JVC Everio GZ-HD500 Instructions for use

AV
Press halfway to focus
Press fully to take still image
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
VIDEO RECORDING
INSERTING THE microSD CARD*
QClose the LCD to turn Off the Power
RAttach battery
TConnect the AC adapter to outlet
RInstall a microSD Card
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
TYPES OF USABLE microSD CARDS
Memory Cards Capacity
!
Video
(UXP)
#
Still images
(1920x1080/FINE)
microSDHC
Cards
<SD High-
capacity>
Supports
4GB to 8GB
8GB 44min. 8420
4GB 22min. 4200
microSD
Cards
Supports
256MB to 2GB
2GB - 2100
1GB - 1030
512MB - 510
256MB - 260
Note: Operations are confirmed on the following microSD cards.
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)
• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data
loss.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Battery Type Charging Time Continuous
Recording
Actual
Recording
BN-VG114US (Supplied) 2hr.30min. 1hr.20min. 0hr.45min.
BN-VG121US 3hr.30min. 2hr.05min. 1hr.10min.
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.
Product Name Description
Battery Pack
• BN-VG114US
• BN-VG121US
• 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.
Battery Charger
• AA-VG1U
• Enables the battery pack to be charged without using
this unit.
To order any of these accessory please visit www.JVC.com or call 1-800-858-6442
SConnect AC adapter into DC Terminal
Bottom
Open
RECORDING FILES
AV
Press to Start Recording.
The information below will be
displayed on the LCD during
recording.
1920
Battery Pack
Cover
Charging in progress:
Blinks
Charge finished:
Goes out
Image Size
Shutter Speed
Image Quality
Remaining Number of Shots
Focus
Recording in Progress
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
Video Quality
Remaining Recording Time
Zooming
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
:Record-Standby
:Recording in Progress
(Wide
angle) (Telephoto)
•Press again to Stop Recording.
Scene Counter
Lights up in green
when focused
Lights up during still
image recording
PLAYBACK VIDEOS
QOpen the card slot cover
• Turn off the power before inserting
or removing a card
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 our online tutorials please visit:
http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp
AC Adapter
AP-V30U
Battery Pack
BN-VG114US
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
AV Cable CD-ROM
Basic User
Guide
Component Cable
(GZ-HD620)
RCU
(GZ-HD620)
Lens Cap
(GZ-HD500)
INFO
SNAP
SHOT
START
/STOP
INDEX
• Lithium Battery
(Pre-installed in the
remote control)
QOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
RPress Lbutton to select the playback mode.
SPress A/Bbutton to select the video or still
image mode.
AV
RS
Q
Press Press
TSelect from the index screen (highlight
thumbnails) using the Slider.
UTouch the Cbutton.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
5
Select
Touch
4
110V - 240V
* SD card not included
PLAYBACK ON A TV
Preparation:
• Turn off both camera and TV.
LTo connect using the HDMI mini
connector
• When connecting to a 1080p
compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT]
to [AUTO 1].
AV
HDMI Mini Connector
AC Adapter
DC Connector
HDMI Connector
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
To AC Outlet
TV
QOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
• For GZ-HD500, remove the lens cap.
RPress Lbutton to select the recording mode.
SPress A/Bbutton to select the video or still
image mode.
The Mode will be displayed in the LCD
AV
RS
Q
Press Press
JVC U.S.A.
A Division of JVC Americas Corp.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
www.jvc.com
Customer Service
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
For our online 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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Recording Files
Playing Back Files
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Preparation:
• Install the Everio MediaBrowser software onto the PC.
• Make sure that enough space is left in the PC’s HDD.
• Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camera.
• Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable.
QOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
RSelect [BACK UP] on the Camera.
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.
To USB Ter minal
USB Cable
(Provided)
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
To DC Terminal
To USB Ter minal
SClick [All volume in camcorder] and
click [Next].
2Click
Click1
TClick [Start].
The Backup starts.
Click
FILE BACKUP (Mac Computer)
TRADEMARK
• Windows®is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
HOW TO TRANSFER FILES TO iTunes
®
(Windows PC only)
HOW TO UPLOAD A FILE(VIDEO CLIP) TO YouTube™ (Windows PC only)
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”
“Connecting this Unit to PC”
Trouble with Uploading Videos
• Check if you have created an account with YouTube™.
Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser
Consult the customer service center below.
• Pixela User Support Center
Region Language Phone #
USA and Canada English [phone] (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany,
France, and Spain)
English/German/
French/Spanish [phone] (toll-free)
Other Countries in
Europe
English/German/
French/Spanish [phone]
Asia (Philippines) English [phone]
China Chinese 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
• For details on how to upload to YouTube™ or transfer files to iTunes®*, refer to
“MediaBrowser Help”.
* GZ-HD620
Mac USERS
PC USERS HOW TO RECORD A FILE (VIDEO CLIP) FOR YouTube™ HOW TO RECORD A FILE FOR iTunes®
QPress the Lbutton to select the recording mode.
RPress the A/Bbutton to select the video mode.
SPress the UPLOAD/EXPORT* button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING/
EXPORT SHOOTING* menu.
TSelect [UPLOAD SHOOTING] and touch the Cbutton.
• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.
• After setting, touch the Jbutton.
UPress the START/STOP button to start recording.
• Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.
FILE BACKUP (Windows PC)
QPress the Lbutton to select the recording mode.
RPress the A/Bbutton to select the video mode.
SPress the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING/EXPORT
SHOOTING menu.
TSelect [EXPORT SHOOTING] and touch the Cbutton.
• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.
• After setting, touch the Jbutton.
UPress the START/STOP button to start recording.
You can export videos to iTunes®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.
• For details on transferring files to iPod, refer to the help file of iTunes®.
Trouble with Exporting Files to iTunes®
• Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. in “Click for Latest
Product Info” in the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser
• Consult the customer service center on previous page.
Preparation
Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.
Make sure your battery is fully charged.
A spare battery may be useful.
Stabilizing Your Picture
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.
Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.
Camera Movement
The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little
camera movement
Treat all movements as a special effect.
If you must move the camera, do it slowly.
Zooming
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.
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USB jack
To USB port
MENU
OK
UPLOAD SHOOTING
EXPORT SHOOTING
SORT
• You may use the software supplied with the Mac Computer
to view and edit files from the Everio Camera.
• Connect the Everio Camera to the Mac Computer using a
USB Cable.
Preparation:
• Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
• In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box appears.
QClick [Easy Installation].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
RClick [Next].
SClick [Finish].
• Everio MediaBrowser icons are created on the desktop.
Preparation:
• Make sure that enough space is left in the Mac’s HDD.
• Close the LCD Monitor to turn off the camera.
• Connect the camera to the Mac Computer with the USB cable.
QOpen the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
RSelect [PLAYBACK ON PC] on the Camera.
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USB MENU
CREATE DISC
DIRECT DISC
UPLOAD
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
SET QUIT
PLAYBACK ON PC
SCopy and Paste the files to the Mac Computer for backup.
?
USB MENU
CREATE DISC
DIRECT DISC
UPLOAD
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
BACK UP
SET QUIT
Saving destination (PC)
USB jack
To US B port
Note:
Files must be transferred to the
Mac Computer for editing.
iMovie and iPhoto
You can import files from this unit to a PC using Apple’s iMovie ‘09 (video) or iPhoto (still
image). To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu.
You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.
Note:
• For the latest information on iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the Apple website.
• For details on how to use iMovie or iPhoto, refer to the help file of the respective
software.
• There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer environments.
CHANGING MENU SETTINGS
USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS
Select an item from the menu screen.
QTouch the Dbutton.
RSlide your finger up and down on the
Slider.
?
VIDEO
REGISTER EVENT
ZOOM
GAIN UP
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
SET QUIT
VIDEO QUALITY
3
Select
Touch 1Touch
2
STouch the Cbutton.
PLAYBACK ON A TV (CONT.)
LTo connect using the COMPONENT/AV connector
• Change the settings in [COMPONENT OUTPUT]/[VIDEO OUTPUT] according to
the connection.
AV
COMPONENT
AV
LPlayback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
QTurn on the camera and the TV.
RSelect the TV input switch.
SStart playback on the camera.
Component Cable
(Provided for GZ-HD620 only)
AV Cable (Provided)
Component Video Input
Do not connect the yellow plug
when using component cable.
To AV
Terminal
To AC Outlet
To DC Terminal
To COMPONENT Terminal
Video Input
Audio Input (L)
Video Input
Audio Input (R)
TV
CB/PB
Y
CR/PR
ATo select an Operation icon appearing on the
left side, touch the portion of the Slider next
to Operation icon.
BTo select an Operation icon appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
MENU
OK
A
B
File Backup to Computer
Uploading Videos to YouTube™
Uploading Videos to iTunes®(GZ-HD620)
Recording Techniques
How to Install Software
Using the Slider and Operation Buttons
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