Page 2 - Safety Precautions; CAUTION; Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
2 EN Safety Precautions SAFETY1 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 ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 EN SAFETY2 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’...
Page 4 - Easy Start Guide; JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.; Charge the battery before recording; Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.; Grip Adjustment; Adjust the strap and fasten.; Access lamp
4 EN Easy Start Guide CAUTION • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and f...
Page 5 - Set the date and time; OK
5 EN Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder Power button LCD monitor S Select [CLOCK SETTING] T Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective R Select [YES] within 10 seconds • When the message disappears...
Page 6 - Video recording; Start recording; Slide the mode switch to select
6 EN Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. S Start recording Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop. Remaining space on the hard disk Video Quality Record-standby Recording Q Slide the mode swi...
Page 7 - Playing back; To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (; Do not forget to make copies after recording!; Select playback mode; Select the desired fi le
7 EN Playing back To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( 墌 p. 22) To view fi les on TV ( 墌 p. 25) 䡵 䡵 CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! • To copy fi les onto DVD discs ( 墌 p. 27) • To dub fi les to a VCR/DVD recorder ( 墌 p. 34) • To play back a created d...
Page 8 - Contents; GETTING STARTED
8 EN Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories ............................................10 Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11 Index ........................................................12 Tripod Mounting .............................
Page 9 - Select your desired language with a single click.; How to use the Touch Sensor
9 EN 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 recor...
Page 10 - Accessories
10 EN Accessories GETTING STARTED AP-V20U BN-VF808U AC Adapter Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable RM-V751U CR2025 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.
Page 11 - Preparing the Remote Control; Beam Effective Area; Remote Sensor; Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable
11 EN 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 NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is dir...
Page 12 - Index
12 EN Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
Page 13 - Remote Control; Tripod Mounting
13 EN Remote Control 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 ...
Page 14 - Indications on LCD Monitor; During Video Recording Only; MQ; During Still Image Recording Only
14 EN Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 4 : 5 5 P M N O V. 1 . 2 0 0 9 ! 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 (...
Page 15 - During Video Playback; QF; During Still Image Playback; DISPLAY
15 EN During Video Playback 8 4 : 5 5 P M N O V. 1 . 2 0 0 9 ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) $ Quick Review Indicator ( 墌 p. 19) % Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) & Counter ( Playback Mode F : Playback Q : Pa...
Page 16 - Necessary Settings before Use; Charging the Battery Pack; To check the remaining battery power; To detach the battery pack; Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is fi nished. To check the rema...
Page 17 - To quit the screen; To return to the previous screen; To quit the screen
17 EN 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. 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 [QUI...
Page 18 - Other Settings; Using a microSD Card; Video; Open the microSD card cover.; To remove a microSD card; Change the recording medium
18 EN 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 microSD cards. - Panasonic - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - ATP Video ...
Page 19 - SNAPSHOT; Video Recording; Recording Files; To stop recording; To change the video quality
19 EN RECORDING/PLAYBACK SNAPSHOT Video Recording Recording Files Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. Press START/STOP to start recording. You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view...
Page 20 - Still Image Recording; To view the last recorded image
20 EN Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. 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 funct...
Page 21 - Zooming; LED Light
21 EN Zooming Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • Select the recording mode. 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 chan...
Page 22 - Speaker volume; Playing Back Files; Video Playback; To move to the previous or next page
22 EN — : Turn down the volume + : Turn up the volume Speaker volume 䡵 Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired fi le. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [...
Page 23 - Select the desired fi le.; Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons
23 EN To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To delete a still image Select $ . To change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to [W]. 䡵 䡵 䡵 Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired...
Page 24 - Manual Setting in Menu; Manual Recording
24 EN 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. To return to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator appears. Back...
Page 25 - Connection with TV; To connect using the AV connector; Playback Operation; After the connection with TV is completed; Turn on the camcorder and the TV.; Viewing Files on TV
25 EN 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. To connect using the AV connector Preparati...
Page 26 - Managing Files; Capturing a Still Image from a Video; Deleting Files
26 EN Managing Files EDITING 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 op...
Page 27 - Copying Files; Types of Copying and Connectable Device; Using a DVD Burner; Connection with a DVD Burner
27 EN Copying Files COPYING 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 D...
Page 28 - Backup All Files; Select the desired menu.
28 EN 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 ...
Page 29 - Creating a DVD using a PC; Installing the software to the PC; Windows XP; To check the PC specifi cation
29 EN 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. Q Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista ® Home ...
Page 30 - Making Backup on the PC
30 EN R Making Backup on the PC 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. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Select [BACK UP]. Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC. 3 C...
Page 31 - Double-click the icon and open the; Drag the fi le and drop into the user
31 EN S Making User Lists to Arrange the 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 Clic...
Page 32 - Copying Files to a DVD; Select the user list and click [Create
32 EN T Copying Files to a DVD 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...
Page 33 - Folder Structure and Extensions; Customer Support Information; JVC
33 EN Folder Structure and Extensions Recording medium [DCIM] [SD_VIDEO] [EXTMOV] [PRIVATE] [MGR_INFO][PRGXXX] [PRGXXX] [PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOI] [MOV_XXX.MOD] [DEM_XXX.MPG] [XXXJVCSO] [MOVXXX.MOD] * Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video fi le. Customer Support ...
Page 34 - MENU; At the point you want to start; To stop dubbing
34 EN Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) 䡵 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX i...
Page 35 - Using with a Portable Media Player; Turning on the Export Mode
35 EN Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes ® . All the fi les with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM. Pr...
Page 36 - Turning on the Upload Mode; Uploading Files to Websites; Uploading Files
36 EN Turning on the Upload Mode You can upload the fi le to video sharing websites (YouTube TM ) quickly after recording. 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 af...
Page 37 - Changing the Menu Settings; Troubleshooting; Trouble
37 EN 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu. 3 Select the desired setting. Changing the Menu Settings FURTHER INFORMATION To return to the previous screen Select @ . To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 䡵 䡵 Troubleshooting Trouble Action P o wer No power is supplied. • Connect the AC adapter correctl...
Page 38 - If a malfunction occurs in the HDD
38 EN Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action Recor ding Recording cannot be performed. • Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode ( ! or # ). Recording stops by itself. • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC fl ashes in the LCD monitor and recording stops automatically to protect ...
Page 39 - Warning Indications; Indication
39 EN Warning Indications Indication Action SET DATE/TIME! • Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. CANNOT USE INVIDEO MODE • Set [REC M...
Page 40 - Specifi cations
40 EN Specifi cations General 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 ...
Page 41 - Approximate number of images (for still image)
41 EN h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Quality HDD microSD Card GZ-MG630 60 GB GZ-MG650 80 GB GZ-MG680 120 GB 4 GB 8 GB 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 ...
Page 42 - Cautions; AC Adapter
42 EN 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 A...
Page 43 - Main Unit
43 EN 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 th...
Page 44 - Terms
44 EN A AC Adapter .................................................. 16, 42AV Connection ............................................. 25, 34 B Backlight Compensation .................................... 24Battery Pack ................................................ 16, 42 C CD-ROM ..................
