ENGLISH EN INSTRUCTIONS CAMCORDER GZ-HM400EK Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the supplied CD-ROM.
GETTING STARTED Safety Precautions IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
Products Notice: Battery The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead. [European Union] These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life.
GETTING STARTED Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the access lamp is blinking. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used.
the LCD monitor to Q Open turn on the camcorder GETTING STARTED Date/Time Setting area where you use T the the camcorder Select the city closest to Power button LCD monitor [YES] within R Select 10 seconds [ON] if daylight U Select saving time is observed Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. V Set the date and time • When the message disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds.
GETTING STARTED Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. S Start recording Remaining space on the recording media Video Quality Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop.
GETTING STARTED Playing back Q Select playback mode (PLAY) The mode changes when you press the button. R Select the desired file Index screen S Select F (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22) To view files on TV (Z p. 24) CAUTION Do not forget to make copies after recording! • To copy files onto discs (Z p. 26) • To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 28) • To edit files on your computer (Z p.
GETTING STARTED Contents GETTING STARTED Accessories................................................. 10 Shoe Adapter................................................. 10 Preparing the Remote Control....................... 11 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable.... 11 Index............................................................. 12 Tripod Mounting............................................. 13 Indications on LCD Monitor........................ 14 Necessary Settings before Use..................
After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: GETTING STARTED How to use the Touch Sensor Read This First! 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. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.
GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Accessories Shoe Adapter An optional microphone or light can be attached to the shoe adapter. AP-V21M AC Adapter Power Cord BN-VF815U Battery Pack Component Cable AV Cable USB Cable LY37115-001A Shoe Adapter RM-V751U Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control. CD-ROM Slide the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow to reveal the shoe adapter mounting socket. Mount the accessory shoe adapter.
A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area Remote Sensor Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Release the stopper. Effective distance: Max.
GETTING STARTED Index NOTE • Be careful not to cover 2, 3, 5, and C during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
! # $ % & ( ) * + , . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E Power Button SD Card Slot OPEN knob (Z p. 18) Speaker PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23) SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20) Touch Sensor OK Button MENU Button (Z p. 36) USB Connector (Z p. 26, 30) Mode Switch [!, #] EXPORT Button (Z p. 34) DIRECT DISC Button (Z p. 27) INFO Button (Z p. 21) DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) UPLOAD Button (Z p. 35) TITLE Button Lens Flash (Z p. 21) Shoe Adapter Mounting Socket (Z p. 10) Remote Sensor Zoom Lever (Z p.
GETTING STARTED Indications on LCD Monitor During both Video and Still Image Recording 1. 11. 2009 16:55 ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 19, 20) @: Auto Mode 3: Manual Mode # Scene Select Indicator $ Effect Mode Indicator % White Balance Indicator & Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21) ) Recording Medium Indicator * Focus Assist Indicator + Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Indicator (Appears when [OIS] is set to [OFF].) , Monitor Backlight Indicator - Battery Indicator .
GETTING STARTED During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 1. 11. 2009 16:55 ! Mode Indicator # High Speed Recording Indicator $ Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) % Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 19) : Digest Playback Indicator & Video Quality ( Counter ) Playback Mode F: Playback Q: Pause K: Forward Search J: Reverse Search QF: Forward Slow-Motion PQ: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) * + , .
GETTING STARTED Necessary Settings before Use NOTE Charging the Battery Pack • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. 1 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may shorten depending on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with fast moving subject. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is observed. Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 8 Set the date and time. 9 Select [SAVE]. Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set. 2 3 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. Touch MENU. Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. 5 Select the desired language. To reset the setting, select [CANCEL]. Setting the clock to local time when traveling After performing steps 1-4 (Z p.
GETTING STARTED Other Settings 3 Using an SD Card Close the SD card cover. The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in memory when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to an SD card. • Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards. - Panasonic - TOSHIBA - SanDisk - ATP To remove an SD card Push the SD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording RECORDING/PLAYBACK Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording is paused.
Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording RECORDING/PLAYBACK Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during playback deletes that image. To change the image quality Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].
NOTE Zooming • The flash does not work during [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] and [BRACKETING]. Preparation: • Select ! or # mode. • The flash does not work with the following Zoom in Zoom out T: Telephoto W: Wide angle You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) ! mode [10X/OPTICAL] # mode SCENE SELECT settings.
Playing Back Files Video Playback RECORDING/PLAYBACK Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. Operations during Video Playback — On-screen buttons To play back a few seconds from the beginning of each video Touch [ ].
Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. Operations during Still Image Playback — On-screen buttons To delete a still image Select $.
USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or PAL-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. USING WITH TV Connection with TV You can output videos from the HDMI connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector. Select the connector that best suits your television. Preparation: Turn off all units.
AV Connector Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 2 3 DC Connector 4 AC Adapter To AC Outlet AV Cable Turn on the camcorder and the TV. Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 22, 23) To display camcorder’s on-screen display on TV Set [CONNECTION SETTINGS] & [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON].
COPYING Copying Files Types of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the built-in memory and the SD card with this camcorder alone. DVD Burner CU-VD50/CU-VD3 You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto discs. COPYING BD Burner LaCie Model No. 301828 LG Model No.BE06LU10 You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto discs. USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto a USB external hard disk drive.
NOTE • Refer also to the BD/DVD burner’s instruction 4 manual. • When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB USB cable with Mini‑A(Male) to B(Male) connectors. JVC’s QAM0852‑001 (optional) is recommended. Refer to page 35 for information on contacting JVC. • [YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group. • [NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or by playlist. cable that came with the DVD burner. • When connecting to a BD burner, use a Select [YES] or [NO]. 5 Select [EXECUTE].
Copying Files (Continued) To quit the screen 1) Select [QUIT]. 2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES]. NOTE This method can be used to copy video files to discs in a computer connected to the camcorder. The computer should be installed with Everio MediaBrowser. (Z p. 29) COPYING Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder 1 2 AV Connector Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder.
PC OPERATION Creating a Disc Using a PC You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a disc using a PC. Q 1 Click [Easy Installation]. Installing the software to the PC System Requirements Windows Vista OS: Windows Vista® Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed) Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Click [Next]. 3 Click [Finish]. CPU: Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or higher (Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher recommended.
Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) Making Backup on the PC R 3 Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC’s HDD. • Press the < (Power) button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the camcorder. Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next]. USB Connector 4 Click [Start]. PC OPERATION Power button USB Cable Backup starts. USB Connector 1 2 Press the < (Power) button for more than 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder. Select [BACK UP].
S Making User Lists to Arrange the Files 5 Click the recording date. You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC. 2 Double-click the icon to open the calendar. The files recorded on the day are displayed. 6 Drag and drop the file into the user list. Select [Movies only]. To add other files into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 6. 3 4 Click [+].
Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) Copying Files to a disc T 4 Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video disc: Drag and drop the file, into the part at the bottom and click [Next]. Suitable if you will give the disc to your friends and relatives. AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video. BD: PC OPERATION 1 2 3 Suitable for high quality video with long recording time. Select the user list and click [Create Disc].
Folder Structure and Extensions X = number EVERIO_SD [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] Contains the still image folders. [DCIM] [XXXJVCSO] [EXTMOV] [DEM_XXXX.MTS] [MOV_XXXX.MTS] Video files with defective management information are saved. [EXTMOV] [DEM_XXXX.MTS] [MOV_XXXX.MTS] [PRIVATE] [AVCHD] Contains management information files of event and/or disc creation information for the files taken with the camcorder. [BDMV] [STREAM] [XXXXX.MTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.
Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the help of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD‑ROM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. To quit the screen 1) Select [DONE]. 2) Select [YES]. To confirm the export setting Press EXPORT on the index screen.
Uploading Files to Websites Uploading Files You can upload the file to video sharing websites (YouTube™) easily after recording. For details on uploading files, refer to the help of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD‑ROM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 2 Press UPLOAD twice. If you record a file with the upload mode set on, the recording stops automatically 10 minutes after the recording is started. The remaining time is displayed on the LCD monitor.
FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 1 2 3 Touch MENU. To return to the previous screen Select @. Select the desired menu. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Select the desired setting. FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
Trouble Vertical lines appear on recorded images. Sound or video are interrupted. • Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction. • Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Playback • Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on Cannot find a recorded video.
Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY]. • Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting. FORMAT ERROR! • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
Specifications Power supply DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 4.0 W* * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 mm x 72 mm x 135 mm Weight Approx. 400 g Approx. 485 g (incl.
Specifications (Continued) h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Built-in Memory SDHC Card 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2 h 56 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m XP 4h9m 30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 00 m SP 5 h 53 m 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m EP 14 h 44 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m Quality UXP Approximate number of images (for still image) Recording medium SD Card SDHC Card 32 GB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 34
h: hour/m: minute Required charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U 1 h 50 m 1 h 10 m* BN-VF815U (Provided) 2 h 40 m 2 h 25 m* BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 3 h 40 m* FURTHER INFORMATION * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Cautions Battery Pack The supplied battery pack is a Terminals lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Recording Medium • FURTHER INFORMATION • To avoid hazards ... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery.
• For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. ... place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ...
Terms A B C D E F H I L M N AC Adapter . .......................................................16 AV Connection .............................................25, 28 Battery Pack ...........................................16, 41, 42 BD/DVD Backup .................................................26 BD/DVD Burner ..................................................26 CD-ROM ......................................................10, 29 Clock Adjust .......................................................
