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..., or in fire. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lead to the malfunctioning of in a malfunction. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. WARNING: Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in damage. Replace battery with water. For USA...
..., or in fire. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lead to the malfunctioning of in a malfunction. CAUTION: The mains plug shall remain readily operable. WARNING: Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in damage. Replace battery with water. For USA...
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... 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Using a microSD Card 18 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 19 Video Recording 19 Still Image Recording 20 Zooming 21 LED Light 21 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 21 Playing Back Files 22 Video Playback 22 Still Image Playback 23 Manual Recording 24 Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 24 Backlight Compensation 24 Manual Setting in Menu 24 EDITING Managing Files 26 Capturing a Still Image from a Video 26 Deleting Files 26 COPYING Copying...
... 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Using a microSD Card 18 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 19 Video Recording 19 Still Image Recording 20 Zooming 21 LED Light 21 Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 21 Playing Back Files 22 Video Playback 22 Still Image Playback 23 Manual Recording 24 Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 24 Backlight Compensation 24 Manual Setting in Menu 24 EDITING Managing Files 26 Capturing a Still Image from a Video 26 Deleting Files 26 COPYING Copying...
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The model name is displayed on -screen button. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from Adobe's web site: http://www.adobe.com/ NOTE Select your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of the sensor next to the...
The model name is displayed on -screen button. Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from Adobe's web site: http://www.adobe.com/ NOTE Select your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of the sensor next to the...
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... set to [OFF].) White Balance Indicator Monitor Backlight Indicator Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator Backlight Compensation Indicator (੬ p. 24) Brightness Control Indicator : Photometry Area Control Indicator Shutter Speed Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator (੬ p. 35) Counter Upload Mode Indicator (੬ p. 36) ": GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator Video Quality: # (ULTRA FINE), $ (FINE), % (NORMAL), & (ECONOMY) Remaining Time .REC: (Appears during recording.) .2: (Appears during record-standby mode...
... set to [OFF].) White Balance Indicator Monitor Backlight Indicator Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator Backlight Compensation Indicator (੬ p. 24) Brightness Control Indicator : Photometry Area Control Indicator Shutter Speed Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator (੬ p. 35) Counter Upload Mode Indicator (੬ p. 36) ": GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator Video Quality: # (ULTRA FINE), $ (FINE), % (NORMAL), & (ECONOMY) Remaining Time .REC: (Appears during recording.) .2: (Appears during record-standby mode...
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... camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The power/charge lamp blinks to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Ⅵ To check the remaining battery power See page 21. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery...
... camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) • The power/charge lamp blinks to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to indicate charging has started. • When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. Ⅵ To check the remaining battery power See page 21. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery...
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... the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) Ⅵ To change the video quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. Ⅵ To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. Press PLAY/REC to select (video) mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. EN 19 Selecting during playback deletes that scene. Ⅵ To record a still image during recording. Approximate remaining time...
... the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) Ⅵ To change the video quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. Ⅵ To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. Press PLAY/REC to select (video) mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. EN 19 Selecting during playback deletes that scene. Ⅵ To record a still image during recording. Approximate remaining time...
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Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. 20 EN NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. Ⅵ To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. Ⅵ To record still images continuously Set to select (still image) mode. The indicator becomes green when the captured image is on, it turns itself off automatically to select the recording mode. Selecting during...
Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. 20 EN NOTE • DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. Ⅵ To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. Recording Files (Continued) Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. Ⅵ To record still images continuously Set to select (still image) mode. The indicator becomes green when the captured image is on, it turns itself off automatically to select the recording mode. Selecting during...
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... shooting is possible as close as a guide. The maximum recording time is displayed for each video quality mode. Ⅵ To change the maximum zoom ratio ( mode only) Change the settings in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press INFO twice or INFO and then select . mode: Press INFO. AUTO The LED light turns on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) mode mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] Ⅵ To change the video quality 1) Select the video quality. 2) Select [SET...
... shooting is possible as close as a guide. The maximum recording time is displayed for each video quality mode. Ⅵ To change the maximum zoom ratio ( mode only) Change the settings in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press INFO twice or INFO and then select . mode: Press INFO. AUTO The LED light turns on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) mode mode [80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL] Ⅵ To change the video quality 1) Select the video quality. 2) Select [SET...
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... 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 the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. It cannot be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector Preparation: Turn off and on the camcorder again. Playback Operation After the connection...
... 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 the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. It cannot be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector Preparation: Turn off and on the camcorder again. Playback Operation After the connection...
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... that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be played on this camcorder onto DVD discs. VCR/DVD Recorder You can dub video recorded on this camcorder alone. Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the disc up until that it can be formatted before recording. Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used . DC Connector USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector...
... that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be played on this camcorder onto DVD discs. VCR/DVD Recorder You can dub video recorded on this camcorder alone. Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the disc up until that it can be formatted before recording. Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used . DC Connector USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector...
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NOTE It takes time to turn off the camcorder. USB Connecter 3 Click [All volume in the PC's HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Select [BACK UP]. USB Cable USB Connecter 1 Open the LCD monitor to back up many videos. Copying Files (Continued) 3 Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that the device can be safely removed. 3) Disconnect the USB cable and close...
NOTE It takes time to turn off the camcorder. USB Connecter 3 Click [All volume in the PC's HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Select [BACK UP]. USB Cable USB Connecter 1 Open the LCD monitor to back up many videos. Copying Files (Continued) 3 Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that the device can be safely removed. 3) Disconnect the USB cable and close...
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... VCR/DVD recorder. Ⅵ To hide the date or icons on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Ⅵ To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector To AC Outlet AV Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the screen Change...
... VCR/DVD recorder. Ⅵ To hide the date or icons on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Ⅵ To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector To AC Outlet AV Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the screen Change...
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... Files to the PC with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. Ⅵ To turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice. For details on transferring, refer to iTunes®. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. • To check the content of MediaBrowser in export mode to the operation guide...
... Files to the PC with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. Ⅵ To turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice. For details on transferring, refer to iTunes®. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. • To check the content of MediaBrowser in export mode to the operation guide...
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Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes. • LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on JVC's website. The remaining battery display is difficult...
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes. • LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on JVC's website. The remaining battery display is difficult...
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... available microSD card, and set [HDMI CONTROL] to operate in conjunction with all the TVs. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Playback Trouble Recording cannot be guaranteed to [OFF]. In this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for a while, and start recording again. • Move away from the camcorder, then reattach it does not operate normally Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
... available microSD card, and set [HDMI CONTROL] to operate in conjunction with all the TVs. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Playback Trouble Recording cannot be guaranteed to [OFF]. In this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for a while, and start recording again. • Move away from the camcorder, then reattach it does not operate normally Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or...
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... microSD card before switching the power on again. Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! Action • Set the clock. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to impact/vibrations. HDD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn...
... microSD card before switching the power on again. Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! Action • Set the clock. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select [YES] to impact/vibrations. HDD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn...
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... matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Ⅵ Connectors AV input/output Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 8 Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 8 Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 k8 Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k8 * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant Ⅵ AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz ː Output DC 11 V , 1 A Ⅵ Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx...
... matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Ⅵ Connectors AV input/output Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 8 Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 8 Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 k8 Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k8 * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant Ⅵ AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz ː Output DC 11 V , 1 A Ⅵ Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx...
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... the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. • Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have purchased is powered by physically destroying the camcorder with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not touch the metal parts. • When formatting or erasing data using the camcorder, only the file administration information is changed...
... the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. • Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have purchased is powered by physically destroying the camcorder with high temperature or high humidity. • Do not touch the metal parts. • When formatting or erasing data using the camcorder, only the file administration information is changed...
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to enter the unit. ... Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is connected may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a beach. • To prevent the unit from that interference will not occur in direct sunlight...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to enter the unit. ... Main Unit • For safety, DO NOT ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is connected may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a beach. • To prevent the unit from that interference will not occur in direct sunlight...
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... 24 Battery Pack 16, 42 C CD-ROM 10, 29 Clock Adjust 16 D Date/Time Setting 5 Daylight Saving Time 16 Deleting Files 26 Digest Playback 22 Dubbing Playback 34 DVD Backup 27 DVD Burner 27 E Export to Library Mode 35 F Finalize 27 H Hard Disk 42 HDMI 25 I iTunes 35 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 42 LED Light 21 M Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 37 microSD Card 18 N Number of Images 41 O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review...
... 24 Battery Pack 16, 42 C CD-ROM 10, 29 Clock Adjust 16 D Date/Time Setting 5 Daylight Saving Time 16 Deleting Files 26 Digest Playback 22 Dubbing Playback 34 DVD Backup 27 DVD Burner 27 E Export to Library Mode 35 F Finalize 27 H Hard Disk 42 HDMI 25 I iTunes 35 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 42 LED Light 21 M Manual Recording 24 Menu Settings 37 microSD Card 18 N Number of Images 41 O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review...
