JVC Everio GZ-HD320 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jan 11, 2009 1:00 PM

 
Intro Audio
Compression & Media Manual Controls
Still Features Handling & Use
Playback & Connectivity
 Other Features
Conclusion Photo Gallery
Specs and Ratings



Playback
The JVC GZ-HD320 is put is playback mode via a small button in the LCD cavity. Once in playback mode, operation is fairly simple. Your clips appear as thumbnails, several to a screen. Use the Laser Touch pad to select one, then hit the OK button to begin playback.

Several of the new features on the 2009 JVC camcorders revolves around playback and output. When connected to a PC, the camcorder can transfer clips directly to iTunes, once the included software has been installed (PC-only). The software also speeds upload to YouTube, a feature that JVC introduced on last year's GZ-MS100. There's also the ability to perform one-touch back-up to JVC and third-party DVD burners and hard drives.

Connectivity
The JVC GZ-HD320 is modestly equipped with jacks and ports. The lack of a mic jack and headphone jack is conspicuous, but as long as the GZ-HD40 remains on the market, JVC fans will have that option elsewhere.

  JVC GZ-MD320
AV (Composite) Yes
HDMI Yes
Component Yes, Out
USB Yes
Microphone Input (1/8") No
Headphones No
Accessory Shoe No
FireWire No
S-Video No
LANC (Wired Remote) No
Card Slot Yes, microSD
DC Power Yes

The AV-out and DC power are
towards the rear. 		The USB jack is towards the front
 
The HDMI and component-out are
in the LCD cavity		  





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