CAMCORDER Detailed User Guide GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM650/GZ-HM450/ GZ-HM440 LYT2268-002A
Table of Contents Beginner's Guide ............................................................ 4 Charging .................................................................................. 4 Recording ................................................................................ 4 Playback .................................................................................. 4 Shooting Tips ........................................................................... 4 Holiday Season/Christmas ................
SEAMLESS RECORDING ................................................. 82 x.v.Color ............................................................................. 82 USER BUTTON SETTING ................................................. 82 Main Menu for Still Image Recording ..................................... 83 SCENE SELECT ................................................................ 84 FOCUS .............................................................................. 84 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ............
Beginner's Guide Charging 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Recording 0 Shooting Tips Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~ Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Playback Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. . 0 This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Useful Shooting Techniques Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level Holiday Season/Christmas . Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times! . o Decorating the tree Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Wedding . . Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! . . o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level Travel You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom". This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during the entertainment programs.
Useful Shooting Techniques o Battery Charger 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. Refer to the "Shooting Tips" found in this website on how to use panning effectively. In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that can often be found at the tourist spots.
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out . . Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take some still images too. The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or still images. Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image .
Getting Started Key Features Key features of your camcorder 1 Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording 2 3.2 M (2400×1344 pixels) Still Image Recording (GZ-HM670/GZHM650) 3 i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes “Scenes of Intelligent Auto” (A p. 25) 4 2.7” Touch Screen “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 19) 5 Enhanced Digital Image Stabilizer “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 42) 6 40x Optical Zoom “ZOOM” (A p.
Getting Started Model Differences Confirm the model name of your camcorder. Model Recording Media Built-in Memory Memory Card Slot LED Light Image Sensor Pict. Size (16:9) Max. Pict. Size (Super Resolution) Seamless Recording Copy/Move Files GZ-HM440 SDHC/ SDXC - Dual SD - 1/5.8" 1.50M CMOS 2M Slot A N Slot B Slot A N Slot B GZ-HM450 SDHC/ SDXC/ Built-in Memory 8 GB SD - 1/5.8" 1.
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 AC-V11U 0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Battery Pack BN-VG114U 0 Attaches to this unit to supply power. . AV Cable 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV. .
Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Attach the battery pack. You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours indoors. (Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.) Detaching the Battery Pack . 1 0 . Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
Getting Started 0 0 Grip Adjustment . 0 Charging is also possible with an optional USB AC adapter (AC-V10L). If you use any other USB AC adapters besides JVC AC adapters, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. If charging does not start, detach the battery pack and try again from step 1. You cannot record or play back videos while the camcorder is connected to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable after charging.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/ GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690) Removing the Card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. 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 built-in memory runs out. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 16) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 49) Close the LCD monitor. . 1 Types of Usable SD Card .
Getting Started Using an Eye-Fi Card SDXC Card Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless LAN function. Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos and still images to a computer or the web. (A broadband wireless LAN environment is required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM440) 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” (A p. 17) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 18) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 49) Close the LCD monitor. . 1 . Types of Usable SD Card 2 Open the cover. The following SD cards can be used on this unit.
Getting Started Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos and still images to a computer or the web. (A broadband wireless LAN environment is required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions. SDXC Card Types of Cards The following Eye-Fi cards can be used on this unit.
Getting Started Using the Touch Screen Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the touch screen according to the mode in use. 0 There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples. 0 Tap and hold n button Displays are fixed such that they do not disappear. After setting, the display button changes from n to m. Tap m to release the displays.
Getting Started Index Screen 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. . 1 1 Date Button 2 0 0 Recording Mode Button 0 3 . “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 50) “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p. 52) Switches to the recording mode. Delete Button The unit turns on.
Getting Started Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Tap “MENU”. . 1 The city name and time difference are displayed. Tap < or > to select the city name. . 0 0 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”. . . 2 0 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap “CLOCK SETTING”. 5 Set the date and time. . . 4 0 0 When the year, month, day, hour, or minute item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will be displayed.
Getting Started Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “LANGUAGE”. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. . . . 1 Tap “MENU”. Holding this Unit Caution : . 0 0 0 4 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap to the desired language. Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation. Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by children.
Getting Started Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 23) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p.
Getting Started Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Tap “MENU”. 1 . Battery Pack 0 BN-VG114U 0 BN-VG121U 0 BN-VG138U 2 Tap “Q”. Description 0 Provides a longer recording time. It can also be used as a spare battery pack. Battery Charger 0 AA-VG1 0 Enables the battery pack to be charged without using this unit.
Recording Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. 0 Open the lens cover. Display Icon Displays the current time. “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) Touch Priority AE/ AF Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” . By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”.
Recording K Allows people to be captured naturally with minimal noise in the overall image. L Records while focusing on a near object even in a dark environment. Memo : 0 0 Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode. Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions. Operation Buttons for Video Recording Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
Recording Zooming Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. 3 Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto. . The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. 0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording . Indications During Still Image Recording . Operation Button Display Icon Description Time Displays the current time. “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) Touch Priority AE/ AF Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” . By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 39) Image Size Displays the icon of the image size. 0 The size of still images can be changed. “IMAGE SIZE” (A p.
Recording Zooming Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. 1 Open the lens cover. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Open the LCD monitor and select the video or still image mode. . The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. 0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. 0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
Recording Manual Recording Menu Scene Selection The following items can be set. Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. Name Description a SCENE SELECT 0 h FOCUS 0 i BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 k WHITE BALANCE 0 0 l BACKLIGHT COMP. 0 o TELE MACRO 0 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “SCENE SELECT”. Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily. “Scene Selection” (A p. 30) Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted.
Recording *The image is only an impression. Setting Effect Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “FOCUS”. . . b NIGHTALIVE Adjusting Focus Manually Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright under light. . g SPOTLIGHT . 0 0 0 Memo : Tap “MANUAL”.
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. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST”. 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “WHITE BALANCE”. . . . 1 0 0 0 Tap “MANUAL”. 4 Adjust the brightness value. 0 0 0 3 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Tap the appropriate shooting environment. . . 3 .
Recording Setting Backlight Compensation Taking Close-up Shots You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. Tap “MENU”. . 1 *The image is only an impression. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “TELE MACRO”. . 1 Tap “BACKLIGHT COMP.”. . . 2 0 0 0 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. . Tap “ON”. 0 0 0 3 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.
Recording Creating Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT) You can add various effects to videos to create a different atmosphere from the usual recording. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. . 1 . 0 0 0 0 The video mode icon appears. Tap “MENU”. 3 Tap “ANIMATION EFFECT”. 4 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Select a desired effect and tap “SET”. . 2 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. .
Recording . . Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand. Select video or still image mode. . 1 0 0 .
Recording 0 0 9 Repeat the step until recording (registration) is complete for all directions. Registration of the four directions may fail depending on the shooting environment. In this case, tap “STOP” to cancel recording, then tap “NO” and go to step 10. If the face cannot be properly recognized during recording, register the face again. 0 0 Face the camera with a smiling face. . 0 Upon registration, the last number is assigned as the priority level.
. . Recording 0 0 0 Tap the desired setting. Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. 3 Tap “EDIT”. 4 Tap the person to edit. 5 Tap the item to edit. . 4 Details OFF Displays only the frames when faces are detected. ON Displays the frames, names, and smile levels (%) when faces are detected. Frame: Appears around detected faces. Name: Appears for faces that are registered.
. Recording 0 0 0 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Tap “CANCEL”. 4 Tap the person to cancel registration of. . . 3 0 0 A appears on the selected person. To remove A from a person, tap on the person again. Tap “SET”. 6 Tap “YES”. . . 5 0 0 0 7 38 Tap “YES” to delete the face information of the selected person. Tap “NO” to return to the previous screen.
Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) 0 “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By registering the face of a person beforehand, you can enable tracking of the person even without specific selection during recording. This function is available for both videos and still images. Select video or still image mode. Setting 0 Deactivates the function. FACE TRACKING e appears on the screen.
Recording Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) “SMILE SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. This function is available for both videos and still images. Select video or still image mode. . 1 0 The video or still image mode icon appears. Tap “MENU”. 3 Tap “SMILE SHOT”. . . 2 0 0 0 Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. Tap “ON”. 5 Point the camera toward the human subject.
Recording Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face (FACE SUB-WINDOW) You can record while viewing both the overall image of the scene and magnified image of a subject’s expression. Frames appear around the faces that can be magnified. Tap a frame to track and magnify the face in a subwindow. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. . 1 Frames do not appear around the faces in the face sub-window mode as easily as in the other modes.
Recording Reducing Camera Shake When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. 1 Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) 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. Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. . 1 Tap “MENU”.
Recording Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. Indications During Time-Lapse Recording . 0 Display Description Speed Indicator Displays the recording interval that is set. Video Quality Displays the icon of the video quality that is set. Remaining Recording Time Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality. Recording in Progress Appears when video recording is in progress. When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.
Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting Details Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed. 5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times speed.
Recording 0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button. However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”. Caution : 0 0 0 0 0 The only manual recording setting available is “TELE MACRO”. The rest are all set to “AUTO”.
Recording Using the Face Detection Self-timer Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame. This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo. The photographer enters the frame. Select still image mode. . 1 6 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 The still image mode icon appears. 0 0 The shutter is released three seconds after the photographer enters the frame.
Recording Setting the USER Button By assigning one of manual adjustment functions that you frequently use to the USER button, you can access the function quickly. Assigning a Function to the USER Button Memo : 0 The USER button is invalid when the menu is displayed. Select video or still image mode. . 1 (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF, WHITE BALANCE) 1) Press the USER button. 2) Tap the desired function to set. 0 The video or still image mode icon appears. Tap “MENU”. 3 Tap “USER BUTTON SETTING”. . .
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the built-in memory and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Open the LCD monitor and select the video or still image mode. . 1 0 The video or still image mode icon appears. Press the INFO button. . 2 0 If in the still image mode, go directly to step 4. Display the remaining recording time. . 3 0 0 0 0 0 The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording mode.
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory SDHC/SDXC Card GZ-HM450 GZ-HM650 8 GB GZ-HM670 32 GB GZ-HM690 64 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB UXP 40 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 20 m 5 h 50 m XP 50 m 4h 8 h 10 m 30 m 1h 2h 4 h 10 m 6 h 10 m 8 h 20 m SP 1 h 20 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 40 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 40 m 11 h 50 m EP 3 h 20 m 14 h 20 m 29 h 10 m 1 h 40 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 50 m 21 h 50 m
Playback Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). Select video mode. 1 I/J Switches between the index screen of the built-in memory and SD card MENU Displays the menu screen . During Video Playback 2 . Tap L to select the playback mode.
Playback Playing a Video with Defective Management Information The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information. Select video mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. 3 Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE”. 5 Tap on the file to start playback. . 1 Tap “+” or “-”. . .
Playback Playing Back Still Images You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). Select still image mode. 1 I/J Switches between the index screen of the built-in memory and SD card A Displays the index screen (thumbnail display) to perform deletion MENU Displays the menu screen Recording Date Recording date (only displayed on the first file of each date) . During Still Image Playback 2 . Tap L to select the playback mode. .
Playback Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image 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. Use the search function to find the file you want. “To search by recording dates” (A p. 53) . Date Search “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” (A p. 52) Memo : You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. 1 Tap “MENU”.
Playback Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 54) “Connecting via the Component Connector” (A p. 55) “Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p.
Playback Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the Component Connector Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC-enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. 0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. You can connect this unit to the component connector of a TV to play back videos in analog high-definition quality.
Playback Connecting via the AV Connector By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be played back on a TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Connect to a TV. . 1 0 Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds. Connect the AC adapter to this unit. 3 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector. 4 Play back a file. . . . 2 “Playing Back Videos” (A p.
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. 57) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 57) Memo : Deleted files cannot be restored. Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 58) 0 Be sure to back up important files on a computer.
Editing Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 58) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 58) . Caution : 0 0 After deleting is complete, tap “OK”. To cancel the deletion, tap “QUIT”. Memo : Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p.
Editing 3 Tap “MENU”. Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. Select video mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. 3 Tap on the desired video. 4 Tap pause e at the desired scene during playback. . 1 Tap “PROTECT/CANCEL”. . . 4 Tap on the files to protect or release protection of. . . 5 P appears on the selected files. To remove P from a file, tap on the file again.
Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording 7 Tap the media to store to. Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video. “SEAMLESS RECORDING” (A p. 82) Select video mode. . 1 . (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690) Tap L to select the playback mode. . 2 (GZ-HM440) . 8 Tap “YES”. Tap “MENU”. . 3 0 0 Combining of the videos starts. After videos are combined, tap “OK”. Memo : .
Editing Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point, then tap “B”. Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. 0 The original video remains in its existing location. Select video mode. . 1 When “B” is tapped, the end point is set. To reset the start or end point, tap “A” or “B” at the desired scene (position). . 0 0 Tap L to select the playback mode. 3 Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “TRIMMING”. 8 Tap “SET”. . 2 .
Editing Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired start point, then tap “A”. 8 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point, then tap “B”. Capture and copy a part of a recorded video (maximum 15 minutes) for uploading to YouTube, and save it as a YouTube video. When capturing videos for YouTube, the duration cannot be longer than 15 minutes. Select video mode. . . 1 Tap L to select the playback mode. . 2 0 . 0 Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “UPLOAD SETTINGS”.
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable. 1 Open the LCD monitor. Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. . 1 Connect to a Blu-ray recorder. . 2 0 0 Tap L to select the playback mode. .
Copying Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape Using a VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and VCR. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. . 1 0 0 A Connect using the provided AV cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit. This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter. Tap L to select the playback mode. 3 Prepare the TV/VCR for recording. .
Copying Copying Files to an SD Card You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card or from slot A to slot B. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). Caution : Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium. Videos in the SD card cannot be copied to the built-in memory. Select video or still image mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. 7 Tap “YES”. . . 1 . 0 0 Copying starts.
Copying Moving Files to an SD Card You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card or from slot A to slot B. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory or slot A. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). 0 0 Make sure that there is enough space left in the destination medium. Videos in the SD card cannot be moved to the built-in memory or from slot B to slot A. Select video or still image mode.
Copying Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. DVDs can also be created using the computer's DVD drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : 0 0 To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use. Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software.
Copying Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . . 1 0 0 A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit. This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter. C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears. Tap “CONNECT TO PC”. 4 Tap “PLAYBACK ON PC”. . . 3 0 0 0 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen. “Everio Software Setup” appears on the computer.
Copying Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Start backup. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 6 . 0 After backup is complete, click “OK”. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . . 2 7 Backup starts. 0 0 4 Memo : 0 0 C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears. Tap “CONNECT TO PC”. . 3 A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
Copying Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 3 icon. The provided software starts up. . . 0 2 Display the month of the files to organize. Identifying Video or Still Image： 0 . 0 You can select files using the "SELECT" menu on the top right of the screen.
Copying Recording Videos to Discs Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs. Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive. 2 Select the desired user list.
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Copy the files to a computer using the following method. Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. 1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. 2 Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. 3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. . . 1 Disconnecting this Unit from Computer List of Files and Folders .
Copying JVC Software Licence Agreement 7 You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods. IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED "Everio MediaBrowser 3" ("Program") ON YOUR PC.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Caution : 0 . 0 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. 2 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie. To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.
Menu Settings Operating the Menu 0 Q (COMMON) menu in the main menu - Menu that contains all common items in the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes. 0 V (face short cut) menu - Menu that picks up the face-related functions in the main menu in either the video or still image recording mode. . There are three types of menus in this unit.
. Menu Settings Memo : 0 To exit the screen Tap “L” (quit). 0 To display the help file Tap “K” (help) and tap the item.
Menu Settings Main Menu for Video Recording 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. Select video mode. 2 Tap R to select the recording mode. . . 1 0 Tap “MENU”. . 3 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. “Scene Selection” (A p.
Menu Settings ANIMATION EFFECT Records videos or still images with special effects. “Creating Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT)” (A p. 34) TIME-LAPSE RECORDING 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. “Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p.
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690) GAIN UP Turns on/off the light. Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Does not light up. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. ON Lights up at all times. Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. AUTO SLOWSHUTTER Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark.
Menu Settings WIND CUT FACE SUB-WINDOW Reduces the noise caused by wind. Magnifies and displays a registered face in a sub-window. Operating Details “Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face (FACE SUB-WINDOW)” (A p. 41) Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Activates the function. Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode. SMILE SHOT Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
Menu Settings VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM Sets the video quality. Sets the maximum zoom ratio. UXP Details Enables recording in the best picture quality. 0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. XP Enables recording in high picture quality. SP Enables recording in standard quality. EP Enables long recordings. SSW Enables recording in standard definition (16:9). SEW Enables recording in standard definition (16:9) with a lower bit rate than “SSW”.
Menu Settings SEAMLESS RECORDING x.v.Color Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built-in memory or slot A runs out. Captures the true colors. (Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.) Setting Details OFF Does not switch recording media automatically. ON Switches recording media automatically. Memo : Seamless recording cannot be performed if there is not enough free space in the SD card.
Menu Settings Main Menu for Still Image Recording 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. Select still image mode. 2 Tap R to select the recording mode. . . 1 0 Tap “MENU”. . 3 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. “Scene Selection” (A p.
Menu Settings “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 44) SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. “SHUTTER MODE” (A p. 86) SMILE SHOT Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p. 40) SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY Sets the items to display when faces are detected. “Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” (A p. 36) FACE REGISTRATION Registers the faces of people who are often shot with this unit.
Menu Settings LIGHT (GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690) SELF-TIMER Turns on/off the light. Use this when taking a group photo. Operating Details “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 45) Setting Details OFF Does not light up. AUTO Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. ON Lights up at all times. Displaying the Item Select still image mode. 2 Tap R to select the recording mode. . . 1 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “LIGHT”. .
Menu Settings GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. Memo : Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. “GAIN UP (Video)” (A p. 79) 0 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. Memo : 0 0 0 Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting.
Menu Settings IMAGE SIZE Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Setting Details 2400X1344(3.2M) * 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images with aspect ratio 16:9. 0 The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off when printed. 1440X1080(1.5M) 640X480(0.3M) Takes still images with aspect ratio 4:3. * GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690 Displaying the Item Select still image mode. 2 Tap R to select the recording mode. . .
Menu Settings Main Menu for Video Playback You can delete or look for specific videos. Select video mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. . . 1 0 Tap “MENU”. . 3 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Setting Details SEARCH DATE You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. “Date Search” (A p. 53) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p.
Menu Settings MOVE SEAMLESS REC CTRL Moves files to another media. Operating Details “Moving Files to an SD Card” (A p. 66) Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video. Operating Details “Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording” (A p. 60) Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. Operating Details “Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING)” (A p.
Menu Settings Main Menu for Still Image Playback You can delete or look for specific still images. Select still image mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. . . 1 0 Tap “MENU”. . 3 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Setting Details SEARCH DATE You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates. “Date Search” (A p. 53) SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback. “SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS” (A p.
Menu Settings COPY . Copies files to another media. Operating Details “Copying Files to an SD Card” (A p. 65) 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. MOVE . Moves files to another media. Operating Details “Moving Files to an SD Card” (A p. 66) 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap. Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS”. . . 3 PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently.
Menu Settings Common Menu Select video or still image mode. 2 Tap L to select the playback mode. 3 Tap “MENU”. 4 Tap “Q”. . . . . 1 Setting Details CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas. “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 23) “Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 24) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” (A p.
Menu Settings AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. “AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 97) QUICK RESTART Reduces the power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed to 1/3 of that used during recording. “QUICK RESTART” (A p. 98) DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. “DEMO MODE” (A p. 98) TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen. “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” (A p.
Menu Settings 0 0 0 0 For date display, set to any format from “month.day.year”, “year.month.day”, and “day.month.year”. For time display, set to any format from “12h” and “24h”. Tap the operation buttons ∧ or ∨ to move the cursor. After setting, tap “OK”. Clock Set Style Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Setting Details 4 Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. 3 Sets to the standard brightness.
Menu Settings REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690) REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690) Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Setting Details Details BUILT-IN MEMORY Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit's built-in memory. SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. SD CARD Records still images to the SD card. 2 Tap “Q”.
Menu Settings REC VIDEO TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440) REC STILLS TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440) Sets the recording/playback SD card slot of videos. Sets the recording/playback SD card slot of still images. Setting Setting Details Details SLOT A Records videos to the SD card in slot A. SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A. SLOT B Records videos to the SD card in slot B. SLOT B Records still images to the SD card in slot B. Displaying the Item Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS”.
Menu Settings OPERATION SOUND AUTO POWER OFF Turns on or off the operation sound. Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item 1 Setting Details Tap “MENU”. Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes. ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
Menu Settings QUICK RESTART DEMO MODE Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. OFF Deactivates the function. ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.
Menu Settings DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. . Setting 3 Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”. Details OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV. ON Displays icons and date/time on TV. Memo : 0 If connected to a TV via the HDMI connector, buttons (icons) and date/ time will not be displayed on the TV during video playback even if set to “ON”. Displaying the Item Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “DISPLAY ON TV”. . 1 0 Tap “+”. (3 times in total) . .
Menu Settings VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. Setting 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9). Displaying the Item Details 480i Outputs at 480i. 1080i Outputs at 1080i. Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “COMPONENT OUTPUT”. Tap “MENU”. . .
Menu Settings HDMI OUTPUT HDMI CONTROL Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV. Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV. Setting Details AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually. 480p Select this when the video is not output in “AUTO” correctly. Displaying the Item Details OFF Turns off linked operations. ON Turns on linked operations. Displaying the Item 1 Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “HDMI CONTROL”. Tap “MENU”.
Menu Settings FACTORY PRESET UPDATE Returns all the settings to their default values. Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.) http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/dvmain/support/download/index.html 1 Tap “MENU”. . PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “FACTORY PRESET”. 4 Tap “YES”. . . .
Menu Settings FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690) Deletes all files on the built-in memory. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the built-in memory. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the built-in memory and resets the folder and file numbers to "1". 0 Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder and file numbers to "1".
Menu Settings ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “Q”. 3 Tap “ERASE ALL DATA”. 4 Tap “YES”. . . . . 1 0 After deleting is complete, tap “OK”. Caution : 0 Connect the AC adapter when erasing all data on the built-in memory. Erasing cannot be performed if the AC adapter is not connected. Memo : 0 Repeat the process to make data restoration even more difficult.
Names of Parts Rear . . Front 1 Lens Cover 0 0 2 Do not touch the lens and lens cover. Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. “LIGHT (GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 79) 2 Stereo Microphone 3 0 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. Zoom/Volume Lever 0 0 0 Light (GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690) 0 3 1 SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button 0 Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.
Names of Parts Interior . Bottom 1 Speaker 0 2 i.AUTO Button 0 3 Tripod Mounting Hole 4 “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 22) 2 SD Card Slot Insert an optional SD card. “Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 15) “Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM440)” (A p. 17) Battery Release Lever “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 13) 4 Battery Mount USER Button A / B (Video/Still Image) Button 0 5 0 6 Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.
Names of Parts . LCD Monitor 1 LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . 0 0 “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 19) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 19) Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screen.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Recording . Common Recording Indications 1 Backlight Compensation 2 Auto REC “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 44) 3 Zoom “ZOOM” (A p. 81) 4 Tele Macro “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 33) 5 Scene Select “Scene Selection” (A p. 30) 6 Date/Time “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) 7 White Balance “Setting White Balance” (A p. 32) 8 Smile Shot “Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback . . Still Image Recording 1 3 3 5 Remaining Number of Shots 6 Focus “Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode” (A p. 27) 7 Recording in Progress 8 Shutter Speed Operation Indicator “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 50) 4 Date/Time “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) Self-Timer “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 45) Video Quality “VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 81) Continuous Shooting “SHUTTER MODE” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor . Still Image Playback 1 Still Image Mode “A / B (Video/Still Image) Button” (A p. 106) 2 Folder Number 3 File Number 4 Date/Time “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) 5 Media “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 95) “REC STILLS TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)” (A p. 96) 6 Battery Indicator “Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power” (A p. 48) 7 1080p Output “HDMI OUTPUT” (A p.
Troubleshooting Battery Pack Recording Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recording cannot be performed. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 13) If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Check the A/B button. “Interior” (A p.
Troubleshooting Card Cannot insert the SD card. Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690)” (A p. 15) “Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM440)” (A p. 17) Unable to copy to SD card. To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 95) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 95) “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)” (A p.
Troubleshooting Editing/Copying Computer Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder. Unable to copy files to the computer's HDD. Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR” (A p. 63) Connect the USB cable correctly. “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 69) If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 3 is not installed, some functions may not work properly.
Troubleshooting Screen/Image Other Problems The LCD monitor is difficult to see. The image is grainy. The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged. A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor. This unit heats up. Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into view.
Troubleshooting Error Message? CHECK LENS COVER Open the lens cover. SET DATE/TIME! Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 20) COMMUNICATION ERROR Reconnect the USB cable. Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again. Reattach the battery pack. FORMAT ERROR! Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.
Troubleshooting NO FILES Change the setting of “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”, “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”, “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS”, or “REC STILLS TO SLOTS” in the “COMMON” menu, and check that files are not recorded to the other media. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 95) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690)” (A p. 95) “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)” (A p. 96) “REC STILLS TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)” (A p.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent. Caution : 0 0 0 Do not use benzene or thinner.
Specifications Camera Item 35 mm conversion: 45.0 mm to 1,800 mm (dynamic zoom OFF) Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V Power consumption GZ-HM440/GZ-HM450: 2.3 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard)) 2.5 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “4” (brighter)) GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690: 2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard)) 2.
Specifications AC Adapter (AC-V11U) Connectors Item Item Details Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A Allowable operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ Dimensions (mm) 66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8" x 1-1/8" x 1-7/8") (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 compliant Mass Approx. 71 g (0.
