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JVC Everio GZ-HM320 Detailed User Manual

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HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-HM340
Detailed User Guide
GZ-HM320
GZ-HM300
LYT2211-002A

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  • Page 1 HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM340 Detailed User Guide GZ-HM320 GZ-HM300 LYT2211-002A...
  • Page 2 Setting Metering Area ............28 Recording Videos to Discs ..........73 Recording with Effects ............29 JVC Software Licence Agreement ........74 Taking Close-up Shots ............29 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ..75 Registering Files to Events Before Recording ...... 30 List of Files and Folders ............
  • Page 3 AUTO REC ................ 81 Rear ..................109 SEAMLESS RECORDING ..........81 Bottom ................. 110 x.v.Color ................81 Interior ................. 110 WIND CUT ................. 82 LCD Monitor ................ 111 Recording Menu (Still Image) ..........83 FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ............ 83 Indications on the LCD Monitor SELF-TIMER ..............
  • Page 4 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 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 Useful Shooting Techniques ■ Composing the picture with the guests in front and the bride and groom at the back 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.
  • 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 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 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 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-V30U Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording indoors or during ●...
  • Page 11 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 Getting Started Grip Adjustment Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) 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.13） Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.
  • Page 13 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 14 Getting Started Clock Setting 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. Set the clock before recording. Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Using the Operation Buttons Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Functions of the operation buttons may be displayed on the screen ac- cording to the feature in use. Touch D to display the menu. Select “CLOCK ADJUST”...
  • Page 16 Getting Started Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by ● Attaching the Lens Cap children. Memo: To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer. the illustration.
  • Page 17 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 trav- The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. el destination in “AREA SETTING”...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Optional Accessories Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of Product Name Description “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Battery Pack Provides a longer recording time than the bat- ●...
  • Page 19 Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. (Open the lens cover.) The video mode icon appears. ●...
  • Page 20 Make a backup of important recorded data. ● Review)" （A P.21） 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 Auto/Manual Switches the recording mode between Auto and lost data.
  • Page 21 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 re- cording can be effectively reduced. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. ●...
  • Page 22 Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode Indications During Still Image Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. (Open the lens cover.) The still image mode icon appears.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 SE- Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can ●...
  • Page 25 Recording Setting Effect Scene Selection b NIGHT Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the when the surrounding is dark. most suitable settings. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 26 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 27 Recording Adjusting Brightness Setting White Balance You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 28 Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Setting Metering Area You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard. backlight. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING”...
  • Page 29 Recording Recording with Effects Taking Close-up Shots You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. ent atmosphere from the usual recording. *The image is only an impression.
  • Page 30 Recording Registering Files to Events Before Record- Taking Videos in YouTube™ Format You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube™. Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when Through upload shooting, videos that are suitable for uploading to You- recording.
  • Page 31 Recording Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RE- Uploading Videos CORDING) You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser". This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC. long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a cer- For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.
  • Page 32 Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTER- Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed.
  • Page 33 Recording The rest are all set to “AUTO”. Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are ● ments (AUTO REC) not available after AUTO REC is set. AUTO REC cannot be used together with TIME-LAPSE RECORDING. ●...
  • Page 34 Recording Memo: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power The remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapt- ● er is connected. You can check the remaining video recording time on the internal memo- ry and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Select video mode.
  • Page 35 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory Built-in Memory SD Card/ SD Card/ SD Card/ SD Card/ 8 GB 16 GB SDHC Card SDHC Card SDHC Card SDHC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 40 m 1 h 25 m 20 m 40 m...
  • Page 36 ● 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 37 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 38 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 39 Playback Playing Back Still Images During Still Image Playback You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index Display Description screen (thumbnail display). d / e Start/pause slideshow The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE”...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 Playback Playing Back Playlists Deleting Unwanted Files Play back the playlists that you have created. Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. Select the playback mode. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files.
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 Editing Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.47） "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.48） "Protecting All Files" （A P.49） "Releasing Protection of All Files" （A P.49） CAUTION: The file to protect or release protection of appears on this screen. ●...
  • Page 48 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 49 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 50 Editing Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suit- able items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.50） "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.51） Memo: You can also register files to events before recording if the content has ●...
  • Page 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 vid- Select the playback mode.
  • Page 55 Editing Touch C to resume playback. ● Capturing Videos for Uploading to You- "Playing Back Videos" （A P.36） Tube™ 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 56 Editing Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM340/GZ- HM320) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. Select the playback mode. To reset the start point, touch “CANCEL”. ● Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C. Select video mode.
  • Page 57 Editing Select the desired recording date and touch C. Creating Playlists from the Recorded Vid- 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 Editing To exit the screen, touch D. ● Adding Title Screens to Playlists (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) 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 64 Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined in- to a single video. Select the playback mode. Select “YES” and touch C. Select video mode.
  • Page 65 Copying Copying Files to Card You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Copying still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). "Copying All Files"...
  • Page 66 Copying Select “SELECT AND COPY” and touch C. Copying Selected Files Copies selected videos and still images to another media. Select the playback mode. Select the desired file and touch C. Select video or still image mode. Touch D to display the menu. A check mark appears on the selected file.
  • Page 67 Copying Moving Files You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing).
  • Page 68 Copying Select “SELECT AND MOVE” and touch C. Moving Selected Files Moves selected videos and still images to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Select the playback mode. Select the desired file and touch C. Select video or still image mode.
  • Page 69 Copying Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, ● etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. Press and hold the power M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off ●...
  • Page 70 (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html For details on how to upload to Youtube™, refer to “MediaBrowser Help” in the “Help” menu of Everio MediaBrowser. ● Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.
  • Page 71 Copying ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. Open the LCD monitor. Memo: Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos and still ● images are stored on this unit. If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio Me- ●...
  • Page 72 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 73 Copying Memo: Recording Videos to Discs The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Ev- ● erio MediaBrowser. Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs. DVD-R DVD-R DL Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive. DVD-RW Select the desired user list.
  • Page 74 The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, (g) consisting unpublished "Commercial Computer Software" as those Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the follow- items are used at FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the ing.
  • Page 75 Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software List of Files and Folders Copy the files to a PC using the following method. Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. They are created only when necessary.
  • Page 76 Copying Copying to Mac Computer iMovie and iPhoto You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie'08, Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. '09 (video) or iPhoto (still image). Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac"...
  • Page 77 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 78 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 79 Menu Settings FACE PRIORITY AE/AF REGISTER EVENT Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Categorizes your videos according to events (such as "Travel", "Athletic Event") by registering the file before recording. Setting Details Operating Details "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.30） Deactivates the function.
  • Page 80 Menu Settings ZOOM GAIN UP Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Setting Details 20x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 20x. Deactivates the function. 80x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 80x. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.
  • Page 81 Menu Settings Auto switching of media cannot be performed when a write protected ● TIME-LAPSE RECORDING memory card, an unformatted media, or an incompatible media is used. This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a The function does not work when there is less than 1 minute of re- ●...
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 Menu Settings SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS Records still images continuously while the SHOOTING SNAPSHOT button is pressed. Memo: Up to 3 images can be captured in 1 second during continuous shoot- ●...
  • Page 85 Menu Settings IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Sets the image quality. Setting Details Setting Details 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images in the size of 1920X1080 with FINE Enables recording in high picture quality, but number of aspect ratio 16:9.
  • Page 86 Menu Settings GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details Deactivates the function. Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. Memo: Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. ● Displaying the Item Select still image mode.
  • Page 87 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.25） FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually.
  • Page 88 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.44） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.45） "Deleting All Files" （A P.46） PICTURE TITLE (GZ- Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. "Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320)"...
  • Page 89 Menu Settings DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.44） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.45） "Deleting All Files" （A P.46） PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list.
  • Page 90 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.65） "Copying Selected Files" （A P.66） MOVE Moves files to another media. "Moving All Files" （A P.67） "Moving Selected Files"...
  • Page 91 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 92 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.44） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.45） "Deleting All Files" （A P.46） SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images according to recording dates.
  • Page 93 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 94 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.94） DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"...
  • Page 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 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.99） AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"...
  • Page 99 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 100 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 101 Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is For details, refer to the JVC homepage. opened. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing...
  • Page 102 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 103 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.103） VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"...
  • Page 104 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 480i Outputs at 480i or 480p. AUTO 1 It is recommended to select “AUTO 1”...
  • Page 105 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 106 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-HM340/GZ-HM320)" （A P.106） VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)"...
  • Page 107 Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit's built-in memo- SD CARD Records still images to the SD card. Select “IMAGE SLOT SELECTION” and touch C. Displaying the Item Touch D to display the menu.
  • Page 108 Menu Settings Select “YES” and touch C. FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGE- Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the MENT NO folder and file numbers to "1".
  • Page 109 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 dis- ● Do not cover the lens with your fingers during video recording. ●...
  • Page 110 Names of Parts Bottom Interior Tripod Mounting Hole "Tripod Mounting" （A P.16） Speaker SD Card Slot Outputs audio sound during video playback. ● Insert an optional SD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320)" （A P.12） Switches between the recording and playback modes. ●...
  • Page 111 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.15） LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. ●...
  • Page 112 Indications on the LCD Monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording Video Mode Recording Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.110） "Taking Videos in Auto Mode" （A P.19） "Manual Recording" （A P.24） x.v.Color "x.v.Color" （A P.81） Effect "EFFECT" （A P.87） Time-Lapse Recording "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)"...
  • Page 113 Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback Video Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.110） Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.110） Time-Lapse Recording "TIME-LAPSE RECORDING" （A P.81） Focus "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" （A P.22） Playlist Playback "PLAYBACK PLAYLIST"...
  • Page 114 Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Playback Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.110） Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" （A P.39） Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320)" （A P.107） "IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" （A P.107） Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power"...
  • Page 115 Set to the recording mode with the swab or something similar. Check the A/B mode. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Recording stops automatically.
  • Page 116 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 scenes. This is not a malfunction. Unable to copy to SD card.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Unable to copy files to the PC's HDD. Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray record- Connect the USB cable correctly. er with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser is not installed, some func- tions may not work properly.
  • Page 118 TVs. In such cases, set 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 119 (If the message still appears, the clock battery is ex- BEEN REACHED hausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) (1) Move the files or folders to a PC or other device. (Back up your files.) (2) Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.” or COMMUNICATION ERROR “FORMAT SD CARD”...
  • Page 120 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 121 Specifications Camera Video Item Details Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Recording/Play- AVCHD standard, Video: AVC/H.264, Audio: Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V back format Dolby Digital (2ch) Power consump- 2.6 W (when “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “STAND- Extension .MTS tion...

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