Guide Book
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...Even if you record an event such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this instruction manual are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the European Union. Follow all warnings. 4. When a cart is only valid in the United ...symbol are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in any ventilation openings. If this camcorder is either registered trademark or trademark of Apple Inc., registered in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not block any...
...Even if you record an event such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this instruction manual are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the European Union. Follow all warnings. 4. When a cart is only valid in the United ...symbol are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in any ventilation openings. If this camcorder is either registered trademark or trademark of Apple Inc., registered in accordance with dry cloth. 7. Heed all instructions. 5. Do not block any...
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... Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 Still Image Playback 25 File Search Function 26 Playing Back MPG Files 27 Manual Recording 28 Changing to Manual Recording Mode........... 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Manual Setting in Menu 28 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV 31 Connection with TV 31 Playback Operation 32 Operating...
... Playing Back Files 24 Video Playback 24 Still Image Playback 25 File Search Function 26 Playing Back MPG Files 27 Manual Recording 28 Changing to Manual Recording Mode........... 28 Backlight Compensation 28 Manual Setting in Menu 28 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV 31 Connection with TV 31 Playback Operation 32 Operating...
Guide Book
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... Indicator (Z p. 29) .: Photometry Area Control Indicator (Z p. 30) 2 Shutter Speed (Z p. 29) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 28) @: Auto Mode 3: Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) % LED Light Indicator (Z p. 22) & Scene Select Indicator (Z p. 29) ... 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Battery Indicator . Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 57) A: GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator (Z p. 63) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 60) ( Remaining Time ) MREC...
... Indicator (Z p. 29) .: Photometry Area Control Indicator (Z p. 30) 2 Shutter Speed (Z p. 29) ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 28) @: Auto Mode 3: Manual Mode # Effect Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Z p. 30) % LED Light Indicator (Z p. 22) & Scene Select Indicator (Z p. 29) ... 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! Battery Indicator . Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 55) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 57) A: GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator (Z p. 63) & Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Z p. 60) ( Remaining Time ) MREC...
Guide Book
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... the normal position. 4 Select the desired setting. In the manual recording mode: Select -. To cancel backlight compensation Select - manually. Select [A/M] twice. is turned upside down, - Depending on the kind of settings you select, you to the... the recording mode. Change the setting when the LCD monitor is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. 3 Select the desired menu. To return to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject by using...
... the normal position. 4 Select the desired setting. In the manual recording mode: Select -. To cancel backlight compensation Select - manually. Select [A/M] twice. is turned upside down, - Depending on the kind of settings you select, you to the... the recording mode. Change the setting when the LCD monitor is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. 3 Select the desired menu. To return to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: • Select ! Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject by using...
Guide Book
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...shutter speed. # mode @ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is accentuated by adjusting the shutter speed automatically. NOTE It is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: @ A: Adjusts the focus manually. (When zooming, the subject will not go out of 1/3EV. ! Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function...is recommended to use the tripod when recording with more natural. 6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: 1/2 to 1/500: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. EN 29 V TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look ...
...shutter speed. # mode @ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is accentuated by adjusting the shutter speed automatically. NOTE It is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: @ A: Adjusts the focus manually. (When zooming, the subject will not go out of 1/3EV. ! Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function...is recommended to use the tripod when recording with more natural. 6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: 1/2 to 1/500: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter speed. EN 29 V TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look ...
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...of consecutive snapshots. * ! M STROBE*: The image looks like old still images. 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. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white ...like old movies. mode only t TELE MACRO Enables you will not take close -up still images. Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light ...
...of consecutive snapshots. * ! M STROBE*: The image looks like old still images. 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. K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white ...like old movies. mode only t TELE MACRO Enables you will not take close -up still images. Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light ...
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... with TV via HDMI cables. The HDMI control function of the camcorder will 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... Operation method 1 ! In these devices. • The camcorder is applicable only if the camcorder supports the language selected for the TV.) To use the camcorder with some connected devices. T urn on automatically and switches to the instruction manual of each HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions may occur with ...
... with TV via HDMI cables. The HDMI control function of the camcorder will 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... Operation method 1 ! In these devices. • The camcorder is applicable only if the camcorder supports the language selected for the TV.) To use the camcorder with some connected devices. T urn on automatically and switches to the instruction manual of each HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions may occur with ...
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... files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the HDD and microSD card. ! VCR/DVD Recorder You can copy files from the... camcorder to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). mode # mode Preparation: • Select ! PC You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. DVD Burner...
... files in the source medium. • [MOVE]: Files are moved to the destination medium while deleting original files in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can copy files between the HDD and microSD card. ! VCR/DVD Recorder You can copy files from the... camcorder to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). mode # mode Preparation: • Select ! PC You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. DVD Burner...
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... To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector NOTE • Refer also to the optional DVD burner's instruction manual. * Use the USB cable that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the disc up until that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be used . The...
... To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector NOTE • Refer also to the optional DVD burner's instruction manual. * Use the USB cable that came with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the disc up until that time. • Dual-layer discs cannot be used . The...
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Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder. ...5 seconds at the first and the last scene.) 4 At the point you touch DISPLAY, indications on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. ...• GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off all units. To connect...
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder. ...5 seconds at the first and the last scene.) 4 At the point you touch DISPLAY, indications on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. ...• GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off all units. To connect...
Guide Book
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...images is approx. 0.3 seconds. • Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the camcorder screen. • It is recommended to attach the camcorder to a tripod and use this function is pressed. [RECORD ONE SHOT]: Records one still ...image at a time. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT is pressed. EN 59 REGISTER EVENT z SELF-TIMER # Starts recording when the set time elapses after SNAPSHOT is used repeatedly. Mode Menus ! # MANUAL...
...images is approx. 0.3 seconds. • Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the camcorder screen. • It is recommended to attach the camcorder to a tripod and use this function is pressed. [RECORD ONE SHOT]: Records one still ...image at a time. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING: Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT is pressed. EN 59 REGISTER EVENT z SELF-TIMER # Starts recording when the set time elapses after SNAPSHOT is used repeatedly. Mode Menus ! # MANUAL...
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...bright. Change the direction of continuous recording. The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc) • Set [WB] in [MANUAL SETTING] appropriately to protect the HDD. This is too dark. • Use backlight compensation. • Set [GAIN UP] to [80X/...DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL]. • Digital zoom is a bright light source near the camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Trouble Action Recording cannot be used . • Set the brightness to the [-] side. • Change [ZOOM] to [AGC...
...bright. Change the direction of continuous recording. The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc) • Set [WB] in [MANUAL SETTING] appropriately to protect the HDD. This is too dark. • Use backlight compensation. • Set [GAIN UP] to [80X/...DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL]. • Digital zoom is a bright light source near the camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Trouble Action Recording cannot be used . • Set the brightness to the [-] side. • Change [ZOOM] to [AGC...
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... as those of the German version of this Agreement without giving any provision of this Agreement, JVC may arise with those items are an agency of the United States of this manual. • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Victor Company of Japan, Limited NOTE If You...law having jurisdiction over this Agreement be replaced with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of America (the "Government"), You acknowledge JVC's representation that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to operate the equipment. Never use ...
... as those of the German version of this Agreement without giving any provision of this Agreement, JVC may arise with those items are an agency of the United States of this manual. • Use only the provided CD-ROM. Victor Company of Japan, Limited NOTE If You...law having jurisdiction over this Agreement be replaced with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of America (the "Government"), You acknowledge JVC's representation that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to operate the equipment. Never use ...
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... G Gain Up 60 H Hard Disk 74 HDMI 31, 33, 63 I Image Quality 60 iTunes 55 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 74 LED Light 22 M Manual Recording 28 Menu Settings 59 microSD Card 19 Monitor Backlight 61 Monitor Bright 61 Moving Files 43 N Number of Images 73 O On-screen Recording Control...
... G Gain Up 60 H Hard Disk 74 HDMI 31, 33, 63 I Image Quality 60 iTunes 55 L Language Setting 17 LCD Monitor 14, 74 LED Light 22 M Manual Recording 28 Menu Settings 59 microSD Card 19 Monitor Backlight 61 Monitor Bright 61 Moving Files 43 N Number of Images 73 O On-screen Recording Control...
Instructions
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...not operate normally, or has been dropped. Clean only with the apparatus. Do not install near water. 6. Remember that this camcorder is only valid in the United States and/or other countries. • YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or ...performance or exhibition for private consumer use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from Dolby Laboratories. Unplug this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in the U.S. and other countries. ...
...not operate normally, or has been dropped. Clean only with the apparatus. Do not install near water. 6. Remember that this camcorder is only valid in the United States and/or other countries. • YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or ...performance or exhibition for private consumer use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from Dolby Laboratories. Unplug this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in the U.S. and other countries. ...
Instructions
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... 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 Files...
... 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 Files...
Instructions
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...] 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 : 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...
...] 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 : 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...
Instructions
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...when the LCD monitor is not displayed. NOTE If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. 3 Select the desired menu. Ⅵ To return to the previous screen Select !. Ⅵ To quit the screen... Select [QUIT]. 24 EN manually. Changing to set the value by increasing the exposure. Manual Setting in the normal position. 4 Select the desired setting. Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you can set the focus and screen brightness, etc. ...
...when the LCD monitor is not displayed. NOTE If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is in Menu In the manual recording mode: 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. 3 Select the desired menu. Ⅵ To return to the previous screen Select !. Ⅵ To quit the screen... Select [QUIT]. 24 EN manually. Changing to set the value by increasing the exposure. Manual Setting in the normal position. 4 Select the desired setting. Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you can set the focus and screen brightness, etc. ...
Instructions
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...DVD-R discs can dub video recorded on the DVD burner. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is described in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can be added. After finalizing, the disc is recommended to a DVD using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording...play-only disc, so no more files can also be used . Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can be played on this camcorder alone. DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) You can copy files from the camcorder to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). EN 27
...DVD-R discs can dub video recorded on the DVD burner. Regarding finalization after copying The disc is described in the instruction manual of Copying and Connectable Device The Camcorder You can be added. After finalizing, the disc is recommended to a DVD using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording...play-only disc, so no more files can also be used . Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can be played on this camcorder alone. DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3) You can copy files from the camcorder to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). EN 27
Instructions
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...monitor Each time you want to start dubbing, start recording on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. Ⅵ To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD ...camcorder. 1) Touch MENU. 2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK]. 3) Select the desired playlist. 4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is displayed for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/No indications 34 EN Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • GZ-MG680 GZ...
...monitor Each time you want to start dubbing, start recording on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode. Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. Ⅵ To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD ...camcorder. 1) Touch MENU. 2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK]. 3) Select the desired playlist. 4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is displayed for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/No indications 34 EN Copying Files (Continued) Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • GZ-MG680 GZ...