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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.Still Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Playback & Connectivity
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07.Audio & Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
JVC Everio GZ-HM1 First Impressions Camcorder Review
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Audio & Other FeaturesPlayback & Connectivity Summary
• Playback interface is the same as the on last year's HM400.
• 60p HD upconversion through the HDMI output
• Playback options include divide, trim, rotate, playlists, fades/wipes
• Usual array of ports: component, composite AV, HDMI, USB, DC power
• Also includes microphone input, headphone output, and cold accessory shoe
Playback
The Everio GZ-HM1 borrows its playback interface from the HM400. Clips are arranged as thumbnails and can be organized by date, group, or event (using the Register Event tool). While the HM1 captures HD videos at a 1080/60i resolution, the camcorder is capable of upconverting the clips to 1080/60p during output via the HDMI connection.
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| There's a button inside the LCD cavity dedicated to Playback mode. |
There are no hard VCR buttons on the GZ-HM1. During playback, VCR controls are listed at the bottom of the LCD screen and are engaged by pressing the touch-sensitive buttons beneath them. You can also use the provided remote control to play videos, which is probably a smarter choice.
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| Playback is the traditional series of thumbnails. |
The camcorder also has the same extensive set of playback options that were available on the HM400. You can divide or trim your clips, rotate still images, create playlists, or add music and fade/wipes to your videos. You can also arrange upload settings for a clip right in the camcorder.
Connectivity
The same set of connections that were available on the HM400 are here once again on the HM1. Most of the ports are located in a single long port cavity. This rubber covering protects a headphone input, component video output, HMDI, and DC power input. Above the battery are two more ports: AV-out and a mini microphone port.
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| Headphone, component, HDMI, and DC power ports. | Composite AV and microphone ports |
The USB port and SD/SDHC memory card slot are both located inside the LCD cavity. The USB port isn't protected by a cover, although when the LCD panel is closed it does provide shelter for the exposed port. The SD/SDHC card slot springs open with the flick of a small trigger switch located to its right. Both the USB port and the memory card slot require the LCD screen to be open in order to access them.
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| USB is all alone in the LCD cavity. | The SD/SDHC memory card slot |
The accessory shoe is also of the same design as last year's model. A small enclosure is covered by a small sliding door. You must screw in the included adapter in order to have a viable accessory shoe.
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| The accessory shoe port on the HM1. | The accessory shoe adapter on last year's GZ-HM400. |
| Connectivity Options | |
| AV (Composite, RCA) | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Component | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Audio Input (3.5mm) | Yes |
| Headphones | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes (cold, with screw-in attachment) |
| FireWire | No |
| S-Video | No |
| LANC (Wired Remote) | No |
| Card Slot | SD/SDHC |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| GPS | No |
| Docking Station | No |
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