INSTRUCTIONS
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
HARD DISK CAMERA
CAMÉSCOPE
GZ-MG680
GZ-MG650
GZ-MG630
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Please read the instruction manual prior to 
connecting or operating this product.
Veuillez lire le mode d’emploi avant de 
connecter ou utiliser ce produit.
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PLEASE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN THIS 
PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.
ASSISTANCE IN PRODUCT HOOK-UP AND USE 
IS AVAILABLE AT:
www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650
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CE PRODUIT À L’ENDROIT D’ACHAT D’ORIGINE.
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L’UTILISATION DU PRODUIT EST DISPONIBLE À:
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FR
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. 
Before use, please read the safety 
information and precautions contained 
in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of 
this product.
For Future Reference: 
Enter the Model No. (located on the 
bottom of the camcorder) and Serial No. 
(located on the battery pack mount of the 
camcorder) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Cher client,
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté 
ce caméscope. Avant de commencer, 
veuillez lire les informations et les 
précautions de sécurité présentées dans 
les pages 2 et 3 pour utiliser cet appareil 
en toute sécurité.
Pour consultation ultérieure: 
Noter ci-dessous le N° de modèle 
(figurant sous le caméscope) et le N° de 
série (sur le logement de la batterie du 
caméscope).
N° de modèle
N° de série
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
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, 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
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SAFETY1
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.)
Trademarks
• Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI is a trademark of HDMI 
• Windows® is either registered 
Licensing, LLC.
trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation 
in the United States and/or other countries.
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., 
• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks 
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
• 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.
SAFETY2
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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 
microSD card when 
the lamp is blinking.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Open the cover
The battery pack is not 
charged at the time of 
purchase.
Battery Pack
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
CAUTION
• 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.
• Fasten the strap when you grip the 
camcorder.
• When carrying the camcorder, 
please be careful not to drop it.
Grip Strap
Fasten
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Date/Time Setting
Q Open the LCD monitor to 
turn on the camcorder
T Select the city closest to 
the area where you use 
the camcorder
Power button
LCD monitor
R Select [YES] within 
10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the 
sensor. Then touch OK.
U Select [ON] if daylight 
saving time is effective
V Set the date and time
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
&: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
• 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]
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Video recording
  CAUTION 
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial 
recording. 
Q Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
R Select recording mode
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
S Start recording
Press the START/STOP 
button to start recording, 
and press it again to stop.
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The auto recording 
indicator appears.
Remaining space on 
the hard disk
Video Quality
Record-standby
Recording
Playing back
Q Select playback mode
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
R Select the desired file
Index screen 
S Select F (Touch OK)
Playback screen
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
To view files on TV (Z p. 25)
  CAUTION 
Do not forget to make copies after recording!
• To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p. 27)
• To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 34)
• To play back a created disc (Z p. 28)
• To edit files on your computer (Z p. 29)
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
EDITING
Managing Files ........................................26
Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 26
Deleting Files ................................................ 26
COPYING
Copying Files ..........................................27
Using a DVD Burner ..................................... 27
Creating a DVD using a PC .......................... 29
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........ 34
Using with a Portable Media Player ......35
Turning on the Export Mode ......................... 35
Changing the Export Setting ........................ 35
Transferring the Files to PC .......................... 35
Uploading Files to Websites ..................36
Turning on the Upload Mode ........................ 36
Uploading Files ............................................. 36
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings .................37
Troubleshooting ......................................37
Warning Indications ...............................39
Specifications .........................................40
Cautions ..................................................42
Terms .......................................................44
Accessories ............................................10
Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11
Index ........................................................12
Tripod Mounting ............................................ 13
Indications on LCD Monitor ...................14
Necessary Settings before Use .............16
Charging the Battery Pack ............................ 16
Date/Time Setting ......................................... 16
Language Setting ......................................... 17
Other Settings .........................................18
Using a microSD Card .................................. 18
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files .......................................19
Video Recording ........................................... 19
Still Image Recording ................................... 20
Zooming ........................................................ 21
LED Light ...................................................... 21
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21
Checking the Remaining Space on the 
Recording Media ......................................... 21
Playing Back Files ..................................22
Video Playback  ............................................ 22
Still Image Playback ..................................... 23
Manual Recording ..................................24
Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 24
Backlight Compensation ............................... 24
Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 24
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV ................................25
Connection with TV....................................... 25
Playback Operation ...................................... 25
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