Easy Start Up Guide
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... to Use the Touch Sensor Recording Files Installing the Software to the PC 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC button to set on -screen button appearing at the time of purchase. • The battery (BN-VF808U) will take 110 minutes to completely charge. • The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. Access lamp Power/Charge lamp Open the cover Battery...
... to Use the Touch Sensor Recording Files Installing the Software to the PC 2 Close the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 3 Slide the mode switch to select (video or still image) mode. 4 Press the PLAY/REC button to set on -screen button appearing at the time of purchase. • The battery (BN-VF808U) will take 110 minutes to completely charge. • The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate charging has started. Access lamp Power/Charge lamp Open the cover Battery...
Easy Start Up Guide
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... LCD monitor to the owner's manual for a detailed listing of the display. To AC Outlet AV Cable AV Input Connector HDMI Mini Connector DC Connector - To connect using AV connector • Turn off all units. • For models with the USB cable. For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Customer Service TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly...
... LCD monitor to the owner's manual for a detailed listing of the display. To AC Outlet AV Cable AV Input Connector HDMI Mini Connector DC Connector - To connect using AV connector • Turn off all units. • For models with the USB cable. For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Customer Service TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 For our online tutorials please visit: http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp Register your new Everio quickly...
Guide Book
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... recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To change the video quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 60) To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. 20 EN RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select the recording mode. If you turn off the camcorder and then turn on , it turns itself off automatically to start /stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view...
... recording. To stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To change the video quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 60) To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. 20 EN RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select the recording mode. If you turn off the camcorder and then turn on , it turns itself off automatically to start /stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view...
Guide Book
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... function. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to adjust the brightness in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of light in front of consecutive snapshots. * ! Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance to give images of an old movie atmosphere. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting...
... function. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to adjust the brightness in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well. 6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for whole screen. 7 SPOT: Brightness for the amount of light in front of consecutive snapshots. * ! Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance to give images of an old movie atmosphere. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting...
Guide Book
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... on the TV connected. EN 31 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector GZ-MG680 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 all...
... on the TV connected. EN 31 USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color television signals. AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector GZ-MG680 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 all...
Guide Book
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... accidentally. Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not using it is used for a long time. • The battery 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 the camcorder again...
... accidentally. Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following phenomena are not using it is used for a long time. • The battery 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 the camcorder again...
Guide Book
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... such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL] to respond. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work . When playing back video - Search index by date - Playback effects When playing back still image - Playback effects • If there are not displayed.) • The following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. Therefore...
... such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL] to respond. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work . When playing back video - Search index by date - Playback effects When playing back still image - Playback effects • If there are not displayed.) • The following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. Therefore...
Guide Book
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... LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Connectors AV input/output Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 W Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 kW Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kW * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life...
... LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Connectors AV input/output Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 W Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 kW Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kW * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life...
Guide Book
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... Adapter 16, 74 Adjust Brightness 29 Analog Input (Switch to Analog I/O 63 Auto Power Off 61 AV Connection 31, 53, 54 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 16, 74 C CD-ROM 10, 48 Clock Adjust 16 Copying Files 43 D Date/Time Setting 5 Date Display Style 61 Daylight Saving Time 16 Delete Data on HDD 64 Deleting Files 34 Demo Mode 61 Digest Playback 24, 47 Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS 60 Display on TV 63 Drop Detection 62 Dubbing Playback 53 DVD Backup 44 DVD...
... Adapter 16, 74 Adjust Brightness 29 Analog Input (Switch to Analog I/O 63 Auto Power Off 61 AV Connection 31, 53, 54 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 16, 74 C CD-ROM 10, 48 Clock Adjust 16 Copying Files 43 D Date/Time Setting 5 Date Display Style 61 Daylight Saving Time 16 Delete Data on HDD 64 Deleting Files 34 Demo Mode 61 Digest Playback 24, 47 Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS 60 Display on TV 63 Drop Detection 62 Dubbing Playback 53 DVD Backup 44 DVD...
Guide Book
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...] is set to [OFF].) (੬ p. 62) White Balance Indicator (੬ p. 30) Monitor Backlight Indicator (੬ p. 61) Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ p. 29) Backlight Compensation Indicator (੬ p. 28) Brightness Control Indicator (੬ p. 29) : Photometry Area Control Indicator (੬ p. 30) Shutter Speed (੬ p. 29) 8 Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator (੬ p. 55) Counter Upload Mode Indicator (੬ p. 57) ": GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator...
...] is set to [OFF].) (੬ p. 62) White Balance Indicator (੬ p. 30) Monitor Backlight Indicator (੬ p. 61) Battery Indicator Date/Time (੬ p. 16) Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (੬ p. 29) Backlight Compensation Indicator (੬ p. 28) Brightness Control Indicator (੬ p. 29) : Photometry Area Control Indicator (੬ p. 30) Shutter Speed (੬ p. 29) 8 Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator (੬ p. 55) Counter Upload Mode Indicator (੬ p. 57) ": GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 Analog Input Indicator...
Guide Book
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Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. ! [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MANUAL: # MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on a cloudy day. ' HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft). [OFF]: Deactivates the function. ON: Activates the function. STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. * mode only U TELE...
Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset WB Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording. ! [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. MANUAL: # MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on a cloudy day. ' HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft). [OFF]: Deactivates the function. ON: Activates the function. STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots. * mode only U TELE...
Guide Book
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... are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up . Display EN 65 Turn on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL] to a TV compatible with HDMI-CEC with an HDMI cable (optional) and turn off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. The LCD monitor is not correct. The remaining battery display is difficult to see if used for instructions.
... are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up . Display EN 65 Turn on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL] to a TV compatible with HDMI-CEC with an HDMI cable (optional) and turn off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. The LCD monitor is not correct. The remaining battery display is difficult to see if used for instructions.
Guide Book
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... a malfunction. • Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are interrupted. Playback Trouble Sound or video are not displayed.) • The following functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camcorder.
... a malfunction. • Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are interrupted. Playback Trouble Sound or video are not displayed.) • The following functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camcorder.
Guide Book
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... compliant. The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. The remote control does not work in the camcorder, it takes time 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 a PC after formatting. If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for the camcorder to respond.
... compliant. The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. The remote control does not work in the camcorder, it takes time 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 a PC after formatting. If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for the camcorder to respond.
Guide Book
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... 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...
... 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...
Guide Book
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... Adapter 16, 74 Adjust Brightness 29 Analog Input (Switch to Analog I/O 63 Auto Power Off 61 AV Connection 31, 53, 54 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 16, 74 C CD-ROM 10, 48 Clock Adjust 16 Copying Files 43 D Date/Time Setting 5 Date Display Style 61 Daylight Saving Time 16 Delete Data on HDD 64 Deleting Files 34 Demo Mode 61 Digest Playback 24, 47 Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS 60 Display on TV 63 Drop Detection 62 Dubbing Playback 53 DVD Backup 44 DVD...
... Adapter 16, 74 Adjust Brightness 29 Analog Input (Switch to Analog I/O 63 Auto Power Off 61 AV Connection 31, 53, 54 B Backlight Compensation 28 Battery Pack 16, 74 C CD-ROM 10, 48 Clock Adjust 16 Copying Files 43 D Date/Time Setting 5 Date Display Style 61 Daylight Saving Time 16 Delete Data on HDD 64 Deleting Files 34 Demo Mode 61 Digest Playback 24, 47 Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS 60 Display on TV 63 Drop Detection 62 Dubbing Playback 53 DVD Backup 44 DVD...
Instructions
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...; Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. 2 Select the file and set the recorded videos to the PC with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. To turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ 1 Connect the camcorder to the export setting. mode. • Select the recording mode. EN 35 Press EXPORT twice. Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in...
...; Select ! mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. 2 Select the file and set the recorded videos to the PC with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. To turn off the export mode Press EXPORT twice. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ 1 Connect the camcorder to the export setting. mode. • Select the recording mode. EN 35 Press EXPORT twice. Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in...
Instructions
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... menu. 3 Select the desired setting. To return to protect the HDD. The LCD monitor is not correct. Turn off the camcorder, wait 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...
... menu. 3 Select the desired setting. To return to protect the HDD. The LCD monitor is not correct. Turn off the camcorder, wait 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...
Instructions
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... [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in the help of the camcorder cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.) The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack...
... [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in the help of the camcorder cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.) The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack...
Instructions
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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...