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Serial 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. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. 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.
Serial 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. ENGLISH GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. 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.
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...to alert the user to persons. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be able to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be placed on unsteady or ...eye injuries, as well as direct sunshine, fire or the like. EN SAFETY1 The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION! WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Do not use this ...
...to alert the user to persons. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be able to the camcorder and leaving it has sufficient space on all sides to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be placed on unsteady or ...eye injuries, as well as direct sunshine, fire or the like. EN SAFETY1 The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. CAUTION! WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Do not use this ...
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... install near water. 6. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not block any way, such as a show, performance or exhibition for long periods of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder is used, use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • Manufactured under license from tip-over. 11. Servicing is...
... install near water. 6. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not block any way, such as a show, performance or exhibition for long periods of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder is used, use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you obtain permission beforehand.) Trademarks • Manufactured under license from tip-over. 11. Servicing is...
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...; When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap Fasten EN Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. 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. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing...
...; When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Strap Fasten EN Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. • Fasten the strap when you use JVC battery packs. 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. Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing...
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.... 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 Then touch OK. U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective... disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. • Touch the sensors with gloves on. The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger.
.... 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 Then touch OK. U Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective... disappears, press the power button for at least 2 seconds. • Touch the sensors with gloves on. The sensors do not function if you use the camcorder Power button LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger.
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... select an on -screen button. How to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set...of this product when it . JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to the on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording...
... select an on -screen button. How to use the JVC BN-VF808U/ VF815U/VF823U battery packs. JVC will not be erased while the camcorder is recommended to copy your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set...of this product when it . JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to the on -screen button appearing at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be used with the JVC battery and not with other recording...
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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. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert ... 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. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Remove the insulation sheet before use. To be effective or may not be connected to other devices...
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. Preparing the Remote Control A battery is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. Beam Effective Area To Reinsert ... 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. Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once. Remove the insulation sheet before use. To be effective or may not be connected to other devices...
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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 ... as shown below: ! UPLOAD Button (Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . mode: Index Screen « Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen « Date Index Screen EN 13 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 , Mode ... as shown below: ! UPLOAD Button (Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . mode: Index Screen « Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen « Date Index Screen EN 13 Camcorder !
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.... • When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 22. This may shorten depending on the 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. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack To detach the battery pack 1 Close...
.... • When the lamp goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 22. This may shorten depending on the 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. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack To detach the battery pack 1 Close...
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... city of the selected area Time difference to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set. To return to turn on... [QUIT]. 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder.
... city of the selected area Time difference to the previous screen Select @. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. Language Setting The language on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set. To return to turn on... [QUIT]. 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 6 Select the city closest to the area you are traveling. 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder.
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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 to drop it. NOTE • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to the tripod. It could tip over, causing serious damage 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 to drop it. NOTE • Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to the tripod. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder. 18 EN NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
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... not touch the terminal on the following microSD cards. - NOTE • Insert and remove the microSD card only while the power 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. SanDisk... . You can change the recording medium to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. Using a microSD Card The camcorder is programmed to microSD card. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the label. TOSHIBA -
... not touch the terminal on the following microSD cards. - NOTE • Insert and remove the microSD card only while the power 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. SanDisk... . You can change the recording medium to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. Using a microSD Card The camcorder is programmed to microSD card. • Operations are confirmed on the reverse side of the label. TOSHIBA -
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... 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 recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off the... camcorder and then turn off automatically to select ! (video) mode. Approximate remaining time for 5 minutes while the power is paused. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording...
... 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 recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off the... camcorder and then turn off automatically to select ! (video) mode. Approximate remaining time for 5 minutes while the power is paused. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording...
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... fully to select # (still image) mode. Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to take a still image. 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. ...
... fully to select # (still image) mode. Still Image Recording Slide the mode switch to take a still image. 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. ...
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... the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. 3 Select the event. NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder.
... the recording mode. 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. 3 Select the event. NOTE Once you select a certain event to before starting recording, you turn off the camcorder.
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...] is adjusted automatically. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used . w EFFECT Enables you to adjust the brightness in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. mode only t TELE MACRO Enables you will not take close...
...] is adjusted automatically. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used . w EFFECT Enables you to adjust the brightness in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. mode only t TELE MACRO Enables you will not take close...
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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 TV ...-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the... camcorder again. EN 31 It cannot be used with TV You can output videos from the AV connector ...
... 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 TV ...-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the... camcorder again. EN 31 It cannot be used with TV You can output videos from the AV connector ...
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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
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...to [OFF]. • If HDMI-CEC does not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected via HDMI GZ-MG680 Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CECenabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer...57453; Operation method 1 ! Preparation: • Connect an HDMI cable between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that is used for the TV.) To use the camcorder with some functions may not work properly, turn off the TV. Operating in Conjunction with the HDMI-CEC standard. NOTE • Not all HDMI-...
...to [OFF]. • If HDMI-CEC does not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected via HDMI GZ-MG680 Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CECenabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer...57453; Operation method 1 ! Preparation: • Connect an HDMI cable between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that is used for the TV.) To use the camcorder with some functions may not work properly, turn off the TV. Operating in Conjunction with the HDMI-CEC standard. NOTE • Not all HDMI-...
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... the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). NOTE It is left in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. When using a PC. VCR/DVD Recorder You can... is inserted in the microSD slot. • Make sure that is described in the copy/move files between the HDD and microSD card with this camcorder onto DVD discs. COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) You can copy files between the HDD and microSD...
... the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). NOTE It is left in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. When using a PC. VCR/DVD Recorder You can... is inserted in the microSD slot. • Make sure that is described in the copy/move files between the HDD and microSD card with this camcorder onto DVD discs. COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) You can copy files between the HDD and microSD...