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GZ-HM545 D 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.25 to ensure safe use of this product. This product comes with a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide” (Web).
AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. • To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No...
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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 ........27 ▶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 Remote Control...
Grip Belt ( P.6) (Video/Still Image) Button b Tripod Mounting Hole Switches between video and still image modes. c SD Card Slot ( P.11) d Battery Release Lever ( P.6) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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) * The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C.
The city name and time difference is displayed. CLOCK/AREA SETTING Touch Operation Buttons ● Slide along the slider to select, then touch the operation buttons to set. 15. 5. 2009 10:00 SAVE QUIT For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. ( P.6) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Remaining Recording Time :Record-Standby Scene Counter Recording in Progress Recording Media Battery Indicator NOTE ● The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 45 m. ( P.23) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Press fully Lights up during still image recording ■ Indications during still image recording Image Size Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots Shutter Recording in Progress Speed Recording Media Battery Indicator For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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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FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. ⑤ Select “YES” and touch FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA ⑥ After formatting, touch QUIT ④ Select “SD CARD” and touch MEDIA SETTINGS BUILT-IN MEMORY SD CARD QUIT 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/...
● When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the connection settings menu to “1080i”. The video is output in standard quality if the setting remains at “480i”. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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When the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” The color of images looks set to “ON”, set the x.v.Color setting of the TV to strange. ● Adjust the TV's screen accordingly. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
The way of copying files or creating discs varies according to the device in use. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device. For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User Guide. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
To use the USB cable provided with the external Blu-ray drive, purchase the USB extension cable. ● Mini-A (Male) – A (Female) To DC Terminal (Part number: QAM0852-001) * Consult your nearest JVC service dealer. Protrusion NOTE AC Adapter ● The recordable time on the disc...
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All videos and still images in this unit are copied. “UNSAVED SCENES” (video)/ “UNSAVED IMAGES” (still image): Videos and still images that have never been copied are automatically selected and copied. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Files that are not on the index “SELECT FROM SCENES” (video)/ screen during playback cannot “SELECT FROM IMAGES” (still image): be copied. Select and copy the desired videos and To B still images individually. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
“ON”. Alternatively, set ON-SCREEN DISPLAY in the playback menu to DISPLAY DATE ONLY. Start recording. ● Start playback on this unit ( P.13) 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.
9999 9999 FINE 4140 8330 9999 9999 9999 1920×1080 (16:9) STANDARD 6310 9999 9999 9999 9999 FINE 8570 9999 9999 9999 9999 1280×720 (16:9) STANDARD 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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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● If a video recording is stopped with the DATA RECORDED IS actual recording time displayed at TOO LITTLE UNABLE TO “0:00:00:17” and below, the video SAVE cannot be saved. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
... push it strongly or apply any shocks..place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the bottom. • To prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. 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 camcorder is inside it..place the camcorder 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/...
* 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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Terms H HDMI Conection ......14 AC adapter ........6 AV Connection ......15, 20 Language Setting ......8 Battery Pack ........6 LCD Monitor ........25 BD/DVD Backup ......17 M Menu Settings ........ 21 Clock Adjust ........7 N Number of Images ......
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GZ-HM545 D (Web) ■ http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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8 90 P UPLOAD/EXPORT iTunes YouTube iTunes YouTube iTunes R AV H OK S COMPONENT T HDMI J Menu V SNAPSHOT W USB L ACCESS M POWER/CHARGE Y START/STOP c SD http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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483 mm 39.9 399 mm 1080/50i 16:9 AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Dolby Digital 2ch JPEG 32 GB SD/SDHC AP-V30M * 110 V 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 5.2 V 1.8 A 0°C 40°C 50 x 29 x 100 112 g ● http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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A AV ......15, 20 ......22 B BD/DVD ......17 ......8 ........... 9 S SD ........ 11, 22 ......... 21 ......... 13 ........7 ........... 6 ......17 ........22 U USB ......... 14 ........ 17 ) ....... 20 ......
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