Brand: JVC
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for GZ-MG680
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:54 p.m.
Warranty Information
JVC warrants the software program against defects for thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Charge the battery before recording
Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.Access lamp blinks: Accessing files
Power/charge lamp blinks: Charging, goes out: Charging finished
Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card when the lamp is blinking.
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.
Date/Time Setting
1. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder. 2. Select [YES] within 10 seconds. 3. Select [CLOCK SETTING]. 4. Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder. 5. Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective. 6. Set the date and time.Video recording
1. Slide the mode switch to select (video) mode. 2. Select recording mode. 3. Press START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop.Playing back
1. Select playback mode. 2. Select the desired file. 3. Select (Touch OK).Troubleshooting and error codes
| Trouble | Action |
|---|---|
| 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 pack is being recharged outside the permitted 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. |
| GZ-MG680 When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound does not appear on the TV properly. |
• When connecting to the HDMI cable, the image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. In such cases, perform the following operations. 1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again. 2) Turn off and on the camcorder again. |
| GZ-MG680 HDMI-CEC functions do not work properly, and the TV does not work in conjunction with the camcorder. |
TVs may operate differently depending on the specifications, even if they are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-CEC functions of the camcorder cannot be guaranteed to operate in combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF]. |
| GZ-MG680 The language on the display changed. |
It may occur when you connect the camcorder to a TV with different language setting using an HDMI cable. |
| If a malfunction occurs in the HDD | |
| ① Perform [FORMAT HDD]. (All data is deleted.) ② If this does not solve the problem, perform the disc check function from a PC after formatting. ③ If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs. |
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| To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally | |
| Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it. ② Execute [FACTORY PRESET]. (☞ p. 62) |
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