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... presence of in damage. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is installed in a cabinet or on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Safety Precautions...
... presence of in damage. Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is installed in a cabinet or on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not place any containers filled with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Safety Precautions...
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... before Use 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using a microSD Card 19 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power........ 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 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...
... before Use 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Date/Time Setting 16 Language Setting 17 Other Settings 18 Grip Adjustment 18 Tripod Mounting 18 Using a microSD Card 19 RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files 20 Video Recording 20 Still Image Recording 21 Zooming 22 LED Light 22 Checking the Remaining Battery Power........ 22 Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media 23 Registering Files to Events 23 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...
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... the camcorder and then turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for recording You can also start recording. To stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording is paused. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene. To record a still image during recording. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select the recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to conserve power. •...
... the camcorder and then turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for recording You can also start recording. To stop recording Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene Select A while recording is paused. Press PLAY/REC to select ! (video) mode. Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene. To record a still image during recording. RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording Files Video Recording Slide the mode switch to select the recording mode. SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to conserve power. •...
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... the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft). 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function. 0 ON: Activates the function. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects. 1 [OFF]: No effect is used . Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance...
... the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears. M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft). 1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function. 0 ON: Activates the function. PHOTOMETRY AREA Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects. 1 [OFF]: No effect is used . Manual Recording (Continued) Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset = WB Adjusts the white balance...
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... camcorder is designed to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off all units. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on the TV connected. 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 be used with a television of a different standard. In such cases, perform the following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable...
... camcorder is designed to [OUTPUT]. (Z p. 63) • Turn off all units. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on the TV connected. 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 be used with a television of a different standard. In such cases, perform the following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable...
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... VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder. To hide the date or icons on the screen Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]. (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time 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 using...
... VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder. To hide the date or icons on the screen Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]. (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time 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 using...
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... the recording mode. EN 55 For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of the file, select [CHECK]. 3 Select [DONE]. To cancel the export setting Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen 1) Select [DONE]. 2) Select [YES]. To confirm the export setting Press EXPORT on the index screen. Preparation: • Select ! All the files with a Portable Media Player Turning...
... the recording mode. EN 55 For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of the file, select [CHECK]. 3 Select [DONE]. To cancel the export setting Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen 1) Select [DONE]. 2) Select [YES]. To confirm the export setting Press EXPORT on the index screen. Preparation: • Select ! All the files with a Portable Media Player Turning...
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.... GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. Display EN 65 The following chart. After the low temperature message is not correct. The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off . If you connect to a TV compatible with HDMI-CEC with an HDMI cable (optional) and turn off accidentally. Turn on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL...
.... GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. Display EN 65 The following chart. After the low temperature message is not correct. The remaining battery display is displayed, the power turns off . If you connect to a TV compatible with HDMI-CEC with an HDMI cable (optional) and turn off accidentally. Turn on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL...
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... light, adjust the focus manually. Change the direction of continuous recording. Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start recording again. • Move away from a place where the camcorder is affected by itself. • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in the HDD of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. • Recording stops automatically after continuous shots. • Continuous shooting speed may occur in the LCD monitor and recording stops...
... light, adjust the focus manually. Change the direction of continuous recording. Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start recording again. • Move away from a place where the camcorder is affected by itself. • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in the HDD of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. • Recording stops automatically after continuous shots. • Continuous shooting speed may occur in the LCD monitor and recording stops...
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... HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of the camcorder cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in places exposed to strong light. • When connecting to respond. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 When connecting to operate in the camcorder, it again. 2) Turn off . When playing back video - Search index by date - Playback...
... HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of the camcorder cannot be played back.) • Cancel group display and date search functions. • Change the setting in places exposed to strong light. • When connecting to respond. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 When connecting to operate in the camcorder, it again. 2) Turn off . When playing back video - Search index by date - Playback...
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... USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to [STANDARD] mode. battery) Still image Format JPEG Image size 832 x 624 Image quality FINE / STANDARD Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital...
... USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use) Operating distance Within 5 m (16.4 ft) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to [STANDARD] mode. battery) Still image Format JPEG Image size 832 x 624 Image quality FINE / STANDARD Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital...
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... 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 20 On-screen Zoom Control 22 Operation Sound 61 P Photometry Area 30 Picture Title 41 Playlists 40 Portable Media Player 55 Protecting Files 36 Q Quick Restart 62 Quick Review 20, 21 R Recordable Time 73 Record Button 62 Recording Medium 64, 74 Remaining Battery Power 22 Remaining Recording Time 23 Remote Control...
... 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 20 On-screen Zoom Control 22 Operation Sound 61 P Photometry Area 30 Picture Title 41 Playlists 40 Portable Media Player 55 Protecting Files 36 Q Quick Restart 62 Quick Review 20, 21 R Recordable Time 73 Record Button 62 Recording Medium 64, 74 Remaining Battery Power 22 Remaining Recording Time 23 Remote Control...
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... 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 27 Using a DVD Burner 27 Creating a DVD using a PC 29 Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder......... 34 Using with a Portable Media Player.......35 Turning on the Export Mode 35 Changing the Export Setting 35 Transferring the Files to PC 35 Uploading Files to Websites 36 Turning on the Upload Mode 36 Uploading Files 36 FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 37 Troubleshooting...
... 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 27 Using a DVD Burner 27 Creating a DVD using a PC 29 Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder......... 34 Using with a Portable Media Player.......35 Turning on the Export Mode 35 Changing the Export Setting 35 Transferring the Files to PC 35 Uploading Files to Websites 36 Turning on the Upload Mode 36 Uploading Files 36 FURTHER INFORMATION Changing the Menu Settings 37 Troubleshooting...
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... HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. Connection with a television of a different standard. 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. (Z p. 22...
... HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. Connection with a television of a different standard. 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. (Z p. 22...
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... 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. To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector To AC Outlet AV Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the screen Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play...
... 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. To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing) AC Adapter DC Connector AV Connector To AC Outlet AV Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the screen Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play...
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.../ 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. All the files with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. mode. • Select the recording mode. Preparation: • Select ! Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in the CDROM. To cancel the export setting Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen 1) Select...
.../ 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. All the files with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. mode. • Select the recording mode. Preparation: • Select ! Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in the CDROM. To cancel the export setting Select the file and select [ ] again. To quit the screen 1) Select...
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... screen Select [QUIT]. In this case, record to a microSD card. • Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set each of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to see . The following chart. or #). • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in bright areas such as a concert hall). • A malfunction may be performed. The remaining battery display is difficult to see if used for instructions...
... screen Select [QUIT]. In this case, record to a microSD card. • Insert a commercially available microSD card, and set each of the [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to see . The following chart. or #). • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in bright areas such as a concert hall). • A malfunction may be performed. The remaining battery display is difficult to see if used for 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 HDD ! Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Other problems If a malfunction occurs 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...
... [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in the HDD ! Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Other problems If a malfunction occurs 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...
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... matrix system 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$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx...
... matrix system LED Light Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Connectors AV input/output Video input*: 0.8 V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 W Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 kW Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kW * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz § Output DC 11 V , 1 A Remote Control Power supply DC 3 V Battery life Approx...
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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...
