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Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow infl  ammables, water or metallic objects to 

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the 

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the 

camcorder is not in use.

... place naked fl  ame sources, such as lighted 

candles, on the apparatus.

... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the 

power plug or an AC wall outlet.

... insert any objects in the camcorder.

Avoid using the unit

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as near 

a cooking stove.

... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.
... near a television set.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic 

or electric fi elds (speakers, broadcasting 
antennas, etc.).

... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) 

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit

... in places of over 50°C.
... in places where humidity is extremely low 

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

... in direct sunlight.
... in a closed car in summer.
... near a heater.
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit 

in high places while a cable is connected may 
result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and 
the unit falls onto the fl  oor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during 

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright 

objects for long periods.

... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
... swing the soft camcorder case excessively 

when the camcorder is inside it.

... store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

 Fasten the grip belt securely.

 When using the camcorder with a tripod, 

attach the camcorder to the tripod securely.

If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and 
the camcorder may be damaged.
When a child uses the unit, there must be 
parental guidance.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Summary of Contents for Everio GZ-HM30AA

Page 1: ...product Detailed User Guide A Basic User Guide this manual and a Detailed User Guide are available for this product For more details on operating this product please refer to the Detailed User Guide at the following website o http manual jvc co jp index html o You can also access the website from the supplied CD ROM LYT2288 001B M EN Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Information ...

Page 2: ...and unplug it immediately Continue using the unit or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock Contact your JVC dealer Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that yo...

Page 3: ...ration or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Do not point the lens directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of ...

Page 4: ...vailable for this product For more details on operating this product please refer to the Detailed User Guide at the following website o http manual jvc co jp index html o You can also access the website from the supplied CD ROM Verifying the Accessories AC Adapter AC V10M 1 Power Cord 1 Battery Pack BN VG107E USB Cable Type A Mini Type B AV Cable CD ROM 2 Basic User Guide this manual 0 SD cards ar...

Page 5: ...nward Forward search J OK INFO Button Confirms the selection Displays information as follows Recording Displays the remaining time and battery power Playback Displays file information such as recording date K AV Connector p 15 16 L MENU Button p 17 M HDMI Mini Connector p 14 N USB Connector O Zoom Volume Lever Index u p 12 13 P i AUTO Intelligent Auto Button p 12 Q DC Connector p 6 R START STOP Bu...

Page 6: ...cks 0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs safety and performance cannot be guaranteed 0 Charging time Approx 1 h 50 m using supplied battery pack The charging time is when the unit is used at 25 C If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10 C to 35 C charging may take a longer time or it may not start The recordable and playable time may also be...

Page 7: ...To change the setting A Press MENU B Press UP or DOWN to select VIDEO QUALITY and press OK INFO C Press UP or DOWN to select the video quality D Press OK INFO Setting complete High Definition LS 16 9 Higher video quality LE 16 9 Standard Definition SSW 16 9 SS 4 3 SEW 16 9 SE 4 3 More recording time For the approximate video recording time refer to p 18 For more information refer to the Detailed U...

Page 8: ...onic TOSHIBA SanDisk Eye Fi Video A Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card Max 64 GB Eye Fi Eye Fi Connect X2 Eye Fi Explore X2 Eye Fi Pro X2 Only the specified models may be used Refer to the Detailed User Guide for details 0 Using SD cards including SDHC SDXC cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss 0...

Page 9: ...ted when it is formatted Copy all files on the card to a computer before formatting A Press MENU B Select MEDIA SETTINGS and press OK C Select FORMAT SD CARD and press OK FORMAT SD CARD D Select FILE and press OK FILE FORMAT SD CARD E Select YES and press OK F After formatting press OK For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 9 Getting Started Recordin...

Page 10: ...me 2011 1 1 10 00 TIME DATE CLOCK SETTING 0 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the setting value and press OK to confirm it The cursor moves to the next item 0 Repeat this step to input the year month day hour and minute 4 Press UP or DOWN to select the region where you live and press OK 0 The city name and time difference are displayed GMT CLOCK AREA SETTING o To return to the previous screen Press MENU ...

Page 11: ...age on the display can be changed A Press MENU B Select DISPLAY SETTINGS and press OK DISPLAY SETTINGS C Select LANGUAGE and press OK LANGUAGE D Select the desired language and press OK NOTE 0 SET DATE TIME is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock For more information refer to the Deta...

Page 12: ...ual with every press If the mode is H Manual press the S button to switch Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto Open the lens cover Zoom ratio setting depends on the setting of VIDEO QUALITY P 23 o Indications during video recording 0 00 00 000 22 Battery Indicator Recording Media Recording in Progress Record Standby Remaining Recording Time Video Quality Scene Counter Image Stabilizer...

Page 13: ...standard definition before selecting the playback mode p 7 o To delete selected files from the index screen A Press MENU select DELETE and press OK B Select FILE SELECT and press OK C Press UP or DOWN to select files and press OK D Press MENU select EXECUTE and press OK to confirm deletion E After deleting is complete press OK o Usable operation buttons levers during playback During video playback...

Page 14: ...k in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI connector Connecting to the HDMI connector HDMI Connector Input TV HDMI Cable Optional To HDMI Mini Connector NOTE 0 For questions about the TV or method of connection contact your TV s manufacturer 0 Use a High Speed HDMI Cable as the HDMI mini cable 14 For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html ...

Page 15: ... menu to ON Set ON SCREEN DISPLAY in the playback menu to ON o When images look unnatural on the TV Images do not appear on the TV properly 0 Disconnect the cable and connect again 0 Turn off and on this unit again Images are projected vertically on the TV 0 Set VIDEO OUTPUT in the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu to 4 3 Images are projected horizontally on the TV 0 Adjust the TV s screen accordingly The ...

Page 16: ...cted 2 Press L Play Record to select the playback mode 3 Prepare to record Preparation on TV and VCR DVD recorder 0 Switch to a compatible external input 0 Insert a DVD R or video tape Preparation on this unit 0 Set VIDEO OUTPUT in the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu to the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the connecting TV 0 To include the date during dubbing set DISPLAY ON TV in the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu...

Page 17: ...ge Computer Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop CPU OS Memory MB GB Available Hard Disk Space GB Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your computer or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers Pixela for inquires regarding the provi...

Page 18: ... time is only a guide The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment Approximate Recording Time Using Battery Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time BN VG107E 40 m 1 h 5 m BN VG114E 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m BN VG121E 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m 0 The above are values when MONITOR BRIGHTNESS is set to 3 standard 0 The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming...

Page 19: ...m and this unit powers on automatically 5 If the above do not solve the problem consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center Trouble Trouble Action Page Power POWER CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the monitor is closed 0 The battery pack is being charged 6 Recording Recording cannot be performed 0 Set to the recording mode with the L Play Record button 13 Recording stops automatically 0 ...

Page 20: ...rning Indications RECORDING FAILURE 0 Turn off and on this unit again 0 If the above does not solve the problem back up your files and execute FORMAT SD CARD in the MEDIA SETTINGS menu All data will be deleted DATA RECORDED FILE IS TOO SMALL TO BE SAVED 0 When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than 0 00 00 14 the video will not be saved MEMORY CARD ERROR 0 Turn off and on this unit ...

Page 21: ...delines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the recording medium or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the recording medium with water Do not use replace or store the recording 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 ...

Page 22: ...places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater in high places such as on a TV Leaving the unit in high places while a cable is connected may result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and the unit falls onto the fl oor To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet drop the unit or ...

Page 23: ...zoom OFF SS SE 340 000 to 790 000 pixels dynamic zoom ON SS SE 470 000 to 790 000 pixels dynamic zoom OFF Lens F1 8 6 3 f 2 9 mm to 116 0 mm LS LE 35 mm conversion 45 6 mm to 1 824 mm AIS ON LS LE 35 mm conversion 42 0 mm to 1 680 mm AIS OFF SSW SEW 35 mm conversion 45 6 mm to 3 182 mm dynamic zoom ON SSW SEW 35 mm conversion 45 6 mm to 1 824 mm dynamic zoom OFF SS SE 35 mm conversion 55 9 mm to 3...

Page 24: ...fications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice Index A AC Adapter 6 AV Connection 15 16 B Battery Pack 6 21 C Clock Adjust 10 D Date Time Setting 10 Deleting Files 13 Dubbing Duplicate 16 F Format SD Card 9 H HDMI Connection 14 L Language Setting 11 LCD Monitor 21 M Menu Settings 17 R Recordable Time 18 S SD Card 8 V Viewing Files on TV...

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