JVC Gzhm1su Owners Manual

							LYT2196-001B-M
INSTRUCTIONSEN
HD MEMORY CAMERA
Dear CustomersThank 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.
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to 
enjoy your CAMCORDER. 
For more details on the 
operations, refer to the 
Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in 
the supplied CD-ROM.
GZ-HM1U
ENGLISH
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Safety Precautions
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
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 
products 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.
NOTES:•  The rating plate and safety caution are on the 
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
• The serial number plate is on the battery pack 
mount.
• The rating information and safety caution of the 
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium batteryThe 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 OnlyThis 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.•  Remove the mains plug immediately if the 
camcorder functions abnormally.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. 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 r adiators

, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Only use attachments/accessories specified b y the 
man

ufacturer.
10.  Use only with the cart, 
stand, tr ipod, br

acket, 
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 appar atus dur
ing lightning stor

ms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
12.  Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser

vice 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.
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
•  “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks 
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• x.v.Color™ is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
• HDMI is a trademark of HDMI 
Licensing, LLC.
• Windows® is either registered 
trademark or trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
•  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Inc.
• iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple 
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• 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.
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid 
in the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide
CAUTION
Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the 
batteries specified on page 41.
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finishedBattery Pack AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
The battery pack is not 
charged at the time of 
purchase. Access lamp
blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the AC adapter, 
the battery pack or the SD 
card when the access lamp is 
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Date/Time Setting
QOpen the LCD monitor to 
turn on the camcorder
RSelect [YES] within 
10 seconds
• 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.
SSelect [CLOCK SETTING]
T
Select the city closest to 
the area where you use 
the camcorder
U
Select [ON] if daylight 
saving time is observed
VSet the date and time
Slide your finger up and down on the 
sensor. Then touch OK.
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
&: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
Power button
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Video recording
 CAUTION 
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial 
recording. 
SStart recording
Press the START/STOP 
button to start recording, 
and press it again to stop.
Remaining space on 
the recording media
Video Quality Record-standby
Recording
QSlide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
RSelect recording mode (REC)
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
The auto recording 
indicator appears.
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Playing back
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
T
o view files on TV (Z p.  24)
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CAUTION 
Do not forget to make copies after recording!• To copy files onto discs (Z p.  26)• To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p.  28)• To edit files on your computer (Z p.  29)
QSelect playback mode (PLAY)
The mode changes when 
you press the button.
RSelect the desired file
Index screen 
SSelect F (Touch OK)
Playback screen
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Contents
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. 
For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the 
supplied CD-R
OM.
In order to view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, Adobe
® Acrobat® ReaderTM or 
Adobe® Reader® must be installed. 
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: 
http://www.adobe.com/
NOTESelect your desired language with a single click.
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.
GETTING STARTED
Accessories  ................................................ 10
Shoe Adapter  ................................................ 10
Preparing the Remote Control  ...................... 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
Grip Adjustment  ............................................ 17
Other Settings  ............................................. 18
Using an SD Card  ......................................... 18
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files ........................................... 19
Video Recording  ........................................... 19
Still Image Recording  ................................... 20
Image Stabilizer  ............................................ 20
Zooming  ........................................................ 21
Flash  ............................................................. 21
Checking the Remaining Space on the  Recording Media  ......................................... 21
Checking the Remaining Battery Power  ....... 21
Playing Back Files  ...................................... 22
Video Playback   ............................................ 22
Still Image Playback  ..................................... 23
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV  .................................... 24
Connection with TV....................................... 24
Playback Operation  ...................................... 25
COPYING
Copying Files .............................................. 26
Using a BD/DVD Burner  ............................... 26
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder  ........ 28
PC OPERATION
Creating a Disc Using a PC ....................... 29
Using with a Portable Media Player  .......... 34
Turning on the Export Mode  ......................... 34
Making the Export Setting  ............................ 34
Transferring the Files to PC  .......................... 34
Uploading Files to Websites  ...................... 35
Turning on the Upload Mode  ........................ 35
Uploading Files  ............................................. 35
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings  ..................... 36
Troubleshooting  .......................................... 36
Warning Indications  ................................... 38
Specifications  ............................................. 39
Cautions  ...................................................... 42
Terms  ........................................................... 44
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Read This First!
Make a backup of important recorded data
It is recommended to copy your important 
recorded data to a DVD or other recording 
media for storage. JVC will not be responsible 
for any lost data.
Make a trial recording
Before the actual recording of important data, 
make a trial recording and play back the 
recorded data to check that the video and 
sound have been recorded correctly.
Reset the camcorder if it does not operate 
correctly
Close the LCD monitor and remove the power 
supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the 
camcorder, then reattach it.
Precautions on handling batteries
• Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/
VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product 
includes patented and other proprietary 
technology and is made to be used with the 
JVC battery and not with other batteries.
  JVC cannot guar antee saf
ety or 
perf

ormance of this product when it is 
operated by other batteries.
•  If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic 
discharge, turn off the power before using it 
again.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the 
camcorder immediately and contact  
www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722
•  Recorded data may be erased while the 
camcorder is being repaired or inspected. 
Back up all data before requesting repairs or 
inspections.
Because camcorders may be used 
for demonstration in a shop, the 
demonstration mode is set to on by default
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set 
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
How to use the Touch 
Sensor
Q  Slide your finger up and down on the 
sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
After the menu is displayed on the LCD 
monitor:
A    To select an on-screen button appearing on 
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor 
next to the on-screen button.
B   To select an on-screen button appearing at 
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons 
underneath them.
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AP-V20UBN-VF815UAC Adapter Battery Pack
Component Cable AV Cable
LY37115-001B
USB Cable Shoe Adapter
RM-V760UCR2025
Remote Control Lithium BatteryPre-installed in the remote control.
 CD-ROM
NOTEMake sure to use the provided cables for 
connections. Do not use any other cables.
Accessories
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 Shoe Adapter
An optional microphone or light can be 
attached to the shoe adapter.
Slide the shoe cover 
in the direction of the 
arrow to reveal the shoe 
adapter mounting socket.
Mount the accessory 
shoe adapter.
Fasten the shoe adapter 
to the shoe adapter 
mounting socket by 
turning the screw in the 
direction of the arrow.
Insert a microphone, etc. 
from behind the shoe 
adapter.
NOTEDo not try to attach a microphone, etc. to the 
shoe adapter forcibly.
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