JVC Everio LYT2211-002A manual

GZ-HM320 A GZ-HM300 A HD MEMORY CAMERA Detailed User Guide LYT2211-002A[...]

Contents Beginner's Guide Charging .................................................................................. 4 Recording ................................................................................ 4 Playback .................................................................................. 4 Shooting Tips ........................[...]

SEAMLESS RECORDING ................................................ 81 x.v.Color ............................................................................ 81 WIND CUT ......................................................................... 82 Recording Menu (Still Image) ................................................ 83 FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ..[...]

Charging ● Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- tailed User Guide. Recording ● Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- tailed User Guide. Playback ● Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De- tailed User Guide. Shooting Tips Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder[...]

■ Introducing the Various Shooting Techniques! Holiday Season/Christmas . Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Wedding . Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom! Travel . Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! Amusement Park . Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the famil[...]

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 r[...]

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 apprecia- tion 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 u[...]

■ 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 camcor- der at t[...]

. Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos. This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expres- sions or voices of surprise and delight. *Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any record- ing. Be sure to check beforehand. [Examples] ● Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc. ?[...]

Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description . AC Adapter AP-V30U ● Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack. It can also be used when recording indoors or during playback. . Battery Pack BN-VG114U ● Attaches to this unit to su[...]

. ● Align the top of the battery with this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC terminal. . 3 Plug in the power. . ● The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress. It goes out when charging is finished. CAUTION: ● If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety[...]

Grip Adjustment . ① Flip the grip belt over. ② Adjust the length of the belt. ③ Fasten the grip belt. CAUTION: ● Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly. If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages. Using the Hand Strap When using the hand strap, loop it around your wrist. . Removing the Strap . ● While pre[...]

. Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. SDHC Card . ● Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video recording. SD Card . ● This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards. Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufactur- ers. ● Panasonic ● TOSHIBA ● SanDisk ● [...]

Removing the Card Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight. . Types of Usable SD Card The following SD cards can be used on this unit. SDHC Card . ● Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video recording. SD Card . ● This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards. Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from t[...]

Resetting the Clock Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C . . 3 Select “CLOCK SETTING” and touch C . . 4 Set the date and time. . ● Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order. ● Touch the operation buttons " E " / [...]

● Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by children. NOTE: ● If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer. "Reducing Camera Shake" （ A P.21 ） Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to this unit as shown in the illustration. . CAUTION: ● Please be car[...]

Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. "Charging the Battery Pack Overseas" （ A P.17 ） Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav- el destination in “AR[...]

Setting Daylight Saving Time When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C . . 3 Select “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” and touch C . . 4 Set daylight saving time and touch C . . NOTE: ● What is daylig[...]

Taking Videos in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. 1 Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode. (Open the lens cover.) . ● The video mode icon appears. 2 Check if the recording mode is Auto. . ● If the mode is Manual, touch the G / H button. The mode changes between Auto and Manua[...]

Operation Buttons for Video Recording . Operation But- ton Description T/W Zoom Allows the same functions as the zoom lever to be performed. Camera shake that often occurs when using the zoom lever can be minimized. "Zooming" （ A P.21 ） Image Stabiliz- er Sets whether to reduce camera shake. "Reducing Camera Shake" （ A P.2[...]

Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. . ● Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. ● Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. NOTE: ● When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged. ● The zoom ratio range can be changed. "Changing the Zoom [...]

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au- to mode. 1 Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. (Open the lens cover.) . ● The still image mode icon appears. 2 Check if the recording mode is Auto. . ● If the mode is Manual, touch the G / H button. The mode changes betw[...]

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording . Operation But- ton Description T/W Zoom Functions as the zoom lever. "Zooming" （ A P.23 ） Quick Review Enables the most recently captured still image to be viewed. "Checking the Captured Image Immediately" （ A P.23 ） Auto/Manual Switches the recording mode between Auto and Ma[...]

Manual Recording You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. 1 Select video or still image mode. . ● The video or still image mode icon appears. 2 Select the Manual recording mode. . ● The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch. 3 Start r[...]

Scene Selection Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C . . 3 Select “SCENE SELECT” and touch C . . 4 Select the scene and touch C . . Setting Effect b NIGHT EYE Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically when t[...]

Adjusting Focus Manually Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing is desired. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C . . 3 Select “FOCUS” and touch C . . 4 Select “MANUAL” and touch C . . 5 Adjust the focus with the slider. . ● Slide upward to focus on a distant subject[...]

Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C . . 3 Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and touch C . . 4 Select “MANUAL” and touch C . . 5 Select the brightness value with the slider. . ● Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6 ●[...]

Setting Backlight Compensation You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C . . 3 Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and touch C . . 4 Select “ON” and touch C . . Setting Metering Area You can set the brightness of a specified area as the stand[...]

Recording with Effects You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ- ent atmosphere from the usual recording. . *The image is only an impression. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C . . 3 Select “EFFECT” and touch C . . 4 Select the effect and touch C . . Setting Details OFF No[...]

Registering Files to Events Before Record- ing Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when recording. 1 Select video mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “REGISTER EVENT” and touch C . . 4 Select the event type and touch C . . Event Type BABY & KIDS ATHLETIC EVENT RECREATION EVENT SPORTS TRAVEL PARTY WE[...]

Uploading Videos You can upload your videos to YouTube™ using the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser". Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC. ● For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file. "Installing the Provided Software" （ A P.70 ） "Connecting this Unit to PC"[...]

. Display Description Speed Indicator Displays the recording interval that is set. Video Quality Displays the icon of the video quality that is set. Remaining Record- ing Time Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality. Recording in Pro- gress Appears when video recording is in progress. When in the power-saving mode, i[...]

Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- ments (AUTO REC) This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame dis- played on the LCD monitor. (AUTO REC) It can be set for both video and still image modes. 1 Select video or still image mode. . 2 Compose the pictur[...]

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power You can check the remaining video recording time on the internal memo- ry and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. 1 Select video mode. . 2 Press M . . ● Press once to display the remaining recording time of the selected me- dia for video recording. Go to step 3. ● Press twice to display the rem[...]

Approximate Video Recording Time Quality Built-in Memory 8 GB SD Card/ SDHC Card 4 GB SD Card/ SDHC Card 8 GB SD Card/ SDHC Card 16 GB SD Card/ SDHC Card 32 GB UXP 40 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m XP 1 h 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h SP 1 h 25 m 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m EP 3 h 35 m 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m ● Built-in memory applies to GZ-HM[...]

Playing Back Videos You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” are displayed on the index screen. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM320)" （ A P.106 ） 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Select the de[...]

Checking the Content of Videos Quickly You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. . Operation Buttons for Digest Playback . Display Description d / e Playback/pause f Stop (returns to thumbnail display) d NORM Returns to normal playback. g Advances to the next [...]

Playback with Special Effects You can add effects to the beginning and end of recorded videos. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “WIPE/FADER” and touch C . . 5 Select a desired effect and touch C . . 6 Select the desired video and touch C . . Setting Details OFF Turns off the effect. [...]

Playing Back Still Images You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR IM- AGE” are displayed on the index screen. "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320)" （ A P.107 ） 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select still image mod[...]

Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is dif- ficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. ● For videos, you can search by “GROUP”, “SEARCH DATE”, or “SEARCH EVENT”. ● For still images, you can s[...]

Search Event You can search and play videos according to events and recording dates. ● The contents of the saving destination selected in “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” are searched. ● Events that are not registered will not appear. "Registering Files to Events" （ A P.79 ） 1 Display the search function. . ● You can also display the s[...]

Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable). 1 Connect to the TV. . ● Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. . ● Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu to “DISPLAY ALL” or “DIS- PLAY DATE ONLY”. &quo[...]

Connecting via the Component Connector 1 Connect to the TV. . ● Press and hold the power button M for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. . 3 Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this unit via the connected terminal. . 4 Play back a file. . "Playing Back Videos"[...]

Playing Back Playlists Play back the playlists that you have created. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “PLAYBACK PLAYLIST” and touch C . . 5 Select the desired playlist and touch C to start playback. . "Operation Buttons for Playback" （ A P.36 ） ● Touch “CHECK” to[...]

. 6 Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and touch C . . ● The file to delete appears on this screen. ● Touch the operation buttons " E " / " F " to select the previous or next file. ● After deleting, touch D . NOTE: ● When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. ● Files that are protect[...]

. ● A delete mark appears on the selected file. To remove the delete mark, touch C again. ● Touch “CHECK” to check the selected file. 8 Select “YES” and touch C . . ● After deleting, touch C . NOTE: ● When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. ● Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before[...]

Protecting Files Prevent important videos/still images from being deleted accidently by protecting them. "Protecting the Currently Displayed File" （ A P.47 ） "Protecting Selected Files" （ A P.48 ） "Protecting All Files" （ A P.49 ） "Releasing Protection of All Files" （ A P.49 ） CAUTION: ● Whe[...]

Protecting Selected Files Protects or releases protection of the selected files. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video or still image mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C . . 6 Select “FILE SELECT” and touch C . . 7 Select the desired file and touch C . . ?[...]

Protecting All Files Protects all files. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video or still image mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and touch C . . 6 Select “PROTECT ALL” and touch C . . 7 Select “YES” and touch C . . ● After setting, touch C . Releasing Protectio[...]

Changing Event Registration of Videos Find your recorded videos for playback easily by registering them to suit- able items from the list of various events. "Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （ A P.50 ） "Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （ A P.51 ） NOTE: ● You can also register files to events[...]

Changing the Event of the Selected Files Changes the event of multiple files by specifying a range. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “CHANGE EVENT REG.” and touch C . . 6 Select “TO RESET RANGE” and touch C . . 7 Select the first file of the ra[...]

Dividing Files You can divide a selected video into two. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “DIVIDE” and touch C . . 6 Select the desired file and touch C . . ● Playback of the selected video starts. 7 Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET?[...]

Face Detection Zoom You can enlarge the part including a face in a still image and save it as a new file. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select still image mode. . 3 Select the desired still image and touch C . . 4 Touch P . . ● Faces are detected. 5 Select the face to zoom and touch C . . ● The face that is highlighted in red is zoomed in. 6 [...]

Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded vid- eos. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Select the desired video and touch C . . 4 Touch pause at the desired scene during playback. . ● After pausing the video, you can fine-tune the point to capture b[...]

● Touch C to resume playback. "Playing Back Videos" （ A P.36 ） 8 Touch C to pause playback, then touch “SET” to set the point to stop copying. . ● To reset the start point, touch CANCEL. 9 Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C . . ● To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”. 10 Select “YES” and to[...]

. ● To reset the start point, touch “CANCEL”. 8 Select “CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE” and touch C . . ● To set the start/end point again, select “RESET AREA”. 9 Select “YES” and touch C . . ● When copying finishes, the copied file is added to the index screen. ● After copying, touch C . ● To exit the screen, touch D , select “YE[...]

6 Select the desired recording date and touch C . . ● Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. ● After setting, touch C . Picture Title A Great Memory Happy Anniversary Business Celebration Congratulations Graduation Happy Birthday Happy Father's Day Happy Mother's Day Holiday Happy New Year! Happy Valentine's Day Our Baby [...]

. 6 Select “CREATE FROM SCENE” and touch C . . 7 Select the file to add to playlist and touch C . . ● Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. 8 Select the insertion point and touch C . . ● The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch " F " to select the video and[...]

8 Select the insertion point and touch C . . ● The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch " F " to select the video and touch C . ● Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. 9 After arranging, touch D . . 10 Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C . . C[...]

8 Select the insertion point and touch C . . ● The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch " F " to select the video and touch C . ● Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. 9 After arranging, touch D . . 10 Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C . . C[...]

8 Select the recording date to add to playlist and touch C . . ● Touch “CHECK” to check the selected video. 9 Select the insertion point and touch C . . ● The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch " F " to select the video and touch C . ● Repeat steps 8-9 and arran[...]

8 Select the insertion point and touch C . . ● The selected videos are added to the playlist on the right. ● To delete a video from the playlist, touch " F " to select the video and touch C . ● Repeat steps 7-8 and arrange the videos in the playlist. 9 After arranging, touch D . . 10 Select “SAVE AND THEN QUIT” and touch C . . D[...]

Adding Title Screens to Playlists Add a title screen to a created playlist. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT PLAYLIST” and touch C . . 5 Select “SET TITLE” and touch C . . 6 Select the desired playlist and touch C . . ● Touch “CHECK” to check the content of the select[...]

Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined in- to a single video. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “SEAMLESS REC CTRL” and touch C . . 5 Select ?[...]

Copying Files to Card You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Copying still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). "Copying All Files" （ A P.65 ） "Copying Selected Files" （ A P.66 ） CAUTION: ● Make sure that there is[...]

Copying Selected Files Copies selected videos and still images to another media. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video or still image mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “COPY” and touch C . . 6 Select the direction of copying and touch C . . ● The direction of copying varies with the m[...]

Moving Files You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory or SD card to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). "Moving All Files" （ A P.67 ） "Moving Selected Files" ?[...]

Moving Selected Files Moves selected videos and still images to another media. Files that are moved will be deleted from the original media. 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video or still image mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “EDIT” and touch C . . 5 Select “MOVE” and touch C . . 6 Select the direction of moving and[...]

Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. ● Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. 1 Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. . ● Press and hold the power M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power. 2 Select the playback mode. . ● Press and hold the powe[...]

Copying to Windows PC You can copy files to a PC using the provided software. DVDs can also be created using the PC's DVD drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. NOTE: ● To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the PC in use. ● Still images cann[...]

. ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . ● The USB MENU appears. 3 Select “BACK UP” and touch C . . ● The provided software Everio MediaBrowser starts up on the PC. The subsequent operations are to be performed on the PC. 4 Select the volume. . 5 Start backup. . ● Backu[...]

Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as "Fam- ily Trip" or "Athletic Meet". This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser icon. ● The provided software starts up. . 2 Display the month of the files to organize. .[...]

Recording Videos to Discs Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to DVDs. 1 Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD drive. 2 Select the desired user list. . 3 Select the disc type. . 4 Select the method of file selection. . ● If you select “Select all files displayed”, only the displayed videos are copied to the disc[...]

JVC Software Licence Agreement IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED "DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR" ("Program") ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited ("JVC") to You only on the condition that You[...]

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software Copy the files to a PC using the following method. 1 Connect the USB cable and AC adapter. . ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . ● The USB MENU appears. 3 Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and touch C . . ● Close the Everio MediaB[...]

Copying to Mac Computer Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. 1 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. . ① Connect the AC adapter to this unit. ② Connect using the provided USB cable. ● The provided software is not required for this process. 2 Open the LCD monitor. . ● The USB MENU appears. 3 Select “PLAYBACK ON [...]

Operating the Menu Use the slider and operation buttons to set the menu. ● The menu differs according to the mode in use. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select the desired menu and touch C . . 3 Select the desired setting and touch C . . NOTE: ● To close the menu, touch D . ● To return to the previous screen, touch J . . ● To display th[...]

Recording Menu (Video) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Setting Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. ● They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. "Manual Settings [...]

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Activates the function. Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and touch C . . CAUTION: ● When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, [...]

ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio. Setting Details 20x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 20x. 80x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 80x. 200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x. NOTE: ● When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged. Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “ZO[...]

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a cer- tain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud. Operating Details "Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)" （ A P.31 ） [...]

WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Activates the function. Displaying the Item 1 Select video mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “WIND CUT” and touch C . . Menu Settings 82[...]

Recording Menu (Still Image) You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain. Setting Details MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually. ● They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. "Manual Set[...]

. Displaying the Item 1 Select still image mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “SELF-TIMER” and touch C . . SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. NOTE: ● Up to [...]

IMAGE SIZE Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images. Setting Details 1920X1080(2M) Takes still images in the size of 1920X1080 with aspect ratio 16:9. 1440X1080(1.5M) Takes still images in the size of 1440X1080 with aspect ratio 4:3. 640X480(0.3M) Takes still images in the size of 640X480 with as- pect ratio 4:3. Displaying the Item [...]

GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. AGC Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark. NOTE: ● Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. Displaying the Item 1 Select still image mode. . 2 Touch D to display the menu. . 3 Select “GAIN UP” and[...]

Manual Settings Menu Recording settings can be adjusted manually. NOTE: ● They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode. Setting Details SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. "Scene Selection" （ A P.25 ） FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually. "Adjusting Focus Manually" （ A P.26 [...]

Playback Menu (Video) You can delete or look for specific videos. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （ A P.44 ） "Deleting Selected Files" （ A P.45 ） "Deleting All Files" （ A P.46 ） PICTURE TITLE (GZ- HM320) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recordin[...]

DELETE Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （ A P.44 ） "Deleting Selected Files" （ A P.45 ） "Deleting All Files" （ A P.46 ） PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM320) Create a playlist simply by selecting a recording date and a title screen from the list. Operating Details "[...]

EDIT You can perform operations such as copying or protecting videos. Setting Details COPY Copies files to another media. "Copying All Files" （ A P.65 ） "Copying Selected Files" （ A P.66 ） MOVE Moves files to another media. "Moving All Files" （ A P.67 ） "Moving Selected Files" （ A P.68 ） PROTE[...]

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback. Setting Details OFF No display at all. DISPLAY ALL Displays everything. DISPLAY DATE ONLY Displays the date only. Displaying the Item 1 Select the playback mode. . 2 Select video mode. . 3 Touch D to display the menu. . 4 Select “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” and touc[...]

Playback Menu (Still Image) You can delete or look for specific still images. Setting Details DELETE Deletes unwanted still images. "Deleting the Currently Displayed File" （ A P.44 ） "Deleting Selected Files" （ A P.45 ） "Deleting All Files" （ A P.46 ） SEARCH DATE You can search and play still images accordi[...]

SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS Effects can be added to the transitions in slideshow playback. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKER- BOARD Switches the screen by changing through a check- ered pattern. RANDOM Switches the screen with a random effect from [...]

Display Settings Menu You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc. Setting Details LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed. "LANGUAGE" （ A P.94 ） DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H). "DATE DISPLAY STYLE" （ A P.94 [...]

Clock Set Style The clock set style of this unit varies with the models. . . . ● The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date display style. MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” [...]

LCD BACKLIGHT Sets the brightness of the backlight of the monitor. Setting Details BRIGHTER Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions. STANDARD Helps to save battery life when selected. AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “BRIGHTER” when using outdoors and to “STANDARD” when using in- doors. Displ[...]

CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit over- seas. Setting Details CLOCK SET- TING Resets the current time or changes the settings. "Resetting the Clock" （ A P.15 ） AREA SET- TING Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination. "Setting the Clo[...]

Basic Settings Menu You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc. Setting Details DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form. "DEMO MODE" （ A P.99 ） AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. "AUTO POWER OFF" （ A P.99 ） OPE[...]

DEMO MODE Starts playback of the demo mode which introduces the features of this unit. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit. Displaying Demo Mode ① Remove the battery pack and SD card. ② Connect the AC adapter. ③ Open the LCD monitor and turn on the power. ● Demonstratio[...]

OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. Displaying the Item 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “OPERATION SOUND” and touch C . . RECORD BUTTON Displays the "REC" button on the LCD monito[...]

QUICK RESTART Enables recording to be performed immediately when the LCD monitor is opened. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes. Displaying the Item 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “QUICK [...]

FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values. 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “FACTORY PRESET” and touch C . . 4 Select “YES” and touch C . . ● All settings return to their default values. Menu Settings 102[...]

Connection Settings Menu You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder. Setting Details DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. "DISPLAY ON TV" （ A P.103 ） VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. "VIDEO OUTPUT" （ A P.103 ） COMPONENT OUTP[...]

COMPONENT OUTPUT Sets the definition of the video output from the COMPONENT connector. Setting Details 480i Outputs at 480i or 480p. 1080i Outputs at 1080i or 720p. Displaying the Item 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “COMPONENT OUTPUT” and touch C . . HDMI OUTPUT Sets the definition o[...]

HDMI CONTROL Sets the linked operations ON/OFF when the TV and this unit are con- nected using the HDMI mini connector. Setting Details OFF Turns off linked operations. ON Turns on linked operations. Displaying the Item 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “HDMI CONTROL” and touch C . . Me[...]

Media Settings Menu You can perform various settings for the recording media. Setting Details REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO Sets the recording/playback media of videos. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM320)" （ A P.106 ） VIDEO SLOT SELECTION Sets the recording/playback SD slot of videos. "VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" （ A P.106 ） REC [...]

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details HDD Records still images to this unit's HDD. SD Records still images to the SD card. Displaying the Item 1 Touch D to display the menu. . 2 Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and touch C . . 3 Select “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” and touch C . . IMAGE SLOT S[...]

FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card. Setting Details FILE Deletes all files on the SD card. FILE + MANAGE- MENT NO Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder and file numbers to "1". CAUTION: ● Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted. ● All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted. [...]

. 1 Lens ● Do not touch the lens and lens cover. ● Do not cover the lens with your fingers during video recording. "Attaching the Lens Cap" （ A P.16 ） 2 Stereo Microphone ● Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording. 3 Camera Sensor ● Do not cover the sensor with your fingers during video recording. 4[...]

. 1 Tripod Mounting Hole "Tripod Mounting" （ A P.16 ） 2 SD Card Slot ● Insert an optional SD card. "Inserting an SD Card (NAND/SD Models)" （ A P.12 ） "Inserting an SD Card (SD/SD Models)" （ A P.13 ） 3 Battery Release Lever "Charging the Battery Pack" （ A P.11 ） 4 Battery Mount "Charging[...]

. 1 Slider LASER TOUCH OPERATION ● Selects items or images from the menu or index screen. "Using the Operation Buttons" （ A P.15 ） 2 LCD Monitor ● Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. ● Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . 3 OK Button ● Confirms the selected item or image. 4 Operation Buttons[...]

. 1 Recording Mode "Taking Videos in Auto Mode" （ A P.19 ） "Manual Recording" （ A P.24 ） 2 Effect "EFFECT" （ A P.87 ） 3 Scene Select "SCENE SELECT" （ A P.87 ） 4 Auto REC "Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)" （ A P.33 ） 5 White Balance "WHITE BALANCE"[...]

. 1 Still Image Mode " A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （ A P.110 ） 2 Focus "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" （ A P.22 ） 3 Image Size "IMAGE SIZE" （ A P.85 ） 4 Image Quality "IMAGE QUALITY" （ A P.85 ） 5 Remaining Number of Shots "Taking Still Images in Auto Mode" （ A P.22 ） 6 R[...]

. 1 Still Image Mode " A / B (Video/Still Image) Button" （ A P.110 ） 2 Folder Number 3 File Number 4 Operation Indicator "Playing Back Still Images" （ A P.39 ） 5 Media "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-HM320)" （ A P.107 ） 6 Battery Indicator "Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （ A P.34 ） 7 Date/Ti[...]

Recharge the battery pack. "Charging the Battery Pack" （ A P.10 ） If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. Battery deterioratio[...]

Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. "Inserting an SD Card (NAND/SD Models)" （ A P.12 ） To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM320)" （ A P.106 ） To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to for- mat (initialize) the card us[...]

Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray record- er with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. "Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR" （ A P.69 ） While the USB cable is connected, the “CREATE DVD” menu is dis- played. Turn off the power of this unit and the DVD writer, or remove the AC [...]

The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight. Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into view. (A band or a ball of bright light may appear when there is a bright light source near this unit, but this is not a malfunction.) Use backlight compensation when the backg[...]

Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack for more than 24 hours, then set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is ex- hausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) "Clock Setting" （ A P.14 ） Reconnect the USB cable. Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again. Reattach the batt[...]

Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. CAUTION: ● Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder ● Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. ● When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wi[...]

Camera Item Details Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Power consump- tion 2.6 W (when “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “STANDARD”) 2.8 W (when “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to “BRIGHTER”) Rated Current Consumption: 1A Dimensions (mm) 52 x 62 x 110 (2-1/16" x 2-2/5" x 4-3/8") (W x H x D: excluding [...]

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