JVC Everio GZ-MG630
JVC Everio GZ-MG630
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630
Editor's Review
The MG630 is a member of JVC's Everio G Series line of camcorders with hard disk drive storage. This model a 60GB built-in hard drive, along with a 1/6-inch CCD image sensor. Along with the other models in the G series, it features a Konica Minolta lens with 40x dynamic zoom.
Specifications
- Standard definition camcorder
- 60GB internal hard drive storage
- Micro SD/SDHC card slot
- Laser-touch operation
- 1/6-inch CCD sensor
- 40x dynamic zoom
- Part Number: GZMG630US
- UPC: 846838037425
- Release Date: Mar 01, 2009
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
JVCSUCKSASS (JVCSUCKSASS — 12/21/2010)
JVC is garbage, owned two and both bricked on me,$800+ in the hole and never buying JVC again,
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malka (10/14/2010)
I need ac adapter (110V to 240)
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by James DeRuvo (10/14/2010)
Best bet is either from JVC directly or eBay.
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Matt (04/05/2010)
I just sold my Everio GZ-MG155 because the software didn't work with mac. I didn't feel like paying an additional $60 to get the compatible software. Plus, the camera rarely worked properly for me. I hope your camera at least turns on like it's supposed to.
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by James DeRuvo (04/07/2010)
That's been a common problem with JVC for awhile now. I ended up doing the same when upgrading to OSX way back when.
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Olivia confused (03/14/2010)
Mine saves in MOD files. Is there any way to change that?
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by James DeRuvo (03/16/2010)
You'll need to convert them. I recommend [url=squared5.com/]MPEG Streamclip by Squared 5[/url].
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does this camera support analog-to-digital passthrough? (flippie1 — 07/18/2009)
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by James DeRuvo (07/23/2009)
No, it isn't in the specs. The A-D pass through was a bridge technology and it's started to be phased out now that most people have a digital camera. Pinnacle makes a very good pass through interface based on the Dazzle platform. Very affordable. That's where I'd look.
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How easy (realy) is it to copy from the camcorder to a disk? (kringwagner — 04/09/2009)
I have read a couple of reviews about how difficult it is to transfer the data from the camcorder to a disk. Has anybody really done this and how hard was it?
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by James DeRuvo (04/09/2009)
Not really. The camera already records in MPEG2, so there's no transcoding required. I like to use NERO for authoring basic DVDs because it's pretty much drag and drop, name the buttons and hit "burn." JVC does have a "DVD Direct" one touch button option - which isn't so much one touch but seems rather easy. My experience though is that software released by camera makers is either terribly limited or very bloated. Either way you're better off with a third party solution like NERO.
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Emily (01/30/2010)
I have had no luck with nero and my evario. It seems that they are not compatible. Am I missing something?
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kringwagner (04/10/2009)
Thanks so much. I look forward to figuring it out when I get the unit. Have a great day.
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How easy is this camera to connect to a Mac??? (peggyswingle — 02/28/2009)
I have a JVC MG155. it's a great camera but I cannot get it to transfer video to iMovie.
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by James DeRuvo (03/03/2009)
Your best bet is to check Apple's iMovie Camcorder Compatibility ( support.apple.com/kb/HT1014 ) page for that answer. ;)
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630 Reviews
JVC Everio GZ-MG630 Reviews by Camcorder HQ Users
- 1.0 out of 5
You need to have the extended warranty!
(Gordon Loop — 07/26/2010)
I always purchase the extended warranty when I buy electronics, but this time I chose not to. Why? Because I never had to use it! I was tired of spending the extra money.
I wish I did now. I purchased the JVC Everio GZ-MG630 at Best Buy a little more than a year ago (warranty ran out) and the unit kept crashing. It would freeze up and not do anything. We tried removing the battery etc.. Anyway, we brought to the "Geek Squad," and they sent it in to JVC. I got the bill: $215.84! To put a new mainboard in it!!! I called JVC to ask some tech questions regarding how main boards go, and how long it would last? The guy on the phone was a tech and was useless. A tech might be calling me back, but I am not holding my breath. My advice is twofold: Don't buy JVC and always get an extended warranty.
