JVC GZ-HM40 - Manuals

Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! . Discussing and Planning Before the Event Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony and whether there are any entertainment pro...

Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the same time . Travel Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! . Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination. For overseas trips in particul...

Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! . Taking Videos of Moving Subjects . Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos. This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions or voices of surprise and delight. ...

Key Features Key features of your camcorder 1 Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording 2 i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes 3 Digital Image Stabilizer 4 40x Optical Zoom 5 Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the detec...

Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description . AC Adapter AC-V11U 0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Ba...

Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. 1 Attach the battery pack. . 0 Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery cl...

Detaching the Battery Pack . 0 Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter) Battery Pack Charging Time BN-VG107U 1 h 50 m BN-VG114U 2 h 30 m BN-VG121U 3 h 30 m BN-VG138U 6 h 10 m 0 When the battery life is reached, the rec...

Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 14) “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 34) 1 Close the LCD monitor. . 2 Open the cover. . 3 Insert an SD card. . Label 0 Insert with the label facing outward. Warning 0 Make sure no...

0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using the ones specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. 0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended. 0 Class 4 and ...

Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP...

Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK. . CLOCK ADJUST 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. 0 To cancel ...

Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK. . DISPLAY SETTINGS 0 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor....

Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 19) Change the date and time display to the local time by selectin...

Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK. . CLOCK ADJUST 0 Press UP/&l...

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode 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. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon...

o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description E Captures one’s skin beautifully. A Allows people to be captured naturally. D Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. I Records with minimal noise in the overall image. B Allows night scenes to be captured accurat...

Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the lens cover. . 2 Open the LCD monitor. . 3 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Int...

Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO b...

Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press ...

Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. T...

Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch to H Manual. Th...

Setting Backlight Compensation You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . 0 If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUT...

. ON OFF 0 After setting, the tele macro icon o appears. Setting Details OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end. Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. ON Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end. Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at th...

Caution : 0 When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will change. - If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF”. - If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”. - If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”. 0 W...

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud. Memo : To select/move cursor tow...

Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded...

0 Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. 0 “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” . When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”. 0 The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO REC” is set. Mem...

Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 0 Press L again to return to the recording mode. 2 Select ...

Playing a Video with Defective Management Information The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management inf...

Date Search You can search and play videos according to recording dates. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK. . SEARCH DATE 4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> ...

Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI Cable. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the but...

Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running out. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” ( A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” ( A p. 42) M...

Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “DELETE” and press OK. . DELETE 4 Select “FILE...

Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Caution : 0 Deleted files cannot be restored. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “DELETE” and press OK. . DELETE 4 Select “DELETE ALL” and pr...

. NO YES PROTECT? 0 The file to protect appears on this screen. 0 To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK. 0 Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file. 0 After setting, press OK. 0 To exit the screen, press MENU. Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protects or...

Protecting All Files Protects all files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Press MENU. . 3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK. . PROTECT/CANCEL 4 Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK. . PROTECT ALL PROT...

Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect to a DVD recorder. . To DC Connector VCR/DVD Recorder Audio Input (R...

Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : 0 To record to discs, a recor...

Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the LCD monitor....

3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on ...

. Drop Drag Thumbnails User List Memo : 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4, please consult the “Pixela User Support Center”. Telephone USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) (English/German/French/Sp...

. Click Memo : 0 The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW 0 The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. AVCHD DVD-Video* http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/...

List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. . [ J V C C A M ̲ S D ] 「 DCIM 」 「 AVCHD 」 「 EXTMOV 」 「 PRIVATE 」 DEM_0000.MPGM O V _ 0 0 0 1 . M T SM O V _ 0 0 0 2 . M T SM O V _ 0 0 0 3 . M T S [JVC] (Video files with def...

Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V) T...

Operating the Menu Use the operation buttons to set the menu. 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select the desired menu and press OK. . GAIN UP 3 Select the desired s...

VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. Setting Details UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality. 0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. XP Enables recording in high picture quality. SP Enables recording in standard quality. EP Enable...

Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Memo : 0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. “Scene Selection” ( A p. 24) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Fo...

Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting Details LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. “Changing the Display Language” ( A p. 18) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (...

Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. “DEMO MODE” ( A p. 66) OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. “OPERATION SOUND” ( A p. 67) AUTO POWER OFF Prev...

OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the ItemMemo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 1 Press MENU. . 2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” a...

QUICK RESTART Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Memo : 0 The power consumption within 5 minutes after...

Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting Details DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. “DISPLAY ON TV” ( A p. 69) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. “VIDEO OUTPUT” ( A p...

HDMI OUTPUT Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV. Setting Details AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually. 480p Select this when the video is not output in “AUTO” correctly. Memo : 0 “1080p” will be displayed on the LCD monitor if a 1080p compatib...

Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. “FORMAT SD CARD” ( A p. 71) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Dele...

Front . 1 Lens Cover 0 Do not touch the lens and lens cover. 0 Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. 2 Stereo Microphone 0 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. Rear . 1 Zoom/Volume Lever 0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. 0 During vide...

Video Playback . 00:12:34 00:12:34 00:01:23 00:01:23 10.10.2011 10:00 10.10.2011 10:00 1 Scene Counter 2 Operation Indicator “Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35) 3 Date/Time “Clock Setting” ( A p. 16) 4 Media 5 Playback Time “Playing Back Videos” ( A p. 35) When the unit is not working properly Turning ...

Battery Pack Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 12) Check whether the terminals are dirty. If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any ot...

Editing/Copying Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder” ( A p. 45) Unable to delete file. Files that are pro...

Screen/Image The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor. Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into view. (A band o...

Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. 0 When it is extremely dirty, soak the...

Camera Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard)) 2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “4” (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (mm) 50.5 mm x 55.0 mm x 1...