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GZ-HD500 B Basic User Guide Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.24 to ensure safe use of this product. Some features explained in this manual only apply to the specific camera model identified.
Continue using the unit or incorrectly replaced. AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to • Dispose of used battery promptly. fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. • Keep away from children. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself. •...
This may damage the AC adapter. Make a backup of important recorded data JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a disc or other recording media for storage.
To use the CD-ROM, refer to the “Installing the Provided Software” section in the “Detailed User Guide”. Supplied for GZ-HD620 only. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Card Slot ( P.12) O A/B (Video/Still Image) Button d Battery Release Lever ( P.6) Switches between video and still image modes. * For GZ-HD620 only. P UPLOAD/EXPORT* (Upload/Export to iTunes*) Button Recording : Takes videos in YouTubeä or iTunes* format.
Charging finished: Goes out 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) ●...
Attaching the Lens Cap (GZ-HD500) Damage may occur to the lens if this unit is stored without the lens cap attached. CAUTION Please be careful not to lose the lens cap. ● For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
CLOCK SETTING DATE TIME 2010 QUIT Use the slider to adjust the year, ● month, day, hour and minute. Touch the operation buttons “E” / “F” ● to move the cursor. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
The subsequent setting operations QUIT ● are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the ④ Select the desired language and previous page. touch C. ⑤ Touch D to exit. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
: Recording in Progress Recording Media : Hard-Disk Battery Indicator : SD Card NOTE The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 45 ● minutes. ( P.19) For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
■ Indications during still image recording Image Size Image Quality Remaining Number of Shots 1920 Shutter Speed Recording in Progress Recording Media Focus : Hard-Disk Battery Indicator : SD Card For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
(256 MB to 2 GB), microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB) Using microSD or microSDHC cards other than those specified above may ● result in recording failure or data loss. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
FORMAT HDD QUIT FORMAT SD CARD ⑤ Select “YES” and touch C. DELETE DATA ON HDD QUIT ⑥ After formatting, touch C. ④ Select “SD” and touch C. MEDIA SETTINGS QUIT For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image Returns to the beginning of the scene Returns to the previous still image Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion Reverse slow-motion For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the COMPONENT terminal. To COMPONENT Terminal COMPONENT Component Cable ** (Provided for GZ-HD620 only) Component Video Input Green Blue To AV Terminal Video Input Yellow...
Please contact the TV manufacturer on questions or problems with setting the ● TV to the correct mode. We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for ● viewing in higher picture quality. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”. Start recording. Start playback on this unit ( P.14) 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.
Recordable Time/Number of Images You can check the video recording time by pressing the M (Power/Information) button. Approximate Video Recording Time microSDHC Card Quality GZ-HD620 GZ-HD500 4 GB 8 GB 11 h 7 h 20 m 22 m 44 m...
Before requesting service, consult the following chart or the “Troubleshooting” section in the Detailed User Guide. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
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When playing back video: backup BD/DVD through - Search index by date - Playback effects a BD/DVD burner When playing back still image: connected to this unit. - Playback effects For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
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Therefore, the HDMI-CEC function of this unit cannot be guaranteed to TV does not work in operate in combination with all TVs. In conjunction with this unit. such cases, set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF”. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
(All data is deleted.) Appears for 5 seconds after power is ● CHECK LENS COVER turned on if the lens cap is attached or when it is dark. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
... push it strongly or apply any shocks..place this unit 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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... swing it excessively when using the hand strap..swing the soft camcorder case excessively when the unit is inside it..place the unit in dusty or sandy areas, such as on a beach. For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/...
Specifications Camera Model name GZ-HD620 GZ-HD500 Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V, Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V Power consumption 3.3 W (when “LIGHT” is set 3.2 W (when “LCD to “OFF” and “LCD BACKLIGHT” is set to BACKLIGHT”...
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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 ........6 M Menu Settings ........ 18 AV Connection ......15, 17 N Number of Images ......19 Battery Pack ......6, 24 R Recordable Time ......19 C Clock Adjust ........9 Recording Media for Image ... 13 Copy (Back Up) ......