JVC Everio GZ-HM330 BEK Detailed User Manual

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HD MEMORY CAMERA
Detailed User Guide
GZ-HM330 BEK/SEK
GZ-HM310 BEK
GZ-HM300 SEK
LYT2211-005B

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  • Page 1 HD MEMORY CAMERA Detailed User Guide GZ-HM330 BEK/SEK GZ-HM310 BEK GZ-HM300 SEK LYT2211-005B...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Playing a Video with Defective Management Information Table of Contents ..................39 Playback with Special Effects ..........40 Playing Back Still Images ............41 Beginner's Guide Slideshow Playback ............41 Charging .................. 4 Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image ......42 Recording ................
  • Page 3 Organizing Files ..............87 UPDATE ................119 Recording Videos to Discs ..........88 FACTORY PRESET ............119 JVC Software Licence Agreement ........89 Connection Settings Menu ..........120 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ..90 DISPLAY ON TV ............. 120 List of Files and Folders ............
  • 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 Detailed ●...
  • 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 appreciation 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 single frame, try the panning technique.
  • Page 9 Useful Shooting Techniques Inducing Responses by Calling Out 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. Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.”...
  • 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

    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) ●...
  • Page 12: Grip Adjustment

    Getting Started Approximate Battery Charging Time Battery Pack Charging Time Actual Recording Time Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Continuous Recording Time (GZ-HM330) (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) Time (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) (GZ-HM330) BN-VG114E 2 h 30 m 55 m 1 h 40 m 1 h 45 m (Supplied) BN-VG121E 3 h 30 m...
  • Page 13: Inserting An Sd Card (Gz-Hm330)

    Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM330) When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the internal memory runs out. "Types of Usable SD Card" (A P.14) Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.
  • Page 14: Types Of Usable Sd Card

    Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM310/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: Types Of Usable Sd Card

    Getting Started Clock Setting Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet.
  • Page 16: Resetting The Clock

    Getting Started Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers. ● Using the Operation Buttons The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your ● fingernails or with gloves on. Functions of the operation buttons may be displayed on the screen The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Lens Cap (Gz-Hm310/Gz-Hm300)

    Getting Started Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by ● Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HM310/GZ- children. HM300) Memo: If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer. ● To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in the "Reducing Camera Shake"...
  • Page 18: Using This Unit Overseas

    Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. destination in “AREA SETTING”...
  • Page 19: Setting Daylight Saving Time

    Getting Started Optional Accessories Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of “CLOCK Product Name Description ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time than the ●...
  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. (Open the lens cover for GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300.) The video mode icon appears. ●...
  • Page 21 Make a backup of important recorded data. ● It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or Auto/Manual Switches the recording mode between Auto and other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost Manual. data. Memo: Memo:...
  • Page 22: Zooming

    Recording Zooming Reducing Camera Shake The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. When the digital image stabilizer is turned on, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. ●...
  • Page 23: Taking Still Images In Auto Mode

    Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Indications During Still Image Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the auto mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. (Open the lens cover for GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300.) The still image mode icon appears.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Manual Recording

    Recording Manual Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. Name Description Select video or still image mode. a SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions ●...
  • Page 26: Scene Selection

    Recording Setting Effect Scene Selection b NIGHT EYE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most when the surrounding is dark. suitable settings. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 27: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Using Focus Assist Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing is Focused subject is outlined in color for more precise focus. desired. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 28: Adjusting Brightness

    Recording Adjusting Brightness Setting Shutter Speed (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. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 different atmosphere from the usual recording. Touch D to display the menu. *The image is only an impression.
  • Page 31: Taking Close-Up Shots

    Recording Registering Files to Events Before Recording Taking Close-up Shots You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when recording. Select video mode. Touch D to display the menu. *The image is only an impression.
  • Page 32: Taking Videos In Youtube™ Format

    Recording Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format Uploading Videos You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by "Everio MediaBrowser". posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube™. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.
  • Page 33: Taking Videos In Itunes Format (Gz-Hm330)

    Recording Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM330) Transferring Recorded Videos to iPod You can export videos to iTunes using the provided software "Everio By recording with the EXPORT setting turned on, you can transfer the MediaBrowser". videos to Apple's software "iTunes" when this unit is connected to a PC. Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.
  • Page 34: Recording At Intervals (Time-Lapse Recording)

    Recording Recording at Intervals (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 certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud. Select video mode.
  • Page 35: Recording Automatically By Sensing Movements (Auto Rec)

    Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Time-Lapse Setting Movements (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 displayed Deactivates the function.
  • Page 36: 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 memory AUTO REC cannot be used together with TIME-LAPSE RECORDING.
  • Page 37 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory SD Card/ SD Card/ SD Card/ SD Card/ 8 GB SDHC Card SDHC Card SDHC Card SDHC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 40 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 30 m...
  • Page 38: Playback

    Operation Buttons for Video 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. Adjusting the Volume of Videos Checking the Recording Date and Other Information You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 opposite way.
  • Page 41: Playing Back Still Images

    Playback Playing Back Still Images During Still Image Playback You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen Display Description (thumbnail display). d / e Start/pause slideshow The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”...
  • Page 42: 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 dates. When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR ●...
  • Page 43: 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 The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR connector, or AV connector.
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 the ●...
  • Page 46: Playing Back Playlists

    Playback Playing Back Playlists Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM330) Play back the playlists that you have created. BD/DVDs created using the backup function on this unit can be played back Select the playback mode. on TV using an optional DVD writer (DVDs only) with playback function (CU- VD50) or a normal BD/DVD player.
  • Page 47: Editing

    Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.47) "Deleting Selected Files"...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Protecting Files

    Editing Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.50) "Protecting Selected Files" (A P.51) "Protecting All Files" (A P.52) "Releasing Protection of All Files" (A P.52) CAUTION: The file to protect or release protection of appears on this screen. ●...
  • Page 51: Protecting Selected Files

    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.
  • Page 52: 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 53: Changing Event Registration Of Videos

    Editing Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suitable items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" (A P.53) "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" (A P.54) Memo: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●...
  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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. After saving, touch C. ● Select still image mode. Select the desired still image and touch C. Touch P.
  • Page 57: Capturing A Still Image In The Video During Playback

    Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Capturing a Required Part in the Video Playback Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. Select the playback mode.
  • Page 58: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube

    Editing Touch C to resume playback. ● Capturing Videos for Uploading to "Playing Back Videos" (A P.38) YouTube™ Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the point to stop copying. Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 10 minutes) for uploading to YouTube™, and save it as a YouTube™...
  • Page 59: Preparing Videos To Transfer To Itunes (Gz-Hm330)

    Editing Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (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. Select the playback mode.
  • Page 60: Creating A Playlist With Title (Gz-Hm330)

    Editing Memo: Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM330) You can take videos in iTunes format by setting EXPORT shooting before ● recording. Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from "Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HM330)" (A P.33) the list.
  • Page 61: Creating Playlists From The Recorded Videos

    Editing Select the desired recording date and touch C. Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones is called a playlist. By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like.
  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 ●...
  • Page 64: 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 recording dates. Select the playback mode. The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ●...
  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 ●...
  • Page 67: Adding Title Screens To Playlists (Gz-Hm330)

    Editing To exit the screen, touch D. ● Adding Title Screens to Playlists (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. Select “SET TITLE”...
  • Page 68: Combining Videos Recorded By Seamless Recording

    VCR" A P.84) . 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/ Select “COMBINE SCENES” and touch C. This unit starts a search to detect seamless videos.
  • Page 69: Copying

    Copying Copying Files to Card (GZ-HM330) 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"...
  • Page 70: Copying Selected Files

    Copying Copying Selected Files Copies selected videos and still images to another media. Select the playback mode. A check mark appears on the selected file. ● To remove the check mark, touch C again. After selecting all the files to copy, touch “EXEC”. Select video or still image mode.
  • Page 71: Moving Files (Gz-Hm330)

    Copying Moving Files (GZ-HM330) 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).
  • Page 72: Moving Selected Files

    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. A check mark appears on the selected file. ● To remove the check mark, touch C again. After selecting all the files to move, touch EXEC.
  • Page 73: Creating Discs With A Bd/Dvd Writer (Gz-Hm330)

    Copying Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer (GZ- Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) 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 DVD Writer Enables the images recorded on this unit ●...
  • Page 74: 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 75: Selecting The Quality For Saving To Discs

    Copying Selecting the Quality for Saving to Discs (CHANGE REC. Copying All Files MEDIA) 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 76: Copying Files By Date

    Copying Copying Files by Date Files are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were recorded. Select video or still image mode. When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc. ● After copying, touch C. ● Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE” and touch C. Close the LCD monitor, then disconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 77: Copying Files By Event (Video Mode Only)

    Copying When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording ● dates. Copying Files by Event (video mode only) Select “EXECUTE” and touch C. Videos are sorted and copied according to the registered event. Select video mode. Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. When “INSERT NEXT DISC”...
  • Page 78: Copying Selected Playlists (Video Mode Only)

    Copying Select “EXECUTE” and touch C. Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only) Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. Select video mode. When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears, change the disc. ● Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. After copying, touch C.
  • Page 79: Copying Selected Files

    Copying Select “EXECUTE” and touch C. Copying Selected Files Select and copy the desired files. Select video or still image mode. The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed. ● Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE” and touch C. Prepare the discs accordingly.
  • Page 80: Playing Back Files

    Copying Select “YES” or “NO” and touch C. (A mode only) Playing Back Files Checks the created disc. Operating Details "Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit (GZ-HM330)" (A P.46) Finalizing Discs After Copying Finalizes the disc after copying is finished. This enables the disc to be played back using this unit, on PC, BD/DVD writer or BD/DVD player that supports the BD-MV and AVCHD formats.
  • Page 81: Using A Usb External Hard Disk Drive (Gz-Hm330)

    Copying Load the created DVD on a DVD player. Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive (GZ- Select “DIGEST PLAYBACK” on the TV. HM330) The digest is played back continuously. ● You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive from this unit.
  • Page 82: Preparing A Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying A “ALL SCENES” All files in the recording medium are copied. B “ALL IMAGES” Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive A “UNSAVED SCENES” Files that have never been copied are Connect to a USB external hard disk drive. automatically selected and copied.
  • Page 83: Playing Back Files In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive

    Copying After deleting, touch C. Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive ● Select video or still image mode. Formatting the USB External Hard Disk Drive Select video or still image mode. Select “PLAYBACK” and touch C. Select “FORMAT”...
  • Page 84: 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, etc. You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit ●...
  • Page 85: Copying To Windows Pc

    To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" A P.84) . 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 86: 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 87: Organizing Files

    Copying If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio ● MediaBrowser, please consult the "Pixela User Support Center". Organizing Files "Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser" (A After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Family P.85)...
  • Page 88: Recording Videos To Discs

    VCR" A P.84) . 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/ Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive. Select the desired user list.
  • Page 89: Jvc Software Licence Agreement

    The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, BD (GZ-HM330 only) Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats: ●...
  • Page 90: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

    Item" as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (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 91: 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 shown Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. below. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. They are created only when necessary.
  • Page 92 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 Apple menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.
  • Page 93: 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 94: Recording Menu (Video)

    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 Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
  • Page 95: Face Priority Ae/Af

    Menu Settings FACE PRIORITY AE/AF LIGHT (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. Lights up at all times.
  • Page 96: Register Event

    Menu Settings REGISTER EVENT ZOOM Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Event") by registering the file before recording. Setting Details Operating Details "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" (A P.31) 20x/OPTICAL (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) Enables zooming up to 20x.
  • Page 97: 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 long places. period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
  • Page 98: 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 loss Setting Details by automatically switching the recording to another media. It is also possible Deactivates the function.
  • Page 99: 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 100: Recording Menu (Still Image)

    Menu Settings 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 Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.
  • Page 101: Light (Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings LIGHT (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 102: 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 103: 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 104: Manual Settings Menu

    Menu Settings Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Memo: They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. ● Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. "Scene Selection" (A P.26) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually.
  • Page 105: Playback Menu (Video)

    Menu Settings Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.47) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.48) "Deleting All Files" (A P.49) PICTURE TITLE Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM330)"...
  • Page 106: Delete

    Menu Settings DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" (A P.47) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.48) "Deleting All Files" (A P.49) PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM330) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list.
  • Page 107: 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.69) "Copying Selected Files" (A P.70) MOVE Moves files to another media. "Moving All Files" (A P.71) "Moving Selected Files"...
  • Page 108: 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 109: 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.47) "Deleting Selected Files" (A P.48) "Deleting All Files" (A P.49) SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images according to recording dates.
  • Page 110: 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 111: 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.111) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"...
  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 Outlines the focused object in red.
  • Page 114: Clock Adjust

    Menu Settings CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. Setting Details CLOCK SETTING Resets the current time or changes the settings. "Resetting the Clock" (A P.16) AREA SETTING Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination.
  • Page 115: Basic Settings Menu

    Menu Settings Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. "DEMO MODE" (A P.116) AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"...
  • Page 116: Demo Mode

    Menu Settings DEMO MODE AUTO POWER OFF Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this unit. Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
  • Page 117: 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 118: Quick Restart

    Menu Settings QUICK RESTART AUTO FINALIZE (GZ-HM330) Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is Sets the created discs to a readable state that can be played back on a opened. DVD writer. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function.
  • Page 119: Update

    Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. Returns all the settings to their default values. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 120: 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.120) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"...
  • Page 121: 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 122: Hdmi Control

    Menu Settings HDMI CONTROL Sets the linked operations ON/OFF when the TV and this unit are connected 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 123: Media Settings Menu

    Menu Settings 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-HM330)" (A P.123) VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)"...
  • Page 124: Rec Media For Image (Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330) IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/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 memory. SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A.
  • Page 125: Format Built-In Mem. (Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM330) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the built-in memory. Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the built-in memory. FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT Deletes all files on the built-in memory and FILE + MANAGEMENT...
  • Page 126: Erase All Data (Gz-Hm330)

    Menu Settings Select “YES” and touch C. ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM330) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Touch D to display the menu. After formatting, touch C. ● Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “ERASE ALL DATA”...
  • Page 127: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Rear Zoom/Volume Lever Lens During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. ● Do not touch the lens and lens cover. ● During playback (index screen): Changes the number of images to ● Do not cover the lens with your fingers during video recording. ●...
  • Page 128: Bottom

    Names of Parts Bottom Interior Tripod Mounting Hole "Tripod Mounting" (A P.17) Speaker SD Card Slot Outputs audio sound during video playback. ● Insert an optional SD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM330)" (A P.13) Switches between the recording and playback modes. ●...
  • Page 129: 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 130: Indications On The Lcd Monitor

    Indications on the LCD Monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording Video Mode Recording Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.128) "Taking Videos in Auto Mode" (A P.20) "Manual Recording" (A P.25) x.v.Color "x.v.Color" (A P.98) Effect "EFFECT" (A P.104) Time-Lapse Recording "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)"...
  • Page 131: Still Image Recording

    Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback Video Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.128) Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.128) Time-Lapse Recording "TIME-LAPSE RECORDING" (A P.97) Focus "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" (A P.23) Playlist Playback "PLAYBACK PLAYLIST"...
  • Page 132: Still Image Playback

    Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Playback Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" (A P.128) Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" (A P.41) Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM330)" (A P.124) "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300)" (A P.124) Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power"...
  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Set to the recording mode with the L button. "Interior" (A P.128) 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 134: Card

    Troubleshooting Card Playback Cannot insert the SD card. Sound or video is interrupted. 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-HM330)" (A P.13) scenes.
  • Page 135: Editing/Copying

    Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Unable to create DVD with a DVD writer. Unable to copy files to the PC's HDD. The USB cable is not connected correctly. Connect the USB cable correctly. (A P.73) "Backing Up All Files" (A P.86) If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser is not installed, some If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser is not installed, some functions may not work properly.
  • Page 136: Screen/Image

    “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. "HDMI CONTROL" (A P.122) 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.
  • Page 137: Error Message

    Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours, INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE SPACE then set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) Delete files, or move files to a PC or other devices. "Clock Setting" (A P.15)...
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting CHECK LENS COVER (GZ-HM310/GZ-HM300) Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on, if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
  • Page 139: 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 140: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Connectors Item Details Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V HDMI HDMI™ mini connector (V1.3 with x.v.Color™) Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Component output Y, Pb, Pr component output Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Power GZ-HM330: 2.7 W (when “LIGHT”...
  • Page 141 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 "Optional Accessories" (A P.19) Memo: Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific model ●...

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