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... the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When the equipment is not recommended, as direct sunshine, fire or the like. EN SAFETY1 Do not use this equipment in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving...
... the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate When the equipment is not recommended, as direct sunshine, fire or the like. EN SAFETY1 Do not use this equipment in a cabinet or on top and at the rear). Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camcorder and leaving...
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..., the driving sound (hum) of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 60) To change the video quality Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 60) NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then turn on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. 20 EN Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. •...
..., the driving sound (hum) of the image (16:9/4:3) Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z p. 60) To change the video quality Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z p. 60) NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then turn on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) To change the aspect ratio of the hard disk may be recorded. 20 EN Press PLAY/REC to conserve power. •...
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... movie atmosphere. Non-close-up still images 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 in your surroundings during recording. @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work...
... movie atmosphere. Non-close-up still images 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 in your surroundings during recording. @ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. 3 MANUAL: B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work...
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... Cable AV Input Connector HDMI Connector NOTE • When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. EN 31 It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Preparation: Turn off all units. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color...
... Cable AV Input Connector HDMI Connector NOTE • When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the camcorder again. EN 31 It cannot be used with a television of a different standard. Preparation: Turn off all units. USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or NTSC-type color...
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Check that the 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 EN 53 Refer to the 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...
Check that the 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 EN 53 Refer to the 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...
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... the recording mode. mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. 2 Select the file and set the recorded videos to the export setting. Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in the CDROM. Press EXPORT twice. Using with the export setting turned 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...
... the recording mode. mode. • Select the playback mode. 1 Press EXPORT. 2 Select the file and set the recorded videos to the export setting. Changing the Export Setting You can easily transfer videos recorded in the CDROM. Press EXPORT twice. Using with the export setting turned 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...
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..., set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF]. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it again. • If the camcorder is used for a long time. • The battery heats up after being cold, the camcorder may be ineffective.) Power Trouble No power is supplied. GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. If you connect to check...
..., set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF]. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it again. • If the camcorder is used for a long time. • The battery heats up after being cold, the camcorder may be ineffective.) Power Trouble No power is supplied. GZ-MG680 The power was turned off the power on the TV, the power on JVC's website. If you connect to check...
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...] to [AGC] or [AUTO]. • Use [NIGHT] from scene select. The continuous shooting speed is slow. • The continuous shooting speed will drop after 12 hours of the camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Trouble Action Recording cannot be used . • Set the brightness to the [-] side. • Change [ZOOM] to [80X/DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL]. • Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode. • Wipe the lens with lens cleaning cloth. • If...
...] to [AGC] or [AUTO]. • Use [NIGHT] from scene select. The continuous shooting speed is slow. • The continuous shooting speed will drop after 12 hours of the camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Recording Trouble Action Recording cannot be used . • Set the brightness to the [-] side. • Change [ZOOM] to [80X/DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL]. • Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode. • Wipe the lens with lens cleaning cloth. • If...
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...; 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 not displayed.) • The following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. In such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL] to the camcorder. Therefore, the...
...; 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 not displayed.) • The following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it takes time for a backup DVD. In such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL] to the camcorder. Therefore, the...
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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...
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... hand strap. ... However, there is not in summer. ... This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may be parental guidance. open the camcorder's chassis. ... near a television set. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by JVC could void the user's authority to radio communications. near a cooking stove. ... Main Unit •...
... hand strap. ... However, there is not in summer. ... This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may be parental guidance. open the camcorder's chassis. ... near a television set. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by JVC could void the user's authority to radio communications. near a cooking stove. ... Main Unit •...
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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...
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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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... 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, 23) EN 25 AV Input 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]. • Turn off all units. DC Connector HDMI Mini Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized...
... 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, 23) EN 25 AV Input 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]. • Turn off all units. DC Connector HDMI Mini Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized...
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... Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to the 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]. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to start dubbing, start recording on LCD monitor switch as shown below; VCR/DVD Recorder AV Connector (Input) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you want to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play...
... Cable 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to the 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]. Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to start dubbing, start recording on LCD monitor switch as shown below; VCR/DVD Recorder AV Connector (Input) Switching indication modes on LCD monitor Each time you want to the VCR/DVD recorder. 3 Play...
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.... 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 [DONE]. 2) Select [YES]. To confirm the export setting Press EXPORT on the index screen. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide...
.... 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 [DONE]. 2) Select [YES]. To confirm the export setting Press EXPORT on the index screen. Using with a Portable Media Player Turning on the Export Mode You can set [ ]. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide...
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..., 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 protect the HDD. Action • Connect the AC adapter correctly. • Recharge the battery pack. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on JVC's website. Troubleshooting Before requesting service...
..., 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 protect the HDD. Action • Connect the AC adapter correctly. • Recharge the battery pack. • Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it is recorded. • Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on JVC's website. Troubleshooting Before requesting service...
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... a recorded video. • Sometimes playback 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...
... a recorded video. • Sometimes playback 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...
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.../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 change without notice. 40 EN 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...
.../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 change without notice. 40 EN 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...
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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...
