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GZ-HM300 B Basic User Guide Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.24 to ensure safe use of this product. Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified.
Continue using the unit or incorrectly replaced. AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to • Dispose of used battery promptly. fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. • Keep away from children. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. •...
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This may damage the AC adapter. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a disc or other recording media for storage.
Specifications ........26 ▶Learning About Advanced Operations Use the “Detailed User Guide” on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations. ■ Access the following address on your PC http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ Verifying the Accessories AC Adapter Battery Pack USB Cable Power Cord *¹...
Battery Release Lever ( P.6) Switches between video and still image modes. * For GZ-HM350/GZ-HM330 only. P UPLOAD/EXPORT* (Upload/Export to iTunes*) Button Recording : Takes videos in YouTubeä or iTunes* format. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Charging finished: Goes out CAUTION Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and ● performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) ●...
Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HM300) Damage may occur to the lens if this unit is stored without the lens cap attached. CAUTION Please be careful not to lose the lens cap. ● For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Close the LCD monitor. Open the cover. Insert an SD card into slot A. (Base) Label Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card. Slot A Slot B For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure ● or data loss. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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FILE QUIT FILE + MANAGEMENT NO ④ Select “SD CARD” and touch C. MEDIA SETTINGS QUIT ⑥ Select “YES” and touch C. BUILT-IN MEMORY ⑦ After formatting, touch C. QUIT For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME 2010 QUIT Use the slider to adjust the year, ● month, day, hour and minute. Touch the operation buttons “E” / “F” ● to move the cursor. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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The subsequent setting operations QUIT ● are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the ④ Select the desired language and previous page. touch C. ⑤ Touch D to exit. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Scene Counter : Recording in Progress Recording Media (GZ-HM300: Battery Indicator NOTE The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately ● 55 minutes (GZ-HM300: 1 hour). ( P.20) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Lights up during still image recording ■ Indications during still image recording Image Size Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots 1920 Shutter Speed Recording in Progress Recording Media Focus (GZ-HM300: Battery Indicator For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image Returns to the beginning of the scene Returns to the previous still image Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion Reverse slow-motion For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Green Blue To AV Terminal Video Input Yellow Do not connect the Video Input yellow plug when White using component cable. Audio Input (L) AV Cable (Provided) Audio Input (R) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Please contact the TV manufacturer on questions or problems with setting ● the TV to the correct mode. We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for ● viewing in higher picture quality. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”. Start recording. Start playback on this unit ( P.15) and press the record button on the recorder. ● After playback is complete, stop the recording. ● For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. (for inquires regarding this unit) When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.
When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the ● battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Detailed User Guide. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website. Refer also to the Q&A information of new products on JVC’s website (http:// www.jvc.com).
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When playing back video: backup BD/DVD through a - Search index by date BD/DVD burner connected - Playback effects to this unit. (GZ-HM350/GZ- When playing back still image: - Playback effects HM330 only) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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(All data is deleted.) Appears for 5 seconds after power is ● CHECK LENS COVER turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
To prolong service life ... remove from charger or powered unit when not ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. in use, as some machines use current even when switched off. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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... swing it excessively when using the hand strap..swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the unit is inside it..place the unit in dusty or sandy areas, such as on a beach. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W AV output Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kW Mini USB type AB, USB Mini USB type B, USB 2.0 2.0 compliant compliant For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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* When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit. The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for ● further improvement without prior notice. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Index A AC Adapter ........6 M Menu Settings ........ 19 AV Connection ......16, 18 N Number of Images ......20 Battery Pack ......6, 24 R Recordable Time ......20 C Clock Adjust ........12 Recording Media for Image ... 10 Copy (Back Up) ......