Backing Up All Files ... 70 Organizing Files ... 72 Recording Videos to Discs ... 73 JVC Software Licence Agreement ... 74 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ... 75 List of Files and Folders ... 75 Copying to Mac Computer ... 76 Menu Settings Operating the Menu ...
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SEAMLESS RECORDING ... 81 x.v.Color ... 81 WIND CUT ... 82 Recording Menu (Still Image) ... 83 FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ... 83 SELF-TIMER ... 83 SHUTTER MODE ... 84 IMAGE SIZE ... 85 IMAGE QUALITY ... 85 GAIN UP ... 86 AUTO REC ...
■ [Getting Ready] ① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. ② Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close to your side. ③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle ac- cordingly.
■ Introducing the Various Shooting Techniques! Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! Travel Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from champagne! Finding the Presents For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next...
■ AC Adapter The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world. Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next day.
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcor- der at the same time.
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Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the camcorder to a waste. When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your hands or shouting out "Is it fun?"...
Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration NOTE: SD cards are sold separately. ● "Types of Usable SD Card" (A P.13) When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.
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The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress. ● It goes out when charging is finished. CAUTION: If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety ● and performance can not be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) ●...
Getting Started Grip Adjustment ① Flip the grip belt over. ② Adjust the length of the belt. ③ Fasten the grip belt. CAUTION: Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. ● If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Using the Hand Strap When using the hand strap, loop it around your wrist.
Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. SDHC Card Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for ● video recording. SD Card This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards. ●...
Getting Started Removing the Card Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight. Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. SDHC Card Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for ●...
Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C. Select “CLOCK SETTING” and touch C. Set the date and time. Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order. ●...
Getting Started Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by ● children. NOTE: If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer. ● "Reducing Camera Shake" (A P.21) Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in the illustration.
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.17) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav- el destination in “AREA SETTING”...
Getting Started Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Touch D to display the menu. Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C. Select “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” and touch C. Set daylight saving time and touch C.
Taking Videos in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. (Open the lens cover.) The video mode icon appears. ● Check if the recording mode is Auto. If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
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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. NOTE: Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a ●...
Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. ● Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. ● NOTE: When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally ●...
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. (Open the lens cover.) The still image mode icon appears. ●...
Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Operation But- Description T/W Zoom Functions as the zoom lever. "Zooming" (A P.23) Quick Review Enables the most recently captured still image to be viewed. "Checking the Captured Image Immediately" (A P.23) Auto/Manual Switches the recording mode between Auto and Manual.
Recording Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. Select video or still image mode. The video or still image mode icon appears. ●...
Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “SCENE SELECT” and touch C. Select the scene and touch C. Setting Effect b NIGHT...
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing is desired. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “FOCUS” and touch C. Select “MANUAL” and touch C. Adjust the focus with the slider.
Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and touch C. Select “MANUAL” and touch C. Select the brightness value with the slider. Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6 ●...
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and touch C. Select “ON” and touch C. Setting Metering Area You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard.
Recording with Effects You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- ent atmosphere from the usual recording. *The image is only an impression. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “EFFECT”...
Recording Registering Files to Events Before Record- Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when recording. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “REGISTER EVENT” and touch C. Select the event type and touch C. Event Type BABY &...
Uploading Videos You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser". Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC. For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file. ●...
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Recording Display Description Speed Indicator Displays the recording interval that is set. Video Quality Displays the icon of the video quality that is set. Remaining Record- Remaining time left to record with the currently ing Time selected video quality. Recording in Pro- Appears when video recording is in progress.
Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- ments (AUTO REC) This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame dis- played on the LCD monitor. (AUTO REC) It can be set for both video and still image modes. Select video or still image mode.
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the internal memo- ry and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Select video mode. Press M. Press once to display the remaining recording time of the selected me- ●...
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Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory Built-in memory applies to GZ-HM320 only. ● The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment. ● Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots) Image Size Quality Built-in Memory 8 GB 1920x1080 (16:9) FINE...
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. Adjusting the Volume of Videos Checking the Recording Date and Other Information You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
Checking the Content of Videos Quickly You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. Operation Buttons for Digest Playback Display Description d / e Playback/pause Stop (returns to thumbnail display) Returns to normal playback.
Playback Playback with Special Effects You can add effects to the beginning and end of recorded videos. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “WIPE/FADER” and touch C. Select a desired effect and touch C. Select the desired video and touch C.
Playing Back Still Images You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE” are displayed on the index screen. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320)" (A P.107) Select the playback mode.
Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is dif- ficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. For videos, you can search by “GROUP”, “SEARCH DATE”, or ●...
Search Event You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates. The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR ● VIDEO” are searched. Events that are not registered will not appear. ● "Registering Files to Events" (A P.79) Display the search function.
Playback Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). Connect to the TV. Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off ● the power. Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
Connecting via the Component Connector Connect to the TV. Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off ● the power. Connect the AC adapter to this unit. Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected terminal.
Playback Playing Back Playlists Play back the playlists that you have created. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “PLAYBACK PLAYLIST” and touch C. Select the desired playlist and touch C to start playback. "Operation Buttons for Playback"...
Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and touch C. The file to delete appears on this screen. ● Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to select the previous or next ● file. After deleting, touch D. ●...
Editing A delete mark appears on the selected file. ● To remove the delete mark, touch C again. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. ● Select “YES” and touch C. After deleting, touch C. ● NOTE: When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. ●...
Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.47) "Protecting Selected Files" (A P.48) "Protecting All Files" (A P.49) "Releasing Protection of All Files" (A P.49) CAUTION: When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be ●...
Editing Protecting Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C. Select “FILE SELECT” and touch C. Select the desired file and touch C.
Protecting All Files Protects all files. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C. Select “PROTECT ALL” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. After setting, touch C.
Editing Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suit- able items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" (A P.50) "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" (A P.51) NOTE: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●...
Changing the Event of the Selected Files Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “CHANGE EVENT REG.” and touch C. Select “TO RESET RANGE”...
Editing Dividing Files You can divide a selected video into two. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “DIVIDE” and touch C. Select the desired file and touch C. Playback of the selected video starts.
Face Detection Zoom You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a new file. Select the playback mode. Select still image mode. Select the desired still image and touch C. Touch P. Faces are detected.
Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded vid- eos. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Select the desired video and touch C. Touch pause at the desired scene during playback. After pausing the video, you can fine-tune the point to capture by using ●...
Touch C to resume playback. ● "Playing Back Videos" (A P.36) Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the point to stop copying. To reset the start point, touch CANCEL. ● Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C. To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”.
Editing To reset the start point, touch “CANCEL”. ● Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C. To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”. ● Select “YES” and touch C. When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen. ●...
Select the desired recording date and touch C. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● After setting, touch C. ● Picture Title A Great Memory Happy Anniversary Business Celebration Congratulations Graduation Happy Birthday Happy Father's Day Happy Mother's Day Holiday Happy New Year! Happy Valentine's Day...
Editing Select “CREATE FROM SCENE” and touch C. Select the file to add to playlist and touch C. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● Select the insertion point and touch C. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ●...
Select the insertion point and touch C. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ● touch C. Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. ●...
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ● touch C. Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. ●...
Select the recording date to add to playlist and touch C. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● Select the insertion point and touch C. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ●...
Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch "F" to select the video and ● touch C. Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. ●...
Adding Title Screens to Playlists Add a title screen to a created playlist. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C. Select “SET TITLE” and touch C. Select the desired playlist and touch C. Touch “CHECK”...
Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined in- to a single video. Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu.
Copying Files to Card You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Copying still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). "Copying All Files" (A P.65) "Copying Selected Files"...
Copying Copying Selected Files Copies selected videos and still images to another media. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “COPY” and touch C. Select the direction of copying and touch C. The direction of copying varies with the model.
Moving Files You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing).
Copying Moving Selected Files Moves selected videos and still images to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “EDIT”...
Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, ● etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. Press and hold the power M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off ●...
(English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html For details on how to upload to Youtube™, refer to “MediaBrowser Help” in the “Help” menu of Everio MediaBrowser. ● Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.
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① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. Open the LCD monitor. The USB MENU appears. ● Select “BACK UP” and touch C. The provided software Everio MediaBrowser starts up on the PC. ●...
Copying Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Fam- ily Trip" or "Athletic Meet". This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser icon. The provided software starts up.
Recording Videos to Discs Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs. Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive. Select the desired user list. Select the disc type. Select the method of file selection. If you select “Select all files displayed”, only the displayed videos are ●...
NAMED "DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR" ("Program") ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the follow- ing. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program.
Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Copy the files to a PC using the following method. Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. Open the LCD monitor. The USB MENU appears.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. The provided software is not required for this process. ●...
Operating the Menu Use the slider and operation buttons to set the menu. The menu differs according to the mode in use. ● Touch D to display the menu. Select the desired menu and touch C. Select the desired setting and touch C. NOTE: To close the menu, touch D.
Menu Settings Recording Menu (Video) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Setting MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Displaying the Item Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and touch C. CAUTION: When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF”...
Menu Settings ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Setting Details 20x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 20x. 80x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 80x. 200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x. NOTE: When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally ●...
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING This function 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 cer- tain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
Menu Settings WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Activates the function. Displaying the Item Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “WIND CUT” and touch C.
Recording Menu (Still Image) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Setting MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
Menu Settings Displaying the Item Select still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select “SELF-TIMER” and touch C. SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS Records still images continuously while the SHOOTING SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
IMAGE SIZE Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Setting 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images in the size of 1920X1080 with aspect ratio 16:9. 1440X1080(1.5M) Takes still images in the size of 1440X1080 with aspect ratio 4:3. 640X480(0.3M) Takes still images in the size of 640X480 with as- pect ratio 4:3.
Menu Settings GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. NOTE: Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. ● Displaying the Item Select still image mode.
Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. NOTE: They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. ● Setting SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. "Scene Selection" (A P.25) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. "Adjusting Focus Manually"...
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.44) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.45) "Deleting All Files" (A P.46) PICTURE TITLE (GZ- Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM320)"...
Menu Settings DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.44) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.45) "Deleting All Files" (A P.46) PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM320) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list.
Menu Settings EDIT You can perform operations such as copying or protecting videos. Setting COPY Copies files to another media. "Copying All Files" (A P.65) "Copying Selected Files" (A P.66) MOVE Moves files to another media. "Moving All Files" (A P.67) "Moving Selected Files"...
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item Select the playback mode. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu.
Menu Settings Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Setting DELETE Deletes unwanted still images. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.44) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.45) "Deleting All Files" (A P.46) SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images according to recording dates.
SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKER- Switches the screen by changing through a check- BOARD ered pattern.
Menu Settings Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. "LANGUAGE" (A P.94) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"...
Clock Set Style The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date ● display style. MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Touch D to display the menu. Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”...
Menu Settings LCD BACKLIGHT Sets the brightness of the backlight of the monitor. Setting Details BRIGHTER Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. STANDARD Helps to save battery life when selected. AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “BRIGHTER” when using outdoors and to “STANDARD”...
CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit over- seas. Setting Details CLOCK SET- Resets the current time or changes the settings. "Resetting the Clock" (A P.15) TING AREA SET- Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas TING simply by selecting the destination.
Menu Settings Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. "DEMO MODE" (A P.99) AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"...
DEMO MODE Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this unit. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Displaying Demo Mode ① Remove the battery pack and SD card. ②...
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details Turns off the operation sound. Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item Touch D to display the menu. Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “OPERATION SOUND” and touch C. RECORD BUTTON Displays the "REC"...
1/3 of that used during recording. UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.)
Menu Settings FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values. Touch D to display the menu. Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “FACTORY PRESET” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. All settings return to their default values. ●...
Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. "DISPLAY ON TV" (A P.103) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"...
Menu Settings COMPONENT OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. Setting Details 480i Outputs at 480i or 480p. 1080i Outputs at 1080i or 720p. Displaying the Item Touch D to display the menu. Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “COMPONENT OUTPUT”...
HDMI CONTROL Sets the linked operations ON/OFF when the TV and this unit are con- nected using the HDMI mini connector. Setting Details Turns off linked operations. Turns on linked operations. Displaying the Item Touch D to display the menu. Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS”...
Menu Settings Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM320)" (A P.106) VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)"...
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details Records still images to this unit's HDD. Records still images to the SD card. Displaying the Item Touch D to display the menu. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”...
Menu Settings FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGE- Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the MENT NO folder and file numbers to "1". CAUTION: Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted.
Lens Do not touch the lens and lens cover. ● Do not cover the lens with your fingers during video recording. ● "Attaching the Lens Cap" (A P.16) Stereo Microphone Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. ●...
Slider LASER TOUCH OPERATION Selects items or images from the menu or index screen. ● "Using the Operation Buttons" (A P.15) LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. ●...
Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.110) Focus "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" (A P.22) Image Size "IMAGE SIZE" (A P.85) Image Quality "IMAGE QUALITY" (A P.85) Remaining Number of Shots "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" (A P.22) Recording in Progress Continuous Shooting "SHUTTER MODE"...
Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.110) Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" (A P.39) Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320)" (A P.107) Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" (A P.34) Date/Time "Clock Setting"...
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 other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Troubleshooting Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. "Inserting an SD Card (NAND/SD Models)" (A P.12) To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM320)" (A P.106) To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to for- mat (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD”...
Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray record- er with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" (A P.69) While the USB cable is connected, the “CREATE DVD” menu is dis- played.
TVs. In such cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. "HDMI CONTROL" (A P.105) It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or oth- er recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours, then set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is ex- hausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) "Clock Setting" (A P.14) Reconnect the USB cable.
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CAUTION: Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. ● Camcorder Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. ● When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.
Camera Item Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Power consump- 2.6 W (when “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to tion “STANDARD”) 2.8 W (when “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “BRIGHTER”) Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (mm) 52 x 62 x 110 (2-1/16"...