User manual JVC GZ-MG680 BROCHURE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS HARD DISK CAMCORDER EN GZ-MG680BEK GZ-MG645BEK GZ-MG630AEK/REK/SEK Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 6 and 7 to ensure safe use of this product. ENGLISH 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 blinking. Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Open the cover Battery Pack AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V) CAUTION The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. · Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Grip Adjustment Adjust the strap and fasten. Grip Strap · Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder. · When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it. Fasten 2 EN Date/Time Setting Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder Power button Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder LCD monitor Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. [. . . ] The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in insufficient light conditions. Deactivates this function. The maximum recording time is displayed for each video quality mode. To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. AUTO OFF EN 21 Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To play back a few seconds from the beginning of each video Touch [ ]. To delete a video Select when playback is stopped. To change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to [W]. Operations during Video Playback On-screen buttons : : : : : : : : : Return to the first scene of the file Go to the first scene of the next file Return to the index screen Reverse search (during playback) Frame-by-frame playback in reverse direction (during pause)* Playback Pause Forward search (during playback) Frame-by-frame playback in forward direction (during pause)* Speaker volume -- : Turn down the volume * Slow playback starts when you keep touching the / for a while. sensor button under + : Turn up the volume 22 EN Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To change the number of thumbnails (6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to [W]. Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons : : : : : : : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction Change playback order of slide show in forward direction Return to the index screen Display the previous file Start the slide show End the slide show Display the next file EN 23 Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. Manual Setting in Menu In the manual recording mode: Changing to Manual Recording Mode Preparation: · Select or mode. Select [MANUAL SETTING]. 3 To return to the auto recording mode Select [A/M] so that the indicator appears. Select the desired menu. Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure. In the manual recording mode: 4 Select the desired setting. Select . Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the value by using the touch sensor. To return to the previous screen Select . To cancel backlight compensation Select again. NOTE To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, is not displayed. Change the setting when the LCD monitor is in the normal position. 24 EN USING WITH TV Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or PAL-type color television signals. Preparation: Turn off all units. DC Connector HDMI Mini Connector Connection with TV You can output videos from the AV connector or the HDMI mini connector. To connect using the AV connector Preparation: Turn off all units. DC Connector AC Adapter AV Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) To AC Outlet HDMI Connector NOTE · When connecting to the HDMI cable, the To AC Outlet AV Cable image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. 2) Turn off and on the camcorder again. Playback Operation After the connection with TV is completed AV Input Connector NOTE GZ-MG645 You can also connect the cables using the Everio Dock. GZ-MG680 GZ-MG645 To connect using the 1 2 3 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. (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. 22, 23) EN HDMI mini connector We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). 4 25 EDITING Managing Files CAUTION Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing files. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again. Deleting Files · Protected files cannot be deleted. [. . . ] do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. Cooler temperatures require medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise. Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium. Do not bring the recording medium near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves. [. . . ]