JVC GZ-HM960U manual

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    LYT2313-OOIA-M GZ-H IV1960 U/G Z- H IVi860 U Basic User Guide ._ Everio Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 36 to ensure safe use of this product. A "Basic User Guide" (this manual) and a "Detailed User Guide" are available for this 3roduct. For mo[...]

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    Safety Precautions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. _ghtn_ng flash with arrowhead symbol,withinan presence of un_nsu_ated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sour[...]

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    Model Differences GZ-HM960 GZ-HM860 3D/2D 2D Available Unavailable Precautions on Playing Back 3D Images (for GZ-HM960) Images recorded in 2D mode can be converted to 3D and played back on this unit, You can enjoy realistic and powerful 3D images by playing back on a 3D compatible TV. Before use, please read the following precautions to ensure safe[...]

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    _ Viewing of 3D images is not recommended for people with medical history of _,,,_ photosensitivity, with heart diseases, feel unwell, suffer from lack of sleep, suffer from fatigue, or are drunk, = Medical conditions may worsen. if you have vision problems such as short-sightedness, !ong-sightedness, varying vision in the left and right eyes, or a[...]

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    Contents Safety Precautions ............................... 2 Model Differences ............................... 4 Precautions on Playing Back 3D Images (for GZ-HM960) ................................... 4 Verifying the Accessories .................... 6 Names of Parts and Functions ............. 7 Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor .[...]

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    [] Attaching the Core Filter Attach the core filter to the power cord of the AC adapter, AV Cable and optiona( Component Cable as shown in the illustration. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices. Release the 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once stopper, i_ To be connected to this unit Names of Parts and Function[...]

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    Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. (p. 9) Face Short Cut Menu Button Displays a short cut screen of face recognition functions. (_ Zoom Button (3) Recording/Playback Mode Button Switches between recording and playback modes. [...]

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    Switches between recording and playback modes. (3_ Index Screen Switching Button (p. 18) (4_ Delete Button (p. 18) _5_ Playback Media Button Switchesbetween SD card and built-in memory. _6_ Menu Button (p. 32) q_ Page Forward/Back Button Using the Touch Screen ,m Date Button _ Help Button (p. 32) 1_ Recording/Playback Mode Button (2_ Menu Items (p.[...]

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    Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack. * The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase. eAlign the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place. m To detach the battery pack (Base) Connect the DC connector. Cover AC Adapter To AC Outlet Plug in the power. ging Lamp Charging in[...]

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    Grip Adjustment Pad _1_ Pull back the pad ( _;Z_ Adjust the length of the belt _3_ Attach the pad Inserting an SD Card To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. (p. 13) When no card is available, set media settings to "BUILT-IN MEMORY" for recording. By default, it is set to "BUILT-IN MEMORY". 1 Close the[...]

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    For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide 12 http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/[...]

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    _To use an SD card Recording can be performed on a card when "REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO" or "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE" of "COMMON" menu is set to "SD CARD". 1_ Open the LCD monitor. • The unit turns on. Tap "MENU". @ Tap '"l_". (_ Tap"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO" or "REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE[...]

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    Clock Setting Open the LCD monitor. • The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off. Tap "YES" when "SET DATE/TIM E!" is displayed. Set the date and time. _o reset the clock Set the clock with "CLOCK ADJUST" from the "COMMON" menu. 1_ Open the LCD monitor. • The unit turns on. Tap [...]

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    Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. • In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. Before recording an important scene, it is[...]

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    [] Face registration By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand. For details, refer to "[...]

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    Still image Recording Select still image mode. ,_/_ Set the focus on the subject. Lwihgh_sfup_negdeen Take a still image. Lights up during still l, PHOTO' _ image recording • You can also tap _,*_ on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by pressing halfway. [] indications during still image recording Image Size ig Media S[...]

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    Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). 1 Select video or still _] image mode. ! 2 Tap on the touch screen | to select the playback mode. | * Tap [_._] again to return to the recording mode. STep on the file to play back. o Tap _1_/_ to select the me[...]

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    [] Playing back 3D images (for GZ=HM960) The mode changes between 3D and 2D with every press of the 3D button. • To play back 3D images, refer also to "Precautions on Playing Back 3D Images".(p. 4) • Some subjects may appear unnatural when played back in 3D mode. In this case, it is recommended to play back the video in 2D mode. • 3[...]

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    [] 3D display warnings (for GZ=HIV1960) Fatigue or discomfort may be experienced if you view 3D images for a long period of time. When viewing 3D images on this unit, a message will be displayed every 30 minutes. To turn off the message display, set "3D DISPLAY WARNING" to "OFF". To change the setting, refer to the Detailed User[...]

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    Playing back in standard quality If you are using a conventional TV, you can play back instandard quality by connecting to the AV connector. Connecting to the AV connector TV Yellow To AV Connector Video Input Audio Input (L) Audio Input (R) Connect the AC adapter. (p. 10) • This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected. D Se[...]

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    Copying Files You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices. : Recordable and playable A : Playable only : Not applicable DVDWriter iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!i!i!iii!ill '_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!i!i!iii!ill ExternalBlu-rayDrive iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!i!i!iii!ill '_ i[...]

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    Creating Discs with a DVD Writer or External Biu-ray Drive While a DVD writer is used in the following explanation, the same operations apply for an external Blu-ray drive. B Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. • Turn off the camcorder by pressing the button for about 2 seconds. 1_ Connect the USB cable provided with the DVD writer. Connect[...]

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    Copying AJl Files Sebct video or still image mode. Tap "CREATE FROM ALL" (video) or "SAVE ALL" (still image). Tap "EXECUTE". You can change the media to save to by selecting "CHANGE REC. MEDIA". (For details, refer to the Detailed User Guide.) • Selecting"Blu-ray DtSC'enablesyouto save videos in a[...]

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    Selecting Files to Copy Select video or still image mode. Tap "SELECT AN D CREATE" (video) or "SELECT AND SAVE" (still image). r_ CREATE BY DATE/SAVE BY DATE 1_ Tap to select a recording date. "o t= L_ • You can change the media to save to by selecting "CHANGE REC. MEDIA". (For details, refer to p. 24 or the Det[...]

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    Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. • Turn off the camcorder by pressing the (_ button for about 2 seconds. To DC Connector AC Adapter VCR/DVD Recor[...]

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    Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive You can copy video and still image files to a USB external hard disk drive from this unit. You can also play the files in the USB external hard disk drive on this unit. [] Compatible external hard disk drives You can use the FreeAgent Desk series from Seagate or Design by Neil Poulton series from LaCie. USB exte[...]

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    Copying to Computer Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Windows PC You can copy files to a PC using the provided software. Right-click on "Computer" (or "My Computer") in the "Start" menu and select "Properties" to check the following items. [] Windows 7 / Windows Vista ..... '.......... V:At least[...]

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    You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple's iMovie '08, '09, '11 (video) or iPhoto (still image). To verify the system requirements, select "About This Mac" from the Apple menu. YOL can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory. • For the latest information on iMovie o[...]

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    Installing the Provided Software (Buibin) You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple editing using the provided software. Open the LCD monitor. • Turn off the camcorder by pressing the button for about 2 seconds. Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. To DC Connector Tap "PLAYBACK ON PC". Perform the fo[...]

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    Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that thereis enough free space in the PC's HDD. Backup will not start if there is notenoughfree space. B Connectthe USBcable and the AC adapter. • Before connecting, turn off the camcorder by pressing the _ button for about 2 seconds. To DC Connector The subsequent operations are to be per[...]

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    Operating the Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. Tap the desired setting. Tap "MENU". • The menu differs according to the mode in use. • Tap "5" to display the face short cut menu. Tap the desired menu. • Tap ".3_" to display the "COMMON" menu. • Tap "^" or "v"[...]

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    Recordable Time/Number of images You can check the video recording time by pressing the INFO button. lh20m 20m 40m h20m 2h50m 4h20m 5h50m 2h 30m lh 2h 4hl0m 6hl0m 8h20m 2h50m 40m lh20m 2h50m 5h50m 8h40m 11h50m 7h h40m 3h40m 7hl0m 14h50m 21h50m 29h50m • The approximate recording time is onlya guide. The actual recording time may shorten depending [...]

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    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with this unit, check the following before requesting service. 1 Refer to "Trouble" below. 2 Refer to the "Troubleshooting" section in the "Detailed User Guide". If you have difficulties operating the unit, refer to the detailed descriptions in the "Detailed User Guide&quo[...]

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    • Set"HDMIOUTPUT"inthe"COMMON" - menu accordingly. z • Check the remaining battery power. 15 (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.) • When charging in either a hot or cold 10 /i environment, ensure that battery is 1_ being charged within the permitted temperature range. (Otherwise, _5 charging m[...]

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    Cautions When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a [...]

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    ® For safety, DO NOT ... open the camcorder's chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to enter the unit. ... remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply while the power is on. ... leave the battery pack attached when the camcorder is not in use. ... place naked flame sources, s[...]

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    Specifications Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V, Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V • GZ-HM960 4.1 W (LCD mon itor 2D display) 4.6 W (LCD monitor 3D display) i(when "MONITOR BRIGHTNESS" is set to "STANDARD") • GZ-HM860 3.7W (when "MONITOR BRIGHTNESS" is set to "STANDARD") 54 mm x 62 mm x 121 mm (2-1/4" x 2-1/2&q[...]

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    AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 5.2 V, 1 A 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) 78x 34 x 46(3-1/8" x 1-3/8" x 1-13/16") (Wx H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Approx. 107 g (0.24 Ibs) AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 5.2 V, 1 A 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 9[...]

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    Index A F H I AC adapter ............................... 10, 36 Apple .............................................. 29 AV Connection ......................... 21,26 Battery Pack ............................. 10, 36 Bluetooth ........................................ 39 Clock Adjust ................................... 14 Component Connection .......[...]