JVC Everio GZ-HD500 Easy Start Manual page 2

PC USERS
PLAYBACK ON A TV (CONT.)
L To connect using the COMPONENT/AV connector Preparation:
• Change the settings in [COMPONENT OUTPUT]/[VIDEO OUTPUT] according to
• Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
the connection.
• In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box appears.
To AC Outlet
To DC Terminal
To COMPONENT Terminal
COMPONENT
Q Click [Easy Installation].
Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV
AV
Component Cable Component Video Input
(Provided for GZ-HD620 only)
AV Y
C /P
B B
R Click [Next].
To AV C /P
R R
Terminal
Do not connect the yellow plug Video Input
when using component cable.
Video Input
Audio Input (L)
AV Cable (Provided)
Audio Input (R)
L Playback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
S Click [Finish].
Q Turn on the camera and the TV.
• Everio MediaBrowser icons are created on the desktop.
R Select the TV input switch.
S Start playback on the camera.
USING THE OPERATION BUTTONS
A To select an Operation icon appearing on the
left side, touch the portion of the Slider next A
Mac USERS
to Operation icon.
• You may use the software supplied with the Mac Computer
B To select an Operation icon appearing at
to view and edit files from the Everio Camera.
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
B
• Connect the Everio Camera to the Mac Computer using a
OK MENU
underneath them.
USB Cable.
CHANGING MENU SETTINGS Note:
Files must be transferred to the
Mac Computer for editing.
Select an item from the menu screen. 2
Select
iMovie and iPhoto
Q Touch the D button.
VIDEO You can import files from this unit to a PC using Apple's iMovie '09 (video) or iPhoto (still
REGISTER EVENT
R Slide your finger up and down on the
VIDEO QUALITY image). To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac" from the Apple menu.
ZOOM
Slider.
GAIN UP You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
? Note:
SET QUIT
• 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
3 1
Touch Touch
software.
S Touch the C button. • There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer environments.
FILE BACKUP (Windows PC)
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.
Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
R Select [BACK UP] on the Camera.
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.
USB MENU
CREATE DISC
DIRECT DISC
UPLOAD
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
BACK UP
?
SET QUIT
S Click [All volume in camcorder] and T Click [Start].
click [Next]. The Backup starts.
Saving destination (PC)
1
Click
2 Click
FILE BACKUP (Mac Computer)
Preparation:
• Make sure that enough space is left in the Mac's HDD.
USB jack • Close the LCD Monitor to turn off the camera.
• Connect the camera to the Mac Computer with the USB cable.
Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camera.
R Select [PLAYBACK ON PC] on the Camera.
To USB port
USB MENU
PLAYBACK ON PC
USB jack
CREATE DISC
DIRECT DISC
UPLOAD
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
SET ? QUIT
S Copy and Paste the files to the Mac Computer for backup.
HOW TO RECORD A FILE (VIDEO CLIP) FOR YouTube™
Q Press the L button to select the recording mode.
To USB Terminal
R Press the A /B button to select the video mode.
S Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT* button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING/
EXPORT SHOOTING* menu.
To DC Terminal
T Select [UPLOAD SHOOTING] and touch the C button.
• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.
USB Cable • After setting, touch the J button.
(Provided)
U Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
AC Adapter
• Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
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
To USB Terminal
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™.
Click
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 +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, English/German/
+800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
France, and Spain) French/Spanish
Other Countries in English/German/
+44-1489-564-764
Europe French/Spanish
Asia (Philippines) English +63-2-438-0090
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
To USB port
HOW TO RECORD A FILE FOR iTunes ®
Q Press the L button to select the recording mode. Preparation
R Press the A /B button to select the video mode.
– Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.
S Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the UPLOAD SHOOTING/EXPORT – Make sure your battery is fully charged.
SHOOTING menu.
– A spare battery may be useful.
T Select [EXPORT SHOOTING] and touch the C button.
Stabilizing Your Picture
Try these tips to improve the image:
– Look for a place to sit down and take your video.
UPLOAD SHOOTING – Look for something you can set your camera on.
EXPORT SHOOTING
– Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.
SORT
OK MENU Camera Movement
The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little
• The mode switches between ON and OFF with every touch.
camera movement
• After setting, touch the J button.
– Treat all movements as a special effect.
U Press the START/STOP button to start recording. – 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
®
HOW TO TRANSFER FILES TO iTunes (Windows PC only) you start your recording:
– Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.
You can export videos to iTunes ® using the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser".
– If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.
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. Exposure
• For details on transferring files to iPod, refer to the help file of iTunes ® .
– 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
Trouble with Exporting Files to iTunes ®
easiest way to improve the picture quality.
• Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in "Click for Latest
– Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out or
Product Info" in the help file of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
over exposed.
Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser
– Making a simple change in how the camera is aimed or by zooming in slightly,
• Consult the customer service center on previous page. 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.
TRADEMARK
– When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.
• Windows ® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in – It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.
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.