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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. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. Model No. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. ENGLISH
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. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of the camcorder) below. Model No. GUIDEBOOK HARD DISK CAMERA GZ-MG680 U GZ-MG650 U GZ-MG630 U EN Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this product. Serial No. ENGLISH
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...top and at the rear). Also do not dispose of fire if the battery is intended to alert the user to dripping or splashing. CAUTION! WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with water or liquids (such as lighted ... Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. the heat may be placed on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. •...
...top and at the rear). Also do not dispose of fire if the battery is intended to alert the user to dripping or splashing. CAUTION! WARNING: The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with water or liquids (such as lighted ... Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the camcorder. the heat may be placed on Replaceable lithium battery The battery used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. •...
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Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card when the lamp is not charged at the time of purchase. Power/charge ...drop it. 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. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten...
Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card when the lamp is not charged at the time of purchase. Power/charge ...drop it. 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. If you grip the camcorder. • When carrying the camcorder, please be guaranteed. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten...
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... Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings 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 ...
... Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11 Index 12 Indications on LCD Monitor 14 Necessary Settings 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 ...
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...the LCD monitor: Q Slide your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set to on by phone...and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it again. Read This First! Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of this product when it is operated by other recording media for any lost data. JVC will not be used for ...
...the LCD monitor: Q Slide your important recorded data to a DVD or other batteries. • If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn off the power before using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by default To deactivate the demonstration mode, set to on by phone...and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it again. Read This First! Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of this product when it is operated by other recording media for any lost data. JVC will not be used for ...
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CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN Do not use the provided cables for connections. GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable RM-V751U Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control.
CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use any other cables. 10 EN Do not use the provided cables for connections. GETTING STARTED Accessories AP-V20U AC Adapter BN-VF808U Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable RM-V751U Remote Control CR2025 Lithium Battery Pre-installed in the remote control.
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... To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. To be effective or may 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. Preparing the Remote... Control A battery is directly exposed ...
... To Reinsert the Battery Remote Sensor Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab. To be effective or may 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. Preparing the Remote... Control A battery is directly exposed ...
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... 7 AV Connector (Z p. 31, 53, 54) 8 USB Connector (Z p. 44, 49) 9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot ; 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 Switch [!, #] - Battery Release Button Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button...(Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . Camcorder !
... 7 AV Connector (Z p. 31, 53, 54) 8 USB Connector (Z p. 44, 49) 9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot ; 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 Switch [!, #] - Battery Release Button Remote Control Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button...(Z p. 57) TITLE Button (Z p. 41) . Camcorder !
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... OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! 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: (Appears during... 60) - Event Indicator (Z p. 23) During Still Image Recording Only ! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 60) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 59) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 59) 14 EN...
... OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! 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: (Appears during... 60) - Event Indicator (Z p. 23) During Still Image Recording Only ! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD (standard) (Z p. 60) % Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 21) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Z p. 59) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Z p. 59) 14 EN...
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...Search J: Reverse Search QF: Forward Slow-Motion PQ: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Z p. 16) + Volume Level Indicator , GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications on .../No indications EN 15 Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time (Z p. 16) ) GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 ...
...Search J: Reverse Search QF: Forward Slow-Motion PQ: Reverse Slow-Motion (The number on the left shows speed.) ) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Z p. 16) + Volume Level Indicator , GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications on .../No indications EN 15 Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 21) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time (Z p. 16) ) GZ-MG680 Output with 1080p (Z p. 63) N OV. 1 . 2 0 0 9 4 : 5 5 P M ! During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 8 ...
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...damage the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to indicate charging has ...the lamp goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 22. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 h 50...
...damage the AC adapter. This may shorten depending on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 16 EN Necessary Settings before Use Charging the Battery Pack To detach the battery pack 1 Close the LCD monitor to indicate charging has ...the lamp goes out, charging is finished. To check the remaining battery power See page 22. Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. Battery pack BN-VF808U (Provided) BN-VF815U BN-VF823U Charging time 1 h 50...
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... [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) ! W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in Checking the Remaining Battery Power ! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 EN Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! AUTO The LED light turns on ON regardless of the surrounding...
... [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control) Zoom ratio (factory-preset) ! W: Wide angle T: Telephoto You can also zoom out/zoom in Checking the Remaining Battery Power ! OFF Deactivates this function. 22 EN Recording Files (Continued) Zooming Preparation: • Select ! AUTO The LED light turns on ON regardless of the surrounding...
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... the source video file. • The continuous shooting function cannot be deleted. NOTE • Captured still images are deleted, they cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as turning off the power) while accessing files. EDITING Managing Files CAUTION...
... the source video file. • The continuous shooting function cannot be deleted. NOTE • Captured still images are deleted, they cannot be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during playback. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as turning off the power) while accessing files. EDITING Managing Files CAUTION...
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...[BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. [ DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the surrounding conditions. To turn the camcorder on , it again when using the battery pack. EN 61 STANDARD: Select this mode is set to [BRIGHTER] when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming....the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If a microSD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take place even if this when saving the battery life. [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the touch ...
...[BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus. [ DEMO MODE Introduces special features of the surrounding conditions. To turn the camcorder on , it again when using the battery pack. EN 61 STANDARD: Select this mode is set to [BRIGHTER] when using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming....the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack. • If a microSD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take place even if this when saving the battery life. [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the touch ...
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... direct sunlight. GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL] to see . The LCD monitor is difficult to check it . • If you are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up after...for long periods of time in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up . Turn on this camcorder also turns off when the camcorder warms up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily...
... direct sunlight. GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on the camcorder again to start using HDMI-CEC, set [HDMI CONTROL] to see . The LCD monitor is difficult to check it . • If you are not malfunctions. • The camcorder heats up after...for long periods of time in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for a long time. • The battery heats up . Turn on this camcorder also turns off when the camcorder warms up during charging. • When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily...
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... video on the index screen. (Video files that battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range. (If the battery pack is recommended that you copy all the TVs. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and..., and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is interrupted at the connecting section between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on the TV connected. GZ-MG680 When connecting to [OFF]. Playback...
... video on the index screen. (Video files that battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range. (If the battery pack is recommended that you copy all the TVs. The camcorder operates slowly when switching between two scenes. GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and..., and erase the files from the camcorder. • Check the remaining battery pack charge. (When the battery pack is interrupted at the connecting section between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on the TV connected. GZ-MG680 When connecting to [OFF]. Playback...
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...Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. If a malfunction occurs in the HDD ! Cannot upload the file to YouTube™ • It may occur when you connect the camcorder to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI cable. ... not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in [Click for repairs. 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 the camcorder, then reattach it. # Execute ...
...Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. If a malfunction occurs in the HDD ! Cannot upload the file to YouTube™ • It may occur when you connect the camcorder to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI cable. ... not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for Latest Product Info] in [Click for repairs. 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 the camcorder, then reattach it. # Execute ...
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... it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . Action • Set the clock. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Remove and re-insert the microSD card... 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. HDD: • Do not allow the camcorder to use JVC battery packs.
... it on again. DATA DELETION ERROR • Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on . Action • Set the clock. Consult your nearest JVC dealer. MEMORY CARD ERROR! • Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.) • Remove and re-insert the microSD card... 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. HDD: • Do not allow the camcorder to use JVC battery packs.
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If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to select the desired mode (! Be careful not to damage the LCD monitor. ... another disc. • Slide the mode switch to the cautions for each product. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with another disc. • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with a soft cloth. NOTE • Avoid...
If the camcorder is left dirty. • When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to select the desired mode (! Be careful not to damage the LCD monitor. ... another disc. • Slide the mode switch to the cautions for each product. Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter. To clean the camcorder Wipe the camcorder gently with another disc. • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with a soft cloth. NOTE • Avoid...
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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 (2ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE:720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR) FINE: 720 x ...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$, 50 Hz...
battery) Still image Format JPEG Image size 832 x 624 Image quality FINE / STANDARD Video Signal format NTSC standard Recording/Playback format Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch) Recording mode (video) ULTRA FINE:720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR) FINE: 720 x ...V (p-p) to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 W Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W Audio input*: 300 mV (rms), 50 kW Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kW * GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 only GZ-MG680 HDMI HDMI Mini Connector USB Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant AC Adapter Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz...