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CAMCORDER

GZ-HM655BEK

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 24 to ensure safe

use of this product.

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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.

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

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You can also access the website from the built-in application software of

this unit.

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Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Copying

Further

Information

Summary of Contents for Everio GZ-HM655BEK

Page 1: ...led 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 built in application software of this unit EN LYT2365 001A M Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further...

Page 2: ...afety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a main...

Page 3: ...ll electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass pa...

Page 4: ...ons 26 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 built in application software of this unit Verifying the Accessories AC Adapter AC V10M Power Cord ...

Page 5: ...ill image modes K INFO Information Button Recording Displays the remaining time for video only and battery power Playback Displays file information such as recording date L AV Connector p 18 19 M M Power Button Press and hold to turn the power on off while the LCD monitor is opened N HDMI Mini Connector p 17 O USB Connector P Zoom Volume Lever p 14 16 Q SNAPSHOT Still Image Recording Button p 15 R...

Page 6: ...ays disappear after approximately 3 seconds Press this button to show the displays again The displays appear for approximately 3 seconds with every press Press and hold this button to fix the displays Press this button again to release the displays Playback Screen Video 0 01 23 0 12 34 MENU 6 1 2 3 4 5 A Recording Mode Button Switches to the recording mode B Index Screen Button C Delete Button D V...

Page 7: ... memory E Menu Button p 20 F Page Forward Back Button Menu Screen 5 4 3 1 2 BRIGHTNESS ADJUST FOCUS SCENE SELECT VIDEO WHITE BALANCE A Help Button p 20 B Menu Items p 20 C Return Button D Common Basic Settings Button E Close Button For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 7 Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Information ...

Page 8: ...cks 0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs safety and performance cannot be guaranteed 0 Charging time Approx 2 h 30 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 9: ...pen the lever on the strap lock Using as a Hand Strap Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 9 Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Information ...

Page 10: ...he following SD cards Manufacturer Panasonic TOSHIBA SanDisk Eye Fi Video A Class 4 or higher compatible SD card 2 GB Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card 48 GB to 64 GB Still Image B SD card 256 MB to 2 GB SDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC card 48 GB to 64 GB Eye Fi Eye Fi Connect X2 Eye Fi Explore X2 Eye Fi Pro X2 Only the specified models may be...

Page 11: ...D cards that have been used on other devices Format initialize the card using FORMAT SD CARD from COMMON basic settings All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted Copy all files on the card to a computer before formatting Perform steps A C from To use an SD card D Tap FORMAT SD CARD FORMAT SD CARD E Tap FILE FORMAT SD CARD FILE F Tap YES G After formatting tap OK For more informatio...

Page 12: ... year month day hour or minute item is tapped and will be displayed Tap or to adjust the value 0 Repeat this step to input the year month day hour and minute 4 After setting the date and time tap SET 5 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 GMT CLOCK AREA SETTING SAVE 12 For more information refer to the Deta...

Page 13: ...isplayed 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 p 8 Video Quality This unit can perform recording in both high and standard definition By default it is set to high definition XP o To change the setting A Tap MENU B Tap VIDEO QUALITY C Tap the desired video quality High Definition UXP Higher video...

Page 14: ... If the mode is H Manual press the S button to switch Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto Select video mode Open the lens cover 0 You can also tap g on the touch screen to record To stop recording tap a In addition you can also tap T W to zoom o Indications during video recording MENU 0 00 00 0 54 Remaining Recording Time Battery Indicator Recording Media Scene Counter Image Stabiliz...

Page 15: ...so tap Q on the touch screen to record However focus cannot be set by pressing halfway o Indications during still image recording 6630 MENU Battery Indicator Recording Media Recording in Progress Remaining Number of Shots Focus Shutter Speed Image Size For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 15 Getting Started Recording Playback Copying Further Inform...

Page 16: ...ture a still image during playback Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button o Usable operation buttons during playback During video playback During still image playback d e Playback pause Start pause slideshow u Stop returns to index screen Stop returns to index screen g Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image h Returns to the beginning of the scene Returns to the previ...

Page 17: ... quality by connecting to the HDMI connector Connecting to the HDMI connector HDMI Connector Input TV HDMI Cable Provided 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 For more information refer to the Detailed User Guide http manual jvc co jp index html 17 Getting Started Recordi...

Page 18: ... Play back a file p 16 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 COMMON basic settings menu to 4 3 Images are projected horizontally on the TV 0 Adjust the TV s screen accordingly The color of images looks strange 0 When...

Page 19: ...tor 0 This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected 2 Tap L 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 COMMON basic settings menu to the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the connecting TV 4 Start recording 0 Start play...

Page 20: ... display the COMMON basic settings menu 3 Tap the desired setting CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING o To exit the screen Tap L quit o To return to the previous screen Tap J return o To display the help file Tap K help and tap the menu item 0 Help file may not be available for some items 0 For more information on the settings refer to the Detailed User Guide Further Information 20 For more information ref...

Page 21: ...B 640 480 4 3 9999 9999 9999 1440 1080 4 3 8800 4300 8800 1920 1080 16 9 6700 3200 6700 2400 1344 16 9 4300 2100 4300 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 Battery Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time BN VG114E 1 h 5 m 1 h 55 m BN VG121E 1 h 35 m 2 h 55 m BN VG138E 2 h 55 ...

Page 22: ...attach them open the LCD monitor 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 8 Recording Recording cannot be performed 0 Check the A B button 14 0 Set to the recording mode by tappi...

Page 23: ...EM or FORMAT SD CARD in the COMMON basic settings menu All data will be deleted DATA RECORDED FILE IS TOO SMALL TO BE SAVED 0 When time lapse recording is stopped with the recorded time less than 0 00 00 14 the video will not be saved ERROR IN BUILT IN MEMORY MEMORY CARD ERROR 0 Turn off and on this unit again 0 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack then remove and re insert the SD card 0 Remove ...

Page 24: ...o not drop or subject to strong impact Recording Medium Be sure to follow the guidelines 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 ...

Page 25: ...s for long periods expose the lens to direct sunlight swing it excessively when using the hand strap swing the soft camera case excessively when the camera is inside it store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area Dear Customer European Union This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety European repr...

Page 26: ... 220 000 pixels dynamic zoom ON 1 220 000 pixels dynamic zoom OFF Recording area Still image 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 UXP XP SP EP 35 mm conversion 45 0 mm to 1 800 mm AIS ON 35 mm conversion 41 4 mm to 1 656 mm AIS OFF SSW SEW 35 mm conversion 45 0 mm to 3 150 mm dynamic zoom ON 35 mm conversion 45 0 mm to 1 800 mm dynamic zoom OFF Zoom Video O...

Page 27: ...ave the following information ready Product Name Model Serial Number Problem Error Message 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 per...

Page 28: ...ime Setting 12 Deleting Files 16 Dubbing Duplicate 19 F Format SD Card 11 H HDMI Connection 17 L Language Setting 13 LCD Monitor 24 N Number of Images 21 R Recordable Time 21 S SD Card 10 V Viewing Files on TV 17 Z Zoom 14 0211MZR SW WM EK 2011 Victor Company of Japan Limited LYT2365 001A M ...

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