JVC UGZ-HM400 User Manual
ENGLISH
INSTRUCTIONS
HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-HM400
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to
enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the
operations, refer to the
Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in
the supplied CD-ROM.
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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.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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.
GETTING STARTED
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 fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or
Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
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.
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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 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 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.)
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.
Remove the mains plug immediately if the
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camcorder functions abnormally.
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 sunshine, fire or the like.
to the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified 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 qualified 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
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks
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of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
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Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
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Sony Corporation.
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
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Inc.
iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple
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Inc., registered in 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.
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Easy Start Guide
GETTING STARTED
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Do not remove the AC adapter,
the battery pack or the SD
card when the access lamp is
blinking.
CAUTION
Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the
batteries specified on page 41.
Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Battery Pack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
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Date/Time Setting
GETTING STARTED
Open the LCD monitor to
Q
turn on the camcorder
Power button
Select the city closest to
the area where you use
T
the camcorder
LCD monitor
Select [YES] within
R
10 seconds
Slide your finger 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 finger. The
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sensors do not function if you touch them
with your finger nail or with gloves on.
Select [CLOCK SETTING]
S
Select [ON] if daylight
U
saving time is observed
Set the date and time
V
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
: Moves the cursor to the right
&
OK: Clock starts
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Video recording
GETTING STARTED
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 (REC)
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.
Remaining space on
the recording media
Video Quality
Record-standby
Recording
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Playing back
GETTING STARTED
Select playback mode (PLAY)
Q
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Select the desired file
R
Select F (Touch OK)
S
Index screen
Playback screen
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
To view files on TV (Z p. 24)
CAUTION
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto discs (Z p. 26)
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To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 28)
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To edit files on your computer (Z p. 29)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Accessories ................................................ 10
Shoe Adapter ................................................ 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
Grip Adjustment ............................................ 17
Other Settings ............................................. 18
Using an SD Card ......................................... 18
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files ........................................... 19
Video Recording ........................................... 19
Still Image Recording ................................... 20
Zooming ........................................................ 21
Flash ............................................................. 21
Checking the Remaining Space on the
Recording Media ......................................... 21
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21
Playing Back Files ...................................... 22
Video Playback ............................................ 22
Still Image Playback ..................................... 23
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .................................... 24
Connection with TV....................................... 24
Playback Operation ...................................... 25
COPYING
Copying Files .............................................. 26
Using a BD/DVD Burner ............................... 26
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........ 28
PC OPERATION
Creating a Disc Using a PC ....................... 29
Using with a Portable Media Player .......... 34
Turning on the Export Mode ......................... 34
Making the Export Setting ............................ 34
Transferring the Files to PC .......................... 34
Uploading Files to Websites ...................... 35
Turning on the Upload Mode ........................ 35
Uploading Files ............................................. 35
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings ..................... 36
Troubleshooting .......................................... 36
Warning Indications ................................... 38
Specifications ............................................. 39
Cautions ...................................................... 42
Terms ........................................................... 44
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the
supplied CD-ROM.
In order to view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or
Adobe® Reader® must be installed.
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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How to use the Touch
A
B
GETTING STARTED
Sensor
After the menu is displayed on the LCD
monitor:
Q Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
To select an on-screen button appearing on
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor
next to the on-screen button.
To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
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.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722
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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AP-V21U
BN-VF815U
LY37115-001A
RM-V751U
CR2025
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Accessories
AC Adapter Battery Pack
Shoe Adapter
An optional microphone or light can be
attached to the shoe adapter.
Slide the shoe cover
in the direction of the
arrow to reveal the shoe
adapter mounting socket.
Component Cable AV Cable
USB Cable Shoe Adapter
Remote Control Lithium Battery
Pre-installed in the
remote control.
CD-ROM Core Filter
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Mount the accessory
shoe adapter.
Fasten the shoe adapter
to the shoe adapter
mounting socket by
turning the screw in the
direction of the arrow.
Insert a microphone, etc.
from behind the shoe
adapter.
NOTE
Do not try to attach a microphone, etc. to the
shoe adapter forcibly.
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Preparing the Remote Control
GETTING STARTED
A battery is included inside the remote control
at the time of purchase.
Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
Remote Sensor
Effective distance:
Max. 4 m (13.16 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 filter reduces interference caused
when connecting to other devices. Connect
the end of the cable with the core filter to the
camcorder.
Release the stopper.
3 cm (1-3/16")
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock
tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery
(CR2025)
To be connected to
the camcorder
Wind once.
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Index
GETTING STARTED
NOTE
Be careful not to cover 2, 3, 5, and C
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during shooting.
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Camcorder
GETTING STARTED
Remote Control
! Power Button
# SD Card Slot
$ OPEN knob (Z p. 18)
% Speaker
& PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23)
( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20)
) Touch Sensor
* OK Button
+ MENU Button (Z p. 36)
, USB Connector (Z p. 26, 30)
- Mode Switch [!, #]
. EXPORT Button (Z p. 34)
/ DIRECT DISC Button (Z p. 27)
INFO Button (Z p. 21)
0 DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15)
1 UPLOAD Button (Z p. 35)
TITLE Button
2 Lens
3 Flash (Z p. 21)
4 Shoe Adapter Mounting Socket (Z p. 10)
5 Remote Sensor
6 Zoom Lever (Z p. 21)
Speaker Volume Control
7 Aperture Priority Setting Button [A]
8 Shutter Speed Button [S]
9 USER Button [U]
: Adjustment dial/SET Button
; FOCUS/BRIGHT Switch
< HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 24)
= Component Connector (Z p. 24)
> (headphones) Connector
? DC Connector
@ START/STOP Button (Z p. 19)
A AV Connector (Z p. 25, 28)
B MIC (microphone) Connector
C Stereo Microphone
D Battery Release Button (Z p. 16)
E Tripod Mounting Socket
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
4: 55 PM
DE C. 24. 2 0 0 9
STD
GETTING STARTED
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
! Selected Recording Mode Indicator
(Z p. 19, 20)
@: Auto Mode
3: Manual Mode
# Scene Select Indicator
$ Effect Mode Indicator
% White Balance Indicator
& Tele Macro Mode Indicator
( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21)
) Recording Medium Indicator
* Focus Assist Indicator
+ Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Indicator
(Appears when [OIS] is set to [OFF].)
, Monitor Backlight Indicator
- Battery Indicator
. Date/Time (Z p. 16)
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
0 Aperture Value (F-number)
1 Backlight Compensation Indicator
: Face Detection indicator
2 Brightness Control Indicator
.: Photometry Area Control Indicator
3 Shutter Speed
During Video Recording Only
! Mode Indicator
# High Speed Recording Indicator
$ Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 35)
% Counter
& Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 34)
( Video Quality
) Remaining Time
* MREC: (Appears during recording.)
: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
MQ
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator
, Shooting Indicator (Z p. 19)
- Wind Cut Indicator
. Microphone Input Level Indicator
/ Event Indicator
0 Sharpness Indicator
1 x.v.Color™
During Still Image Recording Only
! Mode Indicator
# ISO Sensitivity Indicator (When [GAIN] is
set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)
$ Flash Indicator (Z p. 21)
% Focus Indicator (Z p. 20)
& Image Size
( Image Quality:
(standard)
) Remaining Number of Shots
* Shooting Indicator (Z p. 20)
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator
J: Bracketing Indicator
, Self-Timer Indicator
(fine) or
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