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CAMCORDER
Detailed User Guide
GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/
GZ-HM650/GZ-HM450/
GZ-HM440
LYT2268-002A
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Playback Table of Contents Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 50 Playing a Video with Defective Management Information Beginner's Guide ............................................................ 4 ........................................................................................ 51 Charging .................................................................................. 4 Playing Back Still Images .........................................
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SEAMLESS RECORDING ................................................. 82 LCD Monitor ........................................................................ 107 x.v.Color ............................................................................. 82 USER BUTTON SETTING ................................................. 82 Indications on the LCD monitor Main Menu for Still Image Recording ..................................... 83 Common Recording Indications ......................................
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Beginner's Guide Shooting Tips Charging Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed 0 User Guide. Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~ Recording Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed 0 User Guide. Playback Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed 0 User Guide. . This is the standard way of shooting while standing up. Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve
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Useful Shooting Techniques Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! . Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times! Decorating the tree o . Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute expressions
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Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Wedding Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! . . After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of Discussing and Planning Before the Event the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the slightly drunk from champagne! bride and
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Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Travel Setting the shot from eye level to chest level o Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! . . You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please Bringing the Necessary Equipment say a few words for the bride and groom". The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are and th
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Useful Shooting Techniques Battery Charger o Using Pan at the Places of Interest Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to the "Shooting Tips" found in this website on how to use panning effectively. In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that can often be found at the tourist sp
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Useful Shooting Techniques Inducing Responses by Calling Out Amusement Park Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! . . Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction camcorder to a waste. You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take When recording, induce more reactions by enthus
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Getting Started Key Features Key features of your camcorder Full High Definition (1920×1080 pixels) Video Recording 1 3.2 M (2400×1344 pixels) Still Image Recording (GZ-HM670/GZ- 2 HM650) i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes 3 “Scenes of Intelligent Auto” ( A p. 25) 2.7” Touch Screen 4 “Using the Touch Screen” ( A p. 19) Enhanced Digital Image Stabilizer 5 “Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 42) 40x Optical Zoom 6 “ZOOM” ( A p. 81) 7 Personal Authentication and Face
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Getting Started Model Differences Confirm the model name of your camcorder. Model Recording Built-in Memory LED Light Image Sensor Pict. Size Seamless Copy/Move Media Memory Card Slot (16:9) Recording Files Max. Pict. Size (Super Resolution) GZ-HM440 SDHC/ - Dual SD - 1/5.8" 1.50M CMOS 2M Slot A N Slot Slot A N Slot SDXC B B GZ-HM450 SDHC/ 8 GB SD - 1/5.8" 1.50M CMOS 2M Built-in Built-in SDXC/ memory N memory N Built-in SD card SD card Memory GZ-HM650 SDHC/ 8 GB SD Light 1/4.1" 3.32M BSI CMOS 2M
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Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description AC Adapter AC-V11U Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. 0 It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Battery Pack BN-VG114U Attaches to this unit to supply power. 0 . AV Cable Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV. 0 . USB Cable (Type A - Mini Type B) Connects
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Getting Started You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours 0 Charging the Battery Pack indoors. (Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.) Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. Detaching the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack. 1 . Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit. . Align the top of the battery with the m
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Getting Started Charging is also possible with an optional USB AC adapter (AC-V10L). If 0 Grip Adjustment you use any other USB AC adapters besides JVC AC adapters, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. If charging does not start, detach the battery pack and try again from step 0 1. You cannot record or play back videos while the camcorder is connected 0 to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable after charging. . A Open the lever on the strap lock Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using US
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Getting Started Removing the Card Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/ GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690) Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 15) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” ( A p. 16) “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 49) 1 Close the LCD monitor. . Types of Usable SD Card The f
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Getting Started SDXC Card Using an Eye-Fi Card Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless LAN function. Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos and still images to a computer or the web. (A broadband wireless LAN environment is required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions. Types of Cards The following Eye-Fi cards ca
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Getting Started Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM440) Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. This unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted, recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 17) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” ( A p. 18) “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 49) 1 Close the LCD monitor. . Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. Operations are confirmed on the S
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Getting Started Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos and still images to a computer SDXC Card or the web. (A broadband wireless LAN environment is required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions. Types of Cards The following Eye-Fi cards can be used on this unit. Eye-Fi X2 Series Eye-Fi Connect X2 0 0 Eye-Fi Explore
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Getting Started 0 Tap and hold n button Using the Touch Screen Displays are fixed such that they do not disappear. After setting, the Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the display button changes from n to m. touch screen according to the mode in use. Tap m to release the displays. There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. 0 The following are some examples. Playback Screen (Video) A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file
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Getting Started Index Screen Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording. Open the LCD monitor. 1 . Date Button 1 “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 50) . “Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 52) The unit turns on. 0 Recording Mode Button 2 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off. 0 Swi
