JVC EVERIO Easy Start Manual

Easy Start Guide
This easy start guide is designed to navigate you to
using your new Everio quickly. Please refer to the
owner's manual for a detailed listing of features.
For additional online video tutorials, please visit:
http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp
RECORDING FILES
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
• For GZ-HD500, remove the lens cap.
Press L button to select the recording mode.
Press
Press A /B button to select the video or still
image mode.
The Mode will be displayed in the LCD
VIDEO RECORDING
Zooming
(Wide
angle)
AV
The information below will be
Press to Start Recording
displayed on the LCD during
recording. • Press again to Stop Recording.
Video Quality
Remaining Recording Time
:Record-Standby
:Recording in Progress
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
Scene Counter
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
Press halfway to focus
Lights up in green
when focused
Press fully to take still image
Lights up during still
AV
image recording
Image Size
Image Quality
1920 Remaining Number of Shots
Shutter Speed Recording in Progress
Recording Media
Focus
Battery Indicator
Customer Care Center
TOLL FREE 1-800-252-5722
For additional online video tutorials, please visit:
http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp
Register your EVERIO online at:
REGISTER.JVC.COM
and receive a special offer.
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USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS
A To select an Operation icon appearing on the
left side, touch the portion of the Slider next
to Operation icon.
Press
B To select an Operation icon appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
AV
CHANGING MENU SETTINGS
Select an item from the menu screen.
Touch the D button.
Slide your finger up and down on the
Slider.
(Telephoto)
Touch the C button.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
AC Adapter Battery Pack
AP-V30U BN-VG114U
Basic User Component Cable
Guide (GZ-HD620)
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
Product Name
Battery Pack
• BN-VG114U
• BN-VG121U
Battery Charger
• AA-VG1U
To order any of these accessory please visit
TYPES OF USABLE microSD CARDS
Memory Cards
microSDHC
Cards Supports
<SD High- 4GB to 8GB
capacity>
microSD Supports
Cards 256MB to 2GB
Note: Operations are confirmed on the following microSD cards.
JVC U.S.A.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP
Video Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)
Still image microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)
www.jvc.com
• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data
loss.
Preparation
A
– Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.
– Make sure your battery is fully charged.
– A spare battery may be useful.
B
Stabilizing Your Picture
OK MENU
Try these tips to improve the image:
– Look for a place to sit down and take your video.
– Look for something you can set your camera on.
2 – Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.
Select
Camera Movement
VIDEO
The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
camera movement
ZOOM
GAIN UP
– Treat all movements as a special effect.
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
SET ? QUIT
– If you must move the camera, do it slowly.
3 1 Zooming
Touch Touch
As a general rule, your video will look better if you zoom the lens before
you start your recording:
– Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.
– If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.
Exposure
– Remember to shoot with the sun or the primary light source behind you.
– Keeping the range of contrast in your scene to a reasonable level is the
easiest way to improve the picture quality.
– Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out or
over exposed.
– Making a simple change in how the camera is aimed or by zooming in slightly,
you may reduce contrast to a reasonable range.
Length of Recording
Many recordings are ruined by stopping the recording too soon and missing the best
moment:
– Always try for at least a 10 second recording.
– When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.
– It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Close the LCD to turn Off the Power
USB Cable AV Cable CD-ROM
(Type A - Mini Type B)
Attach battery
RCU Lens Cap
(GZ-HD620) (GZ-HD500)
Connect the AC adapter to outlet
•
Lithium Battery
(Pre-installed in the
remote control)
Charging in progress:
Blinks
Charge finished:
Description
Goes out
• Provides a longer recording time than the battery
pack that comes with this unit or it can also be used
as a spare battery pack.
• Enables the battery pack to be charged without using
BN-VG114U (Supplied)
this unit.
BN-VG121U
www.JVC.com or call 1-800-858-6442
Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase
CAUTION
• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC
battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.
Capacity
Video Still images
(UXP) (1920x1080/FINE)
INSERTING THE microSD CARD*
8GB 44min. 8420
Open the card slot cover
4GB 22min. 4200
• Turn off the power before inserting
or removing a card
2GB - 2100
1GB - 1030
512MB - 510
256MB - 260
* SD card not included
PLAYBACK VIDEOS
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
Press L button to select the playback mode.
Press A /B button to select the video or still
image mode.
Select from the index screen (highlight
thumbnails) using the Slider.
Touch the C button.
PLAYBACK ON A TV
Preparation:
• Turn off both camera and TV.
To connect using the HDMI mini
connector
• When connecting to a 1080p
compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT]
to [AUTO 1].
Connect AC adapter into DC Terminal
Cover
Battery Pack
110V - 240V
Continuous Actual
Battery Type Charging Time
Recording Recording
2hr.30min. 1hr.20min. 0hr.45min.
3hr.30min. 2hr.05min. 1hr.10min.
Install a microSD Card
Bottom
Open
Press
Press
AV
4
Select
VIDEO PLAYBACK
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Touch
DC Connector
HDMI Mini Connector
AV
AC Adapter
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
To AC Outlet
HDMI Connector
TV