JVC GZ-HM960BUS Easy Start Guide

Recording Files

Playing Back Files

Getting Started

Using the Touch Screen

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Easy Start Guide

Recording Techniques

Accessories

For more details on operating this product, please refer to

the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website:

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

For additional online video tutorials, please visit:

http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp

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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For more details on operating this product, please refer to

the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website:

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

For additional online video tutorials, please visit:

http://camcorder.jvc.com/tutorials.jsp

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

• Optional Accessory: Component Cable (QAM1266-001)

* To order any of these accessories please visit www.store.jvc.com or call 1-800-252-5722

Note: Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

AC Adapter

AP-V30U*

(for GZ-HM960)

AC Adapter

AC-V11U*

(for GZ-HM860)

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U

Remote Control

RM-V760U

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini

Type B)

AV Cable

HDMI Mini

Cable

Core Filter (Large) x 2

Core Filter

(Small)

Basic User

Guide

Product Name*

Description

Battery Pack

• BN-VG121U

• BN-VG138U

• 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.

Memory Cards

Capacity

A

Video

AVCHD (UXP)

B

Still images

(3968x2976/4:3)

SD Cards

Supports 256 MB

to 2 GB

256 MB

–

–

512 MB

–

70

1 GB

–

140

2 GB

10 m

250

SDHC Cards

<SD High capacity>

Supports 4 GB to

32 GB

4 GB

20 m

500

8 GB

40 m

1100

16 GB

1 h 20 m

2300

32 GB

2 h 50 m

4700

SDXC Cards

<SD Extended capacity>

Supports 48 GB

to 64 GB

48 GB

4 h 20 m

7000

64 GB

5 h 50 m

9400

Eye-Fi Cards

<Wi-Fi capability>

Supports wireless LAN function

Refer to the Detailed User Guide

for details.

Manufacturer

Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk

Video

A

Class 4 or higher compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card (2 GB to 64 GB)

(When recording with image quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher is

recommended.)

Still Image

B

SD/SDHC/SDXC card (256 MB to 64 GB)

Eye-Fi

Eye-Fi Connect X2 / Eye-Fi Explore X2 / Eye-Fi Pro X2

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA

TYPES OF USABLE SD CARDS

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The AC adapter shown in the illustration is AC-V11U (for GZ-HM860).

Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

• The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).

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.

* SD card not included

Battery Type

Charging Time

Continuous Recording

Actual Recording

GZ-HM960 GZ-HM860 GZ-HM960 GZ-HM860

BN-VG114U (Supplied)

2 h 30 m

1 h 10 m

1 h 15 m

40 m

40 m

BN-VG121U

3 h 30 m

1 h 45 m

1 h 55 m

1 h

1 h 05 m

BN-VG138U

6 h 10 m

3 h 05 m

3 h 25 m

1 h 40 m

1 h 55 m

A

Close the LCD monitor.

B

Open the cover and insert an SD card.

A

Close the LCD to turn Off the Power

B

Attach the battery

C

Connect AC adapter into DC connector

D

Connect the AC adapter to outlet

Charging in progress:

Blinks

Charging finished:

Goes out

Cover

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

Mark

INSERTING THE SD CARD*

Terminal

Side

(Base)

USING THE ICON BUTTONS/THUMBNAILS

There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following

are some examples.

A

Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make

selection.

B

Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.

Example:

Select an item from the menu screen.

A

Tap MENU on the touch screen to display the main menu.

B

Tap the desired selection on the touch screen.

• Tap

∧

or

∨

to scroll the pages.

• Selections are also available in the Common (

Q

) menu.

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Recording Screen

Playback Screen

Index Playback Screen

CHANGING MENU SETTINGS

Tap

FOCUS ASSIST COLOR

FOCUS ASSIST

FOCUS

SCENE SELECT

VIDEO

Common (

Q

) menu

Tap

RECORDING FILES

A

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.

B

Press the

A

/

B

button on the unit to select the

video or still image mode.

The Mode will be displayed in the LCD.

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VIDEO RECORDING

0:00:00

10:10 AM

[0:54]

Zooming

(Telephoto)

(Wide angle)

• Press again to Stop Recording.

The information below will be

displayed on the LCD during

recording.

Video Quality

Recording Media

Remaining Recording Time

Battery Indicator

Scene Counter

Press to Start Recording

Image Stabilizer

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

10:10 AM

[6630]

Lights up in green

when focused

Lights up during still

image recording

Recording Media

Battery Indicator

Remaining Number of Shots

Press halfway to focus

Press fully to take still image

Shutter Speed

Image Size

Recording in Progress

Focus

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.

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

A

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.

B

Tap

q

on the touch screen to select

the playback mode.

C

Press the

A

/

B

button on the unit to select

the video or still image mode.

D

Tap on the thumbnail on the index screen

to play back.

• Tap

b

or

a

to scroll the pages.

Preparation:

• Turn off both camera and TV.

±

To connect using the HDMI mini connector

●

Playing back 3D Images on a 3D compatible TV (GZ-HM960 only)

If you are using a 3D compatible TV, you can play back 3D images by connecting to the

HDMI mini connector.

• When connecting to a 3D compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT] to [AUTO].

●

Playing back in HD quality

If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI

mini connector.

• When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set [HDMI OUTPUT] to [AUTO].

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PLAYBACK ON TV

To HDMI (HDMI

mini) Connector

HDMI Connector Input

TV

HDMI Mini Cable (Provided)

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