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GUIDEBOOK
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HARD DiSK CAMERA
GZ-MG680
GZ-MG650
GZ-MG630
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing
this camcorder.
Before use, please read the safety
information
and precautions
contained
in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of
this product.
For Future
Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the camcorder)
and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camcorder)
below.
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  • Page 1 LYTI979=OO2C=M GUIDEBOOK HARD DiSK CAMERA GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 GZ-MG630 Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product. For Future Reference: Enter the Model No.
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") more on both sides, on top and at the rear). CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK, Do not block the ventilation...
  • Page 3 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Remember that this camcorder is intended for Read these instructions. private consumer use only. Keep these instructions. Any commercial use without proper permission Heed all warnings. is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such Follow all instructions. as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you Do not use this apparatus...
  • Page 4 Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp Power/charge lamp blinks: Accessing files blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished Do not remove the AC adapter, battery pack or the Open the cover microSD card when the lamp is blinking.
  • Page 5 Date/Time Setting Select the city closest to the area where you use Open the LCD monitor to the camcorder turn or=the camcorder Power button Select [ON] if daylight LCD monitor saving time is effective Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
  • Page 6 Video recording ng an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial Slide the mode switch to select NIW (video) mode ,t_, oICI Select recording mode PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears.
  • Page 7 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Playing back iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Select playback mode PLAY/REC The mode changes when you press the button. Select the desired file Index screen Select _ (Touch OK) Playback screen [] To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search...
  • Page 8 Contents • • D • Accessories ..........Managing Files ........Preparing the Remote Control ...... Capturing a Still Image from a Video .... 34 Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... Deleting Files ..........Protecting Files ..........index ............Viewing File Information .......
  • Page 9 After the menu is displayed on the LCD recorded data to a DVD or other recording monitor: media for storage. JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Make a trial recording Before the actual recording of important data,...
  • Page 10 Accessories AP-V20U BN-VF808U USB Cable AC Adapter Battery Pack AV Cable CR2025 RM-V751U Core Filter Remote Control Lithium Battery CD-ROM Pre-installed in the remote control. Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
  • Page 11 A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. To Reinsert the Battery [ Beam Effective Area Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock , _;i _ ! !i;ii ! :;_iii!i_i!i!! !iil;:_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i! !ii! ;...
  • Page 12 Index • Be careful not to cover ,i_,,,ie, ,i_,,and ,18::, during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270 °. 180 ° 90 ° 12 EN...
  • Page 13 O Infrared Beam Transmitting Window Power Button G ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) t2 _ HDMI Mini Connector (_T+p. 31) O Up Button •3_ DISPLAY Button (_-J-p. 15) O Skip Backward Button •,_7 Speaker O Left Button _ Zoom Lever (_;J-p. 22) O Back Button Speaker Volume...
  • Page 14 indications on LCD Monitor ® Mode Indicator EXPORT Mode Indicator (_J- p. 55) Selected Recording Mode Indicator _) Counter (_.- p. 28) 4) Upload Mode Indicator (_7" p. 57) Q: Auto Mode Manual Mode Analog Input Indicator (_J- p. 63) •2: Effect Mode Indicator (_.- p.
  • Page 15 ® _:) Mode Indicator _:) Mode Indicator _) Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when Quick Review Indicator (_J- p. 21) _) Folder/File Number playing back a playlist.) (_7" p. 41) Quick Review Indicator (_J- p. 20) 4_ Slide Show Playback Indicator 47 Video Quality: _i (ULTRA FINE), _l (FINE),...
  • Page 16 Necessary Settings before m To detach the battery pack Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder. Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter. • You can also use the camcorder with just the AC adapter. • The actual recording time may shorten...
  • Page 17 6 SeJect the city closest to the area you Select [CLOCK SETTING]. are traveling. Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. m To return to the previous screen Select f:_. Selectedarea is highlighted m To quit the screen Principal city of the Select [QUIT].
  • Page 18 Other Settings Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise mount it to the tripod....Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage...
  • Page 19 To remove a microSD card Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out. The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording •...
  • Page 20 Recording Files Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the (video) mode. recording mode. PLAY/RE0 SNAPSHOT Press START/STOP to start recording. START /STOP Approximate remaining time for recording You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control) m To change the video quality m To stop...
  • Page 21 Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select the 131(still image) mode. recording mode. PLAY/REC Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway. The _ indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused. Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image. [] To view the last recorded image...
  • Page 22 Flecordi ng Files (Continued) Preparation: • Select or O mode. mode: • Select the recording mode. Press INFO twice or INFO and then select Zoom Zoom in mode: Press INFO. W: Wide angle T: Telephoto DIREOT DVD You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting /INFO [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 23 If you select an event to register the file to before starting recording, you can find the file Preparation: • Select mode. easily at playback. • Select the recording mode. Preparation: • Select mode. Press INFO. • Select the recording mode.
  • Page 24 Playing Back Files SJide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to select playback mode. (video) mode. .m:31 PLAY/REC The index screen appears. Select the desired file. [] To delete a video [] To move to the previous or next page Touch [A] or [Y] for over a second.
  • Page 25 Slide the mode switch to select Press PLAY/REC to seJect the pJayback mode. (stiff image) mode. ,m31 PLAY/REC The index screen appears. SeJect the desired fiJe. [] To move to the previous or next page Touch [A] or [T] for over a second. [] To delete a still image...
  • Page 26 Playing Back Files (Continued) i Date index Screen You can search the desired file by the Preparation: recording date. • Select or O mode. • Select the playback mode. Select O_. In case of 0 mode, go to step 3. [ Group index Screen Select [SEARCH DATE].
  • Page 27 Event Screen You can search the desired file by the event MPG files (demonstration files, etc.) are stored that you registered the file to when recording. in the EXTMOV folder. (_" p. 23) After searching by the event, you can Follow the procedure below to play back the...
  • Page 28 Manual Recording Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually. in the manual recording mode: Touch MENU. Preparation: 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING]. • Select or O mode. • Select the recording mode. Select [A/M] twice. 3 Select the desired menu.
  • Page 29 [] [OFF]: Deactivates the function. NIGHT: Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by adjusting the shutter speed automatically. .'_.J TWIUGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background. "_',, S PORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. 8_ SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.
  • Page 30 iVlanual Recording (continued) [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically. '_MjMANUAL: MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending the light source. 1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen. 2) Keep touching OK until the _ indicator appears.

  • Page 31: Viewing Files On Tv

    Viewing Files on TV This camcorder is designed to be used with [] _ To connect using the HDMI high-definition or NTSC-type color television mini connector signals. It cannot be used with a television of a We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI different standard.

  • Page 32: Connection With Tv

    Viewing Files on TV (Continued) After the connection with TV is completed Turn on the camcorder and theTV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AU×...
  • Page 33 Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Operation method Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC- enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows to utilize the following convenient functions. • HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) TV turns on is an industry standard that enables Turn on the camcorder.

  • Page 34: Managing Files

    Managing Files Do not remove the recording medium perform any other operation (such as turning • Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete off the power) while accessing files. Also, them, release the protection first. be sure to use the provided AC adapter, •...
  • Page 35 Deleting All Files Deleting Selected Files After performing steps | =2 (_ p. 34) After performing steps | -2 (_J- p. 34) Select [FILE SELECT]. Select [DELETE ALL]. Select the desired file and select Select [YES]. • The @ mark appears on the file. To select other files, repeat this step.
  • Page 36 Managing Files (Continued) i Protecting Selected Files After performing steps | =3 Preparation: = Select or O mode. Select [FILE SELECT]. • Select the playback mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Select the desired file select Select [PROTECT/CANCEL]. • The o-, (protection) mark appears on the file.
  • Page 37 Protecting A_ Fi_es After performing steps | =3 (_ p. 36) Preparation: mode: Select [PROTECT ALL]. Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file on the index screen. mode: Play back the still image. Otherwise, select file on the index screen. Press INFO.
  • Page 38 Managing Files (continued) Select a new event. To cancel the event registration, select [CANCEL]. Preparation: = Select mode. • Select the playback mode. Touch MENU. Select [EDIT]. Changing the Event of the Selected Files After performing steps | =3 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE]. 3 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].
  • Page 39 Select [SET] at the end point. It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed. You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode.
  • Page 40 Playlists It is a list that enables you to organize 5 Select the file to add to playJist. recorded videos in order of preference. Preparation: • Select mode. • Select the playback mode. To preview scenes, select the file and select [CHECK].
  • Page 41 Creating Playlists Including Picture Titles You can easily create a playlist including | Touch MENU. picture title. 2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYUST]. Press TITLE. UPLOAD /TITLE 3 Select the playlist. Select the desired picture title. You can check the picture title in full-screen [] To stop playback by selecting [CHECK].
  • Page 42 Playlists (continued) You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist. Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist After performing steps 1 =2 (_7" p. 40) Select [EDIT]. Select playlist want to edit. To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8.

  • Page 43: Copying Files

    Recorder You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 3 Select [COPY] or [MOVE]. CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described...
  • Page 44 Copying Files (Continued) Select direction. ([HDD --_ SD] or [SD --_ HDD]) • Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on 5 Select the desired menu.
  • Page 45 Select [EXECUTE]. Backup All Files • The files are copied on the disc. When Preparation: ]COMPLETED] appears, touch • Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS • Select N?_mode. ]STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc.
  • Page 46 Copying Files (Continued) 3 Select the desired disc number. Selecting Files for Backup Preparation: = Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner. • Select N?_mode. Select [SELECT AND CREATE]. • If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are created.
  • Page 47 [] To play back the created disc using Digest Playback camcorder 1 ) Connect the camcorder to the DVD You can view a few seconds from the burner. beginning of each video (digest) in the created 2) Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on DVD.
  • Page 48 Copying Files (Continued) Preparation: Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box You can copy the data from the camcorder appears. create a DVD using a PC. Click [Easy Installation]. installing the software to the PC Windows Vista...
  • Page 49 Click [All volume in cameorder] and Making Backup on the PC click [Next]. Preparation: • Install the software to the PC. • Make sure that enough free space is left in the PC's HDD. • Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 50 Copying Files (Continued) 5 Double-click the recording date. Making Files User Lists to Arrange You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC.
  • Page 51 input name, Copying the disc select the Filesto menu style and click [Next]. Preparation: Use a recordable DVD disc. (it is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.) | SeJect the user list and click [Create Disc]. 5 Click [Start]. Click [Select flies individually] and click [Next].
  • Page 52 Customer Support information Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software,...
  • Page 53 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the eameorder. Preparation: Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX • Create a playlist. input mode. • _ Set [SWITCH ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT]. (_7" p. 63) Check that the images from the camcorder •...
  • Page 54 Copying Files (continued) Open monitor to turn on the camcorder. Start playback on the VCR/DVD Preparation: player. • Set [SWITCH TO ANALOG I/O] to [INPUT]. (_ J_p. 63) 3 Press START/STOP on the camcorder • Turn off all units. at the scene where you want to start recording.

  • Page 55: Using With A Portable Media Player

    Using with a Portable Media Player You can easily transfer videos recorded You can set the recorded videos to the export export mode to iTunes ®. All the files with the setting. export setting turned on are transferred Preparation: PC. For details on transferring, refer to the •...
  • Page 56 Using with a Portable Media Player (continued) Preparation: Install iTunes _>on a PC. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ Connect the camcorder to the with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORTTO LIBRARY]. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. m if you cannot export the file to iTunee ®...
  • Page 57 Uploading Files to Websites You can upload the file to video sharing You can select the necessary part of the websites quickly after recording. video and save it as a new video file ready for (VouTube uploading. Preparation: • Select mode.
  • Page 58 Uploading Files to Websites (Continued) 6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE]. For details on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD- ROM. Connect the camcorder to the PC To set the start/end point again, select with the USB cable. [REDEFINE AREA].
  • Page 59 Changing the Menu Settings Touch MENU. m To return to the previous screen Select _;:). 2 Select the desired menu. m To quit the screen Select [QUIT]. 3 Select the desired setting. ._ ,-, _i_iii_@_t_ _/i! i! See page 28. (In the manual recording mode only) See page 22.
  • Page 60 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) [ULTRA FINE] / FiNE / NORMAL / ECONOMY [FINE] / STANDARD 35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/DIGITAL] 800X/DIGITAL * Dynamic zoom The combination of optical and digital zoom technology offers higher zoom ratio than optical zoom without reducing the quality.
  • Page 61 [ENGLISH] See page See page DATE STYLE: [month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year TIME: 24h / [12h] Adjusts the brightness of the display by using the touch sensor. BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. STANDARD: Select this when saving the battery life. [AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the...
  • Page 62 [ON]: Enables operation with the remote control. YES: Performs this function. [NO]: Cancels this function. Information about obtaining system update will be made available on the JVC's web site. YES: Performs this function. [NO]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset. 62 EN...
  • Page 63 [OFF]: Does not display on TV. Displays on TV. 4:3 / [16:9] AUTO 1: The video is output in 480i, 480p, 1080i or 1080p. AUTO 2: The video is output in 480i, 480p or 1080i. [480p]: The video is output in 480i or 480p.
  • Page 64 Changing the Menu Settings (Continued) [HDD] / SD [HDD] / SD [FILE]: Initializes all files in the HDD. FILE + MANAGEMENT Initializes all files and management numbers in the HDD. • Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    • The camcorder heats up when it is used for a nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center long time. instructions. • The battery heats up during charging. Refer also to the FAQ of new products •...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting (Continued) • Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (_ or a). • If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in the LCD monitor and recording stops automatically to protect the HDD. Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start recording again. •...
  • Page 67 • Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes.This is not a malfunction. • Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index screen. (Video tiles that have damaged management information can be played back.) •...
  • Page 68 HDD Perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) 2: If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. m To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it.

  • Page 69: Warning Indications

    Consult your nearest JVC dealer. • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [HDD]. • Replace the microSD card. • Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
  • Page 70 Warning indications (Continued) = Select [OK] to restore. • Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with other device may not be played back.) • Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU. • Delete files. Move files to a PC or other device. •...

  • Page 71: Cleaning

    • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc. • Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc. • Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (_ or a). Cleaning Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications [] General [] AC Adapter Power suppmy Power requirement DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) AC 110 V to 240 V,%,, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Output Power consumption DC 11V__-C-C, Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor [] Remote Control backlight is set to [STANDARD]...
  • Page 73 h: hour/m: minute Approximate recordable time (for video) microSD Card Recording medium Quality 60 GB 80 GB 120 GB 4 GB 8 GB ULTRA FINE 14h20m 19h00m 28h40m 1h54m FINE 21 h20m 28 h 20 m 42h40m 1h25m 2h50m NORMAL 28h10m 37 h 40 m 56h20m...

  • Page 74: Cautions

    For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest to prevent corruption or damage to your JVC dealer. recorded data. • Do not bend or drop the recording medium, Plug Adapter or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.
  • Page 75 ... near a television set. Changes or modifications not approved by ... near appliances generating strong magnetic JVC could void the user's authority to operate or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting the equipment.This equipment has been antennas, etc.). tested and found to comply with the limits for ...

  • Page 76: Terms

    5 LiMiTED LiABILiTY (1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to use the Program.You may install and use the APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT Program on a HDD or other storage devices...
  • Page 77 JVC may terminate this CAUTION: Agreement without giving any notice toYou. • Operate this equipment according to the In this event, JVC may claim against You for operating procedures described in this any damages caused by Your breach. Should manual. this Agreement...
  • Page 78 Terms AC Adapter ..........16, 74 Manual Recording ..........Adjust Brightness ..........Menu Settings ........... microSD Card ............ Analog Input (Switch to Analog I/O) ....Auto Power Off ..........Monitor Backlight ..........AV Connection ..........Monitor Bright ............ Moving Files ............

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