JVC GZ-HM340 Taking Videos in Auto Mode

Taking Videos in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au-

to mode.

1Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

(Open the lens cover.)

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●The video mode icon appears.

2Check if the recording mode is Auto.

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●If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.

The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

3Start recording.

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●Press again to stop.

Indications During Video Recording

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Display Icon Description

Recording Mode Press the G/H button to switch the recording

mode between G (Auto) and H (Manual).

Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting

selected in the recording menu.

"VIDEO QUALITY" （A P.79）

Remaining Time

(Recordable

Time)

Displays the remaining time for video recording.

b

Recording in

Progress

Appears when video recording is in progress.

a

Record-Standby

Appears when video recording is paused.

Scene Counter

(Recorded Time)

Displays the elapsed time of the video that is cur-

rently being recorded.

Recording Me-

dia

Displays the icon of the media where videos are

recorded to.

The recording media can be changed.

"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM340/GZ-

HM320)" （A P.106）

"VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300)" （A

P.106）

Battery Indica-

tor

Displays the approximate remaining battery pow-

er.

Details of the battery power can be displayed by

pressing the INFO button M.

"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A

P.34）

Recording

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Contents

Main Contents Beginner's Guide Names of Parts Indications on the LCD Monitor Maintenance Specifications Charging Shooting Tips Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~ Extending Your Hands to Shoot ~ High-Angle Shooting ~ Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level Wedding Discussing and Planning Before the Event Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom Travel Battery Pack AC Adapter Power Plug Adapter A P.17 Battery Charger Tripod Amusement Park Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction Scenarios suitable for taking still images (photos) Inducing Responses by Calling Out Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation <Without backlight compensation> <With backlight compensation> Verifying the Accessories Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Detaching the Battery Pack Approximate Battery Charging Time Grip Adjustment Using the Hand Strap Removing the Strap Attaching the Strap Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) Inserting an SD Card (GZ-HM300) 1 2 3 Removing the Card Clock Setting 1 2 3 4 Using the Operation Buttons Using the Slider Holding this Unit Attaching the Lens Cap Tripod Mounting Using this Unit Overseas Charging the Battery Pack Overseas Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling 3 4 Optional Accessories Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) Taking Videos in Auto Mode 1 2 Indications During Video Recording Operation Buttons for Video Recording Useful Settings for Recording Zooming Capturing Still Images During Video Recording Reducing Camera Shake Checking the Captured Image Immediately Taking Still Images in Auto Mode 1 2 3 4 Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Useful Settings for Recording Zooming Checking the Captured Image Immediately Manual Recording 1 2 Manual Recording Menu Scene Selection 3 4 Page Page Page Recording with Effects 3 4 Taking Close-up Shots 3 4 Warning Registering Files to Events Before Record- ing 3 4 Taking Videos in YouTube Format 2 Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RE- CORDING) 3 4 5 Time-Lapse Setting Recording Automatically by Sensing Move- ments (AUTO REC) 1 2 4 5 Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power 2 3 4 5 Approximate Video Recording Time Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots) Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) Playing Back Videos 3 Operation Buttons for Video Playback During Index Screen Display During Video Playback 4 5 Page Playing Back Still Images 2 3 Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Index Screen Display Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image Group Search 2 3 Search Date Connecting to and Viewing on TV Unnatural Displays on TV Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Preparations 1 2 3 Operation Method 2 1 Connecting via the Component Connector Connecting via the AV Connector Playing Back Playlists 4 5 Deleting Unwanted Files Deleting the Currently Displayed File Page Deleting All Files 5 Protecting Files Protecting the Currently Displayed File 4 5 6 Page Page Changing Event Registration of Videos Page Dividing Files Face Detection Zoom Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Capturing a Required Part in the Video 8 9 7 Capturing Videos for Uploading to You- Tube 3 4 5 6 Creating a Playlist with Title (GZ-HM340/GZ- HM320) 4 5 6 Creating Playlists from the Recorded Vid- eos 5 Creating Playlists with Selected Files 4 Page Page Page Page Page Page Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless 4 7 5 How to Enable Seamless Video Recording Again Copying Files to Card Page Moving Files Moving All Files 6 4 5 Page Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR 1 2 3 4 Copying to Windows PC Trouble with Using the Provided Software Everio MediaBrowser 1 Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) Windows Vista / Windows 7 Page Organizing Files 2 3 4 5 Recording Videos to Discs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 List of Files and Folders Copying to Mac Computer 1 2 3 4 Operating the Menu 2 3 Recording Menu (Video) FACE PRIORITY AE/AF 3 REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY 3 ZOOM 3 GAIN UP 3 TIME-LAPSE RECORDING AUTO REC SEAMLESS RECORDING 4 Warning x.v.Color 3 Page Recording Menu (Still Image) FACE PRIORITY AE/AF 3 SELF-TIMER 3 SHUTTER MODE 3 Page GAIN UP 3 AUTO REC Manual Settings Menu SCENE SELECT FOCUS FOCUS ASSIST BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Playback Menu (Video) DELETE PICTURE TITLE (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) SEARCH PLAYBACK PLAYLIST EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT COPY MOVE PROTECT/CANCEL DIVIDE Page Playback Menu (Still Image) DELETE SEARCH DATE EDIT COPY Page Display Settings Menu LANGUAGE 3 4 DATE DISPLAY STYLE 3 4 Page CLOCK ADJUST Changing the Setting Basic Settings Menu DEMO MODE Displaying Demo Mode 3 AUTO POWER OFF 3 Page QUICK RESTART 3 UPDATE Page Connection Settings Menu DISPLAY ON TV 2 3 VIDEO OUTPUT Page Page Media Settings Menu REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) 3 VIDEO SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300) 3 3 IMAGE SLOT SELECTION (GZ-HM300) 3 FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) 3 FORMAT SD CARD 4 5 ERASE ALL DATA (GZ-HM340/GZ-HM320) 3 4 Front Rear Bottom Interior LCD Monitor Common Recording Indications Video Recording Still Image Recording Video Playback Still Image Playback Battery Pack Card Editing/Copying PC Screen/Image Other Problems Error Message? Camcorder Lens/LCD Monitor Maintenance Camera Connectors Video Still Image AC Adapter (AP-V30U)