JVC Everio GZ-HM320 - Manual

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Customer Care Center
TOLL FREE 1-800-252-5722
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INSERTING THE SD CARD*
Close the LCD to turn Off the Power
Attach battery
Connect the AC adapter to outlet
Install an SD Card
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
TYPES OF USABLE SD CARDS
Memory Cards Capacity Video
(UXP) Still images
(1920x1080/FINE)
SDHC Cards
capacity>
Supports
4GB to 32GB
32GB 2hr.40min. 9999
16GB 1hr.20min. 9999
8GB 40min. 8330
4GB 20min. 4140
SD Cards Supports
256MB to 2GB
2GB - 2100
1GB - 1030
512MB - 510
256MB - 260
Note: Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP
Video Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)
Still image SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 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-VG114U (Supplied) 2hr.30min. 1hr.45min. 1hr.
BN-VG121U 3hr.30min. 2hr.40min. 1hr.30min.
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-VG114U
• BN-VG121U • 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
Connect AC adapter into DC Terminal
Bottom
Open
Battery Pack
Cover
Charging in progress:
Blinks
Charge finished:
Goes out
Open the card slot cover
• Turn off the power before inserting
or removing a card
AC Adapter
AP-V30U
Battery Pack
BN-VG114U
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
AV Cable
CD-ROM Basic User Guide Lens Cap
110V - 240V
* SD card not included
Getting Started
Accessories
AV
Press halfway to focus
Press fully to take still image
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
VIDEO RECORDING
RECORDING FILES
AV
Press to Start Recording The information below will be
displayed on the LCD during
recording.
1920
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
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.
AV
Press Press
Select from the index screen (highlight
thumbnails) using the Slider.
Touch the C button.
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VIDEO PLAYBACK
5
Select
Touch
4
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].
AV
HDMI Mini Connector
AC Adapter
DC Connector
HDMI Connector
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
To AC Outlet
TV
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
• Remove the lens cap.
Press L button to select the recording mode.
Press A /B button to select the video or still
image mode.
The Mode will be displayed in the LCD
AV
Press Press
Recording Files
Playing Back Files
CHANGING MENU SETTINGS
USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS
Select an item from the menu screen.
Touch the D button.
Slide your finger up and down on the
Slider.
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VIDEO REGISTER EVENT
ZOOM
GAIN UP TIME-LAPSE RECORDING SET QUIT
VIDEO QUALITY
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Select
Touch 1 Touch
2
Touch the C button.
A To select an Operation icon appearing on the
left side, touch the portion of the Slider next
to Operation icon.
B To select an Operation icon appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.
MENU OK
A
B
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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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.
Using the Laser T
ouch Control
Recording T
echniques
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