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...on the cables will cause the camcorder to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on the apparatus. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving ...camcorder and the remote control, should be caused.) Do not point the lens directly into the sun. special handling may be exposed to excessive heat such as lead to persons. WARNING: Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in fire. CAUTION! The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that it on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
...on the cables will cause the camcorder to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on the apparatus. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving ...camcorder and the remote control, should be caused.) Do not point the lens directly into the sun. special handling may be exposed to excessive heat such as lead to persons. WARNING: Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in fire. CAUTION! The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that it on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
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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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... important recorded data It is set to on by phone at the bottom of the sensor next to the on handling batteries • Be sure to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: 2 Slide your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE...
... important recorded data It is set to on by phone at the bottom of the sensor next to the on handling batteries • Be sure to use the Touch Sensor After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor: 2 Slide your finger up all data before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE...
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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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... depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack Ⅵ To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the...
... depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack Ⅵ To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may damage the...
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... operated for recording You can also start recording. Ⅵ To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off automatically to select the recording mode. Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Selecting during playback deletes that scene. Ⅵ To record a still image during recording. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you do so, the driving sound...
... operated for recording You can also start recording. Ⅵ To stop recording by selecting [REC] on , it turns itself off automatically to select the recording mode. Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. • Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during video recording Press SNAPSHOT. Selecting during playback deletes that scene. Ⅵ To record a still image during recording. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you do so, the driving sound...
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...; DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. Ⅵ To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Ⅵ To view the last recorded image Select " after shooting. Selecting during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. Ⅵ To record still images continuously Set to select the recording mode. The indicator...
...; DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during playback deletes that image. Ⅵ To change the image quality Change the settings in [SHUTTER MODE]. Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. Ⅵ To view the last recorded image Select " after shooting. Selecting during still image recording. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is focused. Press PLAY/REC to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [IMAGE QUALITY]. Ⅵ To record still images continuously Set to select the recording mode. The indicator...
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... as a guide. 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]. Ⅵ To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. It is displayed for each video quality mode. Ⅵ To change the maximum zoom ratio ( mode only) Change the settings in insufficient light conditions. The maximum recording time is displayed in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press...
... as a guide. 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]. Ⅵ To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. It is displayed for each video quality mode. Ⅵ To change the maximum zoom ratio ( mode only) Change the settings in insufficient light conditions. The maximum recording time is displayed in Checking the Remaining Battery Power mode: Press...
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... [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Connection with a television of a different standard. Playback Operation After the connection with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder 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...
... [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Connection with a television of a different standard. Playback Operation After the connection with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder 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...
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VCR/DVD Recorder You can be used . Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on other devices. EN 27 COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. NOTE It is a play-only disc, so no more files can be used . DC Connector USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector NOTE •...
VCR/DVD Recorder You can be used . Using a DVD Burner Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. Connection with a DVD Burner Preparation: Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on other devices. EN 27 COPYING Copying Files Types of DVD burner. NOTE It is a play-only disc, so no more files can be used . DC Connector USB Connector AC Adapter To AC Outlet USB Cable* DVD Burner USB Connector NOTE •...
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... task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2) Follow the on-screen instructions and make sure that enough free space is left in camcorder] and click [Next]. 4 Click [Start]. USB Cable USB Connecter 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. NOTE It takes time to back up many videos. Copying Files (Continued) 3 Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make...
... task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2) Follow the on-screen instructions and make sure that enough free space is left in camcorder] and click [Next]. 4 Click [Start]. USB Cable USB Connecter 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. NOTE It takes time to back up many videos. Copying Files (Continued) 3 Making Backup on the PC Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make...
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... images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play back playlists on the 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-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Ⅵ To connect using...
... images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play back playlists on the 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-MG650 Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. • Turn off all units. Ⅵ To connect using...
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... the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the recording mode. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. • To check the content of MediaBrowser in export mode to iTunes®. For details on transferring, refer to PC Preparation: • Install iTunes® on a PC. EN 35 Transferring the Files to the operation guide of the...
... the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the recording mode. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. • To check the content of MediaBrowser in export mode to iTunes®. For details on transferring, refer to PC Preparation: • Install iTunes® on a PC. EN 35 Transferring the Files to the operation guide of the...
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... used for instructions. 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 used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu...
... used for instructions. 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 used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 1 Touch MENU. 2 Select the desired menu...
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... the camcorder. In such cases, set each of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. • Recording stops automatically after formatting. If 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 AC adapter) from...
... the camcorder. In such cases, set each of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. • Recording stops automatically after formatting. If 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 AC adapter) from...
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...is removed or inserted during video recording, a still image cannot be used .) • Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals. • Insert the microSD card before switching the power on. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. FORMAT ERROR! Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating...
...is removed or inserted during video recording, a still image cannot be used .) • Remove any dirt from the microSD card terminals. • Insert the microSD card before switching the power on. • Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to use JVC battery packs. FORMAT ERROR! Warning Indications Indication SET DATE/TIME! MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating...
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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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... formatting or erasing data using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be turned off 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 water. • Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in some cases stop charging at...
... formatting or erasing data using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be turned off 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 water. • Do not use, replace, or store the recording medium in some cases stop charging at...
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... for help. swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the camcorder is no guarantee that to the tripod securely. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to become wet. ... in dusty or sandy areas, such as lighted candles, on . ... in a closed car in direct sunlight. ... place the camcorder in places subject to the power plug...
... for help. swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the camcorder is no guarantee that to the tripod securely. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to become wet. ... in dusty or sandy areas, such as lighted candles, on . ... in a closed car in direct sunlight. ... place the camcorder in places subject to the power plug...
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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...
