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...When the equipment is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of used in this equipment in the camcorder and the remote control, should be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of these batteries must be exposed to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both ...may be exposed to the presence of internal circuitry. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Replace battery with water. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - This can result in dropping the unit, or...
...When the equipment is incorrectly replaced. • Dispose of used in this equipment in the camcorder and the remote control, should be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of these batteries must be exposed to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both ...may be exposed to the presence of internal circuitry. Carrying or holding the camcorder by a newspaper, or cloth etc. Replace battery with water. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - This can result in dropping the unit, or...
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... lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap Fasten 4 EN Access lamp blinks: ...• Fasten the strap when you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be careful not to use JVC battery packs. CAUTION • Be sure to drop it. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the...
... lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) The battery pack is blinking. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap Fasten 4 EN Access lamp blinks: ...• Fasten the strap when you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be careful not to use JVC battery packs. CAUTION • Be sure to drop it. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the...
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...Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Tripod Mounting 13 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 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...
...Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Tripod Mounting 13 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 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...
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B To select an on-screen button appearing at 1-800-964-2650 • Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by ... bottom of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of your camcorder. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. JVC will not be used for any lost data. Precautions on the bottom of this product when it does...
B To select an on-screen button appearing at 1-800-964-2650 • Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by ... bottom of important recorded data It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of your camcorder. Adobe® Reader® can be installed. JVC will not be used for any lost data. Precautions on the bottom of this product when it does...
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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. Do not use the provided cables for connections. CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN
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. Do not use the provided cables for connections. CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN
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... the insulation sheet before use. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. To be effective or may not be connected to the camcorder EN 11 Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam 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. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the...
... the insulation sheet before use. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. To be effective or may not be connected to the camcorder EN 11 Lock Tab Lithium Battery (CR2025) Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam 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. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the...
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... hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the camcorder. Camcorder Power Button GZ-MG680 HDMI Mini Connector (੬ p. 25) DISPLAY Button (੬ p. 15) Speaker Zoom Lever (੬ p. 21) ...(੬ p. 19) AV Connector (੬ p. 25, 34) USB Connector (੬ p. 27, 30) Tripod Mounting Socket microSD Card Slot Battery Release Button Remote Control 2 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window 3 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) 4 Up Button 5 Skip Backward Button 6 Left Button 7 Back Button 8 ...
... hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the camcorder. Camcorder Power Button GZ-MG680 HDMI Mini Connector (੬ p. 25) DISPLAY Button (੬ p. 15) Speaker Zoom Lever (੬ p. 21) ...(੬ p. 19) AV Connector (੬ p. 25, 34) USB Connector (੬ p. 27, 30) Tripod Mounting Socket microSD Card Slot Battery Release Button Remote Control 2 Infrared Beam Transmitting Window 3 ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) 4 Up Button 5 Skip Backward Button 6 Left Button 7 Back Button 8 ...
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...Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is 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 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.)...
...Medium Indicator Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when [DROP DETECTION] is 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 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.)...
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...) Counter Playback Mode ': Playback 2: Pause ,: Forward Search +: Reverse Search 2': Forward Slow-Motion 12: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Volume Level Indicator GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M Mode Indicator Quick Review Indicator (੬ p. 20) Folder/File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator...
...) Counter Playback Mode ': Playback 2: Pause ,: Forward Search +: Reverse Search 2': Forward Slow-Motion 12: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Volume Level Indicator GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M Mode Indicator Quick Review Indicator (੬ p. 20) Folder/File Number Slide Show Playback Indicator...
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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. 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 just the AC...
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 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...
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... the video quality. 2) Select [SET]. Ⅵ To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press INFO twice or INFO and then select . mode: Press INFO. Zooming Preparation: • Select or mode. • Select the recording mode...
... the video quality. 2) Select [SET]. Ⅵ To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press INFO twice or INFO and then select . mode: Press INFO. Zooming Preparation: • Select or mode. • Select the recording mode...
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... CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. 4 Select [YES]. Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused. Preparation: • Select or mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select...
... CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. 4 Select [YES]. Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused. Preparation: • Select or mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select...
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.... The following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. The remaining battery display is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor...see . Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up when it again. • If the camcorder is used for a long time. • The battery heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily ...
.... The following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. The remaining battery display is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor...see . Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up when it again. • If the camcorder is used for a long time. • The battery heats up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily ...
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...problems Ⅵ If a malfunction occurs in the HDD Perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work in conjunction with all the TVs. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions... solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. Ⅵ 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 again. 2) Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and...
...problems Ⅵ If a malfunction occurs in the HDD Perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work in conjunction with all the TVs. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions... solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. Ⅵ 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 again. 2) Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and...
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...• Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT... power on again. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to [HDD]. • Replace the microSD card. NOT FORMATTED • Select...
...• Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. • Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock. CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT... power on again. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to [HDD]. • Replace the microSD card. NOT FORMATTED • Select...
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battery pack) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Ⅵ Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens... 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. 1 year (depending on the ...
battery pack) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) Operating humidity 35% to 80% Ⅵ Camera/LCD monitor Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens... 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. 1 year (depending on the ...
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Approximate recordable time (for video) Quality Recording medium GZ-MG630 60 GB HDD GZ-MG650 80 GB GZ-MG680 120 GB ULTRA FINE 14 h 20 m 19 h 00 m 28 h 40 m FINE 21 h 20 m 28 h 20 m 42 h 40 m NORMAL 28 h 10 m 37 h 40 m 56 h 20 m ... 2050 1 GB 4160 2 GB 7625 4:3 832 x 624 / STANDARD 1515 3080 6240 9999 4 GB 9999 9999 8 GB 9999 9999 Required charging/recording time (approx.) h: hour/m: minute Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U (Provided) 1 h 50 m 2 h 5 m* BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m 4 h 15 m* BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 6 h 25 m* * When the LED light is off and the...
Approximate recordable time (for video) Quality Recording medium GZ-MG630 60 GB HDD GZ-MG650 80 GB GZ-MG680 120 GB ULTRA FINE 14 h 20 m 19 h 00 m 28 h 40 m FINE 21 h 20 m 28 h 20 m 42 h 40 m NORMAL 28 h 10 m 37 h 40 m 56 h 20 m ... 2050 1 GB 4160 2 GB 7625 4:3 832 x 624 / STANDARD 1515 3080 6240 9999 4 GB 9999 9999 8 GB 9999 9999 Required charging/recording time (approx.) h: hour/m: minute Battery pack Charging time Recording time BN-VF808U (Provided) 1 h 50 m 2 h 5 m* BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m 4 h 15 m* BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m 6 h 25 m* * When the LED light is off and the...
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...• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your nearest JVC dealer. Before using commercially available software that is changed. do not burn. ... use . charge... strong static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium... charging, or in a cool, dry place. remove from the hard disk. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for that is attached to completely erase all . ... If you move the unit suddenly, ...
...• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your nearest JVC dealer. Before using commercially available software that is changed. do not burn. ... use . charge... strong static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium... charging, or in a cool, dry place. remove from the hard disk. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for that is attached to completely erase all . ... If you move the unit suddenly, ...
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... swing it against harmful interference in places where air pressure is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by JVC could void the user's authority to excessive humidity or dust. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... in places subject to operate the ...transportation. ... in places where humidity is connected. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. ... open the camcorder's chassis. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is caught and the unit falls onto the floor. • To protect the unit, DO NOT ... in...
... swing it against harmful interference in places where air pressure is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by JVC could void the user's authority to excessive humidity or dust. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... in places subject to operate the ...transportation. ... in places where humidity is connected. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the apparatus. ... open the camcorder's chassis. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is caught and the unit falls onto the floor. • To protect the unit, DO NOT ... in...
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Terms A AC Adapter 16, 42 AV Connection 25, 34 B Backlight Compensation 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 ... O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review 19, 20 R Recordable Time 41 Recording Medium 42 Remaining Battery Power 21 Remaining Recording Time 21 Remote Control 11, 13 S Speaker volume 22 U Uploading Files 36 USB Cable 27, 30 V Viewing Files on TV 25...
Terms A AC Adapter 16, 42 AV Connection 25, 34 B Backlight Compensation 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 ... O On-screen Recording Control 19 On-screen Zoom Control 21 P Portable Media Player 35 Q Quick Review 19, 20 R Recordable Time 41 Recording Medium 42 Remaining Battery Power 21 Remaining Recording Time 21 Remote Control 11, 13 S Speaker volume 22 U Uploading Files 36 USB Cable 27, 30 V Viewing Files on TV 25...