JVC Everio GZ-HD620 User Manual

Recording files, Playing back files, Menu ok

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Press halfway to focus

Press fully to take still image

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

VIDEO RECORDING

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

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 A /B button to select the video or still

image mode.

The Mode will be displayed in the LCD

Press

RECORDING FILES

Recording Files

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.

Press

Select from the index screen (highlight

thumbnails) using the Slider.

Touch the C button.

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

Select

Touch

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].

HDMI Mini Connector

AC Adapter

DC Connector

HDMI Connector

HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)

To AC Outlet

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.

VIDEO

ZOOM

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

SET

QUIT

VIDEO QUALITY

Select

Touch

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

Using the Laser T

ouch Control

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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Recording T

echniques

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

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.

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

AC Adapter

AP-V30U

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U

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

SHO

/ST

INDEX

•

Lithium Battery

(Pre-installed in the

remote control)

INSERTING THE microSD CARD*

Close the LCD to turn Off the Power

Attach battery

Connect the AC adapter to outlet

Install a microSD Card

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Battery Type

Charging Time

Continuous

Recording

Actual

Recording

BN-VG114U (Supplied)

2hr.30min.

1hr.20min.

0hr.45min.

BN-VG121U

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.

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

110V - 240V

* SD card not included

Getting Started

Accessories

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.

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