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- Page 1 CAMCORDER GZ-HD620 Detailed User Guide GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 LYT2210-020B...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Remote Control (GZ-HD620 only) ......17 Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback ... 58 Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 only) ..18 Capturing a Required Part in the Video ........ 58 Tripod Mounting ..............18 Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube™... - Page 3 Organizing Files ..............87 AUTO FINALIZE (GZ-HD620 only) ......... 117 Recording Videos to Discs ..........88 UPDATE ................118 JVC Software Licence Agreement ........90 FACTORY PRESET ............118 Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ..91 Connection Settings Menu ..........119 List of Files and Folders ............
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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: Playback
Beginner's Guide Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to ● Playback camera shake. Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you. ● Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed ●... -
Page 6: Useful Shooting Techniques
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Recording the Christmas Party Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Photo by InnerSpirit Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who... -
Page 7: Wedding
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding 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 Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! 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 8: Travel
1 m tall. The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Amusement Park
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the camcorder to a waste. - Page 11 Useful Shooting Techniques 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.”...
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Page 12: 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 playback. -
Page 13: 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 14: Grip Adjustment
Getting Started Grip Adjustment Inserting a microSD Card When a commercially available microSD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card when the remaining recording time on the hard disk (HDD) runs out. "Types of Usable microSD Card" （A P.15） Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit. -
Page 15: Types Of Usable Microsd Card
Getting Started Clock Setting Types of Usable microSD Card The following microSD 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 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 according to the feature in use. Touch D to display the menu. Select “CLOCK ADJUST”... -
Page 17: Holding This Unit
Getting Started Holding this Unit Using the Remote Control (GZ-HD620 only) When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent You can operate this unit from a distance away using the supplied remote camera shake. control. (GZ-HD620 only) Memo: Point the remote control toward the sensor directly and use it within 5 m ●... -
Page 18: Attaching The Lens Cap (Gz-Hd510/Gz-Hd500 Only)
Getting Started Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD510/GZ- Operation Buttons on Remote Control Unit HD500 only) To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in the illustration. Recording Start/Stop Button Starts/stops video recording. CAUTION: ●... -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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-HD510/GZ-HD500.) The video mode icon appears. ● Check if the recording mode is Auto. - Page 22 It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or Quick Review Enables the most recently captured video to be other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost viewed. data. "Checking the Captured Image Immediately (Quick Review)"...
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Page 23: 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 24: 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-HD510/GZ-HD500.) The still image mode icon appears. ● Display Icon Description Check if the recording mode is Auto. -
Page 25: Zooming
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. ● Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. ●... -
Page 26: Manual Recording
Recording Manual Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using the manual mode. Name Description Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. a SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions ●... -
Page 27: Scene Selection
Recording Setting Effect Scene Selection b NIGHT EYE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically when the surrounding is dark. Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Touch D to display the menu. -
Page 28: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Using Focus Assist Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing 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 29: Adjusting Brightness
Recording Adjusting Brightness Setting Shutter Speed (GZ-HD620) 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 30: Setting White Balance
Recording Setting White Balance Setting Backlight Compensation You can set the color tone to suit the light source. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. Touch D to display the menu. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MANUAL SETTING”... -
Page 31: Setting Metering Area
Recording Setting Metering Area Recording with Effects You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard. You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a different atmosphere from the usual recording. Touch D to display the menu. *The image is only an impression. -
Page 32: Taking Close-Up Shots
Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end. ● (GZ-HD620) Enables close-up shots up to 60 cm at the telephoto (T) end. (GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500) Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end. The registered event can be changed again later. ●... -
Page 33: Taking Videos In Youtube™ Format
● GZ-HD620 Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD SHOOTING”/“EXPORT SHOOTING” menu. GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 Press the UPLOAD button and switch on the function. Go to step 4. The mode switches between ON and OFF with every press. ● Select “UPLOAD SHOOTING” and touch the C button. -
Page 34: Taking Videos In Itunes Format (Gz-Hd620)
Recording Taking Videos in iTunes Format (GZ-HD620) 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power
Recording CAUTION: Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power The only manual recording setting available is “TELE MACRO”. ● The rest are all set to “AUTO”. You can check the remaining video recording time on the HDD and microSD Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are ●... - Page 38 Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality microSDHC Card microSDHC Card GZ-HD620 GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 4 GB 8 GB 120 GB 80 GB 11 h 7 h 20 m 22 m 44 m 15 h 10 h 31 m 1 h 3 m...
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Page 39: Playback
● It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. If the cursor stops at a thumbnail display of a video in which faces are ●... -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Playing Back Playlists
Playback Playing Back Playlists Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit Play back the playlists that you have created. BD/DVDs created using the backup function on this unit can be played back on TV using an optional DVD writer (DVDs only) with playback function (CU- Select the playback mode. -
Page 48: 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.48） "Deleting Selected Files"... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Protecting Files
Editing Check that it is the file to protect or release protection of, select “YES” Protecting Files and touch C. Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.51） "Protecting Selected Files" （A P.52） "Protecting All Files"... -
Page 52: Protecting Selected Files
Editing To remove the mark, touch C again. Protecting Selected Files Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. ● Protects or releases protection of the selected files. After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, touch D. Select the playback mode. -
Page 53: 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 54: Changing Event Registration Of Videos
Editing Select the file you want to register and touch C. 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.54） "Changing the Event of the Selected Files"... -
Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Face Detection Zoom
Editing Face Detection Zoom You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a new file. Select the playback mode. Zoom images are saved in 16:9 aspect regardless of the original aspect. ● Select “YES”... -
Page 58: 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 59: Capturing Videos For Uploading To Youtube
Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the “UPLOAD SETTINGS”/“EXPORT SETTINGS” menu. To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”. ● GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 Press the UPLOAD button. Go to step 5. Select “YES” and touch C. Select “UPLOAD SETTINGS” and touch C. -
Page 60: Preparing Videos To Transfer To Itunes (Gz-Hd620)
Editing Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes (GZ- HD620) 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 61: Creating A Playlist With Title
Editing Memo: Creating a Playlist with Title 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-HD620)" （A P.34） the list. -
Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: Creating Playlists By Date
Editing Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● Creating Playlists by Date Select the insertion point and touch C. 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. ●... -
Page 65: Creating Playlists By Event
Editing Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● Creating Playlists by Event Select the insertion point and touch C. 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Adding Title Screens To Playlists
Editing Memo: GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 Adding Title Screens to Playlists You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application Add a title screen to a created playlist. software. Select the playback mode. To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR"... -
Page 69: Copying
Copying The direction of copying varies with the model. ● Copying Files to Card Select “COPY ALL” and touch C. You can copy videos and still images from the HDD or microSD card to another media. Copying still images to microSD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). -
Page 70: Copying Selected Files
Copying Select the desired file and touch C. 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. Select video or still image mode. -
Page 71: Moving Files
Copying Moving Files You can move videos and still images from the HDD or microSD card to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Moving still images to microSD 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. Select the desired file and touch C. Select video or still image mode. A check mark appears on the selected file. -
Page 73: Creating Discs With A Bd/Dvd Writer (Gz-Hd620)
Copying Creating Discs with a BD/DVD Writer (GZ- Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) HD620) 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 When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are ● displayed in groups. Copying Files by Date When “NO” is selected, videos are displayed according to recording ● Files are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were dates. -
Page 77: Copying Files By Event (Video Mode Only)
Copying Copying Files by Event (video mode only) Videos are sorted and copied according to the registered event. Select video mode. When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are ● displayed in groups. Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. When “NO”... -
Page 78: Copying Selected Playlists (Video Mode Only)
Copying Copying Selected Playlists (video mode only) Arrange and copy the created playlists in the order you like. Select video mode. When “YES” is selected, videos with similar recording dates are ● displayed in groups. Select “SELECT AND CREATE” and touch C. When “NO”... -
Page 79: Copying Selected Files
Copying Copying Selected Files Select and copy the desired files. Select video or still image mode. The positions of the "E"/"F" and "“SAVE”" operation buttons may ● change according to the position of the cursor. Select “SELECT AND CREATE”/“SELECT AND SAVE” and touch C. Select “EXECUTE”... -
Page 80: Playing Back Files
Copying Playing Back Files Checks the created disc. Operating Details "Playing Back a BD/DVD Created on this Unit" （A P.47） Finalizing Discs After Copying Finalizes the disc after copying is finished. This enables the disc to be The number of discs required to copy the files is displayed. ●... -
Page 81: Using A Usb External Hard Disk Drive (Gz-Hd620)
Copying Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive (GZ- Preparing a USB External Hard Disk Drive HD620) Connect to a USB external hard disk drive. You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive Turn off all units. -
Page 82: Backing Up Files
Copying Backing Up Files Playing Back Files in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Select video or still image mode. Select video or still image mode. Select “BACK UP” and touch C. Select “PLAYBACK” and touch C. Select the media to back up and touch C. Select the desired folder and touch C. -
Page 83: Deleting Folders In The Usb External Hard Disk Drive
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Deleting Folders in the USB External Hard Disk Drive Recorder Select video or still image mode. You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this camera using a USB cable. Close the LCD monitor and connect. -
Page 84: Dubbing Files To A Dvd Recorder Or Vcr
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 the ●... -
Page 85: Copying To Windows Pc
DVDs can also be created using the PC's DVD drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application software. -
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 microSD card in which the videos and ●... -
Page 87: Organizing Files
Copying Disconnecting this Unit from PC Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Family Click “Safely Remove Hardware”. Trip" or "Athletic Meet". This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser icon. -
Page 88: Recording Videos To Discs
"Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser" （A Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs. P.85） GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 You can create only AVCHD discs using the provided application software. To create DVD-Video discs, refer to "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR"... - Page 89 Copying Memo: The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio ● MediaBrowser. DVD-R After copying, click “OK”. ● DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW BD (GZ-HD620 only) Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats: ● AVCHD DVD-Video (GZ-HD620 only) BD (GZ-HD620 only)
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Page 90: Jvc Software Licence Agreement
FAR part 12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Agreement. -
Page 91: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software
Copying CAUTION: Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, ● they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. Copy the files to a PC using the following method. Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. ①... -
Page 92: Copying To Mac Computer
Copying When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the ● Copying to Mac Computer EVERIO_HDD or EVERIO_SD icon on the desktop to the trash bin. Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. iMovie and iPhoto Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. -
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-HD620 only) 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
Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Event") by registering the file before recording. Setting Details Operating Details "Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.32） 20x/OPTICAL (GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500) Enables zooming up to 20x. 30x/OPTICAL (GZ-HD620) Enables zooming up to 30x. VIDEO QUALITY 60x/DIGITAL (GZ-HD620) Enables zooming up to 60x. -
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: 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 99: 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 100: Light (Gz-Hd620 Only)
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-HD620 only) 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: 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.27） FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. -
Page 104: 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.48） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.49） "Deleting All Files" （A P.50） PICTURE TITLE Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. "Creating a Playlist with Title"... -
Page 105: Delete
Menu Settings DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （A P.48） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.49） "Deleting All Files" （A P.50） PICTURE TITLE Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. -
Page 106: 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 107: 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.48） "Deleting Selected Files" （A P.49） "Deleting All Files" （A P.50） SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images according to recording dates. -
Page 108: 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 109: 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.109） DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE"... -
Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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.114） AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF"... -
Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Quick Restart
Menu Settings QUICK RESTART DROP DETECTION Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is Prevents damage to the HDD when this unit is dropped. opened. Setting Details Setting Details Deactivates the function. Deactivates the function. Turns off the power of this unit automatically when a drop is Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is detected. -
Page 117: Remote (Gz-Hd620 Only)
Menu Settings REMOTE (GZ-HD620 only) AUTO FINALIZE (GZ-HD620 only) Enables operation of this unit with the provided remote control. Sets the created discs to a readable state that can be played back on a DVD writer. Setting Details Setting Details Does not receive operation signals from the remote control. -
Page 118: 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 119: 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.119） VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT"... -
Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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" （A P.122） REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Sets the recording/playback media of still images. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE"... -
Page 123: Format Hdd
Menu Settings FORMAT HDD FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the HDD. Deletes all files on the microSD card. Setting Details Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the HDD. FILE Deletes all files on the microSD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT Deletes all files on the HDD and resets the FILE + MANAGEMENT Deletes all files on the microSD card and... -
Page 124: Delete Data On Hdd
Menu Settings DELETE DATA ON HDD Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Touch D to display the menu. Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C. Select “DELETE DATA ON HDD” and touch C. Select “YES”... -
Page 125: Names Of Parts
During playback (index screen): Changes the number of images to ● Do not cover the lens with your fingers during video recording. ● display. "Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 only)" （A P.18） During video playback: Adjusts the volume. ● Light (GZ-HD620 only) SNAPSHOT (Still image recording) Button Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. -
Page 126: Bottom
Names of Parts Bottom Interior Tripod Mounting Hole "Tripod Mounting" （A P.18） Speaker microSD Card Slot Outputs audio sound during video playback. ● Insert an optional microSD card. ● L (Play) Button "Inserting a microSD Card" （A P.14） Switches between the recording and playback modes. ●... -
Page 127: 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 128: 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.126） "Taking Videos in Auto Mode" （A P.21） "Manual Recording" （A P.26） x.v.Color "x.v.Color" （A P.97） Effect "EFFECT" （A P.103） Time-Lapse Recording "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)"... -
Page 129: Still Image Recording
Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Recording Video Playback Video Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.126） Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.126） Time-Lapse Recording "TIME-LAPSE RECORDING" （A P.97） Focus "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" （A P.24） Playlist Playback "PLAYBACK PLAYLIST"... -
Page 130: Still Image Playback
Indications on the LCD Monitor Still Image Playback Still Image Mode "A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （A P.126） Folder Number File Number Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" （A P.42） Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE" （A P.122） Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power"... -
Page 131: Troubleshooting
Set to the recording mode with the L button. "Interior" （A P.126） 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 132: Card
Troubleshooting Card Playback Cannot insert the microSD 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 a microSD Card" （A P.14） scenes. -
Page 133: 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. "Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50)" （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 134: Screen/Image
“HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. "HDMI CONTROL" （A P.121） 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 135: Error Message
Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours, THIS FILE IS PROTECTED then set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) Switch off the “PROTECT/CANCEL” function in the “EDIT” menu. "Clock Setting" （A P.15）... - Page 136 Turn off the unit, and turn it on again. Protect the unit from vibration and shock. CHECK LENS COVER (GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500 only) Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on, if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark.
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Page 137: 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 138: Specifications
Dimensions (mm) 53 x 63 x 110 (W x H x D: excluding grip belt) GZ-HD620: Mini USB Type AB, USB 2.0 compliant Mass GZ-HD620: Approx. 270 g (camera only) GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500: Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 GZ-HD620: Approx. 310 g (including supplied compliant battery pack) GZ-HD510/GZ-HD500: Approx. - Page 139 Specifications Battery Pack (BN-VG114E) Item Details Power voltage 3.6 V Capacity 1400 mAh Dimensions (mm) 31 x 21.5 x 43 (W x H x D) Mass Approx. 40 g Remote Control (RM-V760) Item Details Power supply DC 3.0 V Battery life Approx.