Easy Start Up Guide
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...video camera icon () represents recording video. Video () mode Press the START/STOP button to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC ... can take pictures. How to set on -screen button. Preparation: 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 3 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. When the lamp goes out, charging is created on ... on the desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is finished. -
...video camera icon () represents recording video. Video () mode Press the START/STOP button to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC ... can take pictures. How to set on -screen button. Preparation: 2 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 3 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. When the lamp goes out, charging is created on ... on the desktop. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is finished. -
Easy Start Up Guide
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...: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Backup starts. - When this is left in camcorder] and click [Next]. 5 Click [Start]. Please refer to [AUTO 1]. Customer Service TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly.... off all units. • When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set , 1080p appears at : REGISTER.JVC.COM and receive a special offer. Everio MediaBrowser starts on the camcorder and the TV. 3 Set the TV to using AV connector • Turn off all units. • For...
...: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Backup starts. - When this is left in camcorder] and click [Next]. 5 Click [Start]. Please refer to [AUTO 1]. Customer Service TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly.... off all units. • When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set , 1080p appears at : REGISTER.JVC.COM and receive a special offer. Everio MediaBrowser starts on the camcorder and the TV. 3 Set the TV to using AV connector • Turn off all units. • For...
Guide Book
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Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. ENGLISH Serial No. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. 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. Model No.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. ENGLISH Serial No. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. 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. Model No.
Guide Book
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...fire or electric shock may not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the AC adapter are on the cables will cause the camcorder to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to fall, resulting in fire. Connecting... cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to enter this device may apply. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. The ...
...fire or electric shock may not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the AC adapter are on the cables will cause the camcorder to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to fall, resulting in fire. Connecting... cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to enter this device may apply. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. The ...
Guide Book
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.... 6. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not block any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to...
.... 6. Use only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not block any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that this camcorder is intended for personal enjoyment, it is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to...
Guide Book
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... Outlet (110V to drop it. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. CAUTION • Be 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. Grip Strap Fasten EN Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card ...
... Outlet (110V to drop it. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. CAUTION • Be 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. Grip Strap Fasten EN Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card ...
Guide Book
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V Set the date and time Touch sensor: Sets the date and time &: Moves the cursor to turn on the camcorder T Select the city closest to the area where you touch them with your finger up and down on . U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is ... power button for at least 2 seconds to the right OK: Clock starts S Select [CLOCK SETTING] EN The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger nail or with gloves on the sensor. Then touch OK. Date/Time Setting...
V Set the date and time Touch sensor: Sets the date and time &: Moves the cursor to turn on the camcorder T Select the city closest to the area where you touch them with your finger up and down on . U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is ... power button for at least 2 seconds to the right OK: Clock starts S Select [CLOCK SETTING] EN The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger nail or with gloves on the sensor. Then touch OK. Date/Time Setting...
Guide Book
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...battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it is operated by ... batteries. • If the camcorder is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording... media for any lost data. Back up and down on by phone at the bottom of important recorded data It is displayed on -screen button. Because camcorders...correctly. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is... before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate ...
...battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it is operated by ... batteries. • If the camcorder is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording... media for any lost data. Back up and down on by phone at the bottom of important recorded data It is displayed on -screen button. Because camcorders...correctly. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it . JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is... before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate ...
Guide Book
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... the end of purchase. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to the camcorder EN 11 Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the ...
... the end of purchase. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to the camcorder EN 11 Remove the insulation sheet before use. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the ...
Guide Book
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... (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 ; Camcorder ! 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 ...g DISP Button * Each time you press INDEX, the screen switches as shown below: ! UPLOAD Button (Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . 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) ...
... (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 ; Camcorder ! 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 ...g DISP Button * Each time you press INDEX, the screen switches as shown below: ! UPLOAD Button (Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . 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) ...
Guide Book
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... the remaining battery power See page 22. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the ...adapter plug and cable. 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 the AC adapter.
... the remaining battery power See page 22. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the ...adapter plug and cable. 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 the AC adapter.
Guide Book
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... the city closest to turn on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to the area where you use the camcorder. Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. Selected area is highlighted Principal city of the selected...
... the city closest to turn on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to the area where you use the camcorder. Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. Selected area is highlighted Principal city of the selected...
Guide Book
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NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it . It could tip over, causing serious damage to the tripod. NOTE • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to the camcorder. 18 EN
NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. Other Settings Grip Adjustment Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it . It could tip over, causing serious damage to the tripod. NOTE • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it to the camcorder. 18 EN
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... CARD] to microSD card. • Operations are confirmed on the following microSD cards. - Using a microSD Card The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the microSD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. To remove...
... CARD] to microSD card. • Operations are confirmed on the following microSD cards. - Using a microSD Card The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is turned off the camcorder. 1 Open the microSD card cover. 2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first. To remove...
Guide Book
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...:9/4:3) Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 60) NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for recording You can also start/stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording... may be recorded. 20 EN SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off the camcorder and then turn off automatically to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the...
...:9/4:3) Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 60) NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for recording You can also start/stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording... may be recorded. 20 EN SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off the camcorder and then turn off automatically to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the...
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.... EN 21 Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. ...
.... EN 21 Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. ...
Guide Book
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... event See page 27. EN 23 Press INFO. Preparation: • Select ! NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. The maximum recording time is displayed on the Recording Media Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. 3 Select...
... event See page 27. EN 23 Press INFO. Preparation: • Select ! NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. The maximum recording time is displayed on the Recording Media Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. 3 Select...
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... take close -up still images. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old still images. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables...
... take close -up still images. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old still images. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables...
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... To connect using the HDMI mini connector We recommend using the AV connector Preparation: • GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off and on the camcorder again. DC Connector HDMI Mini Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) To AC Outlet... Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). EN 31 It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals.
... To connect using the HDMI mini connector We recommend using the AV connector Preparation: • GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off and on the camcorder again. DC Connector HDMI Mini Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) To AC Outlet... Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). EN 31 It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals.
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Viewing Files on TV (Continued) Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (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. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) To display camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 63) 32 EN
Viewing Files on TV (Continued) Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed 1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (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. 4 Start playback on the camcorder. (Z p. 24, 25) To display camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 63) 32 EN
