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LYT2316-001A-M CAMCORDER GZ-HM960BEK/GZ-HM845BEK Basic User Guide Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 32 to ensure safe use of this product. Detailed User Guide A “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide” are available for this product.
Remove the mains plug immediately if the • camcorder functions abnormally. Dispose of used battery promptly. • Keep away from children. • Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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— it is better to be safe than sorry! Version V2.1+EDR Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is Output Power Power class2 (+4 dBm Max.) recommended to copy your important recorded...
3D effect may be weak if viewed from an angle other than the front. The LCD monitor appears darker when 3D images are displayed. Change the display to 2D when it is difficult to see, such as when using this unit outdoors. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Viewing of 3D images is only recommended for ages 5 to 6 and above. Guardians should pay close attention to children as health problems may result if fatigue and discomfort are not noticed immediately. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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. http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ You can also access the website from the built-in application software of this unit.
HDMI Mini Connector (p. 20) Battery Release Lever (p. 10) USER (User) Button SD Card Slot (p. 11) Activates preset functions. A/B (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Press this button again to release Recording/Playback Mode Button the displays. Switches between recording and playback modes. Index Screen Button (p. 18) Delete Button Menu Button (p. 27) Operation Buttons (p. 19) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
(For details, refer to the Detailed User Guide.) (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
* The AC adapter shown in the illustration is AC-V10M (for GZ-HM845). 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. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack) * The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C.
Terminal Side * Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card. To remove the card Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight. (Base) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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When “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the menu is set to “ON”, recordings can still be made to the SD card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. (For details on “SEAMLESS RECORDING”, refer to the Detailed User Guide.) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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C Tap “FILE”. E Tap “SD CARD”. FORMAT SD CARD FILE REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO SD CARD D Tap “YES”. E After formatting, tap “OK”. F Tap “L” (quit). Exits the screen. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
SAVE turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. (p. 10) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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. Indications during video recording Video Recording Media Quality Battery Indicator 10:00 Image Stabilizer Remaining Scene 0:00:00 [0:54] Recording Time Counter For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
In addition, the setting screen can be displayed by pressing the AF button. (for GZ-HM845) For details, refer to “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” in the Detailed User Guide. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by pressing halfway. Indications during still image recording Image Size Recording Media 10:00 Shutter Speed Battery Indicator Remaining Number [6630] of Shots Focus Recording in Progress For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
3D images are supported by the LCD monitor of this unit. You can play back 3D images on the LCD monitor. If you are using a 3D compatible TV, you can also play back 3D images by connecting with an HDMI cable. (p. 20) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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When viewing 3D images on this unit, a message will be displayed every 30 minutes. To turn off the message display, set “3D DISPLAY WARNING” to “OFF”. To change the setting, refer to the Detailed User Guide (Menu Settings - COMMON Menu). For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
3D mode, 3D images will appear on the TV. (for GZ-HM960) If you experience fatigue or discomfort while viewing 3D images, it is recommended to play back in 2D mode. (for GZ-HM960) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly. 3D images are not displayed in 3D. (for GZ- Set “HDMI OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” menu to “CERTAIN HM960) TV TYPES”. Set to 3D mode on the TV. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
“AVCHD DVD” enables you to copy (record) videos to a DVD in the high definition quality. Note that they cannot be played back on devices that do not support AVCHD. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Blu-ray drive, purchase the USB extension cable. *1 The AC adapter shown in the illustration is AC- V10M (for GZ-HM845). *2 Mini-A (Male) – A (Female) (Part number: QAM0852-001) Consult your nearest JVC service center. NOTE To USB Connector The recordable time on the disc varies according to the way of recording.
All videos or still images in this unit are copied. “UNSAVED SCENES” (video)/ “UNSAVED IMAGES” (still image): Videos or still images that have never been copied are automatically selected and copied. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Select and copy the desired videos or still images Files that are not on the index screen during individually. Æ To B playback cannot be copied. Special files cannot be copied either. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
(“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV. Start recording. Start playback on this unit (p. 18) and press the record button on the recorder. After playback is complete, stop the recording. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. (for inquires regarding this unit) 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, please have the following information ready.
3,100 6,500 1,700 3,400 6,900 9,999 1,600×1,200 (4:3) 6,500 9,999 3,500 7,100 9,999 9,999 640×480 (4:3) 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 1,920×1,080 (16:9) 6,100 9,999 3,200 6,700 9,999 9,999 For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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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.) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
B Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach 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...
(All data will be deleted.) When time-lapse recording is stopped with the DATA RECORDED FILE IS TOO recorded time less than “0:00:00:14”, the video will SMALL TO BE SAVED not be saved. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
... do not drop or subject to strong impact..place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the bottom. • To prolong service life ... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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European representative of Victor Company of ... swing the soft camera case excessively when Japan, Limited is: the camera is inside it. JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH ... store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area. Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg...
GZ-HM960 Built-in memory (16 GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available), Eye-Fi card (commercially available) GZ-HM845 Built-in memory (8 GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available), Eye-Fi card (commercially available) Clock battery Rechargeable battery For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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* When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit. The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Index A AC adapter ....... 10, 32 LCD Monitor ........32 AV Connection ......21, 26 N Number of Images ......28 Battery Pack ......10, 32 R Recordable Time ......28 C Clock Adjust ........14 SD Card ......... 11 D Date/Time Setting ......