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LYT2000-001A-M INSTRUCTIONS CAMCORDER GZ-HM200BEK/NEK Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained on pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM.
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Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Caution on Replaceable lithium battery Connection to the mains supply in the United The battery used in this device may present a fire or Kingdom. chemical burn hazard if mistreated. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or equipment.
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(Even if you record an event such If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our as a show, performance or exhibition for personal web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you about the take-back of the product.
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• Charge the battery pack The battery pack before use. (Z p. 18) is not charged • Be sure to use JVC battery at the time of packs. If you use any other purchase. battery packs besides JVC Power Cord...
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Date/Time Setting Open the LCD monitor to Select the city closest to turn on the camcorder the area where you use the camcorder Power Button LCD monitor AREA SETTING QUIT Select [ON] or [OFF] Select [YES] within Select [ON] if daylight saving time is 10 seconds effective.
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Video recording CAUTION • This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format. • Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first. Select ! (video) mode S e lect recording mode The auto recording PLAY/REC indicator appears. 3 h 59 m 0 : 04 : 01 Start recording Remaining space on the SD card.
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Playing back Select playback mode PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen VIDEO PLAYBACK 10 10.2009 10:00 DIGEST Select F(Touch OK) Playback screen 0. 00 : 00 1 0 . 1 0 . 2 0 0 9 10 :00 To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p.
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ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST protected under the copyright law of Japan and AND EXPENSE.
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Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement CAUTIONS: without giving any notice to You. In this event, • JVC may claim against You for any damages Operate this equipment according to the caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement operating procedures described in this manual.
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Read This First! Make a backup of important recorded data How to use the Touch Sensor JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important After the menu is displayed on the LCD...
Contents GETTING STARTED EDITING Accessories .......... 12 Managing Files ........32 Attaching the Core Filter ......12 Capturing a Still Image from a Video ... 32 Preparing the Remote Control ..... 13 Deleting Files ..........32 Index ............14 Indications on LCD Monitor ....16 COPYING Necessary Settings before Use ...
GETTING STARTED Accessories AC Adapter Power Cord Battery Pack Component Cable AP-V21M BN-VF808U Audio/Video Cable USB Cable CD-ROM Remote Control RM-V751U Lithium Battery (x 1) (x 2) CR2025 (Component Cable) (USB Cable and AC Pre-installed in the Adapter) remote control unit. Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections.
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 Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. Remote Sensor Lock Tab Lithium Battery...
Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Camcorder Remote Control ! Touch sensor Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window # LCD Monitor R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons $ SD Cover (Zoom in/out during playback.) % SD Card Slot B (Z p. 21) S Up Button & SD Card Slot A (Z p. 21) T Skip Backward Button ( Audio/Video Connector [AV] (Z p.
Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image During Video Recording Only Recording [3h59m] LIB. 0 : 0 4 : 0 1 RE C PHOTO 1/4000 10. 10. 2009 4:55 ! Mode Indicator # Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 42) ! Selected Operation Mode Indicator $ Counter (Z p. 26)
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During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 1: 55 : 01 101 - 0098 10. 10. 2009 4:55 10. 10. 2009 4:55 ! Mode Indicator ! Mode Indicator # Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (Z p. 29) # Folder/File Number $ 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Card Slot Indicator when playing back a playlist.)
Necessary Settings before Use Required charging/recording time Charging the Battery Pack (approx.) *When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the Battery pack Charging time Recording camcorder.
Date/Time Setting Set the date and time. Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [ ] to set. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. CLOCK SETTING Touch MENU. DATE TIME Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 2009 GMT+ 9:00 VIDEO SAVE...
Other Settings Language Setting Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod The language on the display can be changed. stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, Open the LCD monitor to turn on the and lock it in place. camcorder.
NOTE Using an SD Card • Insert and remove the SD card only while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on • Operations are confirmed on the following the card may be corrupted. SD cards: • Do not touch the terminal on the reverse Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC side of the label.
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording • Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Select (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. PLAY/REC [3 h 59 m] 0:00:00 SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. [3 h 59 m] 0:00:01 Approximate remaining time...
Still Image Recording • Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Press PLAY/REC to select the recording Select (still image) mode. mode. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. FINE The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused.
Recording Files (Continued) Zooming LED Light Preparation: Preparation: • • Select mode. Select mode. • • Select the recording mode. Select the recording mode. Zoom out Zoom in Touch MENU. Select [LIGHT]. Select the desired setting. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto The LED light remains on regardless of the surrounding You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting...
NOTE Turning on the Face Detection Mode The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10-minute If you set this mode on, the camcorder detects units. the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly.
Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the Manual Setting in Menu focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. In the manual recording mode; Changing to Manual Recording Mode Touch MENU. Preparation: Select [MANUAL SETTING]. • Select mode. • Select the recording mode.
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Items for effect setting Scene Select/Effect • SEPIA: Scene Select The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo. You can record videos or still images with • MONOTONE: optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure This effect skips frames to give images of and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or an old movie atmosphere.
PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Select the desired file. Video/Still Image Playback Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. • Insert an SD card. Select (video) or (still image) To move to the previous or next page ...
Items for WIPE/FADER setting Playback with Special Effects • O FADER-WHITE: Fades in or out with a white screen. Wipe or fader effects • P FADER-BLACK: Add effects at the beginning and end of Fades in or out with a black screen. videos.
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV To connect using the COMPONENT/AV This camcorder is designed to be used with connector high-definition or PAL-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of COMPONENT a different standard. Connector DC Connector AV Connector...
Playback on TV NOTE When the video was recorded with x.v.Colour™ set to [ON], change the x.v.Colour™ setting on TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. Operating Together with TV via HDMI Select the The TV playback mode. automatically Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC*- switches to the...
EDITING/PRINTING Managing Files CAUTION Deleting Files Do not remove the recording medium (SD • cards) or perform any other operation (such Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete as turning off the power) while accessing files. them, release the protection first. •...
Files are moved to the destination (Z p. 36) NOTE medium while deleting original files • It is recommended to use the JVC DVD (except read-only files) in the source burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using medium. CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx.
When connecting to a BD burner, use a Using a BD/DVD Burner USB cable with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) The files in the camcorder can be backed up is recommended. Refer to page 41 for to a disc using a BD/DVD burner.
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• Backup All Files The files are copied on the disc. When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK. Preparation: • When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS • Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD [STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, burner. change the disc. Remaining files are •...
Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Preparation: • Create a playlist. Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX • Turn off all units. input mode. Check that the images from the camcorder To connect using the AV connectors ...
Creating a Disc using a PC NOTE Creating a Disc using a PC • Make sure your PC has a recordable BD/DVD drive. You can copy the data from the camcorder • If your system does not meet the and create a disc using a PC. requirements, it is recommended to copy files using the BD/DVD burner.
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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued) Click [Finish]. Connector Everio Media Browser icon is created on the desktop. USB Cable AC adapter Connector To AC outlet INFORMATION Everio MediaBrowser video editing capability is available for files copied from the camcorder to the PC.
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Click [+]. Click [Start]. Input the name of the new user list Backup starts. and click [OK]. To disconnect the camcorder from the 1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove Hardware) on the task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued) T Copying Files to a disc Input the disc name, select the top Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. menu style and click [Next]. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video Suitable if you will give the disc disc: to your friends and relatives.
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Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence. When contacting the nearest JVC office 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.
COPYING Using with a Portable Media Player Select [DONE]. Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in To cancel the export setting export mode to iTunes . All the files with the ® Select the file and press LIB. again. export setting turned on are transferred to PC.
Uploading Files to Websites Turning on the Upload Mode Uploading Files You can upload the file to video sharing For details on uploading files, refer to the websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording. operation guide of MediaBrowser in the For more information on YouTube™, visit CD-ROM.
If the solutions indicated in the malfunctions. chart do not solve the problem, consult your • The camcorder heats up when it is used for nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. instructions. • The battery heats up during charging.
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Trouble Action • The LCD monitor is The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas difficult to see. such as under direct sunlight. • Fully charge the battery, run it down, and then recharge it again. •...
Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • COMMUNICATING ERROR Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • CANNOT USE IN Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.) VIDEO MODE •...
Indication Action • RECORDING FAILURE Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be used.) • Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. PLAYBACK FAILED • Insert the SD card before switching the power on. • USE AC ADAPTOR Use the AC Adapter as power supply.
Specifications Recording mode (video) Camcorder UXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 24 Mbps (VBR) For general 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 17 Mbps Power supply (VBR) DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 12 Mbps DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) (VBR) Power consumption...
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Dimensions (W x H x D) Remote Control 42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm Weight Power supply Approx. 30 g DC 3 V (incl. battery) Battery life Approx. 1 year Design and specifications are subject to change (depending on the frequency of use) without notice.
Cautions Battery Packs Recording Medium (SD Card) • Be sure to follow the guidelines below The supplied battery pack is Terminals to prevent corruption or damage to your a lithium-ion battery. Before recorded data. using the supplied battery pack • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or or an optional battery pack, subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
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Avoid using the unit Company of Japan, Limited is: ... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH ... in places subject to soot or steam such as Postfach 10 05 04 near a cooking stove.