JVC Everio GZ-HM440 User Manual Download

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Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the

Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted

automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

In case of specific shooting scenes such as night view (

), person (

)

etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial

recording.

Open the lens cover.

Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

The video mode icon appears.

Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.

If the mode is

Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch.

The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every

press.

Start recording.

Press again to stop.

Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the

button to change the displays.

“Operation Buttons for Video Recording” (

p. 26)

Indications During Video Recording

Display Icon

Description

Time

Displays the current time.

“Clock Setting” (

p. 20)

Touch Priority AE/

Displays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF”

. By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”.

“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY

AE/AF)” (

p. 39)

Video Quality

Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting

selected in the recording menu.

“VIDEO QUALITY” (

p. 81)

Image Stabilizer

Sets whether to reduce camera shake.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (

p. 42)

Scene Counter

(Recorded Time)

Displays the elapsed time of the video that is

currently being recorded.

Remaining

Recording Time

Displays the remaining time for video recording.

Recording Mode

Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording
mode between

(Intelligent Auto) and

(Manual).

Battery Indicator

Displays the approximate remaining battery

power.

Details of the battery power can be displayed by

pressing the INFO button.

“Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power”

(

p. 48)

Recording Media

Displays the icon of the media where videos are

recorded to.

The recording media can be changed.

“REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM450/GZ-

HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690)” (

p. 95)

“REC VIDEO TO SLOTS (GZ-HM440)”

(

p. 96)

Scenes of Intelligent Auto

Display Icon

Description

Captures one’s skin beautifully.

Allows people to be captured naturally.

Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp

image with vivid colors.

Records with minimal noise in the overall image.

Allows night scenes to be captured accurately with

minimal noise in the overall image.

Prevents colors from fading even when recording

in a bright environment.

Records while focusing on a near object.

Reproduces the green color of trees vividly.

Reproduces the colors of sunset naturally.

Adjusts settings so that the subject does not

appear too dark due to backlight.

Recording

Summary of Contents for Everio GZ-HM440

Page 1: ...CAMCORDER LYT2268 002A Detailed User Guide GZ HM690 GZ HM670 GZ HM650 GZ HM450 GZ HM440 ...

Page 2: ...ots Self timer 45 Setting the USER Button 47 Remaining Recording Time Battery Power 48 Playback Playing Back Videos 50 Playing a Video with Defective Management Information 51 Playing Back Still Images 52 Slideshow Playback 52 Searching for a Specific Video Still Image 53 Date Search 53 Connecting to and Viewing on TV 54 Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector 54 Connecting via the Component Connec...

Page 3: ... REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 95 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 95 REC VIDEO TO SLOTS GZ HM440 96 REC STILLS TO SLOTS GZ HM440 96 OPERATION SOUND 97 AUTO POWER OFF 97 QUICK RESTART 98 DEMO MODE 98 TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST 98 DISPLAY ON TV 99 VIDEO OUTPUT 100 COMPONENT OUTPUT 100 HDMI OUTPUT 101 HDMI CONTROL 101 FACTORY PRESET 102 UPDATE 102 PC SOFTWAR...

Page 4: ... Keep the elbow of your right arm which is holding the camcorder close to your side C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly Extending Your Hands to Shoot High Angle Shooting Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of people o Getting Ready A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder ov...

Page 5: ...direction where recording will start D Press the start button and record for 2 seconds then slowly twist back your body to face the front Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front then press the stop button The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds giving the feeling of a slow motion Holiday Season Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family Decorating the...

Page 6: ...Finding out the route of entrance The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from the person in charge of the wedding hall in advance Set up the tripod at a place where you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around o Number of times and timing of clothes changing Find out the...

Page 7: ...lso a good way to add variety Do give it a try o Camcorder 1 Closing up on the bride and groom all the time o Camcorder 2 Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the same time Travel Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination For overseas t...

Page 8: ... the time when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling with your friends For overseas trips taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference 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 magnif...

Page 9: ...th 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 camcorder to a waste When recording induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your hands or shouting out Is it fun and the like Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident To reduce s...

Page 10: ...iew of a Selected Face FACE SUB WINDOW A p 41 9 Smile Shot Just smile and your happy face will be automatically detected and captured Capturing Smiles Automatically SMILE SHOT A p 40 10 TOUCHPRIORITYAE AF Coordinateexposureandfocusareathrough face or color tracking Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 11 Auto Recording Automatically starts recording when subject enters the detect...

Page 11: ... Built in Memory 8 GB SD 1 5 8 1 50M CMOS 2M Built in memory N SD card Built in memory N SD card GZ HM650 SDHC SDXC Built in Memory 8 GB SD Light 1 4 1 3 32M BSI CMOS 2M SR 3 2M Built in memory N SD card Built in memory N SD card GZ HM670 SDHC SDXC Built in Memory 32 GB SD Light 1 4 1 3 32M BSI CMOS 2M SR 3 2M Built in memory N SD card Built in memory N SD card GZ HM690 SDHC SDXC Built in Memory 6...

Page 12: ...o supply power AV Cable 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV USB Cable Type A Mini Type B 0 Connects this unit to a computer Basic User Guide 0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary Memo 0 SD cards are sold separately Types of Usable SD Card A p 15 Using an Eye Fi Card A p 16 0 When using the AC adapter overseas please prep...

Page 13: ...X if the battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time In addition fully charge and then fully discharge the battery pack every 2 months then continue to store it at a 30 battery level X Memo 0 You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours indoors Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed Detaching the Battery Pack Slide the battery release lever to d...

Page 14: ...ed to a computer Disconnect the USB cable after charging Approximate Battery Charging Time Using USB Cable Battery Pack Charging Time BN VG114U Supplied 18 h 30 m BN VG121U 25 h BN VG138U 45 h 30 m Grip Adjustment A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the lever Caution 0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly If the belt is loose this unit may drop and result...

Page 15: ...ecording time on the built in memory runs out SEAMLESS RECORDING A p 82 0 To record to the card it is necessary to perform media settings When no card is available set media settings to BUILT IN MEMORY for recording REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 0 To use cards that have been used on other devices it is ...

Page 16: ...0 6 5 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 app...

Page 17: ... switches automatically from slot A to slot B after the card in slot A is full SEAMLESS RECORDING A p 82 0 To record to the card it is necessary to perform media settings REC VIDEO TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 REC STILLS TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 0 To use cards that have been used on other devices it is necessary to format initialize the card using FORMAT SD CARD from media settings FORMAT SD CARD A p ...

Page 18: ...g 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 can be used on t...

Page 19: ...perate as the touch screens Recording Screen Video Still Image 1 Face Short Cut Menu Button 0 Displays a short cut screen of face recognition functions Operating the Face Short Cut Menu A p 75 2 Zoom Button Zooming A p 27 3 Playback Mode Button 0 Switches to the playback mode 4 Recording Start Stop Button 0 g Video Recording Start Button 0 a Video Recording Stop Button 0 Q Still Image Recording Bu...

Page 20: ...hen the clock is not set yet Set the clock before recording 1 Open the LCD monitor 0 The unit turns on 0 When the LCD monitor is closed the unit turns off 2 Tap YES when SET DATE TIME is displayed 3 Set the date and time 0 When the year month day hour or minute item is tapped and will be displayed 0 Tap or to adjust the year month day hour and minute 4 After setting the date and time tap SET 5 Sel...

Page 21: ...ap CLOCK SETTING 5 Set the date and time 0 When the year month day hour or minute item is tapped and will be displayed 0 Tap or to adjust the year month day hour and minute 6 After setting the date and time tap SET 7 Select the region where you live and tap SAVE 0 The city name and time difference are displayed 0 Tap or to select the city name Getting Started 21 ...

Page 22: ...ipod Mounting This unit can be mounted on a tripod or monopod This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the same position 0 To prevent this unit from falling off check the tripod mounting screw holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly Caution 0 To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this uni...

Page 23: ...countries and regions To charge the battery pack you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in AREA SETTING of CLOCK ADJUST Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap CLOCK ADJUST 0 Tap or to move upwar...

Page 24: ...nsult your nearest JVC service center HDMI Cable 0 VX HD310ES 0 VX HD315ES 0 VX HD320 0 VX HD330 0 For viewing in high picture quality 0 Transmits video audio and control signals between devices Memo 0 For more information refer to the catalog 0 BN VG114U is the same battery pack that comes with this unit Approximate Recording Time Using Battery Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Record...

Page 25: ... recording menu VIDEO QUALITY A p 81 Image Stabilizer Sets whether to reduce camera shake Reducing Camera Shake A p 42 Scene Counter Recorded Time Displays the elapsed time of the video that is currently being recorded Remaining Recording Time Displays the remaining time for video recording Recording Mode Press the i AUTO button to switch the recording mode between P Intelligent Auto and H Manual ...

Page 26: ...rd the faces more clearly Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 0 If the remaining space on the built in memory runs out while SEAMLESS RECORDING is set to ON recording continues after switching to the SD card SEAMLESS RECORDING A p 82 Caution 0 Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight 0 Do not use this unit in the rain snow or places with high humidity like the bathroom 0 Do not...

Page 27: ...ng displayed when FACE SUB WINDOW is set when ANIMATION EFFECT is set Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face FACE SUB WINDOW A p 41 Creating Animation Effects ANIMATION EFFECT A p 34 0 Still images cannot be captured during video recording when cables are connected to the HDMI with output other than 1080i or AV connector Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode You can ...

Page 28: ...u Displays the various menus of still image recording Operating the Menu A p 75 Display Button n Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds Use the n button to change the displays as shown below 0 Tap n button Displays appear for approximately 3 seconds with every tap 0 Tap and hold n button Displays are fixed such that they do not disappear After setting the display button changes from...

Page 29: ...s such as brightness by using the manual mode Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes 1 Open the lens cover 2 Open the LCD monitor 3 Open the LCD monitor and select the video or still image mode 0 The video or still image mode icon appears 4 Select the Manual recording mode 0 If the mode is Intelligent Auto press the i AUTO button to switch The mode changes between Intelli...

Page 30: ...the screen appears differently from the actual color Setting White Balance A p 32 l BACKLIGHT COMP 0 Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight 0 Use this when shooting against the light Setting Backlight Compensation A p 33 o TELE MACRO 0 Use this to take close up macro shots of the subject Taking Close up Shots A p 33 Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountere...

Page 31: ...n the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap FOCUS 0 Tap or to move upward or downward for more selection 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 3 Tap MANUAL 4 Adjust the focus 0 Tap E to focus on a distant subject 0 Tap p to focus on a near subject 5 Tap SET to confirm 0 When focus is confirmed the focusing frame disap...

Page 32: ...creen 3 Tap the appropriate shooting environment 0 Tap or to move upward or downward for more selection Setting Details AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not resolved FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination ...

Page 33: ...on The image is only an impression 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap TELE MACRO 0 Tap or to move upward or downward for more selection 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 3 Tap ON 0 After setting the tele macro icon o appears Setting Details OFF Enables close up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto T end Enables close up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle W end ON Enables close up shots u...

Page 34: ...or downward for more selection 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 4 Select a desired effect and tap SET 0 Tap or to move left or right for more selection 0 Tap J to return to the menu or tap L to exit During Setting After Setting Note Animation effect appears when smiles are detected Animation effect appears when smiles are detected Animation effect appears when smil...

Page 35: ... is blinking The frame stops blinking and lights up after information collection is complete 0 To cancel the registration tap STOP When CANCEL FACE RECOGNITION appears tap YES to return to the normal recording mode 6 Tap RECORD and record the face from the front 0 A face is captured to be used on the face registration index screen 0 Other than tapping RECORD you can also record by pressing the SNA...

Page 36: ...level of the registered subject becomes number 1 while the priority levels of the original number 1 and the ones below drop by one place In this example the original number 1 becomes number 2 and the orignal number 2 becomes number 3 0 When REG is tapped the registration complete screen appears 0 Tap OK to complete the registration 0 You can edit registered face information in EDIT Editing the Reg...

Page 37: ...n A p 35 Editing the Registered Face Information Editing Registered Face Information You can change the name priority level and face information that are registered 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap FACE REGISTRATION 0 Tap or to move upward or downward for more selection 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tap the person to edit 5 Tap the item to edit 0 If you select RECO...

Page 38: ...EL 4 Tap the person to cancel registration of 0 A appears on the selected person 0 To remove A from a person tap on the person again 5 Tap SET 6 Tap YES 0 Tap YES to delete the face information of the selected person 0 Tap NO to return to the previous screen 0 Tap OK when the deletion complete screen appears 7 Tap QUIT Recording 38 ...

Page 39: ... In addition a white frame appears around the tapped area Memo 0 When TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF is set FOCUS will be set to AUTO automatically 0 Tap the selected position face color area again to cancel the setting Setting remains for registered faces 0 Tap on an unselected position face color area to reset 0 If the camera loses track of a subject tap the subject again 0 Settings are canceled when zoom...

Page 40: ...Memo 0 This function may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions distance angle brightness etc and the subject direction of face smile level etc It is also difficult to detect a smile in backlight 0 After a smile is detected and captured it takes time before the next recording may be performed 0 SMILE SHOT does not work in the following cases when menu is being displayed when file i...

Page 41: ...et Functions such as digital zoom zoom operation on the touch screen simultaneous still image recording TIME LAPSE RECORDING and AUTO REC are not available Settings such as FOCUS and BRIGHTNESS ADJUST are set to AUTO automatically If TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF is set to FACE TRACKING appropriate focus and brightness will be adjusted for the person displayed in the sub window ANIMATION EFFECT is not avai...

Page 42: ...at Intervals TIME LAPSE RECORDING Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud 1 Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode 0 The video mode icon appears 2 Tap MENU 3 Tap TIME LAPSE RECORDING 0 Tap or to move upward or do...

Page 43: ...ining Recording Time Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality Recording in Progress Appears when video recording is in progress When in the power saving mode it blinks Record Standby Appears when video recording is paused Actual Elapsed Time Displays the actual elapsed time after recording starts Recorded Time Displays the actual recorded time of the video Recorded t...

Page 44: ...e recording Memo 0 Settings of time lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned off 0 Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started 0 Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time lapse recordings with long intervals It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually Tripod Mounting A p 22 Adjusting Focus Manually A p 31 Setting White Balance A p 32 Recording...

Page 45: ...er is turned off 0 Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small 0 Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no movement within the red frame 0 While zooming recording cannot be started Taking Group Shots Self timer The 10 second self timer and Face Detection self timer are convenient f...

Page 46: ...ore selection 0 Tap L to exit the menu 0 Tap J to return to the previous screen 4 Tap FACE DETECTION 5 After making sure that everyone is facing the camera press the SNAPSHOT button 0 Frames appear around the faces of the subjects 0 Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again starts the 10 second self timer 6 The photographer enters the frame 0 The shutter is released three seconds after the photographer e...

Page 47: ...OUCH PRIORITY AE AF FOCUS BACKLIGHT COMP WHITE BALANCE DIS video mode SELF TIMER still image mode Making Adjustments with the USER Button Operate as follows o In the case of functions that are turned on or off NIGHTALIVE BACKLIGHT COMP DIS SELF TIMER Press the USER button to turn on or off the function o In the case of FOCUS Press the USER button to switch FOCUS between automatic and manual To adj...

Page 48: ...ecording mode 0 Press the INFO button to check the remaining recording time of each recording media 0 To display the remaining battery power tap l 0 Tap J to return to the recording mode 0 To exit the display tap L 4 Display the remaining battery power 0 For video recording tap J to return to the remaining recording time display For still image recording tap to return to the recording mode 0 To ex...

Page 49: ...ry SDHC Card GZ HM450 GZ HM650 8 GB GZ HM670 32 GB GZ HM690 64 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640 480 4 3 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 1440 1080 4 3 8800 9999 9999 4300 8800 1920 1080 16 9 6700 9999 9999 3200 6700 2400 1344 16 9 4300 9999 9999 2100 4300 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 0 Up to 9999 still images may be recorded on SD cards with at least 32 GB capacity regardless of image size Approximate Recording Time Using ...

Page 50: ...the current estimated playback position within the scene Timeline Bar Tap on a random position Moves to the tapped position Drag playback point to the left or right Starts playback from the new position h Returns to the beginning of the scene j Reverse search d e Playback pause i Forward search g Advances to the next video Recording Mode R Switches to recording mode u Stop returns to index screen ...

Page 51: ...g a Video with Defective Management Information The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly such as turning off the power in the middle of recording You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information 1 Select video mode 2 Tap L to select the playback mode 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap PLAYBACK OTHER FILE 5 Tap ...

Page 52: ... to perform deletion MENU Displays the menu screen Recording Date Recording date only displayed on the first file of each date During Still Image Playback Display Description h Returns to the previous still image d e Starts pauses slideshow Slideshow Playback A p 52 H Reverse playback during slideshow I Normal playback during slideshow g Advances to the next still image Recording Mode R Switches t...

Page 53: ...ding to recording dates 1 Tap MENU 0 Tap I J to select the media for playback 0 Searching can be performed in both the video and still image modes The image shows the video mode 2 Tap SEARCH DATE 3 Tap a recording date then tap NEXT 0 Tap again to cancel the selected date 4 Tap on the file to start playback 0 You can select videos in the video mode and still images in the still image mode 0 Only t...

Page 54: ...nteed to operate in combination with all the TVs In such cases set HDMI CONTROL to OFF HDMI CONTROL A p 101 The language on the display changed 0 It may occur when you connect this unit to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI mini cable Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI connector 0 Use a High Spee...

Page 55: ...guage that differs from the display language of the TV set HDMI CONTROL to OFF 0 The display language of the TV will not switch automatically even if the display language of this unit is changed 0 These functions may not work correctly when devices such as amplifier and selector are connected Set HDMI CONTROL to OFF 0 If HDMI CEC does not work properly turn off and on this unit again Caution 0 Do ...

Page 56: ...0 Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit 3 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector 4 Play back a file Playing Back Videos A p 50 Playing Back Still Images A p 52 Memo 0 For questions about the TV or method of connection contact your TV s manufacturer Playback 56 ...

Page 57: ...file remains the screen returns to the index screen Memo 0 Files that are protected cannot be deleted Release protection before deleting the file Protecting Files A p 58 Deleting Selected Files Deletes the selected files Caution 0 Deleted files cannot be restored 1 Select video or still image mode 2 Tap L to select the playback mode 0 While the video mode is shown in the image the same operations ...

Page 58: ...otecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 58 Caution 0 When the recording media is formatted even the protected files will be deleted Protecting Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap PROTECT CANCEL 3 Tap YES 0 Tap h g to select the previous or next file 0 After setting tap OK Protecting Releas...

Page 59: ...files to protect or release protection of then tap J 0 If the transfer mode of Eye Fi Helper is set to Selective Share or Selective Transfer M will be displayed 6 Tap SET to complete the setting 0 Protect marks I appear on the selected files Protect marks I disappear from the deselected files Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like i...

Page 60: ...Tap YES 7 Tap the media to store to GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 GZ HM440 8 Tap YES 0 Combining of the videos starts 0 After videos are combined tap OK Memo 0 Seamless videos cannot be combined if there is not enough free space in the built in memory or SD card Check the amount of remaining free space before combining How to Enable Seamless Video Recording Again To start seamless recording ...

Page 61: ...en tap A 0 When A is tapped the start point is set 0 After setting the start point tap d to continue playback 7 Tap e to pause playback at the desired end point then tap B 0 When B is tapped the end point is set 0 To reset the start or end point tap A or B at the desired scene position 8 Tap SET 0 When SET is tapped the trimming area is confirmed 9 Tap YES 0 After copying tap OK 0 When copying fin...

Page 62: ...he duration cannot be longer than 15 minutes 9 Tap SET 10 Tap YES 0 After copying tap OK 0 When copying finishes the copied file is added to the index screen 0 To exit upload settings tap STOP on the upload settings screen Memo 0 The division point may deviate slightly from the selected scene Uploading Videos to YouTube You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software Everio Media...

Page 63: ... Recorder or VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV DVD recorder VCR etc 1 Connect to a VCR DVD recorder A Connect using the provided AV cable B Connect the AC adapter to this unit 0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected 0 Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter 2 Tap L to s...

Page 64: ...apter is connected 0 Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter 2 Tap L to select the playback mode 3 Prepare the TV VCR for recording 0 Switch to a compatible external input 0 Insert a video tape 4 Prepare this unit for playback 0 Set VIDEO OUTPUT in the COMMON menu to the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the connecting TV VIDEO OUTPUT A p 100 5 Start recording 0 Start playback on this unit and press ...

Page 65: ...not be copied to the built in memory 1 Select video or still image mode 2 Tap L to select the playback mode 0 Tap R to return to the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap COPY 5 Tap on the files to copy 0 P appears on the selected files To remove P from a file tap on the file again 0 Tap SEL ALL to select all files 0 Tap REL ALL to release...

Page 66: ...os in the SD card cannot be moved to the built in memory or from slot B to slot A 1 Select video or still image mode 2 Tap L to select the playback mode 0 Tap R to return to the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap MOVE 5 Tap on the files to move 0 P appears on the selected files To remove P from a file tap on the file again 0 Tap SEL ALL...

Page 67: ...k the following items Windows Vista Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide Windows XP 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows XP OS Windows Vista 32 64 bit Home Basic or Home Premium Pre installed versions only Service Pack 2 Windows 7 32 64 bit Home Premium Pr...

Page 68: ...n 0 Everio Software Setup appears on the computer The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer Memo 0 If Everio Software Setup doesn t appear double click JVCCAM_APP in My Computer then double click install exe 0 If the auto play dialog box appears select Open folder to view files and click OK Then click install exe in the folder Installation Procedure o Windows Vista Windows 7 0 ...

Page 69: ...K Memo 0 Before making backup load the SD card in which the videos and still images are stored on this unit 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 3 please consult the Pixela User Support Center Telephone USA and Canada English 1 800 458 4029 toll free Europe UK Germany France and Spain English German French Spanish 800 1532 4865 toll free Other Countries in...

Page 70: ... the created user list Identifying Video or Still Image 0 You can select files using the SELECT menu on the top right of the screen 0 Check the video still image icon on the top right corner of the thumbnail Memo 0 If you encounter any problems with the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 3 please consult the Pixela User Support Center Telephone USA and Canada English 1 800 458 4029 toll free Eu...

Page 71: ... DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 0 Everio MediaBrowser 3 supports 2 disc formats DVD Video and AVCHD 0 Use Everio MediaBrowser 3 Player to play back an AVCHD disc Refer to the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser 3 software to operate 0 To view the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 3 select Help from the Everio MediaBrowser 3 s menu bar or press F1 on the keyboard 0 If you encounter ...

Page 72: ...e folder with the desired files List of Files and Folders A p 72 0 JVCCAM_MEM is applicable to GZ HM690 GZ HM670 GZ HM650 GZ HM450 only 6 Copy the files to any folder in the computer desktop etc Caution 0 When the folders or files are deleted moved renamed in the computer they cannot be played back on this unit anymore Memo 0 To edit view the files use a software that supports AVCHD video JPEG sti...

Page 73: ...ECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM 6 TERM This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision Should You breach any provision of this Agreement JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You In this event JVC may ...

Page 74: ...files to any folder in the computer desktop etc Caution 0 When the folders or files are deleted moved renamed in the computer they cannot be played back on this unit anymore 0 MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie To use MTS files with iMovie import the files using iMovie Memo 0 To edit view the files use a software that supports AVCHD video JPEG still image file...

Page 75: ...desired setting Memo 0 To exit the screen Tap L quit 0 To return to the previous screen Tap J return 0 To display the help file Tap K help and tap the item Operating the Main Menu You can configure various settings using the menu 1 Tap MENU 0 The menu differs according to the mode in use 2 Tap the desired menu 3 Tap the desired setting Memo 0 To exit the screen Tap L quit 0 To return to the previo...

Page 76: ... Memo 0 To exit the screen Tap L quit 0 To display the help file Tap K help and tap the item Menu Settings 76 ...

Page 77: ...LANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source Setting White Balance A p 32 Displayed only in the manual recording mode BACKLIGHT COMP Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight Setting Backlight Compensation A p 33 Displayed only in the manual recording mode TELE MACRO Enables close up shots when using the telephoto T end of the zoom Taking Close up Shots A p 33 Disp...

Page 78: ...he video quality VIDEO QUALITY A p 81 ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio ZOOM A p 81 SEAMLESS RECORDING Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built in memory or slot A runs out SEAMLESS RECORDING A p 82 x v Color Captures the true colors Use an x v Color compatible TV for playback x v Color A p 82 USER BUTTON SETTING Assigns a frequently used function to...

Page 79: ...hake A p 42 GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark AUTO SLOW SHUTTER Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark Memo 0 Although AUTO SLOW SHUTTER brightens the scene more than AGC movements of the subject may become unnatural 0 Setting can be adjusted...

Page 80: ... Intervals TIME LAPSE RECORDING A p 42 AUTO REC Starts stops recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject s movement brightness within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor Operating Details Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements AUTO REC A p 44 FACE SUB WINDOW Magnifies and displays a registered face in a sub window Operating Details Recording while Displaying a Magnified ...

Page 81: ...ode 0 You can change to the desired VIDEO QUALITY by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display 0 SSW and SEW are not available when FACE SUB WINDOW LIGHT or x v Color are set Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode 2 Tap R to select the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio Setti...

Page 82: ...ormation of the seamless videos Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording A p 60 Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode 2 Tap R to select the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap SEAMLESS RECORDING x v Color Captures the true colors Use an x v Color compatible TV for playback Setting Details OFF Captures colors with the same standa...

Page 83: ...the light source Setting White Balance A p 32 Displayed only in the manual recording mode BACKLIGHT COMP Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight Setting Backlight Compensation A p 33 Displayed only in the manual recording mode TELE MACRO Enables close up shots when using the telephoto T end of the zoom Taking Close up Shots A p 33 Displayed only in the manual recording mo...

Page 84: ... Button A p 47 SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected Operating Details Scene Selection A p 30 FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually Operating Details Adjusting Focus Manually A p 31 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen Operating Details Adjusting Brightness A p 32 WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source Operating Details...

Page 85: ...urrounding is dark ON Lights up at all times Displaying the Item 1 Select still image mode 2 Tap R to select the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap LIGHT SELF TIMER Use this when taking a group photo Operating Details Taking Group Shots Self timer A p 45 Menu Settings 85 ...

Page 86: ...still image CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed Memo 0 Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting 0 The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly 0 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING may not work when IMAGE SIZE is set to 2400X1344 3 2M GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 Displaying the Item 1 Select still image mode 2 Tap R to se...

Page 87: ... when printed 1440X1080 1 5M 640X480 0 3M Takes still images with aspect ratio 4 3 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 Displaying the Item 1 Select still image mode 2 Tap R to select the recording mode 0 The mode changes between recording and playback with every tap 3 Tap MENU 4 Tap IMAGE SIZE USER BUTTON SETTING Assigns a frequently used function to the USER button Operating Details Setting the USER Butto...

Page 88: ...recorded video maximum 15 minutes for uploading to YouTube UPLOAD SETTINGS A p 89 PLAYBACK OTHER FILE Plays videos with defective management information Playing a Video with Defective Management Information A p 51 SEAMLESS REC CTRL Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with SEAMLESS RECORDING in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video Combining Videos Reco...

Page 89: ...a Video with Defective Management Information A p 51 SEAMLESS REC CTRL Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with SEAMLESS RECORDING in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single video Operating Details Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording A p 60 K2 TECHNOLOGY Reproduces small or high pitched sounds that cannot be recorded during recording and plays back...

Page 90: ...layed File A p 58 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 58 COPY Copies files to another media Copying Files to an SD Card A p 65 MOVE Moves files to another media Moving Files to an SD Card A p 66 SEARCH DATE Narrows down the still image index screen according to recording dates Operating Details Date Search A p 53 SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Sets the transition effects in slideshow playbac...

Page 91: ...s from being deleted accidently Operating Details Protecting Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File A p 58 Protecting Releasing Protection of Selected Files A p 58 COPY Copies files to another media Operating Details Copying Files to an SD Card A p 65 MOVE Moves files to another media Operating Details Moving Files to an SD Card A p 66 Menu Settings 91 ...

Page 92: ...Changing the Display Language A p 22 MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor MONITOR BRIGHTNESS A p 94 REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording playback media of videos REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Sets the recording playback media of still images REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC VIDEO TO SLOTS ...

Page 93: ...and this unit are connected using the HDMI mini connector HDMI CONTROL A p 101 FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values FACTORY PRESET A p 102 UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version UPDATE A p 102 PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the built in PC software of this unit to the latest version PC SOFTWARE UPDATE A p 102 FORMAT BUILT IN MEM Deletes all files on ...

Page 94: ...ets the brightness of the LCD monitor Setting Details 4 Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions 3 Sets to the standard brightness 2 Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions 1 Sets to dim brightness Helps to save battery life when selected AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to 4 when using outdoors and to 3 when using ...

Page 95: ...eos to the SD card Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 Sets the recording playback media of still images Setting Details BUILT IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit s built in memory SD CARD Records still images to the SD card Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE Menu Settings 95 ...

Page 96: ... SD card in slot B Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap REC VIDEO TO SLOTS REC STILLS TO SLOTS GZ HM440 Sets the recording playback SD card slot of still images Setting Details SLOT A Records still images to the SD card in slot A SLOT B Records still images to the SD card in slot B Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap REC STILLS TO SLOTS Menu Settings 96 ...

Page 97: ...o turn off the power when this is set Setting Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes Memo 0 When using battery power is turned off automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes 0 When using the AC adapter this unit goes into standby mode Displaying the Item 1 Tap ...

Page 98: ...monitor is closed is reduced DEMO MODE Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit Displaying Demo Mode A Remove the battery pack and SD card B Connect the AC adapter C Open the LCD monitor and turn on the power 0 Demonstration starts playing after 3 minutes 0 To stop playback ...

Page 99: ... 0 Do not tap areas other than the mark during touch screen adjustment steps 4 5 Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction Memo 0 Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card etc 0 Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date time on a TV screen Setting Details OFF Does not display icons and date time on TV ON Displays ic...

Page 100: ...V 4 3 16 9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV 16 9 Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector Setting Details 480i Outputs at 480i 1080i Outputs at 1080i Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap COMPONENT OUTPUT Menu Settings 100 ...

Page 101: ...lly 480p Select this when the video is not output in AUTO correctly Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap HDMI OUTPUT HDMI CONTROL Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI CEC compliant TV Setting Details OFF Turns off linked operations ON Turns on linked operations Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap HDMI CONTROL Menu Settings 101 ...

Page 102: ...hen no program to update the software of this unit is available nothing will be provided on the homepage http www jvc victor co jp dvmain support download index html PC SOFTWARE UPDATE Updates the built in PC software of this unit to the latest version For details refer to the JVC homepage When no program to update the PC software is available nothing will be provided on the homepage http www jvc ...

Page 103: ... if the AC adapter is not connected Displaying the Item 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap FORMAT BUILT IN MEM FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card FILE MANAGEMENT NO DeletesallfilesontheSDcardandresetsthefolder and file numbers to 1 Caution 0 Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted 0 All data on the card will be deleted when i...

Page 104: ...r person 1 Tap MENU 2 Tap Q 3 Tap ERASE ALL DATA 4 Tap YES 0 After deleting is complete tap OK Caution 0 Connect the AC adapter when erasing all data on the built in memory Erasing cannot be performed if the AC adapter is not connected Memo 0 Repeat the process to make data restoration even more difficult Menu Settings 104 ...

Page 105: ... page 0 During video playback Adjusts the volume 2 SNAPSHOT Still Image Recording Button 0 Takes a still image 3 DC Connector 0 Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery 4 ACCESS Access Lamp 0 Lights up blinks during recording or playback Do not remove the battery pack AC adapter or SD card 5 POWER CHARGE Power Charge Lamp 0 Lights up Power ON 0 Blinks Charging in progress 0 Goes out Chargin...

Page 106: ...ual modes 3 USER Button Setting the USER Button A p 47 4 A B Video Still Image Button 0 Switches between video and still image modes 5 INFO Information Button 0 Recording Displays the remaining time for video only and battery power 0 Playback Displays file information such as recording date 6 AV Connector 0 Connects to a TV etc 7 M Power Button 0 Press and hold to turn the power on off while the L...

Page 107: ...s self portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor Using the Touch Screen A p 19 Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor A p 19 Caution 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact Doing so may damage or break the screen Names of Parts 107 ...

Page 108: ...p 48 11 Recording Mode Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode A p 25 Manual Recording A p 29 12 Light GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZHM690 LIGHT GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZHM690 A p 79 13 Focus Adjusting Focus Manually A p 31 14 Brightness Adjusting Brightness A p 32 15 Touch Priority AE AF Capturing Subjects Clearly TOUCH PRIORITY AE AF A p 39 Video Recording 1 Video Mode A B Video Still Image Button A p 106 2 Vid...

Page 109: ...Video Playback 1 Video Mode A B Video Still Image Button A p 106 2 Video Quality VIDEO QUALITY A p 81 3 Operation Indicator Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 50 4 Date Time Clock Setting A p 20 5 Media REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC VIDEO TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 6 Battery Indicator Remaining Recording Time Battery Power A p 48 7 Playback Time Playing Bac...

Page 110: ...er 3 File Number 4 Date Time Clock Setting A p 20 5 Media REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC STILLS TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 6 Battery Indicator Remaining Recording Time Battery Power A p 48 7 1080p Output HDMI OUTPUT A p 101 Indications on the LCD monitor 110 ...

Page 111: ...recording mode by tapping the R button Recording stops automatically Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more consecutive hours according to specifications It may take some time to resume recording Turn off this unit wait for a while and turn it on again This unit stops automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises The continuous shooting speed of st...

Page 112: ...e date search function Searching for a Specific Video Still Image A p 53 Change the playback media by tapping I J on the touch screen Operation Buttons for Video Playback A p 50 Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback A p 52 Change the setting in REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC VIDEO TO SLOTS or REC STILLS TO SLOTS Files on other media are not displayed REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 ...

Page 113: ...provided software Everio MediaBrowser 3 is not installed some functions may not work properly Installing the Provided Software Built in A p 67 Before making backup make sure that enough free space is left in the computer s hard disk HDD Unable to copy files to DVD with a computer To record to discs a recordable DVD drive is required for the computer in use Cannot upload the file to YouTube Check i...

Page 114: ... A p 82 There are bright or dark spots on the screen While the LCD monitor screen has more than 99 99 effective pixels 0 01 of the pixels may be bright spots red blue green or dark spots This is not a malfunction The spots will not be recorded Other Problems The image is grainy When digital zoom is used the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged This unit heats up This is not a malfuncti...

Page 115: ...displayed on the index screen but you may be able to play them back using PLAYBACK OTHER FILE in the menu Playing a Video with Defective Management Information A p 51 UNSUPPORTED FILE Use files recorded with this unit Files recorded with other devices may not be playable UNSUPPORTED SCENE Use files recorded with this unit Files recorded with other devices may not be playable THIS FILE IS PROTECTED...

Page 116: ... GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 REC VIDEO TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 REC STILLS TO SLOTS GZ HM440 A p 96 RECORDING CANCELLED Set REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO to SD then record to an SD card REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO GZ HM450 GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 A p 95 Turn off and on this unit again Protect the unit from vibration and shock Troublesh...

Page 117: ...he body with it and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent Caution 0 Do not use benzene or thinner Doing so may cause damage to the unit 0 When using a chemical cloth or cleaner be sure to observe the warning labels and instructions of the product 0 Do not leave the device in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time Lens LCD Monitor 0 Use a lens blower commercially available...

Page 118: ...ea Still image GZ HM440 GZ HM450 4 3 470 000 to 930 000 pixels 16 9 630 000 to 1 250 000 pixels GZ HM650 GZ HM670 GZ HM690 4 3 1 080 000 pixels 16 9 1 440 000 pixels Lens F1 8 6 3 f 2 9 mm to 116 0 mm GZ HM440 GZ HM450 UXP XP SP EP 35 mm conversion 45 6 mm to 1 824 mm AIS ON 35 mm conversion 42 0 mm to 1 680 mm AIS OFF SSW SEW 35mmconversion 45 6mmto3 182mm dynamic zoom ON 35mmconversion 45 6mmto1...

Page 119: ... 6 2 Mbps SEW 16 9 720 x 480 pixels Interlaced Average Approximate 3 Mbps Sound quality Audio 48 kHz 256 kbps Still Image Item Details Recording format JPEG standard Extension JPG Image size Approximate Number of Still Images Unit Number of Shots A p 49 Quality FINE STANDARD AC Adapter AC V11U Item Details Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 5 2 V 1 A Allowable operating temperatu...

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