JVC GZ-HM450, GZ-HM670, GZ-HM690, GZ-HM650, GZ-HM440 manual Travel

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests

oSetting the shot from eye level to chest level

You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom".

This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during the entertainment programs.

Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech

The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom's thank you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be missed.

Start by closing up on the bride's face using zoom. As the tears start to form in the bride's eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.

Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders

If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home.

Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with changing scenes to be created through editing and compilation.

As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!

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Closing up on the bride and groom all the time

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Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the same time

Travel

Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!

Bringing the Necessary Equipment

The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination.

For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in accordance to the local conditions.

Here are some suggestions for your consideration.

oCamcorder

Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day. Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas trips.

If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards, including some for backup.

oBattery Pack

Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).

For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip, do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.

oAC Adapter

The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world.

Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next day.

oPower Plug Adapter

The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power plug adapter.

“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 23)

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Contents GZ-HM690/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM650/GZ-HM450/ GZ-HM440 Table of Contents Specifications MaintenanceShooting Tips ChargingRecording PlaybackHoliday Season/Christmas Wedding Travel Recording the Excitement Before Departure Battery ChargerUsing Pan at the Places of Interest TripodAmusement Park Key Features Sdhc Model DifferencesSdxc AC-V11U Verifying the AccessoriesMemo IllustrationCharging with USB Cable Charging the Battery PackDetaching the Battery Pack Approximate Battery Charging Time Using AC AdapterApproximate Battery Charging Time Using USB Cable Grip AdjustmentUsing as a Hand Strap SD Card Inserting an SD Card GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/ GZ-HM670/GZ-HM690Removing the Card Types of Usable SD CardSdxc Card When your computer cannot recognize the Sdxc cardUsing an Eye-Fi Card Using the Eye-Fi CardInserting an SD Card GZ-HM440 Mac OS Not compatible SP3Playback Screen Video Using the Touch ScreenNames of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Recording Screen Video/Still ImageIndex Screen Clock SettingMenu Screen Resetting the Clock Holding this Unit Changing the Display LanguageTripod Mounting Charging the Battery Pack Overseas Using this Unit OverseasSetting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Optional AccessoriesApproximate Recording Time Using Battery Indications During Video Recording Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto ModeScenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Useful Settings for RecordingZooming Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto ModeCapturing Still Images During Video Recording Progress Remaining Image SizeShutter Speed FocusManual Recording Name Description AdjustManual Recording Menu Scene SelectionSetting Effect Adjusting Focus ManuallySetting Details Adjusting BrightnessSetting White Balance Using MWBTaking Close-up Shots Setting Backlight CompensationOFF Creating Animation Effects Animation Effect Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information Setting SMILE%/NAME Display Canceling Deleting Registered Face Information Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly Touch Priority AE/AF Capturing Smiles Automatically Smile Shot Recording Recording at Intervals TIME-LAPSE Recording Reducing Camera ShakeIndications During Time-Lapse Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements Auto REC Time-Lapse SettingUsing the 2-/10-second Self-timer Taking Group Shots Self-timerUsing the Face Detection Self-timer NIGHTALIVE, Backlight COMP., DIS, SELF-TIMER Setting the User ButtonTouch Priority AE/AF, White Balance Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power SDHC/SDXC Card Approximate Video Recording TimeApproximate Number of Still Images Unit Number of Shots QualityPlaying Back Videos Adjusting the Volume of VideosDuring Video Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information Playing a Video with Defective Management InformationDuring Still Image Playback Playing Back Still ImagesSlideshow Playback Date Search Searching for a Specific Video/Still ImageTrouble Action Connecting to and Viewing on TVConnecting via the Hdmi Mini Connector Unnatural Displays on TVOperation Method Connecting via the Component ConnectorOperating in Conjunction with TV via Hdmi PreparationsConnecting via the AV Connector Deleting the Currently Displayed File Deleting Unwanted FilesDeleting Selected Files Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files Protecting FilesCapturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless How to Enable Seamless Video Recording AgainCapturing a Required Part in the Video Trimming Uploading Videos to YouTube Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTubeDubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray RecorderDubbing Files to a VHS Tape Using a VCR Copying Files to an SD Card Moving Files to an SD Card Copying to Windows PC Installation Procedure Windows Vista/Windows Backing Up All Files Disconnecting this Unit from ComputerIdentifying Video or Still Image: Organizing FilesDVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW Recording Videos to DiscsList of Files and Folders JVC Software Licence Agreement IMovie and iPhoto Copying to Mac ComputerOperating the Face Short Cut Menu Operating the MenuOperating the Common Menu Operating the Main MenuMenu Settings Main Menu for Video Recording Focus Brightness AdjustScene Select Backlight CompGain UP Light GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZHM690Displaying the Item DISSMILE%/NAME Display Wind CUTFace SUB-WINDOW Smile ShotSSW Video QualityZoom UXPSeamless Recording User Button SettingColor Main Menu for Still Image Recording SELF-TIMERImage Size Shutter ModeSELF-TIMER Shooting Shutter ModeRecord ONE Shot ContinuousImage Size Copy PROTECT/CANCELMain Menu for Video Playback Search DatePlayback Other File Upload SettingsMove TrimmingSlide Show Effects Main Menu for Still Image PlaybackCopy Common Menu Date Display Style Clock AdjustLanguage Adjusting Monitor BrightnessClock Set Style Monitor BrightnessMemory SD Card REC Media for Video GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690REC Media for Image GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690 BUILT-INSlot B REC Video to Slots GZ-HM440REC Stills to Slots GZ-HM440 Slot aOperation Sound Auto Power OFFQuick Restart Demo ModeDisplaying Demo Mode Touch Screen AdjustDisplay on TV Component Output Video OutputHdmi Control Hdmi OutputUpdate Factory PresetPC Software Update File + Format BUILT-IN MEM. GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/ GZ-HM690Format SD Card FileErase ALL Data GZ-HM450/GZ-HM650/GZ-HM670/GZ- HM690 Front Rear Bottom Interior LCD Monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording Still Image Recording Video Playback Still Image Playback Battery Pack Card Computer Editing/CopyingScreen/Image Other ProblemsError Message? No Files Recording CancelledLens/LCD Monitor CamcorderUXP/XP/SP/EP CameraSSW/SEW Still Image ConnectorsBattery Pack BN-VG114U Video