Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Recording
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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Playback
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Shooting Tips
Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder
~ Recording Stable Images ~
.
This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.
o
[Getting Ready]
A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
B 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 over your head.
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Caution :
0
Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve
stable images.
0
Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to
camera shake.
0
Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.
Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level
.
Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.
By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute
expressions clearly.
o
[Getting Ready]
A Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the
ground.
B Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on
your right knee.
C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Panning
0
Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed
User Guide.
Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.
o
[Getting Ready]
A Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping
the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.
B Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
C Twist your upper body to the 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.)
Beginner’s Guide
4
Holiday Season/Christmas
Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!
.
Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner
The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!
o
Decorating the tree
.
A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.
Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.
o
Preparing the Dinner
.
Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and
of course, the process of making a cake!
Recording the Christmas Party
.
After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of
the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is
slightly drunk from champagne!
Finding the Presents
.
For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next
morning.
Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a
recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the
children wake up!
Useful Shooting Techniques
5
Wedding
Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!
.
Discussing and Planning Before the Event
Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the
bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony
and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes.
By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able
to shoot more appropriately.
o
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 timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene well
when the bride and groom enter again.
You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing to
record comments of well wishes from the guests.
Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom
o
Composing the picture with the groom in front and the
guests at the back
.
The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Record
their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs,
and other scenes.
Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then pan
towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of guests only
lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.
Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests
o
Setting the shot from eye level to chest level
.
You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please
say a few words for the bride and groom".
This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are
changing, or during the entertainment programs.
Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech
The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom’s thank you
speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation from
the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be
missed.
Start by closing up on the bride’s face using zoom. As the tears start to form
in the bride’s eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom
out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.
Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders
If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video
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 interesting video with changing
scenes to be created through editing and compilation.
As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are really
unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video at
various points is also 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
.
Useful Shooting Techniques
6
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 trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in
accordance to the local conditions.
Here are some suggestions for your consideration.
o
Camcorder
Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas
trips.
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards,
including some for backup.
o
Battery Pack
Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time
in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a
battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).
For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip,
do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.
o
AC Adapter
The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can
be used anywhere in the world.
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery
pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next
day.
o
Power Plug Adapter
.
The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check
the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power
plug adapter.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19)
o
Battery Charger
.
Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the
camcorder for battery charging.
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder
at the same time.
o
Tripod
.
A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate
tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a
compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.
Recording the Excitement Before Departure
It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly.
Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or 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.
.
.
Useful Shooting Techniques
7
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 the "Shooting Tips" found in 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 the tourist spots.
.
.
Showing Everyone Having a Good Time
When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical
sites.
Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an
attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.
Useful Shooting Techniques
8
Amusement Park
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!
.
Taking Videos of Moving Subjects
.
Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.
This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions
or voices of surprise and delight.
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording.
Be sure to check beforehand.
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[Examples] Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.
Inducing Responses by Calling Out
.
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
camcorder to a waste.
When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your
hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.
Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation
It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face
is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.
Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.”
if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces under shadows
can be captured brightly and clearly.
“Setting Details” (A p. 29)
o
<Without backlight compensation>
.
o
<With backlight compensation>
.
Useful Shooting Techniques
9
Detaching the Battery Pack
.
0
Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.
Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter)
Battery PackCharging Time
BN-VG107U1 h 50 m
BN-VG108U2 h 10 m
BN-VG114U2 h 30 m
BN-VG121U3 h 30 m
BN-VG138U6 h 10 m
0
When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even
if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery
pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F
to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable
and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such
as at low temperature.
“Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)” (A p. 36)
Charging with USB Cable
1
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder and disconnect the AC
adapter as well as battery pack from the camcorder.
2
Turn on the computer and connect the USB cable to the camcorder.
.
0
Do not attach the battery pack before connecting the USB cable.
3
Attach the battery pack.
0
The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.
Memo :
0
USB charging is not possible while the AC adapter is connected to the
camcorder.
0
Do not turn off or set the computer to sleep mode during charging (the
charging will stop).
0
With some types of computers, charging is possible even when the
computer is turned off. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer or
consult its manufacturer.
0
Charging is also possible with an optional USB AC adapter (AC-V10L). If
you use any other USB AC adapters besides JVC AC adapters, safety
and performance cannot be guaranteed.
0
If charging does not start, detach the battery pack and try again from step
1.
0
You cannot record or play back videos while the camcorder is connected
to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable after charging.
Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using USB Cable)
Battery PackCharging Time
BN-VG107U9 h 30 m
BN-VG108U9 h 45 m
BN-VG114U18 h 30 m
BN-VG121U25 h
BN-VG138U45 h 30 m
Getting Started
13
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 in injuries or damages.
Using as a Hand Strap
Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.
.
Inserting an SD Card
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. (GZ-HM30)
When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be
made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the
built-in memory runs out. (GZ-HM50)
“Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15)
“Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 15)
“Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 36)
1
Close the LCD monitor.
.
2
Open the cover.
.
3
Insert an SD card.
.
0
Insert with the label facing outward.
Warning
0
Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and card.
0
Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.
0
Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the card.
Memo :
0
Recording switches automatically from the built-in memory to SD card
after the built-in memory is full. (GZ-HM50)
“SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 69)
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. (GZ-HM50)
“REC MEDIA SETTING (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 74)
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. 83)
Getting Started
14
Removing the Card
Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.
.
Types of Usable SD Card
The following SD cards can be used on this unit.
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.
0
Panasonic
0
TOSHIBA
0
SanDisk
SDHC Card
.
0
Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video
recording.
0
You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.
SDXC Card
.
0
Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB).
Memo :
0
Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.
0
Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.
0
To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.
Windows XP /
Windows XP SP1
Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.
Windows XP SP2 /
Windows XP SP3
Necessary to download the update software.
(KB955704)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-
b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en
Windows VistaNecessary to update to SP1 or higher.
Mac OSNot compatible.
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 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 this unit.
Eye-Fi X2 Series
0
Eye-Fi Connect X2
0
Eye-Fi Explore X2
0
Eye-Fi Pro X2
Video files cannot be transferred without the Eye-Fi X2 series.
Using the Eye-Fi Card
Make settings on the Eye-Fi card with Eye-Fi Center.
For how to install and operate the Eye-Fi Center, refer to its instruction
manual.
0
Recorded videos are automatically transferred.
(The files already transferred earlier are not transferred again.)
Memo :
0
You cannot transfer files during the recording mode, editing and formatting
of the card.
0
You cannot transfer video files larger than 2 GB. (as of December, 2010)
0
Transfer may take long or be interrupted depending on the connection
conditions.
IconDescription
N
Eye-Fi setting OFF (depends on Eye-Fi Center setting)
M
Identifying the Eye-Fi card
O
Ready for transfer from the Eye-Fi card
O
Transferring from the Eye-Fi card (animated)
0
We recommend using the AC adapter when transferring files of large size.
0
If it doesn’t operate properly, first make use of Eye-Fi Helper to confirm
that the settings of the Eye-Fi card are correct. In addition, try the data
transfer by inserting the Eye-Fi card into other equipment such as a
computer.
0
Do not use the camcorder in places where wireless use is prohibited such
as on a plane.
0
Before deleting a file, check that you have transferred it to a computer or
uploaded it to a video sharing website.
0
For the latest information on the Eye-Fi card, refer to the website of Eye-
Fi, Inc.
http://www.eye.fi/
Getting Started
15
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.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3
Select “AREA SETTING” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the area you are traveling to and press
OK.
.
0
The city name and time difference are displayed.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0
Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time difference
is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially to
restore the original clock settings.
Setting Daylight Saving Time
When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is
set 1 hour ahead.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
3
Select “DST SETTING” and press OK.
.
0
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
4
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to set daylight saving time and press OK.
.
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0
What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.
0
Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.
Getting Started
20
Optional Accessories
You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.
Product NameDescription
Battery Pack
0
BN-VG114U
0
BN-VG121U
0
Provides a longer recording time than the battery
pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used
as a spare battery pack.
Battery Charger
0
AA-VG1U
0
Enables the battery pack to be charged without
using this unit.
Component Cable
0
QAM1266-001
0
For viewing in high picture quality.
0
Consult your nearest JVC service center.
JVC Service Center
http://www2.jvc-victor.co.jp/support/after/
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-VG108U/BN-VG107U is the same battery pack that comes with this
unit.
0
File copying by connecting this unit to a DVD writer is not supported.
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
Battery Pack
Actual Recording
Time
Continuous
Recording Time
BN-VG108U/BN-
VG107U
40 m1 h 5 m
BN-VG114U1 h 15 m2 h 10 m
BN-VG121U1 h 55 m3 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 is used or if recording
is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the
expected recording time.)
0
When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even
if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
Getting Started
21
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.
0
In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (C), night view
(B), person (A) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
0
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Open the lens cover.
.
2
Open the LCD monitor.
.
0
The unit turns on and the video mode icon appears.
0
When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
3
Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.
.
0
If the mode is H Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch.
The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every
press.
4
Start recording.
.
0
Press again to stop.
Indications During Video Recording
.
Display IconDescription
Recording ModePress the i.AUTO button to switch the recording
mode between P (Intelligent Auto) and H
(Manual).
Video QualityDisplays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 68)
Remaining
Recording Time
Displays the remaining time for video recording.
b
Recording in
Progress
Appears when video recording is in progress.
a
Record-Standby
Appears when video recording is paused.
Scene Counter
(Recorded Time)
Displays the elapsed time of the video that is
currently being recorded.
Recording MediaDisplays the icon of the recording media.
The recording media can be changed for GZ-
HM50.
“REC MEDIA SETTING (GZ-HM50)” (A p. 74)
Battery IndicatorDisplays the approximate remaining battery
power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the OK/INFO button.
“Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power”
(A p. 35)
Image StabilizerSets whether to reduce camera shake.
“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)
Recording
22
*The image is only an impression.
SettingEffect
b NIGHTALIVE
Increases gain and brightens the scene
automatically using a slow shutter when the
surrounding is dark.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.
.
g SPOTLIGHT
Prevents the human subject from appearing too
bright under light.
.
Adjusting Focus Manually
Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual
focusing is desired.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
3
Select “FOCUS” and press OK.
.
4
Select “MANUAL” and press OK.
.
5
Adjust the focus with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.
.
0
Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject.
0
Press DOWN/> to focus on a near subject.
6
Press OK to confirm.
Recording
26
.
Memo :
0
A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when
it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.
Adjusting Brightness
You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
3
Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and press OK.
.
4
Select “MANUAL” and press OK.
.
5
Select the brightness value with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.
.
0
Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6
0
Press UP/< to increase the brightness.
0
Press DOWN/> to decrease the brightness.
6
Press OK to confirm.
Recording
27
.
Setting White Balance
You can set the color tone to suit the light source.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
3
Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press OK.
.
4
Select the white balance setting and press OK.
.
Setting
Details
AUTOAdjusts automatically to the natural colors.
MWBUse this when the problem of unnatural colors is not
resolved.
FINESet this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUDSet this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.
HALOGENSet this when shooting under illumination such as a video
light.
Using MWB
1
Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white
paper fills the screen.
Recording
28
2
Select “MWB” and keep pressing OK.
0
The cursor blinks.
3
Release OK after the menu disappears.
Setting Backlight Compensation
You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to
backlight.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
3
Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and press OK.
.
4
Select “ON” and press OK.
.
Recording
29
Taking Close-up Shots
You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.
.
*The image is only an impression.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Press MENU.
.
2
Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.
.
3
Select “TELE MACRO” and press OK.
.
4
Select “ON” and press OK.
.
Setting
Details
OFFEnables 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.
ONEnables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end.
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.
Caution :
0
When you are not taking close-up shots, set “TELE MACRO” to “OFF”.
Otherwise, the image may be blur.
Recording
30
Approximate Video Recording Time
GZ-HM430
QualitySDHC/SDXC Card
4 GB8 GB16 GB32 GB48 GB64 GB
UXP20 m40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m4 h 20 m5 h 50 m
XP30 m1 h2 h4 h 10 m6 h 10 m8 h 20 m
SP40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 50 m8 h 40 m11 h 50 m
EP1 h 40 m3 h 40 m7 h 10 m14 h 50 m21 h 50 m29 h 50 m
SSW1 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 m17 h23 h
SEW2 h 50 m5 h 50 m11 h 40 m23 h 50 m35 h 10 m47 h 40 m
GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50
QualityBuilt-in Memory
(GZ-HM50)
SDHC/SDXC Card
4 GB8 GB16 GB32 GB48 GB64 GB
LS1 h 20 m40 m1 h 30 m3 h 10 m6 h 30 m9 h 30 m13 h
LE3 h 20 m1 h 50 m3 h 40 m7 h 20 m15 h 10 m22 h 20 m30 h 20 m
SSW/SS2 h 30 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 m17 h23 h
SEW/SE5 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 50 m11 h 40 m23 h 50 m35 h 10 m47 h 40 m
0
LS/LE: High definition (1280 x 720 pixels, 16:9)
0
SSW/SEW: Standard definition (720 x 480 pixels, 16:9)
0
SS/SE: Standard definition (720 x 480 pixels, 4:3)
0
The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)
Battery Pack
Actual Recording TimeContinuous Recording Time
BN-VG108U/BN-VG107U40 m1 h 5 m
BN-VG114U1 h 15 m2 h 10 m
BN-VG121U1 h 55 m3 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 is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.
(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)
Recording
36
Playing Back Videos
You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display).
1
Select the playback mode.
.
0
Press L again to return to the recording mode.
2
Select the desired video and press OK or d/e.
.
.
0
Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback.
0
To return to the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever while playback is paused.
0
To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.
0
Videos recorded in high definition and standard definition are displayed on the index screen separately. Set “VIDEO QUALITY” in the recording menu
to “UXP”, “XP”, “SP”, “EP”, “LS”, or “LE” to view the videos recorded in high definition, or to “SSW”, “SS”, “SEW”, or “SE” to view the videos recorded
in standard definition, before selecting the playback mode.
“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 68)
Operation Buttons/Levers for Video Playback
During Index Screen Display
Operation Button/Lever
Description
UP/<
DOWN/>
Select/move cursor
OK/INFO
d/e
Play back video
Zoom N/O
Move to the next or previous page
During Video Playback
Operation Button/Lever
During Video PlaybackDuring Video Pause
d/e
PausePlayback
Zoom u
-Stop (returns to thumbnail display)
Zoom N / Vol.+
Increases volume level-
Zoom O / Vol.-
Decreases volume level-
UP/<*Reverse searchFrame-by-frame playback in reverse direction
DOWN/>*Forward searchFrame-by-frame playback in forward direction
*Press and hold to start slow playback.
Memo :
0
You can search for a specific file by the recording date.
“Date Search” (A p. 39)
Caution :
Playback
37
0
Make a backup of important recorded data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage.
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
Adjusting the Volume of Videos
.
Checking the Recording Date and Other Information
You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.
1
Pause playback.
2
Press OK/INFO.
.
Playing a Video with Defective Management Information
Plays videos with defective management information.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Select the playback mode.
.
2
Press MENU.
.
3
Select “PLAYBACK OTHER FILE” and press OK.
.
4
Select the desired video and press OK or d/e.
.
“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37)
0
To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.
Memo :
0
An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management
information is corrupted.
0
Depending on the condition of the damaged file, playback might fail or
may not run smoothly.
Playback
38
Connecting via the Component Connector (GZ-HM30/GZ-
HM50)
You can connect this unit to the component connector of a TV to play back
videos in analog high-definition quality.
0
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Connect to a TV.
.
2
Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
.
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
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. 37)
Memo :
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 80)
0
When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “1080i/720p”.
0
The video is output in standard quality if the setting remains at “480i”.
“COMPONENT OUTPUT (GZ-HM30/GZ-HM50)” (A p. 81)
0
Component and composite (AV) cannot be output at the same time.
0
For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.
Playback
42
Connecting via the AV Connector
By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be
played back on a TV.
0
Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
1
Connect to a TV.
.
2
Connect the AC adapter to this unit.
.
0
This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
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. 37)
Memo :
0
To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the
“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.
“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 80)
0
For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's
manufacturer.
Playback
43
Deleting Unwanted Files
Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running
out.
The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files.
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 44)
“Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 45)
“Deleting All Files” (A p. 46)
Memo :
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.
0
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 46)
0
Be sure to back up important files on a computer.
“Backing Up All Files” (A p. 58)
Deleting a Video with Defective Management Information
Videos with defective management information cannot be deleted with the
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” function. This deletion is also not
possible on the index screen.
o
To delete a video with defective management information
1
Start or pause playback of a file.
“Playing a Video with Defective Management Information” (A p. 38)
2
Press MENU.
3
Select “DELETE” and press OK.
0
“CURRENT” cannot be selected.
Deleting the Currently Displayed File
Deletes the currently displayed file.
Memo :
To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/<
or DOWN/>.
.
Caution :
0
Deleted files cannot be restored.
1
Select the playback mode.
.
2
Press MENU.
.
3
Select “DELETE” and press OK.
.
4
Select “CURRENT” and press OK.
.
5
Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and press OK.
.
0
The file to delete appears on this screen.
0
Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.
0
After deleting, press MENU.
Memo :
0
Files that are protected cannot be deleted.
Release protection before deleting the file.
“Protecting Files” (A p. 46)
Editing
44
Bottom
.
1
Tripod Mounting Hole
“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 19)
2
SD Card Slot
0
Insert an optional SD card.
“Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14)
3
Battery Release Lever
“Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 13)
4
Battery Mount
Interior
.
1
Speaker
0
Outputs audio sound during video playback.
2
L (Play/Record) Button
0
Switches between recording and playback modes.
3
UP/< Button
0
UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward
0
<: Reverse search
4
DOWN/> Button
0
DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward
0
>: Forward search
5
OK/INFO Button
0
Confirms the selection. / Displays information as follows.
0
Recording: Displays the remaining time and battery power.
0
Playback: Displays file information such as recording date.
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