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CAMCORDER
GZ-HM350
Detailed User Guide
GZ-HM330
GZ-HM300
LYT2211-021A

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  • Page 1 CAMCORDER GZ-HM350 Detailed User Guide GZ-HM330 GZ-HM300 LYT2211-021A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (GZ-HM350/GZ- Setting Daylight Saving Time ..........19 HM330) ................61 Optional Accessories ............20 Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) ..62 Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos ......63 Recording Creating Playlists with Selected Files ........ 63 Creating Playlists by Group ..........
  • Page 3 HDMI CONTROL ............. 126 Operating the Menu .............. 96 Media Settings Menu ............127 Recording Menu (Video) ............97 REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) ..127 FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ............ 98 VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300) ......127 LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) ........98 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) ..
  • Page 4: Beginner's Guide

    Beginner's Guide ■ [Getting Ready] Charging ① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. ② Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- ●...
  • Page 5: Wedding

    Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner Photo by InnerSpirit The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Christmas.
  • Page 6: Travel

    Useful Shooting Techniques Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom's thank you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of apprecia- tion from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be missed.
  • Page 7 ■ 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.
  • Page 8: Amusement Park

    Useful Shooting Techniques Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a sin- gle frame, try the panning technique.
  • Page 9 Useful Shooting Techniques Photo by justthatgoodguyjim Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Video Playback in Progress Photo by talkrhubarb Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Capturing a Still Image Photo by justthatgoodguyjim Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Video Playback in Progress Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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 Description AC Adapter AP-V30M Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording indoors or during ●...
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery Pack

    It goes out when charging is finished. CAUTION: Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. 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) ●...
  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    Getting Started Grip Adjustment Approximate Battery Charging Time Battery Charg- Actual Actual Continu- Continu- Pack Record- Record- ous Re- ous Re- Time ing Time ing Time cording cording (GZ- (GZ- Time Time HM350/ HM300) (GZ- (GZ- ① Flip the grip belt over. HM350/ HM300) ②...
  • Page 13: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    ● above may result in recording failure or data loss. for recording. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.127) Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of ● "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.128)...
  • Page 14: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Hm300)

    Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM300) Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full. "Types of Usable SD Card"...
  • Page 15: Clock Setting

    Getting Started Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers. ● Clock Setting The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin- ● gernails or with gloves on. The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.
  • Page 16: Using The Operation Buttons

    Getting Started Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by ● Using the Operation Buttons children. Memo: Functions of the operation buttons may be displayed on the screen ac- If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer. cording to the feature in use.
  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Operation Buttons on Remote Control Unit HM330) You can operate this unit from a distance away using the supplied remote control. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 only) Memo: Recording Start/Stop Button Point the remote control toward the sensor directly and use it within 5 ●...
  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Cap (Gz-Hm300)

    Getting Started Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HM300) Using this Unit Overseas To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. the illustration. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet.
  • Page 19: Setting The Clock To Local Time When Traveling

    Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav- When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of el destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.
  • Page 20: Optional Accessories

    Recording Time Time Time Time (GZ- (GZ- (GZ-HM350/ (GZ- HM350/GZ- HM300) GZ-HM330) HM300) HM330) 55 m 1 h 40 m 1 h 45 m VG114E (Supplied) 1 h 25 m 1 h 30 m 2 h 30 m 2 h 40 m VG121E The above are values when “LIGHT”...
  • Page 21 Memo: corded to. The recording media can be changed. The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is ● "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" flipped. (A P.127) The zoom appears when the slider is touched. ● "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.127)...
  • Page 22: Zooming

    It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or "PHOTO" lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured. other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any ● lost data.
  • Page 23: Reducing Camera Shake

    Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Reducing Camera Shake When the digital image stabilizer is turned on, camera shake during re- You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- cording can be effectively reduced. to mode.
  • Page 24 Recording Indications During Still Image Recording Display Icon Description Recording Press the G/H button to switch the recording mode Mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual). Image Size Displays the icon of the image size. "IMAGE SIZE" (A P.105) Image Quality Displays the icon of the “IMAGE QUALITY”...
  • Page 25: Zooming

    Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording 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. ●...
  • Page 26: Manual Recording

    SPEED (GZ- Use this when shooting a fast-moving subject or ● HM350/GZ- to emphasize the subject's movement. HM330) "Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.29) k WHITE BAL- Overall color on the screen can be adjusted. ● ANCE Use this when the color on the screen appears ●...
  • Page 27: Scene Selection

    To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Touch D to display the menu. cNIGHT Captures night scenes naturally. (GZ-HM350/ GZ-HM330) Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. dPOR- Blurs the background to bring out the people in the pic- TRAIT ture.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Using Focus Assist Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing Focused subject is outlined in color for more precise focus. is desired. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Brightness

    Recording Adjusting Brightness Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 30: Setting White Balance

    Recording Setting White Balance Setting Backlight Compensation You can set the color tone to suit the light source. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 31: Setting Metering Area

    Recording Setting Metering Area Recording with Effects You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard. You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- ent atmosphere from the usual recording. Touch D to display the menu. *The image is only an impression.
  • Page 32: Taking Close-Up Shots

    Enables close-up shots up to 60 cm at the telephoto (T) end. (GZ-HM300) Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. The registered event can be changed again later.
  • Page 33: Taking Videos In Youtube™ Format

    "Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser". The video mode icon appears. ● GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD SET- TINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu. GZ-HM300 Press the UPLOAD button. Go to step 4.
  • Page 34: Taking Videos In Itunes Format (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Recording Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM350/ Transferring Recorded Videos to iPod GZ-HM330) You can export videos to iTunes using the provided software "Everio Me- diaBrowser". By recording with the EXPORT setting turned on, you can transfer the Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.
  • Page 35: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)

    Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RE- CORDING) 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.
  • Page 36: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)

    Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- Time-Lapse Setting ments (AUTO REC) The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame dis- Deactivates the function.
  • Page 37: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power

    Recording The rest are all set to “AUTO”. Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are ● not available after AUTO REC is set. You can check the remaining video recording time on the internal memo- AUTO REC cannot be used together with TIME-LAPSE RECORDING.
  • Page 38 Recording Memo: The remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapt- ● er is connected.
  • Page 39 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m Built-in memory applies to GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 only. ● The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment. ● Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
  • Page 40: Playback

    ● 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. If the cursor stops at a thumbnail display of a video in which faces are ●...
  • Page 41: Checking The Content Of Videos Quickly

    Playback Checking the Content of Videos Quickly Playing a Video with Defective Management Information You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). Plays videos with defective management information. This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. Select the playback mode.
  • Page 42: Playback With Special Effects

    Playback Setting Details Playback with Special Effects Turns off the effect. You can add effects to the beginning and end of recorded videos. FADER-WHITE Fades in or out with a white screen. Select the playback mode. FADER-BLACK Fades in or out with a black screen. WIPE-SLIDE Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in the op- posite way.
  • Page 43: Playing Back Still Images

    The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE” or “IMAGE SLOT SELECTION” are displayed on the index screen. Stop (returns to thumbnail display) "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.128) "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.128) Advances to the next still image Select the playback mode.
  • Page 44: Searching For A Specific Video/Still Image

    Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image Search Date You can search and play videos or still images according to recording When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is dif- dates. ficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want.
  • Page 45: Search Event

    Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV Search Event You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates. You can output images from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT connec- The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR tor, or AV connector.
  • Page 46: Connecting Via The Hdmi Mini Connector

    Playback Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. Connect to the TV.
  • Page 47: Connecting Via The Component Connector

    Playback Connecting via the Component Connector Connecting via the AV Connector Connect to the TV. 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 and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off ●...
  • Page 48: Playing Back Playlists

    Load a BD/DVD created on this unit. Creating Playlists: "Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos" (A P.63) "Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.69) ① Press the power button to turn on the power. ② Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
  • Page 49: Editing

    ● Otherwise, electric shocks or malfunctions may occur. medium again. Memo: "FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.129) Only BD/DVDs created on this unit can be played back. ● "FORMAT SD CARD" (A P.129) Chapters are not displayed on the menu.
  • Page 50: Deleting Selected Files

    Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. CAUTION: Deleted files cannot be restored. ● Select the playback mode. Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and touch C. Select video or still image mode. The file to delete appears on this screen. ●...
  • Page 51: Deleting All Files

    Editing Deleting All Files Deletes all files. CAUTION: Deleted files cannot be restored. ● Select the playback mode. A delete mark appears on the selected file. ● To remove the delete mark, touch C again. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. ●...
  • Page 52: Protecting Files

    Editing Check that it is the file to protect or release protection of, select “YES” Protecting Files and touch C. Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.52) "Protecting Selected Files" (A P.53) "Protecting All Files"...
  • Page 53: Protecting Selected Files

    Editing Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. ● Protecting Selected Files After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, touch D. Protects or releases protection of the selected files. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Select “YES”...
  • Page 54: Protecting All Files

    Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. Select the playback mode. Select the playback mode. Select video or still image mode. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 55: Changing Event Registration Of Videos

    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.55) "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" (A P.56) Memo: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●...
  • Page 56: Changing The Event Of The Selected Files

    Editing Select the last file of the range and touch C. Changing the Event of the Selected Files Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range. Select the playback mode. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. ● Select a new event and touch C.
  • Page 57: Dividing Files

    Editing Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” at the point you want to Dividing Files divide the file. You can divide a selected video into two. Select the playback mode. The actual division point may differ slightly from the point that is set. ●...
  • Page 58: Face Detection Zoom

    Editing 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. Zoom images are saved in 16:9 aspect regardless of the original as- ● pect.
  • Page 59: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback

    Captured still images are stored in the media specified in “REC MEDIA ● FOR IMAGE”. Playback of the selected video starts. ● "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.128) "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.128) Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the start point.
  • Page 60: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube

    To reset the start point, touch CANCEL. ● Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C. Select video mode. GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD SET- TINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu. GZ-HM300 To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”.
  • Page 61: Preparing Videos To Transfer To Itunes (Gz-Hm350/Gz- Hm330)

    Editing Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (GZ- HM350/GZ-HM330) Set EXPORT attributes to the recorded videos by adding a "LIB." mark. When EXPORT attributes are set, the videos can be registered to iTunes easily using the supplied software on a PC.
  • Page 62: Creating A Playlist With Title (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    You can take videos in iTunes format by setting EXPORT shooting be- ● HM330) fore recording. "Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.34) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen The format of recorded videos changes when they are transferred to a ●...
  • Page 63: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos

    ● A Great Memory "Editing Playlists" (A P.67) "Deleting Playlists" (A P.68) Happy Anniversary "Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.69) Business Memo: Celebration When a video file is deleted or moved, the same file will be removed ●...
  • Page 64: Creating Playlists By Group

    Editing Creating Playlists by Group Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to group. Select the playback mode. Select “CREATE FROM SCENE” and touch C. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. Select the file to add to playlist and touch C. Select “EDIT PLAYLIST”...
  • Page 65: Creating Playlists By Date

    Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. Select the playback mode. 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 ●...
  • Page 66: Creating Playlists By Event

    Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Creating Playlists by Event Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to events and re- cording dates. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ●...
  • Page 67: Editing Playlists

    Editing Select the recording date to add to playlist and touch C. Editing Playlists You can change the content of a created playlist. Select the playback mode. Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● Select video mode. Select the insertion point and touch C. Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 68: Deleting Playlists

    Editing Select the insertion point and touch C. Deleting Playlists Delete the playlists that you have created. Select the playback mode. 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 ●...
  • Page 69: Adding Title Screens To Playlists (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Editing To exit the screen, touch D. ● Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) 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.
  • Page 70: Combining Videos Recorded By Seamless Recording

    Editing To delete the title, select "NO TITLE". ● Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless After setting, touch C. ● Recording To exit the screen, touch D. ● 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.
  • Page 71: Copying

    To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" A P.87) . Using the optional application software, you can create DVD-Video and BD discs on a computer. Download the optional software here http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/purchase_dl/media- browser_hd_2/...
  • Page 72: Copying Files To Card

    Select “YES” and touch C. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. Copying starts. ● After copying, touch C. ● Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “COPY” and touch C. Select the direction of copying and touch C. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)
  • Page 73: Copying Selected Files

    Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “COPY” and touch C. Copying starts. ● After copying, touch C. ● Select the direction of copying and touch C. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) (GZ-HM300) The direction of copying varies with the model. ●...
  • Page 74: Moving Files

    Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). "Moving All Files" (A P.74) "Moving Selected Files" (A P.75) (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) CAUTION: Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium. ●...
  • Page 75: Moving Selected Files

    Select “EDIT” and touch C. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “MOVE” and touch C. Moving of files starts. ● After moving, touch C. ● Select the direction of moving and touch C. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) (GZ-HM300) The direction of moving varies with the model. ●...
  • Page 76: Creating Discs With A Bd/Dvd Writer (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Copying Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer (GZ- Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) HM350/GZ-HM330) Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. You can copy the recorded files to discs using an optional BD/DVD writer. Compatible BD/DVD Writers Product Name Description...
  • Page 77: Preparing A Dvd Writer (Cu-Vd3)

    Copying Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) Preparing a BD Writer Memo: Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. When connecting to the external Blu-ray drive, use a USB cable with Mini-A (Male) – B (Male) connectors. The USB cable bundled with this camera cannot be used. To use the USB cable provided with the external Blu-ray drive, purchase the USB extension cable.
  • Page 78: Selecting The Quality For Saving To Discs

    Copying Selecting the Quality for Saving to Discs (CHANGE REC. ME- Copying All Files DIA) All files recorded on this unit will be copied. Set the type and video quality of the disc to be created using a BD/DVD You can also select and copy only the files that have never been copied. writer.
  • Page 79: Copying Files By Date

    Copying When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording ● dates. Copying Files by Date Select “EXECUTE” and touch C. Files are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were re- corded. Select video or still image mode. Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE”...
  • Page 80: Copying Files By Event (Video Mode Only)

    Copying Copying Files by Event (video mode only) Videos are sorted and copied according to the registered event. Select video mode. When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are dis- ● played in groups. Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. When “NO”...
  • Page 81: Copying Selected Playlists (Video Mode Only)

    Copying Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only) Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. Select video mode. When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are dis- ● played in groups. Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. When “NO”...
  • Page 82: Copying Selected Files

    A list of playlists is displayed on the top menu of the created DVD. ● After selecting, touch “SAVE”. To create a playlist ● "Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos" (A P.63) "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.62) Select “EXECUTE” and touch C.
  • Page 83: Playing Back Files

    Copying Playing Back Files Checks the created disc. Operating Details "Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.48) Finalizing Discs After Copying The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed. ● Finalizes the disc after copying is finished. This enables the disc to be Prepare the discs accordingly.
  • Page 84: Digest Playback

    Copying Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive (GZ- Digest Playback HM350/GZHM330) You can play back a few seconds from each scene of the recorded vid- eos in the created DVD. You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive from this unit.
  • Page 85: Preparing A Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive Connect to a USB external hard disk drive. Turn off all units. ● Setting Details A “ALL SCENES” All files in the recording medium are cop- B “ALL IMAGES” ied. Files that have never been copied are au- A “UNSAVED SCENES”...
  • Page 86: Playing Back Files In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Select video or still image mode. After deleting, touch C. ● Select “PLAYBACK” and touch C. Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive Select video or still image mode. Select “FORMAT”...
  • Page 87: Creating A Disc Using A Connected Blu-Ray Recorder

    Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR Recorder You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit ●...
  • Page 88: Copying To Windows Pc

    To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" A P.87) . Using the optional application software, you can create DVD-Video and BD discs on a computer. Download the optional software here http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/purchase_dl/mediabrowser_hd_2/ Memo: To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the PC in use.
  • Page 89: Backing Up All Files

    Copying Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the PC's hard disk (HDD). Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. Memo: ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos and still ●...
  • Page 90: Organizing Files

    Copying Identifying Video or Still Image: Organizing Files You can select files using the "SELECT" menu on the top right of the ● screen. After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Fam- Check the video/still image icon on the top right corner of the thumb- ●...
  • Page 91: Recording Videos To Discs

    Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive. Select the desired user list. Select the disc type (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 only). Select the method of file selection. If you select “Select all files displayed”, only the displayed videos are ●...
  • Page 92: Jvc Software Licence Agreement

    NAMED "DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR" ("Program") ON YOUR PC. DVD+RW The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, BD (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 only) Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the follow- ing. Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats: ●...
  • Page 93: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

    (g) consisting unpublished "Commercial Computer Software" as those items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. GENERAL ①...
  • Page 94: List Of Files And Folders

    Copying Copying to Mac Computer List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. shown below. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. They are created only when necessary.
  • Page 95 Copying iMovie and iPhoto You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie'08, '09 (video) or iPhoto (still image). To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac" from the Ap- ple menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.
  • Page 96: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings 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. Memo: To close the menu, touch D.
  • Page 97: Recording Menu (Video)

    "FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" (A P.98) LIGHT Turns on/off the light. "LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.98) REGISTER EVENT Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic Event") by registering the file before recording. "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" (A P.32)...
  • Page 98: Face Priority Ae/Af

    Menu Settings FACE PRIORITY AE/AF LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Turns on/off the light. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Does not light up. Activates the function. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark.
  • Page 99: Register Event

    Setting Details Operating Details "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" (A P.32) 20x/OPTICAL (GZ-HM300) Enables zooming up to 20x. 30x/OPTICAL (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Enables zooming up to 30x. VIDEO QUALITY 60x/DIGITAL (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Enables zooming up to 60x. Sets the video quality. 80x/DIGITAL (GZ-HM300) Enables zooming up to 80x.
  • Page 100: Gain Up

    Menu Settings GAIN UP TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a places. long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a cer- tain interval.
  • Page 101: Seamless Recording

    Menu Settings SEAMLESS RECORDING x.v.Color This function enables an ongoing video recording that has reached its Records with "x.v.Color". media's maximum capacity to be recorded continuously without frame Setting Details loss by automatically switching the recording to another media. It is also Deactivates the function.
  • Page 102: Wind Cut

    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.
  • Page 103: Recording Menu (Still Image)

    FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. "FACE PRIORITY AE/AF" (A P.103) LIGHT Turns on/off the light. "LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.104) SELF-TIMER Use this when taking a group photo. "SELF-TIMER" (A P.104) SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted.
  • Page 104: Light (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) SELF-TIMER Turns on/off the light. Use this when taking a group photo. Setting Details Setting Details Does not light up. Deactivates the self-timer. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. 2SEC Starts recording 2 seconds after the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
  • Page 105: Shutter Mode

    Menu Settings SHUTTER MODE IMAGE SIZE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Setting Details Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images in the size of 1920X1080 with aspect ratio 16:9.
  • Page 106: Image Quality

    Menu Settings IMAGE QUALITY GAIN UP Sets the image quality. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Setting Details FINE Enables recording in high picture quality, but number of recordable images becomes lesser. Deactivates the function. STANDARD Enables recording in standard quality.
  • Page 107: Manual Settings Menu

    Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. "Adjusting Brightness" (A P.29) SHUTTER SPEED Shutter speed can be adjusted. "Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.29) WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source. "Setting White Balance" (A P.30) BACKLIGHT COMP.
  • Page 108: Playback Menu (Video)

    PICTURE TITLE Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.62) SEARCH Refines the index screen of videos according to group, recording date, or event.
  • Page 109: Delete

    Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. Operating Details "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.62) SEARCH Refines the index screen of videos according to group, recording date, or event.
  • Page 110: Edit

    Menu Settings EDIT You can perform operations such as copying or protecting videos. Setting Details COPY Copies files to another media. "Copying All Files" (A P.72) "Copying Selected Files" (A P.73) MOVE Moves files to another media. "Moving All Files" (A P.74) "Moving Selected Files"...
  • Page 111: On-Screen Display

    Menu Settings 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.
  • Page 112: Playback Menu (Still Image)

    Menu Settings Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted still images. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.49) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.50) "Deleting All Files" (A P.51) SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images according to recording dates.
  • Page 113: Slide Show Effects

    Menu Settings SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback. Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. No display at all.
  • Page 114: Display Settings Menu

    Menu Settings 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. "LANGUAGE" (A P.114) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"...
  • Page 115: Monitor Brightness

    Menu Settings Clock Set Style MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Touch D to display the menu. Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and touch C. The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date ●...
  • Page 116: Lcd Backlight

    Menu Settings LCD BACKLIGHT FOCUS ASSIST COLOR Sets the brightness of the backlight of the monitor. Sets the color of the outline of a focused object when Focus Assist is used. Setting Details Setting Details BRIGHTER Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 117: Clock Adjust

    Menu Settings 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.
  • Page 118: Basic Settings Menu

    "REMOTE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.121) AUTO FINALIZE Sets the created discs to a readable state that can be played back on a DVD writer. "AUTO FINALIZE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.122) UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. "UPDATE" (A P.122)...
  • Page 119: Demo Mode

    Menu Settings DEMO MODE AUTO POWER OFF Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. unit. Setting Details Setting Details Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 Deactivates the function.
  • Page 120: Operation Sound

    Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND RECORD BUTTON Turns on or off the operation sound. Displays the REC button on the LCD monitor and enables it to be used as the START/STOP button. Setting Details Setting Details Turns off the operation sound. No display.
  • Page 121: Quick Restart

    Menu Settings QUICK RESTART REMOTE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is Enables operation of this unit with the provided remote control. opened. Setting Details Setting Details Does not receive operation signals from the remote control.
  • Page 122: Auto Finalize (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Sets the created discs to a readable state that can be played back on a Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. DVD writer. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing Setting Details will be provided on the homepage.)
  • Page 123: Factory Preset

    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. ●...
  • Page 124: Connection Settings Menu

    Menu Settings 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.124) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"...
  • Page 125: Component Output

    Menu Settings COMPONENT OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. Sets the definition of the video output from the HDMI mini connector. Setting Details Setting Details 576i Outputs at 576i. AUTO 1 It is recommended to select “AUTO 1” usually. 1080i Outputs at 1080i.
  • Page 126: Hdmi Control

    Menu Settings 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”...
  • Page 127: Media Settings Menu

    You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.127) VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.127) REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Sets the recording/playback media of still images.
  • Page 128: Rec Media For Image (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details Setting Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit's built-in memo- SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A.
  • Page 129: Format Built-In Mem. (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.” and touch C. Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and touch C. GZ-HM300 Select the card slot. For GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330, proceed to step 5. ● Select the setting and touch C.
  • Page 130: Erase All Data (Gz-Hm350/Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Touch D to display the menu. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. After formatting, touch C.
  • Page 131: Names Of Parts

    SNAPSHOT (Still image recording) Button Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. ● Takes a still image. ● "LIGHT (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.98) USB Terminal Remote Sensor (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Connects to PC using a USB cable. ● Do not cover the sensor with your fingers when using the remote con- ●...
  • Page 132: Bottom

    Outputs audio sound during video playback. ● Insert an optional SD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.13) Switches between the recording and playback modes. ● "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM300)" (A P.14) A / B (Video/Still Image) Button Battery Release Lever Switches between video and still image.
  • Page 133: Lcd Monitor

    Names of Parts LCD Monitor Slider LASER TOUCH OPERATION Selects items or images from the menu or index screen. ● "Using the Operation Buttons" (A P.16) LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. ●...
  • Page 134: Indications On The Lcd Monitor

    "LCD BACKLIGHT" (A P.116) "Reducing Camera Shake" (A P.23) Metering Area “SPOT”m EXPORT Recording (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) "METERING AREA/TYPE" (A P.107) "Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.34) Focus Assist UPLOAD Recording "FOCUS ASSIST" (A P.107) "Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format" (A P.33)...
  • Page 135: Still Image Recording

    ● "SHUTTER MODE" (A P.105) "Playing Back Videos" (A P.40) Media Self-Timer "SELF-TIMER" (A P.104) "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.127) "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.127) Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" (A P.37) Date/Time Speaker Volume Adjustment Output with 1080p "HDMI OUTPUT"...
  • Page 136: Still Image Playback

    "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.132) Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" (A P.43) Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.128) "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" (A P.128) Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" (A P.37) Date/Time "Clock Setting" (A P.15)...
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Set to the recording mode with the L button. "Interior" (A P.132) swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and Check the A/B mode. performance can not be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
  • Page 138: Card

    Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.13) scenes. This is not a malfunction. Unable to copy to SD card.
  • Page 139: Editing/Copying

    "Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided Everio Me- diaBrowser software. Cannot export the file to iTunes. (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330) Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in "Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided Everio Me-...
  • Page 140: Screen/Image

    “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. "HDMI CONTROL" (A P.126) Make a backup of important recorded data. 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.
  • Page 141: Error Message

    CANCELLED BECAUSE PLAYLIST AMOUNT EXCEEDED MAXIMUM LIMIT Remove and re-insert the SD card. "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330)" (A P.13) When creating a DVD, reduce the number of playlists to be saved. Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting CHECK LENS COVER (GZ-HM300) Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on, if the lens cap is attach- ed or when it is dark.
  • Page 143: Maintenance

    Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. 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. ●...
  • Page 144: Specifications

    (10°C to 35°C during charging) Recording GZ-HM350: Internal memory (32 GB) media GZ-HM330: Internal memory (8 GB) Dimensions (mm) 50 x 29 x 100 (W x H x D: excluding cord and SD/SDHC card (commercially available) AC plug) "Types of Usable SD Card" (A P.13)...
  • Page 145 Specifications Battery Pack (BN-VG114E) Item Details Power voltage 3.6 V Capacity 1400 mAh Dimensions (mm) 31 x 21.5 x 43 (W x H x D) Mass Approx. 40 g Remote Control (RM-V760) Item Details Power supply DC 3.0 V Battery life Approx.

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