Easy Start Up Guide
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... 3 Highlight thumbnail button to display using Touch Sensor thumbnails on . - Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is finished. - The camera icon () represents recording stills. How to play dialog box appears. 2 Click [Easy Installation]. Charging the Battery... Pack How to Use the Touch Sensor Recording Files Installing the Software to the PC 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC button to set on -screen ...
... 3 Highlight thumbnail button to display using Touch Sensor thumbnails on . - Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Finish]. • Everio MediaBrowser icon is finished. - The camera icon () represents recording stills. How to play dialog box appears. 2 Click [Easy Installation]. Charging the Battery... Pack How to Use the Touch Sensor Recording Files Installing the Software to the PC 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC button to set on -screen ...
Easy Start Up Guide
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... TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly. To connect using your EVERIO online at the top of the display. DC Connector AV Connector - Playback Operation After the connection with TV is set [HDMI OUTPUT] to turn on the camcorder. 3 Select [BACK...
... TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly. To connect using your EVERIO online at the top of the display. DC Connector AV Connector - Playback Operation After the connection with TV is set [HDMI OUTPUT] to turn on the camcorder. 3 Select [BACK...
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. 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. Serial No. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. 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. Serial No. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product.
Guide Book
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.... It could tip over, causing serious damage to dripping or splashing. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on top and at the rear). The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure...from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water. special handling may be exposed to the camcorder. Also do not dispose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a malfunction. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When ...
.... It could tip over, causing serious damage to dripping or splashing. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on top and at the rear). The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure...from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with water. special handling may be exposed to the camcorder. Also do not dispose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a malfunction. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When ...
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... operate normally, or has been dropped. SAFETY2 EN Remember that you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • Manufactured under license from tip-over. 11. If this camcorder is strongly recommended that this symbol is shown, it is intended for private consumer use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long...
... operate normally, or has been dropped. SAFETY2 EN Remember that you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • Manufactured under license from tip-over. 11. If this camcorder is strongly recommended that this symbol is shown, it is intended for private consumer use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long...
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If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not ... strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. CAUTION • Be sure to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Grip Strap Fasten EN Access lamp...
If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not ... strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. CAUTION • Be sure to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Grip Strap Fasten EN Access lamp...
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The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. V Set the date and time Touch sensor: .... Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder T Select the city closest to the right OK: Clock starts S Select [CLOCK SETTING] EN U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective • When the...
The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. V Set the date and time Touch sensor: .... Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder T Select the city closest to the right OK: Clock starts S Select [CLOCK SETTING] EN U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective • When the...
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... the sensor. Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at the bottom of this product when it is operated by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set...patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used for any lost data. Back up and down on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be responsible for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the...
... the sensor. Make a backup of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at the bottom of this product when it is operated by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set...patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used for any lost data. Back up and down on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be responsible for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the...
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Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder EN 11 Connect the end of purchase. To be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is included inside the remote control... at the time of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam may not be connected to other devices. Remove the insulation ...
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to the camcorder EN 11 Connect the end of purchase. To be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is included inside the remote control... at the time of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam may not be connected to other devices. Remove the insulation ...
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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 Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X ... 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 ; 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 , Mode...
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 Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X ... 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 ; 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 , Mode...
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... as when recording scenes with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN 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 fast moving subject. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to...
... as when recording scenes with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN 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 fast moving subject. • Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug and cable. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to...
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Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. EN 17 Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set. To return to ... to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. Setting the clock to local time when traveling After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16) 5 Select [AREA SETTING]. 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. 5 Select the...
Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. EN 17 Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set. To return to ... to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you use the camcorder. To reset the setting, select [QUIT]. Setting the clock to local time when traveling After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16) 5 Select [AREA SETTING]. 4 Select [LANGUAGE]. 5 Select the...
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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 Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. 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
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 Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. 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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... 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 a microSD card Push the microSD card once. After ...
... 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 a microSD card Push the microSD card once. After ...
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If you turn off automatically to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select ... to start /stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording is on, it turns itself off the camcorder and then turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is paused.
If you turn off automatically to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select ... to start /stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording is on, it turns itself off the camcorder and then turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is paused.
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EN 21 Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. ...
EN 21 Selecting $ during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. To view the last recorded image Select A after shooting. ...
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Preparation: • Select ! NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. Registering Files to Events If you select an event to register the file to register a file, the setting will remain even if you can find ...
Preparation: • Select ! NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder. Registering Files to Events If you select an event to register the file to register a file, the setting will remain even if you can find ...
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... to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of an old movie atmosphere. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like a series of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the...
... to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of an old movie atmosphere. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like a series of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the...
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... the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector GZ-MG680 To connect using the HDMI mini connector We recommend using the AV connector Preparation: •...
... the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector GZ-MG680 To connect using the HDMI mini connector We recommend using the AV connector Preparation: •...
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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