JVC 1208YDR-YG-MD User Manual

GUIDEBOOK
LYT2019-002A-M
MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-MS130U
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EN
Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this memory camera. 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 memory camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the memory camera below.
Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO 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 product's 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.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The 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 (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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.) 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.
WARNING:
Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in the camcorder and the remote control, should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the car t, stand, tripod, bracket, 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 apparatus during lightning stor ms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing 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
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Windows® is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U. S. and other countries.
Other product and company names included
in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.
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Easy Start Guide

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Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.
Access lamp
Blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the SD card when the lamp is blinking.
Battery Pack
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
CAUTION
Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.
Power/charge lamp
Blinks: Charging goes out: Charging finished
Open the cover
AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the strap and fasten.
Grip strap
Do not pull the strap when you open the
fasten. Please use the tab to open it.
Fasten the strap when you grip the camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please be careful not to drop it.
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Tab
Fasten

Date/Time Setting

SET
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SET
QUIT
CLOC K SETTI NG
AREA SETTIN G SET FOR DAYL IGHT S AVING TI ME
SET THE CIT Y, DAT E AND T IME
CLOCK ADJUST
AREA SETTING
SET
QUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM
R
SET
QUIT
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
NOV. 1. 2009 04.55PM
OFF
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+ 9:00
NOV 1 2009 4 55 PM
SAVE
QUIT
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder
Q
Power Button
LCD monitor
Select [YES] within 10 seconds
R
Slide your finger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK.
Select [CLOCK SETTING]
S
Select the city closest to the area where you use
T
the camcorder
Select [ON] if daylight
U
saving time is effective.
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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.
Set the date and time
V
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time
}: Moves the cursor to the right
OK: Clock starts
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Video recording

0 : 04 : 01
4 h 59 m
[ ]
M
4 h 59 m
0 : 04 : 01
[ ]
REC
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PLAY/REC
CAUTION
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.
Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode
Q
S elect recording mode
R
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The mode changes when you press the button.
Start recording
S
Press the START/ STOP button to start
recording, and press it again to stop.
The auto recording indicator appears.
Remaining space on built-in memory or SD card
Video Quality
Record­standby
Recording

Playing back

LASER TOUCH OPERATION
VIDEO PLAYBACK
DIGEST
1/2
NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM
LASER TOUCH OPERATION
PLAY/REC
Select playback mode
Q
The mode changes when you press the button.
Select the desired file
R
Select F(Touch OK)
S
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Index screen
Playback screen
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z pg. 26)
L
To view files on TV (Z pg. 33)
L
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.
CAUTION
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto DVD discs (Z pg. 43)
To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z pg. 53)
To play back a created DVD disc (Z pg. 46)
To edit files on your computer (Z pg. 47)
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JVC Software Licence Agreement
JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP
You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.
2 GRANT OF LICENCE
(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,
JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.
(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program
solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.
3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.
(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in
whole or in part, other than as expressly specified in this Agreement.
(3) You have no right to grant a licence to use
the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.
4 LIMITED WARRANTY
JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.
5 LIMITED LIABILITY
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.
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6 TERM
This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.
7 EXPORT CONTROL
You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.
8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER
If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR par t
12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
9 GENERAL
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion
or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.
(2) If any part of this Agreement is held
invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
NOTE
If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.
CAUTIONS:
Operate this equipment according to the
operating procedures described in this manual.
Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any
other CD-ROM to run this software.
Do not attempt to modify this software.
Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
How to handle a CD-ROM
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror
surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or
cleaning spray.
Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html
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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. We recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording and the actual recording.
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 guarantee safety or performance 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 camcorder 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]. (Z pg. 60)
When Using an SD Card
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards. Class 4 or higher compatible SD or
SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)
If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that
had already been recorded.
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
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Contents

GETTING STARTED
Accessories .......................................... 13
Attaching the core filter ................................13
Preparing the Remote Control .....................13
Index ...................................................... 14
Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 16
Necessary Settings before Use ........... 18
Charging the Battery Pack ........................... 18
Date/Time Setting ........................................19
Other Settings ....................................... 20
Language Setting ........................................20
Tripod Mounting ........................................... 20
Using an SD Card ........................................ 21
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
Recording Files ..................................... 22
Video Recording .......................................... 22
Still Image Recording ..................................23
Zooming ....................................................... 24
LED Light .....................................................24
Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......24
Checking the Remaining Space on the
recording medium ......................................25
Registering Files to Events ..........................25
Playing Back Files ................................ 26
Video Playback ............................................26
Still Image Playback ....................................27
File Search Function .................................... 28
Playing Back MPG Files .............................. 29
Manual Recording ............................... 30
Change to Manual Recording Mode ............30
Backlight Compensation ..............................30
Manual Setting Menu ................................... 30
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 33
Connection with TV......................................33
Playback Operation .....................................33
EDITING
Managing Files ...................................... 34
Capture a Still Image from a Video .............. 34
Deleting Files ...............................................34
Protecting Files ............................................36
Viewing File Information ..............................37
Changing the Event Registration .................38
Trimming Files .............................................39
Playlists ................................................. 40
Creating Playlists .........................................40
Playing Back Playlists .................................. 41
Other Operations of Playlists .......................41
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GETTING
RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
USING WITH
TV EDITING COPYING
INFORMATION
FURTHER
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COPYING
MAN UAL S ETT IN G
LIG HT REG IST ER EV EN T VID EO QU ALI TY
USE DE TAI L S ET TIN GS BA SED
SET
QUIT
VID EO
A
B
A
B
Copying Files ........................................ 42
Copying/Moving Files ..................................42
Creating a DVD using a PC .........................47
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder .......53
Using with a Portable Media Player .... 54
Turning on the Export Mode ........................54
Changing the Export Setting .......................54
Transfering the Files to PC ..........................55
Uploading Files to Websites ................ 56
Turning on the Upload Mode .......................56
Upload Trimming .......................................... 56
Uploading Files ............................................57
FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings ............... 58
Troubleshooting .................................... 63
Warning Indications ............................. 66
Cleaning ................................................ 68
Specifications ....................................... 69
Cautions ................................................ 71
Terms ..................................................... 74

How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD
monitor:
Q Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
To select an on-screen button appearing
on the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button.
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To select an on-screen button appearing at
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them.

Accessories

AC Adapter
AP-V20U
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Audio/Video
Cable
Remote Control
RM-V751U
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STARTED
GETTING
USB Cable CD-ROM
Core Filter (x2) Lithium Battery
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

Attaching the Core Filter

The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices.
Release the stopper.
To be connected to the camcorder
3 cm (1-3/16")
USB Cable: Wind once AC adapter: Wind twice

Preparing the Remote Control

A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use.
Beam Effective Area
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.
Lock Tab
Lithium Battery (CR2025)
Remote Sensor
Effective distance:
NOTE
The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the
5 m (16 ft)
remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
CR2025
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GETTING STARTED

Index

NOTE
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 8
during shooting.

Camcorder

! Touch Sensor # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power (1) Button & SD Card Slot (Z pg. 21) ( EXPORT Button ) AV Connector * UPLOAD Button (Z pg. 56) + PLAY/REC Button (Z pg. 22, 23, 26, 27) , Mode Switch [!, #]
- DIRECT DVD Button (Z pg. 44)
INFO Button (Z pg. 24, 25, 37)
. START/STOP Button (Z pg. 22) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 22, 23) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Zpg. 24)
Speaker Volume Control (Z pg. 26)
1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector (Z pg. 43, 48)
4 Camera Sensor 5 LED Light (Z pg. 24) 6 Lens Cover 7 Lens 8 Stereo Microphone
9 Stud Hole : Tripod Mounting Socket (Z pg. 20) ; Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 18)

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button
U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button
Y S. SHOT (SNAPSHOT) Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button
c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* g DISP Button
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:
! mode:
Index Screen « Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen « Date Index Screen
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LCD
4:55 PM
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[4h 59 m]
PHOTO
LIB.
[99 99 ]
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PHOTO

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(Zpg.30)
4
: Auto Mode
3
: Manual Mode
# Effect Mode Indicator (Zpg. 32) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Zpg.32) % LED Light Indicator (Zpg. 24) & Scene Select Mode Indicator (Zpg. 31) ( Quick Review Indicator (Zpg. 22, 23) ) Zoom Indicator (Zpg. 24) * Recording Medium Indicator (Zpg. 62)
SD : SD Card
: Built-in memory
+ White Balance Indicator (Zpg.32) , Monitor Backlight Indicator (Zpg. 60)
- Battery Indicator . Date/Time (Zpg. 19) / Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
(Zpg.31)
0 Backlight Compensation Indicator
(Zpg. 30)
1 Brightness Control Indicator (Zpg. 31)
. : Photometry Area Control Indicator
(Zpg. 32)
2 Shutter Speed (Zpg. 31)

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z pg. 54) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Zpg. 56) & Video Quality:
B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),
(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Zpg.58)
D
( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.)
: (Appears during record-standby mode.)
MQ
* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Zpg.59)
+ Auto switch record media (Z pg. 59) , Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 22)
- Wind Cut Indicator (Zpg.59) . Event Indicator (Zpg.25)

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Zpg.23) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD
(standard) (Zpg.58)
% Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Zpg.23) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Zpg.58) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Zpg.58)

During Video Playback

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During Still Image Playback

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GETTING
! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when
playing back a playlist.) (Zpg.41)
$ Video Quality:
B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),
(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Zpg.58)
D
% Counter & Playback Mode
: Playback
F
: Pause
Q
: Forward Search
K
: Reverse Search
J
: Forward Slow-Motion
G
: Reverse Slow-Motion
E
(The number on the left shows speed.)
( Battery Indicator ) Date/Time (Zpg.19) * Volume Level Indicator
! Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Battery Indicator & Date/Time (Zpg.19)
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Necessary Settings before Use

To check the remaining battery power

Charging the Battery Pack

1
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.
2
Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter.
With the “v” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, slide the battery pack until it locks in place.
DC Jack
v Arrow
L
See page 24.
Required charging/recording time
L
(approx.)
*When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
Battery pack Charging time
BN-VF808U (Provided)
BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 25 min.*
BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min. 8 hr. 10 min.*
To detach the battery pack
L
Recording time
1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 45 min.*
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished.
AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110V to 240V)
NOTE
You can also use the camcorder with just
the AC adapter.
The actual recording time may shorten
depending on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with fast moving subject.
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter
plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Date/Time Setting

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
>
BASIC SETTINGS
SET
QUIT
DISPLAY SETTINGS
SET DATE AND TIME
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT
SET
QUIT
CLOCK ADJUST
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
AREA SETTING
SET
QUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
NOV. 1.2 009 04 .5 5PM
OFF
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
SET
QUIT
CLOCK SETTING
DATE TIME
GMT+ 9:00
NOV 1 2009 4 55 PM
SAVE
QUIT
CLOCK ADJUST
SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
CLOCK SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
AREA SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET
QUIT
NOV.1.2009 04:55PM
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
2
Touch MENU.
3
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
4
Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
5
Select [CLOCK SETTING].
6
Select the city closest to the area where you use the camcorder.
Selected area is highlighted
Principal city of the selected area
8
Set the date and time.
Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] to set.
9
Select [SAVE].
To reset the setting, select [QUIT]
Setting the clock to local time when traveling
After performing steps 1-4
5
Select [AREA SETTING].
6
Select the city closest to the area you are traveling.
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Time difference to GMT
7
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective.
[ON]: Clock is advanced one hour from the normal time which you set. [OFF]: Deactivates the function.
To return to the previous screen
L
Select @.
To quit the screen
L
Select [QUIT].
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Other Settings

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
VIDEO
WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
>
BASIC SETTINGS
SET
QUIT
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT
SET
QUIT

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
2
Touch MENU.
3
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
4
Select [LANGUAGE].
5
Select the desired language.
To return to the previous screen
L
Select @.
To quit the screen
L
Select [QUIT]

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod.
Bottom of the Camcorder
NOTE
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

Using an SD Card

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REC MEDIA FORVIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR I
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F
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QUIT
SET
MEDIA SETTINGS
BUI LT-IN M EMO RY SD CAR D
ERASE ALL DATA ON
MEDIA SETTINGS
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO
REC MEDIA FOR IM
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FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
FORMAT SD CARD
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SET
If you want to record to an SD card, the following operations need to be performed.
Operations are confirmed on the following
SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB).
If other media are used, they may fail to
record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.
MultiMediaCards are not supported.
Cards used to record video on this
camcorder cannot be played back on other devices.
Some card readers (including internal card
readers in PCs) may not be able to support SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for recording and encounter any reading error, the card reader you are using might be a non-SDHC supported device. Please use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to access the card.
Q Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Press Power (1) button to turn off the camcorder.
1
Open the SD card cover.
2
Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first.
NOTE
Insert and remove the SD card only while
the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted.
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse
side of the label.
R Change the recording medium
The camcorder is programmed to record on the BUILT-IN MEMORY flash when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to SD card.
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD CARD) and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (Z p. 62)
S Format an SD card when using it for
the first time
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (Z pg. 62)
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Clipped Edge
3
Close the SD card cover.
To remove an SD card
L
Push the SD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
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.
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PLAY/REC
[4 h 59 m]
0:00:01 REC

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

[4 h 59 m]
0:00:00

Recording Files

Video Recording

Slide the mode switch to select
! (video) mode.
SNAPSHOT
L To stop recording
Press the START/STOP again.
L To view the last recorded scene
Select A while recording is paused. Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene.
LTo record a still image during video
recording Press SNAPSHOT.
Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
Approximate remaining time for recording appears.
You can also start/stop recording by
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
(On-screen recording control).
L To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58)
L To change the aspect ratio of the image
(16:9/4:3)
Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z pg. 59)
NOTE
The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then on
again.
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power. After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.
A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. This camcorder is
not compatible with other digital video formats.
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Still Image Recording

PLAY/REC
FINE
FINE [9999]
PHOTO
FINE [9999]
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Slide the mode switch to select
# (still image) mode.
L To view the last recorded image
Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during playback deletes that image.
L To change the picture quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58)
L To record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z pg. 58)
Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.
Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway.
The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused.
Press the SNAPSHOT button fully to take the photo/picture.
RECORDING/
PLAYBACK
NOTE
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.
If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to
conserve power.
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