Easy Start Up Guide
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... just recorded; Preparation: 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 3 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on the screen. Still image () mode Press the... INFO button. - Checking the remaining battery power Video () mode Press the INFO button twice or the INFO button and then select...
... just recorded; Preparation: 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 3 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on the screen. Still image () mode Press the... INFO button. - Checking the remaining battery power Video () mode Press the INFO button twice or the INFO button and then select...
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ENGLISH Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. Model No. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this camcorder. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No.
ENGLISH Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. Model No. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of this camcorder. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No.
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... may apply. Do not use this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with water. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT... concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The apparatus shall not be placed on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from...
... may apply. Do not use this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with water. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT... concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The apparatus shall not be placed on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from...
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... sure to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be careful not to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap...
... sure to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be careful not to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap...
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... Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using a microSD Card 19 RECORDING.../PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power........ 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 ...
... Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings before Use 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using a microSD Card 19 RECORDING.../PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power........ 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 ...
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Read This First! Back up and down on the LCD monitor: Q Slide your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. Because camcorders may be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording media for any lost data. Precautions on by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to...side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is set to on handling batteries • Be sure to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is subjected to electrostatic ...
Read This First! Back up and down on the LCD monitor: Q Slide your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. Because camcorders may be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording media for any lost data. Precautions on by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to...side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is set to on handling batteries • Be sure to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is subjected to electrostatic ...
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CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN Do not use the provided cables for connections. GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable RM-V751U Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control.
CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN Do not use the provided cables for connections. GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable RM-V751U Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control.
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... Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder EN 11 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam...
... Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder EN 11 Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam...
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Camcorder ! Power Button # GZ-MG680 HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 31) $ DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) % Speaker & Zoom Lever (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control ( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) ) Touch Sensor * OK Button + MENU Button... 4 Stereo Microphone 5 DC Connector 6 START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) 7 AV Connector (Z p. 31, 53, 54) 8 USB Connector (Z p. 44, 49) 9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot ; Battery Release Button Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START...
Camcorder ! Power Button # GZ-MG680 HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 31) $ DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) % Speaker & Zoom Lever (Z p. 22) Speaker Volume Control ( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 21) ) Touch Sensor * OK Button + MENU Button... 4 Stereo Microphone 5 DC Connector 6 START/STOP Button (Z p. 20) 7 AV Connector (Z p. 31, 53, 54) 8 USB Connector (Z p. 44, 49) 9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot ; Battery Release Button Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START...
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...! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 57) A: GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator (Z p. 63) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), ...E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 60) ( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) * Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 62) + White Balance Indicator (Z p. 30) , Monitor Backlight Indicator (Z p. 61) - Battery...
...! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 57) A: GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator (Z p. 63) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), ...E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 60) ( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.) MQ: (Appears during record-standby mode.) * Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator (Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Z p. 62) + White Balance Indicator (Z p. 30) , Monitor Backlight Indicator (Z p. 61) - Battery...
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... Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications on the left shows speed.) ) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Z p. 16) + Volume Level Indicator , GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 41) $ Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20) % Video...
... Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications on the left shows speed.) ) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Z p. 16) + Volume Level Indicator , GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist.) (Z p. 41) $ Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20) % Video...
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Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 h 50 m 2 h 40 m 3 h 40 m NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage...
Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 h 50 m 2 h 40 m 3 h 40 m NOTE • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage...
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...) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) ! W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on automatically when shooting in Checking the Remaining Battery Power ! The LED light remains on ON regardless of the surrounding conditions. mode # mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] To change the maximum zoom ratio...
...) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) ! W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on automatically when shooting in Checking the Remaining Battery Power ! The LED light remains on ON regardless of the surrounding conditions. mode # mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] To change the maximum zoom ratio...
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If the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. To delete them, release the protection first. • Once files are stored at a ...
If the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. Deleting Files • Protected files cannot be restored. To delete them, release the protection first. • Once files are stored at a ...
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...sounds when operations are performed. EN 61 Adjusts the brightness of the surrounding conditions. When using the battery pack). C MONITOR BACKLIGHT Enables you to [ON]. ( AUTO POWER OFF If the camcorder is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]:...format. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If a microSD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor regardless of the ...
...sounds when operations are performed. EN 61 Adjusts the brightness of the surrounding conditions. When using the battery pack). C MONITOR BACKLIGHT Enables you to [ON]. ( AUTO POWER OFF If the camcorder is not operated for about 3 minutes during recording mode. OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]:...format. NOTE • The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If a microSD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will automatically be set to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor regardless of the ...
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... see if used in high or low temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the amount of new products on this camcorder also turns off accidentally. Display EN 65 GZ-MG680 The power was turned off . Turn on the camcorder again to start using it. • If you are not ...the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long periods of time in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. The remaining battery display is supplied. If you connect to the FAQ of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly. • The LCD ...
... see if used in high or low temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the amount of new products on this camcorder also turns off accidentally. Display EN 65 GZ-MG680 The power was turned off . Turn on the camcorder again to start using it. • If you are not ...the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for long periods of time in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. The remaining battery display is supplied. If you connect to the FAQ of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly. • The LCD ...
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... connecting to operate in the camcorder, it again. 2) Turn off . GZ-MG680 When connecting to the camcorder. The remote control does not work in conjunction with all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is being recharged outside the...
... connecting to operate in the camcorder, it again. 2) Turn off . GZ-MG680 When connecting to the camcorder. The remote control does not work in conjunction with all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is being recharged outside the...
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...Everio MediaBrowser software. P erform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in the HDD ! in [Click for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ! Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery... pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it. # Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 62) 68 EN Troubleshooting (Continued) Other problems Trouble Action GZ-MG680 The language on the display ...
...Everio MediaBrowser software. P erform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in the HDD ! in [Click for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally ! Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery... pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it. # Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (Z p. 62) 68 EN Troubleshooting (Continued) Other problems Trouble Action GZ-MG680 The language on the display ...
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...8226; Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to use JVC battery packs. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) ...THE MOMENT • Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If a microSD card is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. RECORDING FAILURE PLAYBACK FAILED microSD card: • Remove and re-insert the microSD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be...
...8226; Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to use JVC battery packs. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) ...THE MOMENT • Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If a microSD card is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. RECORDING FAILURE PLAYBACK FAILED microSD card: • Remove and re-insert the microSD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be...
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... cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft cloth. EN 71 or #). If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. Indication DVD-R DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED... form if the lens is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the...
... cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth. To clean the LCD monitor Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft cloth. EN 71 or #). If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. Indication DVD-R DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED... form if the lens is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the...