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HD MEMORY CAMERA
Detailed User Guide
GZ-V500
LYT2463-003A
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Checking the Remaining Recording Time ............................. 61 Table of Contents Playback Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4 Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 63 Charging .................................................................................. 4 Checking the Recording Date and Other Information ......... 65 Recording ......................................................................
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Recording Menu (Video) ...................................................... 114 DATE DISPLAY STYLE ................................................... 135 INFO. ............................................................................... 116 LANGUAGE ..................................................................... 135 SCENE SELECT .............................................................. 116 MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................ 135 FOCUS ............
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Beginner’s Guide o [Getting Ready] Charging A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. User Guide. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly. Recording Caution : 0 Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
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Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! . . After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of slightly drunk from cham
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Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Wedding o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! . . Discussing and Planning Before the Event You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom". Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are
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Useful Shooting Techniques Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders Travel If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved around to record other scenes, enabling an int
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Useful Shooting Techniques o Tripod 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 “Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on 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 t
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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 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 0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors. . Battery Pack BN-VG212U . 0 Attaches to this unit to supply power. HDMI Mini Cable 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV in a better quality. . AV Cable 0 Conn
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Getting Started Attaching the Core Filter Attach a core filter to the end of the USB cable that is connected to this unit. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices. 3 cm Wind once Release the stopper To be connected to this unit . 11
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Getting Started 0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and Charging the Battery Pack performance cannot be guaranteed. Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining 0 Charging time: Approx. 3 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) battery power is low. The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°
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Getting Started Rechargeable Batteries ： Grip Adjustment 0 When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it. (Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.) 0 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. 0 After removing the battery, store
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Getting Started 0 TOSHIBA Inserting an SD Card 0 SanDisk Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 14) SD Card “Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 62) 1 Close the LCD monitor. . 2 Open the SD card cover. . 0 This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards. 0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) for video recording. SDHC Card . 3 Insert an SD card. Label . 0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video record
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Getting Started Using the Touch Screen Windows XP / Necessary to update to SP2 or higher. Windows XP Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the SP1 touch screen according to the mode in use. 0 There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. Windows XP Necessary to download the update software. The following are some examples. SP2 / Windows (KB955704) XP SP3 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? A Tap the displayed button (icon) or
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Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. 00:01:23 00:12:34 Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) REC MENU . 1 Video/Still Image Mode Button PLAY REC MENU 0 Switches between video and still image modes. 2 Recording Mode Button . 0 Switches to the recording mode. 1 Video/Still Image Mode Button 3 0 Switches between video and still image mo
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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. 1 Open the LCD monitor. REC MENU . 1 Video/Still Image Mode Button 0 Switches between video and still image modes. . 0 The unit turns on. 2 Date Button 0 When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off. “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A
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Getting Started Resetting the Clock 5 Set the date and time. Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. CLOCK SETTING 1 Tap “MENU”. DATE TIME JAN 11 2012000 AM SET . 0 When the year, month, day, hour, or minute item is tapped, “3” and PLAY REC MENU “2” will be displayed. . 0 Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute. 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the 6 shortcut menu appears. After setting the date and time, tap “SET”. 2 Tap “ Q”. 7 Select t
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Getting Started Changing the Display Language Holding this Unit The language on the display can be changed. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. 1 Tap “MENU”. PLAY REC MENU . 0 When entering from the recording mode, tap “MENU” again as the shortcut menu appears. 2 Tap “ Q” (common). . . 0 Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly. Holding the LCD monitor with your left hand helps to stabilize the camera 3 Tap “LANG
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Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Using this Unit Overseas Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip. shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 20) 1 Tap “MENU”
