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INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
HD MEMORY CAMERA
VIDEOCÁMARA HD CON MEMORIA
GZ-HM200 U
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this HD
memory camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
precautions contained on pages 2 and 3
to ensure safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the
bottom of the HD memory camera) and
Serial No. (located on the battery pack
mount of the HD memory camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Apreciado cliente
Gracias por la compra de esta
videocámara HD con memoria. Antes de
usarla, lea la información de seguridad
y las precauciones contenidas en las
páginas 2 y 3 para garantizar un uso
seguro de este producto.
Para futuras consultas:
Escriba a continuación el número
de modelo (situado en la base de
la videocámara HD con memoria)
y el número de serie (situado en el
compartimiento de la batería de la
videocámara HD con memoria).
Número de modelo.
Número de serie.
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CASTELLANO
Please read the instruction manual prior to
connecting or operating this product.
Por favor, lea el manual de instrucciones antes
de conectar u operar este producto.
For more details on the operations,
refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the
supplied CD-ROM.
Para obtener más información sobre las
operaciones, consulte la GUÍA incluida
en el CD-ROM suministrado.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
NOTES:
• The rating plate and safety caution are on the
• The serial number plate is on the battery pack
• The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
mount.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in
fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16")
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camcorder with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
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Trademarks
• AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Sony Corporation.
• x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
• HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
• Windows® is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Licensing, LLC.
Inc.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
• YouTubeTM and the YouTube logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
• iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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 sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from
tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
Easy Start Guide
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the
AC adapter, the
battery pack or the
SD card when the
lamp is blinking.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Open the cover
Battery Pack
The battery pack
is not charged
at the time of
purchase.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Insert the SD Card
) button to turn off the
Press Power (
camcorder.
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B
A
Slot B Slot A
CAUTION
• Charge the battery pack
before use. (Z p. 18)
• Be sure to use JVC battery
packs. If you use any other
battery packs besides JVC
battery packs, safety and
performance can not be
guaranteed.
Grip Adjustment
Adjust the strap and fasten.
DC
Grip Strap
Fasten
Tab
• Insert and remove an SD card
only while the power is turned off.
Otherwise, data on the card may be
corrupted.
• Format an SD card when using it for
the first time ( Z p. 21)
• Do not pull the strap when you open
the fasten. Please pull the tab to open
it.
• Fasten the belt when you grip the
• When carrying the camcorder, please
camcorder.
be careful not to drop it.
Date/Time Setting
Q Open the LCD monitor to
turn on the camcorder
LCD monitor
Power Button
(
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R Select [YES] within
10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SET
• When the message disappears,
press the power button for at
least 2 seconds to turn off the
power, and then press it again
for at least 2 seconds.
• Touch the sensors with your
finger. The sensors do not
function if you touch them with
your finger nail or with gloves on.
S Select [CLOCK SETTING]
CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
SET
QUIT
T
Select the city closest to
the area where you use
the camcorder
AREA SETTING
SET
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
QUIT
U Select [ON] or [OFF]
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
OFF
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
ON: Clock is advanced 1 hour from the
normal time which you set.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
V Set the date and time
Touch sensor: Sets the date and
time.
}: Moves the cursor to the right.
OK: Clock starts.
CLOCK SETTING
DATE
TIME
NOV
1
2009
08
54
PM
SAVE
GMT+9:00
QUIT
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Video recording
CAUTION
• This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.
• Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first.
Q Select ! (video) mode
R Select recording mode
PLAY/REC
S Start recording
Press the START/
STOP button to start
recording, and press
it again to stop.
DC
The auto recording
indicator appears.
[
3 h 59 m
]
0 : 04 : 01
M
Remaining space on the SD card.
Record-
standby
Video
Quality
[
0 : 04 : 01
3 h 59 m
]
REC
Recording
Playing back
Q Select playback mode
PLAY/REC
The mode changes when
you press the button.
R Select the desired file
S Select F(Touch OK)
Index screen
VIDEO PLAYBACK
1/2
NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM
DIGEST
Playback screen
0. 00 : 00
JAN.1.2009
04 :55 PM
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To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 28)
To view files on TV (Z p. 30)
CAUTION
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!
• To copy files onto discs (Z p. 33)
• To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 36)
• To edit files on your computer (Z p. 38)
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JVC Software Licence Agreement
JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING
OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM
NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR”
(“Program”) ON YOUR PC.
The right to use the Program is granted by Victor
Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only
on the condition that You agree to the following.
Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You
may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER,
INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM
INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to
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Program on a HDD or other storage devices
incorporated in Your PC.
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solely for your personal backup or archival
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