute sécurité.

Pour consultation ultérieure:

Noter ci-dessous le N° de modèle
(fi gurant sous le caméscope) et le N° de
série (sur le logement de la batterie du
caméscope).

N° de modèle
N° de série

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fi re
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 fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.

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 fi re.

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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 suffi cient 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 fl ame 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 fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re 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 fi re or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder 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 camcorder.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in the
camcorder and the remote control, should not be
exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine,
fi re or the like.

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SAFETY1

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

10. 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.

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

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

Remember that this camcorder 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

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

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Licensing, LLC.

Windows® is either registered

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

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in

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the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in

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

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

SAFETY2

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Easy Start Guide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing fi les

Do not remove the
AC adapter, the
battery pack or the
microSD card when
the lamp is blinking.

Battery Pack

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

CAUTION

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

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JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging fi nished

Open the cover

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

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the strap and fasten.

Fasten the strap when you grip the

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camcorder.

When carrying the camcorder,

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please be careful not to drop it.

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Grip Strap

Fasten

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to

Q

turn on the camcorder

Power button

Select the city closest to

T

the area where you use
the camcorder

LCD monitor

Select [YES] within

R

10 seconds

Slide your fi nger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.

When the message disappears, press the

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power button for at least 2 seconds to turn
off the power, and then press it again for at
least 2 seconds.

Touch the sensors with your fi nger. The

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sensors do not function if you touch them
with your fi nger nail or with gloves on.

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

S

Select [ON] if daylight

U

saving time is effective

Set the date and time

V

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

: Moves the cursor to the right

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OK: Clock starts

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Video recording

CAUTION

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

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode

Q

Select recording mode

R

The mode changes when
you press the button.

The auto recording

indicator appears.

Start recording

S

Press the START/STOP
button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.

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Remaining space on
the hard disk

Video Quality

Record-standby

Recording

Playing back

Select playback mode

Q

The mode changes when
you press the button.

Select the desired fi le

R

Select F (Touch OK)

S

Index screen

Playback screen

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (墌 p. 22)

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To view fi les on TV (墌 p. 25)

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CAUTION

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

To copy fi les onto DVD discs (墌 p. 27)

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To dub fi les to a VCR/DVD recorder (墌 p. 34)

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To play back a created disc (墌 p. 28)

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To edit fi les on your computer (墌 p. 29)

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................10

Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11

Index ........................................................12

Tripod Mounting ............................................ 13

Indications on LCD Monitor ...................14

Necessary Settings before Use .............16

Charging the Battery Pack ............................ 16

Date/Time Setting ......................................... 16

Language Setting ......................................... 17

Other Settings .........................................18

Using a microSD Card .................................. 18

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files .......................................19

Video Recording ........................................... 19

Still Image Recording ................................... 20

Zooming ........................................................ 21

LED Light ...................................................... 21

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ......................................... 21

Playing Back Files ..................................22

Video Playback ............................................ 22

Still Image Playback ..................................... 23

Manual Recording ..................................24

Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 24

Backlight Compensation ............................... 24

Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 24

EDITING

Managing Files ........................................26

Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 26

Deleting Files ................................................ 26

COPYING

Copying Files ..........................................27

Using a DVD Burner ..................................... 27

Creating a DVD using a PC .......................... 29

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........ 34

Using with a Portable Media Player ......35

Turning on the Export Mode ......................... 35

Changing the Export Setting ........................ 35

Transferring the Files to PC .......................... 35

Uploading Files to Websites ..................36

Turning on the Upload Mode ........................ 36

Uploading Files ............................................. 36

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings .................37

Troubleshooting ......................................37

Warning Indications ...............................39

Specifi cations .........................................40

Cautions ..................................................42

Terms .......................................................44

USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV ................................25

Connection with TV....................................... 25

Playback Operation ...................................... 25

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How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:

Q

Slide your fi nger up and down on the sensor.

R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)

A

To select an on-screen button appearing on

the left side, touch the portion of the sensor
next to the on-screen button.

B

To select an on-screen button appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.

Read these INSTRUCTIONS
to enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the
operations, refer to the
GUIDEBOOK in the supplied
CD-ROM.

In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe

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Acrobat

ReaderTM or Adobe® Reader®

must be installed.

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Adobe

Reader® can be loaded from
Adobe’s web site:
http://www.adobe.com/

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

The model name is indicated on the bottom of your
camcorder.

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Read This First!

Make a backup of important recorded data

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

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data,
make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and
sound have been recorded correctly.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate
correctly

Close the LCD monitor and remove the
power supply (battery pack or AC adapter)
from the camcorder, then reattach it.

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

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VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product
includes patented and other proprietary
technology and is made to be used with the
JVC battery and not with other batteries.

JVC cannot guarantee safety or

performance of this product when it is
operated by other batteries.

If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic

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discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camcorder immediately and contact
www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650

Recorded data may be erased while the

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camcorder is being repaired or inspected.
Back up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.

Because camcorders may be used
for demonstration in a shop, the
demonstration mode is set to on by default

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

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GETTING STARTED

Accessories

AP-V20U

AC Adapter Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable

RM-V751U

Remote Control Lithium Battery

NOTE

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

BN-VF808U

CR2025

CD-ROM Core Filter

Pre-installed in the

remote control.

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Preparing the Remote Control

A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery

Remote Sensor

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery
(CR2025)

Effective distance:
Max. 5 m (16 ft)

NOTE

The transmitted beam may not be effective
or may cause incorrect operation when the
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight
or powerful lighting.

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

The core fi lter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of
the cable with the core fi lter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once.

To be connected to
the camcorder

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Index

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NOTE

Be careful not to cover 1, 2, 3, and 4

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during shooting.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Camcorder

Remote Control

! Power Button

GZ-MG680

#

HDMI Mini Connector (墌 p. 25)

$ DISPLAY Button (墌 p. 15)
% Speaker
& Zoom Lever (墌 p. 21)

Speaker Volume Control

( SNAPSHOT Button (墌 p. 20)

) Touch Sensor
* OK Button
+ MENU Button

, Mode Switch [

!, #]

- UPLOAD Button (墌 p. 36)
TITLE Button

. EXPORT Button (墌 p. 35)
/ DIRECT DVD Button (墌 p. 28)

INFO Button (墌 p. 21)

0 PLAY/REC Button (墌 p. 19, 20, 22, 23)

1 LED Light (墌 p. 21)
2 Remote Sensor
3 Lens
4 Stereo Microphone

5 DC Connector
6 START/STOP Button (墌 p. 19)
7 AV Connector (墌 p. 25, 34)
8 USB Connector (墌 p. 27, 30)

9 Tripod Mounting Socket
: microSD Card Slot
; Battery Release Button

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out)
S Up Button
T Skip Backward Button

U Left Button
V Back Button
W PLAYLIST Button
X START/STOP Button

Y S.SHOT(SNAPSHOT) Button
Z INFO Button
a Skip Forward Button
b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button

c Right Button
d Next Button
e Down Button
f INDEX Button*
g DISP Button

* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen « Group Index Screen

# mode:

Index Screen « Date Index Screen

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,

and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.

NOTE

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image
Recording

NOV. 1. 2009

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(墌 p. 24)

@: Auto Mode

3: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator
% LED Light Indicator (墌 p. 21)
& Scene Select Indicator
( Zoom Indicator (墌 p. 21)
) Recording Medium Indicator
* Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)

+ White Balance Indicator
, Monitor Backlight Indicator

- Battery Indicator
. Date/Time (墌 p. 16)
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
0 Backlight Compensation Indicator (墌 p. 24)
1 Brightness Control Indicator

.: Photometry Area Control Indicator

2 Shutter Speed

4:55 PM

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator
# EXPORT Mode Indicator (墌 p. 35)
$ Counter
% Upload Mode Indicator (墌 p. 36)

GZ-MG680

A:

Indicator

& Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

D

( Remaining Time
)

REC: (Appears during recording.)

M

: (Appears during record-standby

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mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)

+ Shooting Indicator (墌 p. 19)
, Wind Cut Indicator

- Event Indicator

GZ-MG650

Analog Input

During Still Image Recording Only

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! Mode Indicator
# Focus Indicator (墌 p. 20)
$ Image Quality:

(standard)

% Remaining Number of Shots
& Shooting Indicator (墌 p. 20)
( Shutter Mode Indicator
) Self-Timer Indicator

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(fi ne) or

STD

During Video Playback

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NOV. 1. 2009

! Mode Indicator
# Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when

playing back a playlist.)

$ Quick Review Indicator (墌 p. 19)
% Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

D

& Counter
( Playback Mode

Playback

:

F

Pause

:

Q

Forward Search

:

K

Reverse Search

:

J

Forward Slow-Motion

:

QF

Reverse Slow-Motion

:

PQ

(The number on the left shows speed.)

) Battery Indicator
* Date/Time (墌 p. 16)
+ Volume Level Indicator

GZ-MG680

,

Output with 1080p

4:55 PM

During Still Image Playback

NOV. 1. 2009

! Mode Indicator
# Quick Review Indicator (墌 p. 20)
$ Folder/File Number
% Slide Show Playback Indicator
& Battery Indicator
( Date/Time (墌 p. 16)

GZ-MG680

)

Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor

Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications
on LCD monitor switch as shown below;

Output with 1080p

4:55 PM

In recording mode:
All indications/Indications for selected
functions
In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/No
indications

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Necessary Settings before Use

To detach the battery pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack, then connect

the AC adapter.

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

The power/charge lamp blinks to

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indicate charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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fi nished.

To check the remaining battery power

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See page 21.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U
(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m

1 h 50 m

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NOTE

You can also use the camcorder with just the

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AC adapter.

The actual recording time may shorten

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depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving subject.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.

Date/Time Setting

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Touch MENU.
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m

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4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].

6 Select the city closest to the area you

are traveling.

6 Select the city closest to the area

where you use the camcorder.

Selected area is highlighted

Principal city of the
selected area

Time difference to
GMT

7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is

effective.

8 Set the date and time.

Change the setting by using the touch
sensor and select [

&

] to set.

9 Select [SAVE].

To reset the setting, select [QUIT].

Setting the clock to local time when
traveling

After performing steps 1-4 (墌 p. 16)

5 Select [AREA SETTING].

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To return to the previous screen

Select @.

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To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Touch MENU.
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

4 Select [LANGUAGE].

5 Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

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Other Settings

Using a microSD Card

The camcorder is programmed to record on
the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from
the factory. You can change the recording
medium to microSD card.

Operations are confi rmed on the following

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microSD cards.

- Panasonic

- TOSHIBA

- SanDisk

- ATP

Video recording:

Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC

card (4 GB to 8 GB)

Still image recording:

microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or

microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)

If other media are used, they may fail to

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record data correctly, or they may lose data
that had already been recorded.

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Insert a microSD card

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.

1 Open the microSD card cover.

To remove a microSD card

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Push the microSD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

NOTE

Insert and remove the microSD card only

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while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data
on the card may be corrupted.

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side

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of the label.

Change the recording medium

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC
MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

Format a microSD card when using it for
the fi rst time

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the
card.

2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped

edge fi rst.

3 Close the microSD card cover.

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RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

SNAPSHOT

To stop recording

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Press START/STOP again.
To view the last recorded scene

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Select
Selecting
scene.

To record a still image during video

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recording

Press SNAPSHOT.

while recording is paused.

A

$ during playback deletes that

Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.

Press START/STOP to start
recording.

Approximate remaining
time for recording

You can also start/stop recording by
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
(On-screen recording control)

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To change the video quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].

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To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT
RATIO].

NOTE

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then

•

turn on again.

If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off

•

automatically to conserve power.

Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during recording.

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If you do so, the driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.

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Recording Files (Continued)

Still Image Recording

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

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To view the last recorded image

Select
Selecting
image.

To change the image quality

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Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].

To record still images continuously

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Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE].

after shooting.

A

$ during playback deletes that

Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.

Press and hold SNAPSHOT
halfway.

The ? indicator becomes green when
the captured image is focused.

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a
still image.

NOTE

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.

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If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off

•

automatically to conserve power.

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Zooming

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

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Select the recording mode.

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Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen
zoom control)

Zoom ratio (factory-preset)

! mode # mode

[80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL]

To change the maximum zoom ratio

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(

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM].

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is
set all the way to W.

LED Light

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [LIGHT].
3 Select the desired setting.

The LED light remains on

ON

AUTO

OFF

regardless of the surrounding
conditions.

The LED light turns on
automatically when shooting in
insuffi cient light conditions.

Deactivates this function.

Checking the Remaining Battery
Power

! mode:

Press INFO twice or INFO and then select

.

;

# mode:

Press INFO.

䡵

To quit the screen
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.

NOTE

The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.

Checking the Remaining Space on
the Recording Media

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Press INFO.

The maximum recording time is displayed for
each video quality mode.

To change the video quality

䡵

1) Select the video quality.

2) Select [SET].

To quit the screen

䡵

Select [QUIT].

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Playing Back Files

Video Playback

Slide the mode switch to select !
(video) mode.

To move to the previous or next page

䡵

Touch [

To play back a few seconds from the

䡵

beginning of each video

Touch [

䡵

N
O
L
J
E

F
Q
K
G

* Slow playback starts when you keep touching the

] or [ ] for over a second.

].

Operations during Video Playback
On-screen buttons

Return to the fi rst scene of the fi le

:

Go to the fi rst scene of the next fi le

:

Return to the index screen

:

Reverse search (during playback)

:

Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

:

direction (during pause)*
Playback

:

Pause

:

Forward search (during playback)

:

Frame-by-frame playback in forward

:

direction (during pause)*

sensor button under

/ G for a while.

E

Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired fi le.

䡵

To delete a video

Select $ when playback is stopped.

To change the number of thumbnails

䡵

(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)

Move the zoom lever to [W].

Speaker volume䡵

— : Turn down the

volume

+ : Turn up the

volume

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Still Image Playback

Slide the mode switch to select #
(still image) mode.

䡵

To move to the previous or next page

Touch [

䡵

To delete a still image

Select

To change the number of thumbnails

䡵

(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)

Move the zoom lever to [W].

䡵

P
F
L
N
F
Q
O

] or [ ] for over a second.

$.

Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons

Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction

:

Change playback order of slide show in forward direction

:

Return to the index screen

:

Display the previous fi le

:

Start the slide show

:

End the slide show

:

Display the next fi le

:

Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired fi le.

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Manual Recording

Manual recording mode enables you to set the
focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.

Changing to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Select [A/M] twice.

䡵

To return to the auto recording mode

Select [A/M] so that the
appears.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.

In the manual recording mode:

Select -.

To cancel backlight compensation

䡵

Select

- again.

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, - is
not displayed. Change the setting when the
LCD monitor is in the normal position.

4 indicator

Manual Setting in Menu

In the manual recording mode:

1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].

3 Select the desired menu.

4 Select the desired setting.

Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by using the
touch sensor.

To return to the previous screen

䡵

Select

To quit the screen

䡵

Select [QUIT].

@

.

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USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV

This camcorder is designed to be used with
high-defi nition or NTSC-type color television
signals. It cannot be used with a television of a
different standard.

Connection with TV

You can output videos from the AV connector
or the HDMI mini connector.

䡵

To connect using the AV connector

Preparation:

GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650

•

ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT].

Turn off all units.

•

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

Set [SWITCH TO

DC Connector

AV Connector

AV Cable

Preparation: Turn off all units.

HDMI Mini Connector

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

HDMI Connector

NOTE

When connecting to the HDMI cable, the

•

image or sound may not appear on the TV
properly depending on the TV connected.
In such cases, perform the following
operations.

1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect
it again.

2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.

DC Connector

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

AV Input Connector

GZ-MG680

䡵

mini connector

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI
cable (High Speed cable).

To connect using the HDMI

Playback Operation

After the connection with TV is completed

1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV.
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to

the VCR/DVD recorder)

Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and
set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.

4 Start playback on the camcorder.

(墌 p. 22, 23)

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EDITING

Managing Files

CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium or
perform any other operation (such as turning
off the power) while accessing fi les. Also,
be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as
the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium to use the medium again.

Capturing a Still Image from a Video

You can capture the desired scene from a
recorded video, and store it as a still image.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Press SNAPSHOT when playback is
paused.

NOTE

Captured still images are stored at a

•

resolution of 640 x 360 (if the video was
recorded in 16:9) or 640 x 480 (if the video
was recorded in 4:3). The image can be
elongated in the horizontal or vertical
directions depending on the quality of the
source video fi le.

The continuous shooting function cannot be

•

used to capture images.

You cannot capture video during playback.

•

Deleting Files

Protected fi les cannot be deleted. To delete

•

them, release the protection fi rst.

Once fi les are deleted, they cannot be

•

restored. Check fi les before deleting.

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

1 Touch MENU.
2 Select [DELETE].

3 Select [CURRENT].

4 Select [YES].

You can select the previous or next fi le by
selecting { or }.

To quit the screen

䡵

Select [QUIT].

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COPYING

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

The Camcorder

You can copy fi les between
the HDD and microSD card
with this camcorder alone.

DVD Burner
(CU-VD50/CU-VD3)

You can copy fi les recorded
on this camcorder onto DVD
discs.

PC

You can copy fi les from the
camcorder to a DVD using
a PC.

VCR/DVD Recorder

You can dub video recorded
on this camcorder onto
VCR/DVD recorder.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner
(CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or
CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx.
2 times longer than the time that is described
in the instruction manual of DVD burner.

Using a DVD Burner

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW

Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R

•

discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs,
used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but
they need to be formatted before recording.
Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on
the disc up until that time.

Dual-layer discs cannot be used.

•

Regarding fi nalization after copying

The disc is automatically fi nalized so that it can be
played on other devices. After fi nalizing, the disc is
a play-only disc, so no more fi les can be added.

Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Turn on the camcorder fi rst, then turn on the
DVD burner.

DC Connector

USB Connector

AC Adapter

USB Cable*

To AC Outlet

USB Connector

NOTE

Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s

•

instruction manual.

* Use the USB cable that came with the DVD

burner.

DVD Burner

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Copying Files (Continued)

Backup All Files

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.

•

Select ! mode.

•

1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL].

2 Select the desired menu.

[ALL SCENES]:

•

All fi les in the recording medium are

copied.

[UNSAVED SCENES]:

•

Files that have never been copied to a

DVD disc are automatically selected and
copied.

3 Select the desired disc number.

If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are

•

created.

To preview scenes, select [CHECK].

•

mark shows that the disc is created

•

already.

4 Select [YES] or [NO].

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

•

5 Select [EXECUTE].

The fi les are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining fi les are
copied on the second disc.

To cancel copying, select [STOP].

•

Copying Video Files that Have Never
Been Copied

Files that have never been copied to the DVD
discs are automatically selected and copied.

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Press DIRECT DVD.

3 Select [EXECUTE].

The DVD disc begins to be created.

•

When [COMPLETED] appears, touch

OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining fi les are
copied on the second disc.

To cancel the DVD creation, select

•

[CANCEL].

䡵

To quit the screen

1) Select [QUIT].

2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].

䡵

To play back the created disc using the
camcorder

1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD
burner.

2) Turn on the camcorder fi rst, then turn on
the DVD burner.

3) Select [PLAYBACK].

4) Select the desired folder.

5) Select the creation date of the disc.

6) Select the desired fi le. To return to the
previous screen, select @.

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Creating a DVD using a PC

Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE
AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction
before you install software.
You can copy the data from the camcorder and
create a DVD using a PC.

Installing the software to the PC

Q

System Requirements

Windows Vista

OS: Windows Vista

Home Basic (SP1)
Home Premium (SP1)
(32-bit, pre-installed)

CPU: Either one of the following:

Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher

•

Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher

•

Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher

•

RAM: At least 1 GB

Windows XP

OS: Windows

Home Edition (SP2/SP3)
Professional (SP2/SP3)
(pre-installed)

CPU: Either one of the following:

Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher

•

Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher

•

Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher

•

RAM: At least 512 MB

®

XP

®

Preparation:

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box
appears.

1 Click [Easy Installation].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2 Click [Next].

3 Click [Finish].

Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on the
desktop.

䡵

To check the PC specifi cation

Right-click on [Computer] (or [My
Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select
[Properties].

NOTE

Make sure your PC has a recordable DVD

•

drive.

If your system does not meet the

•

requirements, it is recommended to copy
fi les using the DVD burner. (墌 p. 27)

Macintosh users may use the software

•

included with their Macintosh (iMovie ’08,
iPhoto) to copy fi les to their computer.

To see the Instruction Guide for Everio

䡵

MediaBrowser

1) Double-click the icon of the Everio
MediaBrowser.

2)

Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].

Click

Click

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Copying Files (Continued)

Making Backup on the PC

R

Preparation:

Install the software to the PC.

•

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

the PC’s HDD.

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

•

camcorder.

USB Connecter

USB Cable

USB Connecter

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Select [BACK UP].

3 Click [All volume in camcorder] and

click [Next].

4 Click [Start].

Backup starts.

To disconnect the camcorder from the

䡵

PC

1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove

Hardware) on the task bar and select
[Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device].

2) Follow the on-screen instructions and

make sure that the device can be safely
removed.

3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the

LCD monitor.

NOTE

It takes time to back up many videos.

Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

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Making User Lists to Arrange the

S

Files

You can make a user list of a certain subject
(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the fi les
related to the subject into the user list.

Preparation:

Make backup on the PC.

1 Double-click the icon and open the

calendar.

2 Select [Movies only].

3 Click [+].

5 Double-click the recording date.

The fi les recorded on the day are displayed.

6 Drag the fi le and drop into the user

list.

To add other fi les into the user list, repeat
steps 5 and 6.

4 Input the name of the new user list

and click [OK].

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Copying Files (Continued)

Copying Files to a DVD

T

Preparation:

Use a recordable DVD disc. (It is
recommended to use a DVD-R disc.)

1 Select the user list and click [Create

Disc].

2 Click [Select fi les individually] and

click [Next].

To add all the fi les onto DVD discs, click
[Select all fi les displayed], then go to
step 4.

3 Drag the fi le, and drop into the part at

the bottom and click [Next].

4 Input the disc name, select the top

menu style and click [Next].

5 Click [Start].

NOTE

For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser,

•

click [Help] and refer to [MediaBrowser Help].

Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read

•

[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe
be loaded from Adobe’s web site:
http://www.adobe.com

For assistance in operating the provided

•

software, refer to the support information.
(墌 p. 33)

®

Reader® can

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Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

[DCIM]

[XXXJVCSO]

[SD_VIDEO]

[MGR_INFO]
[PRGXXX]

[PRGXXX.PGI]
[MOVXXX.MOD]
[MOVXXX.MOI]

[PRGXXX]

[EXTMOV]

[MOV_XXX.MOD]

[DEM_XXX.MPG]

X = number

Contains the still image folders.

Contains the video fi le folders.
Management information* for the media as a whole

Management information*
Video fi le
Management information* for the video fi les

Video fi le which management information is corrupted.

Demo video fi le

[PRIVATE]

* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video fi le.

Contains management information fi les of event and/or DVD
creation information for the fi les taken with the camcorder.

Customer Support Information

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

JVC

When contacting the nearest JVC offi ce 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, Problem, Error Message

•

PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB))

•

Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifi cations
or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

Pixela

Region Language Phone #

USA and Canada English [phone] (toll-free)

Europe (UK, Germany, France,

and Spain)

Other Countries in Europe

Asia (Philippines) English [phone]

China Chinese [phone]

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

English/German/French/Spanish [phone] (toll-free)

English/German/French/Spanish/

Italian/Dutch

[phone]

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Copying Files (Continued)

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder

Preparation:

Create a playlist.

•

GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650

•

ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT].

Turn off all units.

•

䡵

To connect using the AV connectors
(analog dubbing)

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

VCR/DVD Recorder

Set [SWITCH TO

DC Connector

AV Connector

AV Cable

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX

input mode.

Check that the images from the camcorder
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD
recorder.

3 Play back playlists on the camcorder.

1) Touch MENU.

2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].

3) Select the desired playlist.

4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is
displayed for 5 seconds at the fi rst and
the last scene.)

4 At the point you want to start

dubbing, start recording on the VCR/
DVD recorder.

Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.

To stop dubbing

䡵

Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.

To hide the date or icons on the screen

䡵

Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV].

Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor

Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications
on LCD monitor switch as shown below;

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In recording mode:
All indications/Indications for selected
functions

AV Connector

(Input)

EN

In playback mode:
All indications/Only date and time/No
indications

Using with a Portable Media Player

䡵

Turning on the Export Mode

You can easily transfer videos recorded in
export mode to iTunes
export setting turned on are transferred to
PC. For details on transferring, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD­ROM.

®

. All the fi les with the

To cancel the export setting

Select the fi le and select [

䡵

To quit the screen

1) Select [DONE].

2) Select [YES].

䡵

To confi rm the export setting

Press EXPORT on the index screen.

] again.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Press EXPORT twice.

To turn off the export mode

䡵

Press EXPORT twice.

Changing the Export Setting

You can set the recorded videos to the export
setting.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

1 Press EXPORT.

2 Select the fi le and set [ ].

Transferring the Files to PC

Preparation:

Install iTunes® on a PC.

•

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

1 Connect the camcorder to the PC

with the USB cable.

2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].

All the fi les with the export setting turned
on are transferred to PC.

To check the content of the fi le, select

•

[CHECK].

3 Select [DONE].

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Uploading Files to Websites

Turning on the Upload Mode

You can upload the fi le to video sharing
websites (YouTube

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Press UPLOAD twice.

If you record a fi le with the upload mode
set on, the recording stops automatically
10 minutes after the recording is started.
The remaining time is displayed on the
LCD monitor.

NOTE

The upload mode turns off each time recording
is fi nished.

TM

) quickly after recording.

Uploading Files

For details on uploading fi les, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD­ROM.

1 Connect the camcorder to the PC

with the USB cable.

2 Select [UPLOAD].

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings

To return to the previous screen

1 Touch MENU.
2 Select the desired menu.

䡵

Select @.

To quit the screen

䡵

Select [QUIT].

3 Select the desired setting.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, consult the
following chart. If the solutions indicated in the
chart do not solve the problem, consult your
nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for
instructions.
Refer also to the FAQ of new products on
JVC’s website.

Power

Display

Trouble Action

Connect the AC adapter correctly.

No power is supplied.

The remaining battery
display is not correct.

The LCD monitor is
diffi cult to see.

•

Recharge the battery pack.

•

Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it

•

again.

If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low

•

temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.

The LCD monitor may be diffi cult to see if used in bright areas

•

such as under direct sunlight.

The following phenomena are not
malfunctions.

The camcorder heats up when it is used for a

•

long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

•

When playing back a video, the image stops

•

momentarily or the sound is interrupted at
junctions between scenes.

LCD monitor momentarily become red or

•

black when sunlight is recorded.

Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots

•

appear on the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective
pixels, but 0.01% of fewer pixels may be
ineffective.)

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

Trouble Action

Recording cannot be
performed.

Recording

Recording stops by
itself.

Sound or video are
interrupted.

Playback

Cannot fi nd a recorded
video.

The lamp does not fl ash
during battery pack
charging.

Other problems

GZ-MG680

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

GZ-MG680

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

䡵

If a malfunction occurs in the HDD

!Perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.)
# If this does not solve the problem, perform the disc check function from a PC after formatting.
$ If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs.

䡵

To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally

! Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the

camcorder, then reattach it.

# Execute [FACTORY PRESET].

Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).

•

If the camcorder temperature increases, REC fl ashes in the LCD

•

monitor and recording stops automatically to protect the HDD.
Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start recording again.

Move away from a place where the camcorder is affected by

•

excessive sound or vibration (such as a concert hall).

A malfunction may occur in the HDD of the camcorder. In this

•

case, record to a microSD card.

Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set each of the

•

[REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous

•

recording.

Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section

•

between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.

Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index

•

screen.

(Video fi les that have damaged management information can be

played back.)

Cancel group display and date search functions.

•

Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA

•

FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)

Check the remaining battery pack charge.

•

(When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not fl ash.)

When recharging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that

•

battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range.

(If the battery pack is being recharged outside the permitted

temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery pack.)

When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound

•

may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV
connected. In such cases, perform the following operations.

1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again.

2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.

TVs may operate differently depending on the specifi cations,

•

even if they are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC
functions of the camcorder cannot be guaranteed to operate in
combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL]
to [OFF].

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Warning Indications

Indication Action

Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the

•

SET DATE/TIME!

clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.

COMMUNICATING ERROR

CANNOT USE IN
VIDEO MODE

NOT FORMATTED

FORMAT ERROR!

DATA DELETION ERROR

HDD ERROR!

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL
IMAGES AT THE MOMENT

DROP DETECTION WORKED AND
THE POWER IS TURNED OFF

RECORDING CANCELLED

RECORDING FAILURE

PLAYBACK FAILED

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

•

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [HDD].

•

Replace the microSD card.

•

Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.

•

Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)

•

Remove and re-insert the microSD card. (MultiMediaCard

•

cannot be used.)

Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals.

•

Insert the microSD card before switching the power on.

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If an

•

microSD card is removed or inserted during video recording, a
still image cannot be recorded.)

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD], then record to a

•

microSD card.

Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.

•

Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.

•

microSD card:

Remove and re-insert the microSD card. (MultiMediaCard

•

cannot be used.)

Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals.

•

Insert the microSD card before switching the power on.

•

HDD:

Do not allow the camcorder to be subject to impact/vibrations.

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Specifi cations

General

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Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 2.3 W*
* When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Rated Current Consumption: 1A

Dimensions (W x H x D)

53 mm x 68 mm x 113 mm
(2-1/8" x 2-11/16" x 4-1/2")

Weight

Approx. 305 g (0.68 lbs)
Approx. 350 g (0.78 lbs) (incl. battery pack)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Camera/LCD monitor

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Pickup

1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD

Lens

F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm,
35:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured,
LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

LED Light

Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)

Connectors

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AV input/output

Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 k
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k

GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650

*

GZ-MG680

USB

HDMI

HDMI Mini Connector

Mini USB type A and type B,
USB 2.0 compliant

only

W

W

W

AC Adapter

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Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 V

Output

DC 11 V

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Remote Control

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Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

Approx. 1 year
(depending on the frequency of use)

Operating distance

Within 5 m (16.4 ft)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm
(1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8")

Weight

Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)
(incl. battery)

Still image

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Format

JPEG

Image size

832 x 624

Image quality

FINE / STANDARD

Video

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Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording/Playback format

Video: MPEG-2
Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)

Recording mode (video)

W

ULTRA FINE:720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR)
FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR)
NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR)
ECONOMY: 352 x 240 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)

Recording mode (audio)

ULTRA FINE:48 kHz, 384 kbps
FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps
NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps
ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps

Design and specifi cations subject to change
without notice.

, 1 A

, 50 Hz/60 Hz

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Approximate recordable time (for video)

h: hour/m: minute

Recording medium

Quality

ULTRA FINE 14 h 20 m 19 h 00 m 28 h 40 m 57 m 1 h 54 m

FINE 21 h 20 m 28 h 20 m 42 h 40 m 1 h 25 m 2 h 50 m

NORMAL 28 h 10 m 37 h 40 m 56 h 20 m 1 h 53 m 3 h 46 m

ECONOMY 75 h 00 m 100 h 00 m 150 h 00 m 4 h 58 m 9 h 56 m

GZ-MG630

60 GB

HDD microSD Card

GZ-MG650

80 GB

GZ-MG680

120 GB 4 GB 8 GB

Approximate number of images (for still image)

The HDD can record up to 9999 still images in either mode.

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

4:3

832 x 624 / FINE 1010 2050 4160 7625 9999 9999

832 x 624 / STANDARD 1515 3080 6240 9999 9999 9999

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB

microSD Card

Required charging/recording time (approx.)

h: hour/m: minute

Battery pack Charging time Recording time

BN-VF808U
(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m 4 h 15 m*

BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 6 h 25 m*

1 h 50 m 2 h 5 m*

* When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

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Cautions

AC Adapter

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug Adapter

Battery Pack

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

To avoid hazards

•

... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use. When
transporting, make sure the provided battery
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the
battery to overheat, explode or catch fi re.

... use only specifi ed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service life

•

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

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

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

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

... fully charge and then fully discharge the battery

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

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

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

Terminals

ATTENTION:

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

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 fi eld 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 fi le administration
information is changed. The data is not
completely erased from the hard disk. If you
want to completely erase all of the data,
we recommend either using commercially
available software that is specially designed for
that purpose, or by physically destroying the
camcorder with a hammer etc.

Hard Disk

Do not use the unit where it is subject to

•

vibrations or loud sounds.
If you move the unit suddenly, the drop

•

detection function may operate and the power
may be turned off.

LCD Monitor

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

•

NOT

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

bottom.

To prolong service life

•

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

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Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

•

... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow infl ammables, 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 fi elds (speakers, broadcasting

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

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

temperatures.
... in places where air pressure is low (more than

3000 m (9870 ft) above the sea level).

DO NOT leave the unit

•

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

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

in high places while a cable is connected may

result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and

the unit falls onto the fl oor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

•

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

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

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

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

such as on a beach.

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.

Changes or modifi cations not approved by
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna. Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

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

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Terms

A

AC Adapter ..................................................16, 42

AV Connection .............................................25, 34

B

Backlight Compensation ....................................24

Battery Pack ................................................ 16, 42

C

CD-ROM ......................................................10, 29

Clock Adjust ......................................................16

D

Date/Time Setting ...............................................5

Daylight Saving Time .........................................16

Deleting Files ....................................................26

Digest Playback .................................................22

Dubbing Playback ..............................................34

DVD Backup ......................................................27

DVD Burner ....................................................... 27

E

Export to Library Mode ...................................... 35

F

Finalize .............................................................. 27

H

Hard Disk ..........................................................42

HDMI .................................................................25

I

iTunes ................................................................ 35

L

Language Setting ..............................................17

LCD Monitor ................................................14, 42

LED Light ..........................................................21

M

Manual Recording .............................................24

Menu Settings ...................................................37

microSD Card ....................................................18

N

Number of Images .............................................41

O

On-screen Recording Control ............................19

On-screen Zoom Control ...................................21

P

Portable Media Player ....................................... 35

Q

Quick Review ...............................................19, 20

R

Recordable Time ...............................................41

Recording Medium ............................................42

Remaining Battery Power ..................................21

Remaining Recording Time ...............................21

Remote Control ...........................................11, 13

S

Speaker volume ................................................22

U

Uploading Files .................................................36

USB Cable ...................................................27, 30

V

Viewing Files on TV ...........................................25

Y

YouTube .............................................................36

Z

Zoom .................................................................21

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