JVC Gzhm1su Owners Manual

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4Making User Lists to Arrange the 
Files
You can make a user list of a certain subject 
(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the fi les 
related to the subject into the user list.
Preparation:
Make backup on the PC.
1  Double-click the icon to open the  calendar.
2  Select [Movies only].
3 Click [+].
4  Input the name of the new user list and click [OK].
5  Click the recording date.
The fi les recorded on the day are displayed.
6  Drag and drop the  le into the user list.
To add other fi les into the user list, repeat 
steps 5 and 6.
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TCopying Files to a disc
Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. 
Select the one that suits your purpose.
DVD-Video 
disc:  Suitable if you will give the disc 
to your friends and relatives.
AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video.
BD: Suitable for high quality video 
with long recording time.
1 Select the user list and click [Create 
Disc].
2 Select the disc type and click [Next].
3 Click [Select files individually] and 
click [Next].
To add all the files onto discs, click [Select 
all files displayed], then go to step 5.
4 Drag and drop the file, into the part at 
the bottom and click [Next].
5 Input the disc name, select the top 
menu style and click [Next].
6 Click [Start].
NOTE
• When copying video recorded in UXP 
recording mode to create an AVCHD disc, 
the video needs to be converted to XP 
recording mode before copying. Therefore, 
it may take longer time than copying video 
recorded in other modes.
• Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to play 
back the disc. Refer to the help of the 
provided Everio MediaBrowser software to 
operate.
• For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser, 
click [Help] and refer to [MediaBrowser Help].
• Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read 
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can 
be downloaded from Adobe’s web site:
  http://www.adobe.com
• For assistance in operating the provided 
software, refer to the support information. 
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Folder Structure and Extensions
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]
[MOV_XXXX.MTS] [XXXJVCSO]
[AVCHD]
[DCIM]
[EXTMOV]
[PRIVATE]
[BDMV][STREAM][XXXXX.MTS]
[BACKUP]
[CLIPINF]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]
[JVC]
[XXXJVCSO]
[AVCHD] [DCIM]
[EXTMOV]
[PRIVATE] [BDMV][STREAM][XXXXX.MTS]
[BACKUP]
[CLIPINF]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
For Macintosh users
To copy files to a computer
1)   Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cab le

.
2) Select [PLAYBACK ON PC].
3) Click [EVERIO_MEM/EVERIO_SD] displayed on the computer screen.
4)   Click 
.  
Search the files you want referring the folder structure above.
5) Copy files to any folder on the PC (such as the desktop).
To edit files
Use the software compatible with AVCHD/JPEG.
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Contains the still image folders.
Video file in AVCHD format Video files with defective 
management information are 
saved.
Contains management information 
files of event and/or disc creation 
information for the files taken with 
the camcorder.
EVERIO_MEM
EVERIO_SD
(The screen is the image of Mac OS X.)
ClickCopy
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Using with a Portable Media Player
Turning on the Export Mode
You can easily transfer videos recorded in 
export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the 
export setting turned on are transferred to PC.
For details on transferring, refer to the help of 
Ev erio MediaBro

wser in the CD-ROM.
Preparation:
•  Select ! mode.• Select the recording mode.
Press EXPORT twice.
To turn off the export mode
Press EXPORT twice.
Making the Export Setting
You can set the recorded videos to be 
exported to iTunes®.
Preparation:
•  Select ! mode.
• Select the playback mode.
1  Press EXPORT.
2 Select the file and select [].
To check the content of the file, select 
[CHECK].
3 Select [DONE].
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To cancel the export setting
Select the file and select [] again.
To quit the screen
1)   Select [DONE].
2)    Select [YES].
T

o confirm the export setting
Press EXPORT on the index screen.
Transferring the Files to PC
Preparation:
Install iTunes® on a PC.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
1  Connect the camcorder to the PC 
with the USB cable.
2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].
All the files with the export setting turned 
on are transferred to PC.
If you cannot export the file to iTunes
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Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, 
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for 
Latest Product Info] in the help of the 
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
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Turning on the Upload Mode
You can upload the file to video sharing 
websites (YouTube™) easily after recording.
Preparation:
• Select ! mode.• Select the recording mode.
Press UPLOAD twice.
If you record a file with the upload mode 
set on, the recording stops automatically 
10  min
utes after the recording is started.
The remaining time is displayed on the LCD 
monitor.
NOTEThe upload mode turns off each time recording 
is finished.
Uploading Files to Websites
Uploading Files
For details on uploading files, refer to the help 
of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.
1  Connect the camcorder to the PC 
with the USB cable.
2 Select [UPLOAD].
If you cannot upload the file to 
YouTube™
•   You need your YouTube™ account to 
upload files to YouTube™. Create your 
account.
•   Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, 
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for 
Latest Product Info] in the help of the 
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
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Customer Support Information
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.
JVCWhen contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service 
Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the 
following information ready.
• 
Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message• PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB))
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications 
or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
Pixela
Region Language Phone #
USA and Canada English+1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France,  and Spain) English/German/French/Spanish +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
Other Countries in Europe English/German/French/Spanish/
Italian/Dutch +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) English+63-2-438-0090
China Chinese10800-163-0014 (toll-free)
Homepage: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.
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1 Touch MENU.
2 Select the desired menu.
3 Select the desired setting.
Changing the Menu Settings
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To return to the previous screen
Select @.
To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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Troubleshooting
Trouble
Action
PowerNo power is supplied.
• Connect the AC adapter correctly. • Recharge the battery pack.
The power/charge lamp 
blinks when the LCD 
monitor is closed.• [QUICK RESTART] is set to [ON].• The battery is being charged.
DisplayThe remaining battery 
display is not correct.
• Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it 
again.
• If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low 
temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the 
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.
The LCD monitor is 
difficult to see.• The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas 
such as under direct sunlight. 
Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not 
solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions.
Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.
The following phenomena are not malfunctions.• The camcorder heats up when it is used for a long time.• The battery heats up during charging.• When playing back a video, the image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions 
between scenes.
• LCD monitor momentarily become red or black when sunlight is recorded.• Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots appear on the LCD monitor. 
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TroubleAction
RecordingRecording cannot be 
performed.• Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).
Vertical lines appear on 
recorded images.• Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by 
bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Playback
Sound or video are 
interrupted.• Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section 
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.
Cannot find a recorded 
video.
• Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on 
the index screen. (Video files that have damaged management 
information can be played back.)
• Cancel group display and date search functions.• Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA 
FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)
Other problems
The camcorder operates 
slowly when switching 
between video mode 
and still image mode, 
or when switching the 
power on or off.• If there are many files (such as video) in the camcorder, it takes 
time for the camcorder to respond. It is recommended that you 
copy all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase 
the files from the camcorder.
The lamp does not flash 
during battery pack 
charging.
• Check the remaining battery pack charge.
  (When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.)
• When recharging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that 
battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range.
  (If the battery pac k is being recharged outside the per
mitted 
temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery 
pack.)
The remote control does 
not work.•  Replace the battery.• Set [REMOTE] to [ON].• The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places 
exposed to strong light.
Cannot upload the file to 
YouTube™.
• You need your YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™. 
Create your account.
• Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. 
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of  the provided Everio 
MediaBrowser software.
Cannot export the file to 
iTunes®.
• Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. 
in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of  the provided Everio 
MediaBrowser software.
If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory
!   Perform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.)
#   If this does not solv
e the problem, contact the JVC customer ser
 vice for repairs.
To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally
!   Close the LCD monitor and remove the po
 wer supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the 
camcorder, then reattach it.
#   Ex
ecute [FACTORY PRESET].
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Warning Indications
IndicationAction
SET DATE/TIME!
•  Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the 
clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your 
nearest JVC dealer.
COMMUNICATING ERROR• Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
CANNOT USE IN
VIDEO MODE• Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY].• Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that 
support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.)
NOT FORMATTED• Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
FORMAT ERROR!• Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.DATA DELETION ERROR
ERROR IN BUILT-IN 
MEMORY!
• Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)• Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
• Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)• Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be 
used.)
• Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. • Insert the SD card before switching the power on. • Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.• Do not change the folder name on a computer.
RECORDING CANCELLED• Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.• Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.
RECORDING FAILURESD card:• Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be 
used.)
• Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. • Insert the SD card before switching the power on. 
Built-in memory:
•  Do not allow the camcorder to be subject to impact/vibrations.
PLAYBACK FAILED
INSUFFICIENT SPACE
• Delete files. Move files to a PC or other devices.• Replace the SD card with a new one.
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS
DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS
REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK,
RECOVER?• Select [OK] to restore. 
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Specifications
GeneralPower supplyDC 11 V (Using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)
Power consumption Approx. 4.0 W*
* When the monitor backlight is set to 
[STANDARD] mode.
Rated Current Consumption: 1A
Dimensions (W x H x D) 67 mm x 72 mm x 135 mm 
(2-11/16" x 2-7/8" x 5-3/8")
Weight Appro x.
 400

 g (0.89 lbs)
Approx. 485 g (1.07 lbs) (incl. battery pack)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
Operating humidity 35% to 80%
Camera/LCD monitorPickup1/2.3" (10,620,000 pixels) progressive CMOS
Lens F 2.8 to 4.5, f = 6.7 mm to 67.0 mm,
10:1 power zoom lens
Filter diameter ø46 mm
LCD monitor 2.8" diagonally measured, 
LCD panel/TFT active matrix system
Flash Within 2 m (6.6 ft)
(recommended shooting distance)
ConnectorsAV outputVideo output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 WAudio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kWHDMIHDMI® (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)
Component output Y, Pb, Pr component output
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 
WPb/Pr: 700 mV (p-p), 75 WUSBMini USB type A and type B, 
USB  2.0 compliant
Headphones ø3.5 mm mini-jac
k, stereo, analog output
Microphone ø3.5 mm mini-jack, stereo, analog input
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 AC AdapterPower requirement
AC 110 V to 240 V$, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Output DC 11 V 
§ , 1 A
Remote ControlPower supplyDC 3 V
Battery life Approx. 1 year 
(depending on the frequency of use)
Operating distance Within 4 m (13.16 ft)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 32.5 mm x 15.6 mm x 68 mm
(1-5/16" x 11/16" x 2-11/16")
Weight Approx. 16 g (0.04 lbs)
(incl. battery)
Still imageFormatJPEG
Image size
4:3 mode: 3648 x 2736 / 3200 x 2400 /  2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 / 
640 x 480
16:9 mode: 3648 x 2056 / 3200 x 1800 /  2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 / 
1280 x 720
Image quality
FINE / STANDARD
VideoSignal format1080/60i
Recording/Playback format
Video:   MPEG-4 A

VC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)
Recording mode (video) UXP: VBR, average of 24 Mbps
XP: VBR, average of 17 Mbps
SP: VBR, average of 12 Mbps
EP: VBR, average of 5 Mbps
Recording mode (audio) 48 kHz, 256 kbps
Design and specifications subject to change 
without notice.
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h: hour/m: minute
Approximate recordable time (for video)
Recording medium
Quality Built-in Memory
SDHC Card
64 GB  4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
UXP 5 h 54 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m
XP 8 h 21 m 30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 00 m
SP 11 h 49 m 42 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m
EP 29 h 34 m 1 h 48 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m
Approximate number of images (for still image)
Recording medium
Image size/Quality Built-in 
Memory SD Card
SDHC Card
64 GB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
16:9
3648 x 2056 / FINE9999 140 290 590 1170 2360 4730 9570
3648 x 2056 / STANDARD9999 230 460 930 1840 3710 7430 9999
3200 x 1800 / FINE9999 190 380 770 1510 3050 6110 9999
3200 x 1800 / STANDARD9999 290 600 1220 2400 4830 9660 9999
2592 x 1456 / FINE9999 280 570 1150 2260 4560 9120 9999
2592 x 1456 / STANDARD9999 440 890 1790 3530 7100 9999 9999
1920 x 1080 / FINE9999 510 1030 2100 4140 8330 9999 9999
1920 x 1080 / STANDARD9999 810 1620 3210 6310 9999 9999 9999
1280 x 720 / FINE9999 1150 2310 4690 9230 9999 9999 9999
1280 x 720 / STANDARD9999 1760 3530 6780 9999 9999 9999 9999
4:3
3648 x 2736 / FINE9999 110 220 440 880 1770 3550 7180
3648 x 2736 / STANDARD9999 170 340 700 1380 2770 5550 9999
3200 x 2400 / FINE9999 140 280 580 1140 2300 4600 9300
3200 x 2400  / STANDARD9999 220 450 910 1790 3600 7210 9999
2592 x 1944 /  FINE9999 220 440 890 1760 3550 7100 9999
2592 x 1944 / STANDARD9999 340 690 1380 2720 5490 9999 9999
1600 x 1200 / FINE9999 550 1110 2260 4440 8950 9999 9999
1600 x 1200 / STANDARD9999 930 1870 3810 7500 9999 9999 9999
640 x 480 / FINE9999 3330 6670 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
640 x 480 / STANDARD9999 5990 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
The recordable time and the number of still images are approximate and may differ depending on the 
recording environment, the condition of the built-in memory or the SD card, or the remaining battery 
power.
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