JVC GY-HMZ1E, GY-HMZ1U 3, 4

Changing the Display Language

The language on the display can be changed.

1Tap “MENU”.

2Tap “Q”.

3Tap “LANGUAGE”.

COMMON

LANGUAGE

0Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more

selection.

4Tap to the desired language.

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

0Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more

selection.

Holding this Unit

When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides

to prevent camera shake.

0Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the

angle accordingly. Holding the LCD monitor with your left

hand helps to stabilize the camera for recording.

Caution :

0Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

0Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is

being used by children.

Memo :

0If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image

stabilizer.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 46)

Getting Started

Contents

Main Table of Contents Getting Started Recording Playback Editing Names of Parts Indications on the LCD monitor Troubleshooting Precautions on Recording and Playing Back 3D Images Recording 3D Images oBasic Way to Hold a Camcorder During 3D (Recording Stable Images) oShooting Distance During 3D Recording (Achieving Comfortable 3D Images) 3D Effect Mechanism Verifying the Accessories Attaching the Audio Unit 1 2 3 Attaching an External Microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 Detaching the Battery Pack Grip Adjustment Using the Touch Screen Inserting an SD card 1 2 more to turn off the power. 3 4 Types of Usable SD Card SD Card SDHC Card SDXC Card When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Page Clock Setting 1 2 displayed. 3 4 4 5 6 7 Changing the Display Language 3 4 Holding this Unit Tripod Mounting Attaching Headphones 1 2 connector. Using the Remote Control Preparing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control for the First Time 1 2 3 4 5 A B BF C O 4 5 4 5 Optional Accessories Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) o3D Display on LCD Monitor o2D Display on LCD Monitor Taking Videos in 3D Mode 2 Auto. 4 5 3D Recording Formats oAVCHD oMP4(MVC) Taking Still Images in 3D Mode 2 image mode. 3 4 5 2 Auto. 4 Indications During Video Recording oScenes of Intelligent Auto Operation Buttons for Video Recording Useful Settings for Recording Zooming TelephotoWide Angle Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode 2 4 5 Indications During Still Image Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Useful Settings for Recording Zooming TelephotoWide Angle Adjusting Parallax During Recording 1 2 3 Manual Recording 2 3 5 Manual Recording Menu Scene Selection 2 3 Adjusting Focus Manually 2 4 2 3 Adjusting Brightness 2 4 Setting Shutter Speed 2 4 Setting Aperture 2 4 2 3 1 2 3 Setting Backlight Compensation 2 3 Displaying the Zebra Pattern 2 3 Taking Close-up Shots 2 3 Setting the USER Button Assigning a Function to the USER Button 2 3 Making Adjustments with the USER Button Using the Control Dial for Recording 1 display the control menu. 2 3 4 2 3 Setting with the USER Button Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) 4 5 Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT) 3 4 5 1 3 4 Recording at Intervals (TIME- LAPSE RECORDING) 1 3 4 seconds). 5 Indications During Time-Lapse Recording Time-Lapse Setting Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer 3 4 5 6 Using the Face Detection Self-timer 3 4 Photographer 5 camera, press the SNAPSHOT button. 1 still image mode. 2 3 4 Page Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) o3D Display on LCD Monitor o2D Display on LCD Monitor Playing Back Videos Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Index Screen Display During Video Playback 5 Playing Back Still Images Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Index Screen Display During Still Image Playback 0 5 1 3 6 87 9 2 a 4 1 2 3 Slideshow Playback 4 Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image Date Search 2 3 Connecting to and Viewing on TV Unnatural Displays on TV Playing Back 3D Images 1 3 4 switch to the input from this unit via the connected connector. 5 1 2 3 Operation Method 2 1 Playing Back 2D Images 3 4 5 3 External Input 4 Deleting Unwanted Files Deleting the Currently Displayed File 1 2 Deleting Selected Files 3 4 5 6 Protecting Files 2 3 4 5 6 Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback 3 4 5 Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder 1 2 3 4 Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder 2 4 5 6 Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape Using a VCR 2 4 5 6 Copying Files to an SD Card 1 2 5 6 7 1 2 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Installing the Provided Software Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) oOperating Environment Installing the Provided Software 1 computer. 2 3 Trouble with Using the Provided Software 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Operating the Menu Operating the Main Menu 2 3 Operating the Common Menu 3 Recording Menu (Video) Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4 Page Recording Menu (Still Image) Page Page Page Page Page 4 Playback Menu (Video) SEARCH DATE PROTECT/CANCEL COPY MOVE Playback Menu (Still Image) SEARCH DATE PROTECT/CANCEL COPY MOVE 3 Page CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE 4 Clock Set Style LANGUAGE Page Page Page 3 TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST 3 1/3 4 5 (3 times in total) 3 HDMI OUTPUT o3D Mode Recorded 3D Video Format and Display on TV via HDMI Output oWhen HDMI OUTPUT is set to 2D OUTPUT oWhen HDMI OUTPUT is set to AUTO Page 3 4 Page 3 4 Page Page Page Page Page Battery Pack Recording Card Playback Editing/Copying Computer Screen/Image Other Problems Error Message? Page Camcorder Lens/LCD Monitor Maintenance Camera Connectors Video o3D Mode (AVCHD) o3D Mode (MP4(MVC)) Still Image o3D Mode AC Adapter (AP-V20U) AC Adapter (AP-V20M) Battery Pack (BN-VF823U/BN-VF823E) Battery Charger (AA-VF8) Remote Control (RM-V760U) Index