JVC GZ-HM400US Instructions
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ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS HD MEMORY CAMERA GZ-HM400 U EN Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the supplied CD-ROM. Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 2
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD monitor - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 3
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when dropped. Remember that this camcorder is intended for private YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. • Other product and company names included in this instruction manual - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 4
GETTING STARTED Easy Start Guide Charge the battery before recording Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. Access lamp blinks: Accessing files Do not 240V) CAUTION Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the batteries specified on page 41. EN - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 5
GETTING STARTED Date/Time Setting Q Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder Power button T Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder LCD monitor R Select [YES] within 10 seconds Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK. U Select [ON] if daylight - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 6
GETTING STARTED Video recording CAUTION Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode R Select recording mode (REC) The mode changes when you press the button. The auto recording indicator appears. S Start - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 7
GETTING STARTED Playing back Q Select playback mode (PLAY) The mode changes when you press the button. R Select the desired file Index screen S Select F (Touch OK) Playback screen To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22) To view files on TV (Z p. 24) - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 8
Accessories 10 Shoe Adapter 10 Preparing the Remote Control 11 Attaching the Core Filter Troubleshooting 36 Warning Indications 38 Specifications 39 Cautions 42 Terms 44 Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 9
, turn off the power before using it again. If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722 • Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 10
shoe adapter mounting socket. Component Cable AV Cable Mount the accessory shoe adapter. USB Cable LY37115-001A Shoe Adapter RM-V751U arrow. Insert a microphone, etc. from behind the shoe adapter. CD-ROM Core Filter NOTE Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 11
reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. Release the stopper. Effective distance: Max. 4 m (13.16 ft) NOTE The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 12
Index GETTING STARTED 12 EN NOTE • Be careful not to cover 2, 3, 5, and C during shooting. • The LCD monitor can rotate 270°. - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 13
: Index Screen « Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen « Date Index Screen Tripod Mounting Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod. NOTE Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 14
During Video Recording Only GETTING STARTED DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM ! Selected Recording Mode Indicator (Z p. 19, 20) @: Auto Mode 3: Manual Mode # Scene Select Indicator $ Effect Mode Indicator % White Balance Indicator & Tele Macro Mode Indicator ( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21) ) Recording Medium - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 15
p. 16) - Volume Level Indicator . Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator / x.v.Color™ 0 Output with 1080p DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM ! Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Recording Medium Indicator ( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Z p. 16) * Face - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 16
To check the remaining battery power See page 21. To detach the battery pack Date/Time Setting 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST]. 5 Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 16 EN 6 Select the city closest to the area where you use - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 17
touch sensor and select [&] to set. Language Setting The language on the display can be changed. 1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS]. 9 Select [SAVE]. To reset the setting, select [CANCEL]. Setting the clock to local time when traveling After - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 18
may lose data that had already been recorded. • MultiMediaCards are not supported. • Video data may not be recorded onto the SD cards on is supplied with your camcorder. Insert an SD card Preparation: Press the < (Power) button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 19
quality Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. To change the manual recording mode Select [A/M] twice. NOTE • The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then turn on again. • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 20
in [IMAGE SIZE]. To record still images continuously Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. To change the manual recording mode Select [A/M] twice. NOTE • If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to conserve power. • The - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 21
and then select ;. # mode: Press INFO. To quit the screen Select [QUIT] or press INFO. NOTE The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units. EN 21 - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 22
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Playing Back Files Video Playback Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To play back a few - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 23
RECORDING/PLAYBACK Still Image Playback Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode. Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode. The index screen appears. Select the desired file. To move to the previous or next page Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second. To delete a still image Select - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 24
HDMI cable and connect it again. 2) Turn off and on the camcorder again. To connect using the COMPONENT connector AV Connector COMPONENT Connector HDMI Connector DC Connector AC Adapter HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable) Component Cable DC Connector AC Adapter To AC - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 25
) To AC Outlet AV Cable To display camcorder's on-screen display on TV Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. NOTE When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on TV. For details, refer to the TV's instruction manual. AV Input Connector NOTE Change the settings - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 26
video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder. NOTE • It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner CU‑VD50 or CU‑VD3. If you use CU‑VD20 or CU‑VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner. • Recommended - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 27
instruction manual. • When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB cable that came with the DVD burner. • When connecting to a BD burner, use a USB cable with Mini‑A(Male) to B(Male) connectors. JVC button for more than 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press DIRECT DISC. 2 Select the desired - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 28
be used to copy video files to discs in a computer connected to the camcorder. Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder Preparation: • Create a playlist. • recording on the VCR/ DVD recorder. Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder's instruction manual. To stop dubbing Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder. - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 29
Disc Using a PC You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a disc using a PC. Q Installing the Everio MediaBrowser Player is a software that plays AVCHD discs on the PC. (DVD discs cannot be played.) To see the Instruction Guide for Everio MediaBrowser 1) Double-click the icon of Everio - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 30
Select [BACK UP]. Backup starts. To disconnect the camcorder from the PC 1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove Hardware) on the task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 2) Follow the on-screen instructions and make sure that the device can be safely removed. 3) Disconnect - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 31
PC OPERATION S Making User Lists to Arrange the Files You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list. Preparation: Make backup on the PC. 1 Double-click the icon to open the calendar. 5 Click the recording - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 32
Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued) T Copying Files to a disc Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose. DVD-Video Suitable if you will give the disc disc: to your friends and relatives. AVCHD - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 33
.BDM] Contains management information files of event and/or disc creation information for the files taken with the camcorder. Video file in AVCHD format [PRIVATE] [JVC] [AVCHD] [BDMV] [STREAM] [XXXXX.MTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.BDM] For Macintosh users To copy files - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 34
on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the help of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD‑ROM. Preparation: • Select ! mode. • Select the Install iTunes® on a PC. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. 2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY]. Making - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 35
the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Customer Support Information Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. JVC When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 36
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions ineffective.) Power Trouble No power is again. • If the camcorder is used for long periods - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 37
help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software. Other problems If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory ! P erform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.) # If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. To reset the camcorder when it does - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 38
. COMMUNICATING ERROR • Be sure to use JVC battery packs. CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE • Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY]. • Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.) NOT FORMATTED • Select [OK] and select - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 39
/LCD monitor Pickup 1/2.33" (10,290,000 pixels) progressive CMOS Lens F 2.8 to 4.5, f = 6.7 mm to 67.0 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø46 mm LCD monitor 2.8" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Flash Within 2 m (6.6 ft) (recommended shooting distance) Connectors AV - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 40
FURTHER INFORMATION Specifications (Continued) Approximate recordable time (for video) Recording medium Built-in Memory Quality UXP 32 GB 2 h 56 m XP 4 h 9 m SP 5 h 53 m EP 14 h 44 m 4 GB 20 m 30 m 44 m 1 h 50 m h: hour/m: minute SDHC Card 8 GB 16 GB 40 m 1 h 20 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 41
Required charging/recording time (approx.) Battery pack Charging time BN-VF808U 1 h 50 m BN-VF815U (Provided) 2 h 40 m BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m * When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode. h: hour/m: minute Recording time 1 h 10 m* 2 h 25 m* 3 h 40 m* FURTHER INFORMATION EN 41 - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 42
this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Plug Adapter Battery Pack The supplied to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. ... fully charge and then fully discharge noise. • Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC adapter - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 43
camcorder drops, you may be injured and the camcorder may be damaged. When a child uses the unit, there must be parental guidance. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : GZ-HM400U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to - JVC GZ-HM400US | Instructions - Page 44
screen Zoom Control 21 P Playback Zoom 22, 23 Portable Media Player 34 Q Quick Review 19, 20 R Recordable Time 40 Recording Medium 42 Remaining Battery Power 21 Remaining Recording 30 V Viewing Files on TV 24 Y YouTube 35 Z Zoom 21 © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited US 0609FOH-AL-VM
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INSTRUCTIONS
EN
HD MEMORY CAMERA
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this camcorder.
Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in
pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this
product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camcorder) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Read these
INSTRUCTIONS
to
enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the
operations, refer to the
Advanced INSTRUCTIONS
in
the supplied CD-ROM.
U
GZ-HM400
ENGLISH