HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM430 GZ-HM50 GZ-HM30 Detailed User Guide LYT2269-002A
Table of Contents Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4 Charging .................................................................................. 4 Recording ................................................................................ 4 Playback .................................................................................. 4 Shooting Tips ........................................................................... 4 Holiday Season/Christmas .................
QUICK RESTART .............................................................. 79 UPDATE ............................................................................ 79 FACTORY PRESET ........................................................... 79 Connection Settings Menu .................................................... 80 DISPLAY ON TV ................................................................ 80 VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................
Beginner’s Guide o [Getting Ready] Charging 0 Recording 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Caution : 0 0 Playback 0 A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly. Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Finding the Presents . . 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! For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next morning.
Useful Shooting Techniques Wedding o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level Discussing and Planning Before the Event Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able to shoot more appropriately. o Finding out the route of entrance . .
Useful Shooting Techniques o Battery Charger Travel . . Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in accordance to the local conditions. Here are some suggestions for your consideration.
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. 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 o . . Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! o . . Taking Videos of Moving Subjects Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos. This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions or voices of surprise and delight. *Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording. Be sure to check beforehand.
Getting Started Key Features Key features of your camcorder 1 AVCHD Lite (1280x720p/720x480i) Video Recording (GZ-HM30/GZHM50) AVCHD (1920x1080/1280x720) (GZ-HM430) 2 i.
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-VG108U/BN-VG107U 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. . 1 0 Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector. 3 Plug in the power. . . 2 0 The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress. It goes out when charging is finished.
Getting Started Detaching the Battery Pack 0 0 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. Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using USB Cable) . Battery Pack 0 Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
Getting Started . Grip Adjustment A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the lever Inserting an SD Card Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. (GZ-HM30) 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. (GZ-HM50) “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 15) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p.
Getting Started When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. Confirm and update the OS of your computer. . Removing the Card Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers. 0 Panasonic 0 TOSHIBA 0 SanDisk SDHC Card Windows XP / Windows XP SP1 Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.
Getting Started Turning On the Unit You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD monitor. 1 Open the LCD monitor. 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. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. The unit turns on.
Getting Started Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK. . . 1 0 0 Select “CLOCK SETTING” and press OK. . 3 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU. 0 0 4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Getting Started Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. The city name and time difference are displayed. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU. . 0 0 Press MENU. 2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK. . . 1 0 0 Select “LANGUAGE” and press OK. . 3 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor. To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Getting Started Holding this Unit When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. 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. 19) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip. When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . .
Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Battery Pack 0 BN-VG114U 0 BN-VG121U Description 0 Provides a longer recording time than the battery pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used as a spare battery pack. Battery Charger 0 AA-VG1U 0 Enables the battery pack to be charged without using this unit.
Recording Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode Indications During Video Recording 0 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (C), night view (B), person (A) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Memo : Display Icon Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording mode between P (Intelligent Auto) and H (Manual).
Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Description E Closes up on the subject while the background is blurred. A Focuses on both person and background when the zoom lever is adjusted to the wide angle (W) end. D Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image. I Captures the subject without raising sensitivity nor using flash when the surrounding is dark. B Reproduces the night scene at a shutter speed that is lower than usual.
Recording Zooming Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . 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. Memo : You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by using dynamic zoom.
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 SCENE SELECT 0 FOCUS 0 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted. 0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright location. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27) Overall color on the screen can be adjusted.
Recording *The image is only an impression. Setting Adjusting Focus Manually Effect Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. g SPOTLIGHT Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright under light. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. .
Recording Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Memo : . A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end. Press MENU. 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK. 3 Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and press OK. 4 Select “MANUAL” and press OK. 5 Select the brightness value with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.
Recording Setting White Balance You can set the color tone to suit the light source. Memo : . . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK. 3 Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press OK. 4 Select the white balance setting and press OK. . . . . 1 Setting Details AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors. MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not resolved.
Recording Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Release OK after the menu disappears. You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. 1 Press MENU. 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK. 3 Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and press OK. 4 Select “ON” and press OK. . 3 Setting Backlight Compensation . 0 The cursor blinks. . Select “MWB” and keep pressing OK. .
Recording Caution : You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. 0 . Taking Close-up Shots *The image is only an impression. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK. 3 Select “TELE MACRO” and press OK. 4 Select “ON” and press OK. . . . . 1 Setting Details OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.
Recording Reducing Camera Shake When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. Memo : “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with appropriate focus and brightness. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF) Press MENU.
Recording Caution : 0 0 When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will change. - If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF” . - If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”. - If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”. When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will switch to “OFF”. - When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT” - When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL” - When “BACKLIGHT COMP.
Recording Indications During Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. Setting OFF 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 Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC) This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. (AUTO REC) Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 0 0 0 0 Memo : 0 0 . 0 1 Compose the picture according to the subject. 0 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc. Press MENU. 3 Select “AUTO REC” and press OK.
Recording Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the built-in memory (GZ-HM50) and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Open the LCD monitor. 2 Press OK/INFO. 3 Display the remaining recording time. . . . 1 0 0 0 Display the remaining battery power. .
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time GZ-HM430 Quality SDHC/SDXC Card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 20 m 5 h 50 m XP 30 m 1h 2h 4 h 10 m 6 h 10 m 8 h 20 m SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 40 m 11 h 50 m EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 50 m 21 h 50 m 29 h 50 m SSW 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 17 h 23 h SEW 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 11 h 40 m 23 h 50 m 35 h 10 m 47 h 40 m GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50 Quality Built-in Me
Playback Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). Select the playback mode. . 1 0 Select the desired video and press OK or d/e. . . 2 Press L again to return to the recording mode. 0 0 0 0 Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback. To return to the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever while playback is paused. To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.
Playback 0 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. . Adjusting the Volume of Videos Checking the Recording Date and Other Information You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file. Pause playback. 2 Press OK/INFO. . 1 Playing a Video with Defective Management Information Plays videos with defective management information.
Playback You can search and play videos according to recording dates. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Select the playback mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select “SEARCH DATE” and press OK. 4 Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select a recording date and press OK. . . . 1 . When there is a large number of recorded videos, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want.
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. 40) “Connecting via the Component Connector (GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50)” (A p. 42) “Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p.
Playback 0 For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's manufacturer. Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI 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. Memo : Not all HDMI-control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard.
Playback Connecting via the Component Connector (GZ-HM30/GZHM50) You can connect this unit to the component connector of a TV to play back videos in analog high-definition quality. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Connect to a TV. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. . . 1 0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
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. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Connect to a TV. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. . . 1 0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos 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. 44) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 45) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 46) . Memo : Deleted files cannot be restored. Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p.
Editing Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Select “EXECUTE” and press OK. . 7 Caution : 1 Deleted files cannot be restored. . 0 0 0 0 Select the playback mode. After deleting, press OK. To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT” and press OK. To return to the previous screen, select “RETURN” and press OK. Memo : Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Editing Deleting All Files Deletes all files. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Protecting Files Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 46) “Protecting Selected Files” (A p. 47) “Protecting All Files” (A p. 48) “Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 48) Caution : 0 When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be deleted. .
. . Editing 0 0 0 0 0 The file to protect appears on this screen. To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK. Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file. After setting, press OK. To exit the screen, press MENU. Protecting Selected Files 0 A protect mark I appears on the selected file. To remove the protect mark I, press OK again. 0 To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.
Editing Protecting All Files Releasing Protection of All Files Protects all files. Releases protection of all files. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Memo : . . Memo : Select the playback mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK. 4 Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK. 5 Select “YES” and press OK. 1 Select the playback mode.
Editing Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ-HM50) 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 (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 69) 7 Select “YES” and press OK. . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. . Memo : Select the playback mode. . 1 0 0 Combining of the videos starts. After videos are combined, press OK. Memo : .
Copying Copying Files to Card (GZ-HM50) 6 Press OK. You can copy videos from the built-in memory to an SD card. “Copying All Files (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 50) “Copying Selected Files (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 51) 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. Copying All Files (GZ-HM50) Copies all videos to an SD card. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.
Copying Copying Selected Files (GZ-HM50) Copies selected videos to an SD card. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 0 Press OK. . 8 Copying starts. Select the playback mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select “COPY” and press OK. 4 Select “SELECT AND COPY” and press OK. 5 Select the desired file and press OK. . . . . . . 1 0 A check mark appears on the selected file. To remove the check mark, press OK again. Press MENU.
Copying Moving Files to Card (GZ-HM50) You can move videos from the built-in memory to an SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Files with a protect mark will not be deleted from the original media. “Moving All Files (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 52) “Moving Selected Files (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 53) Caution : 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. . 0 0 0 6 Moving of files starts. Press OK.
Copying Moving Selected Files (GZ-HM50) Moves selected videos to an SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Files with a protect mark will not be deleted from the original media. 7 Select “EXECUTE” and press OK. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 0 Press OK. . 8 Moving of files starts. Select the playback mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select “MOVE” and press OK. 4 Select “SELECT AND MOVE” and press OK.
Copying 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. You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable. Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 0 0 A Connect using the provided AV cable.
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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 To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the computer in use. Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 3 Consult the customer service center below.
Copying Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items. Windows Vista/Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Windows XP 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Copying Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Memo : . . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. 6 Start backup. . . 1 0 After backup is complete, click “OK”. 0 0 A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
Copying 2 Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. Organizing Files 3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. 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 Display the month of the files to organize. 3 Create a user list. . .
Copying USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) (English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (tollfree) Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) Homepage http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Recording Videos to Discs Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs.
Copying Homepage . USA and Canada (English): +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free) Europe (UK, Germany, France, and Spain) (English/German/French/Spanish): +800-1532-4865 (tollfree) Other Countries in Europe (English/German/French/Spanish): +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) (English): +63-2-438-0090 China (Chinese): 10800-163-0014 (toll-free) To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 1 Open the LCD monitor. 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. http://www.
Copying Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc). 6 Caution : 0 When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer, they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. List of Files and Folders Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Memo : 0 0 To edit/view the files, use a software that supports AVCHD (video) files. The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders” (A p. 62) 0 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc). . 7 Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Caution : 0 . 0 2 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
Menu Settings Operating the Menu Use the operation buttons to set the menu. 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select the desired menu and press OK. 3 Select the desired setting and press OK. . . . 1 Memo : 0 To return to the previous screen, press MENU. Returning All Settings to Default： Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu. “FACTORY PRESET” (A p.
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. 0 They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. “Manual Recording” (A p. 24) FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.
Menu Settings FACE PRIORITY AE/AF DIS Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Operating Details “Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 31) Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. Operating Details “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p.
Menu Settings GAIN UP WIND CUT Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Reduces the noise caused by wind. 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. Memo : 0 Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON” , movements of the subject may become unnatural. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function.
Menu Settings VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality. GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50 Details 1280 x 720 pixels 60p Records in high definition with high quality (16:9). LE 1280 x 720 pixels 60p For long recordings in high definition with high quality (16:9). SSW 720 x 480 pixels 60i Records in standard definition (16:9). SEW 720 x 480 pixels 60i For long recordings in standard definition (16:9). SS 720 x 480 pixels 60i Records in standard quality (4:3).
Menu Settings ZOOM Setting Details 40x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 40x. 70x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 70x. 60x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 60x. 80x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 80x. 200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x. Memo : 0 0 0 0 “70x/DYNAMIC” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “SSW” or “SEW”. “60x/DYNAMIC” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “SS” or “SE”. “80x/DIGITAL” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “LS” or “LE”.
Menu Settings x.v.Color Displaying the Item Captures the true colors. (Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.) Memo : Setting Details OFF Captures colors with the same standard as TV broadcasting. ON Captures the true colors. (for TVs that supports x.v.Color) To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. 0 . Memo : “x.v.Color” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “LS” or “LE” . 1 Press MENU. 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
Menu Settings Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. Memo : 0 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. 25) FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27) WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source.
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. 44) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 45) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 46) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 46) “Protecting Selected Files” (A p. 47) “Protecting All Files” (A p. 48) “Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p.
Menu Settings DELETE SEAMLESS REC CTRL (GZ-HM50) Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 44) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 45) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 46) 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 (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 49) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently.
Menu Settings REC MEDIA SETTING (GZ-HM50) Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Setting Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. . Displaying the Item Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “REC MEDIA SETTING” and press OK. . . 1 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details OFF No display at all.
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. “Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18) DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” (A p. 75) MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” (A p. 76) LANGUAGE 0 The language on the display can be changed.
Menu Settings MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 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. 2 Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. 1 Sets to dim brightness. Helps to save battery life when selected. AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4” when using outdoors and to “3” when using indoors. Displaying the Item Memo : .
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. 77) AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. “AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 78) OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. “OPERATION SOUND” (A p.
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 Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
Menu Settings QUICK RESTART UPDATE Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. 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 Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function.
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. 80) VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. “VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 80) COMPONENT OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. “COMPONENT OUTPUT (GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50)” (A p.
Menu Settings COMPONENT OUTPUT (GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50) HDMI OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV. Setting Details 480i Outputs at 480i. 1080i/720p Outputs at 1080i/720p. Displaying the Item Memo : To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Setting Details AUTO It is recommended to select “AUTO” usually.
Menu Settings HDMI CONTROL Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV. Setting Details OFF Turns off linked operations. ON Turns on linked operations. Displaying the Item Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK. 3 Select “HDMI CONTROL” and press OK. . . .
Menu Settings Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. “FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 83) FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. Deletes all files on the built-in memory. “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 84) ERASE ALL DATA Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. “ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 85) FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card.
Menu Settings FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM50) Deletes all files on the built-in memory. 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". Caution : 0 0 All data on the built-in memory will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the built-in memory to a computer before formatting.
Menu Settings ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM50) Execute this process when disposing of this unit or passing it to another person. Memo : . To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>. Press MENU. 2 Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and press OK. 3 Select “ERASE ALL DATA” and press OK. 4 Select “YES” and press OK. . . . . 1 Caution : 0 Connect the AC adapter as it may take some time to delete data.
Names of Parts Rear . . Front 1 Lens Cover 0 0 2 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. Zoom/Volume Lever 0 0 0 Do not touch the lens and lens cover. Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording. Monaural Microphone 0 1 2 i.AUTO Button 0 3 Starts/stops video recording. Starts/pauses video playback.
Names of Parts Interior . Bottom 1 Speaker 0 2 L (Play/Record) Button 0 3 Tripod Mounting Hole “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 19) 2 Insert an optional SD card. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) 5 “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p.
Names of Parts Video Recording . . LCD Monitor 1 “VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 68) LCD Monitor 1 0 0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. Video Quality 2 Auto REC “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 34) 3 Backlight Compensation “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29) 4 Tele Macro . “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor . Video Playback 1 Scene Counter 2 Operation Indicator “Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37) 3 Date/Time “Clock Setting” (A p. 16) 4 Media “REC MEDIA SETTING (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 74) 5 Playback Time “Playing Back Videos” (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. 12) 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.
Troubleshooting Card Cannot insert the SD card. Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) Unable to copy to SD card. To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. “REC MEDIA SETTING (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 74) To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings. “FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 83) Playback No date/time display.
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. 54) Connect the USB cable correctly. “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 58) 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. 16) 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.
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 Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard)) 2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “4” (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (mm) 50.5 mm x 55 mm x 110.5 mm (2-1/8” x 2-1/4” x 4-3/8”) (W x H x D: excluding grip belt) Mass Approx. 185 g (0.4 lbs) (camera only), Approx. 215 g (0.
Specifications Connectors AC Adapter (AC-V11U) 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.
