JVC GC-PX100BE User manual

Basic User Guide

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V20U

Battery Pack

BN-VF815U

HDMI Mini

Cable

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

CD-ROM

AV Cable

QAM1322-001

Please consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center when purchasing a new AV cable.

Lens Hood Shoulder Strap Monitor Hood Lens Cap Core Filter

BC mark means complies with Energy Efficiency Law.

HD MEMORY CAMERA

GC-PX100 A

LYT2592-001A-M

Detailed User Guide

For more details on operating this product, please refer to the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website.

http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/

index.html/

Mobile User Guide

When you are outside, refer to the “Mobile User Guide”. Mobile User Guide can be viewed with standard browser for Android tablet and iPhone.

http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/mobile/

us/

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 18 to ensure safe use of this product.

For Future Reference:

Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery pack mount of the 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:

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The rating plate and safety caution are on the

bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The serial number plate is on the bottom of the main unit.

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The rating information and safety caution of the

AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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 (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

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

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 this unit and to the user. Carrying or holding this unit 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 unit.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to

this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause

this unit

to fall,

resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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Remove the mains plug immediately if the camcorder functions abnormally.

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like.

CAUTION:

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may Cause undesired operation.

Make a backup of important recorded data

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a disc or other recording media for storage once every 3 months.

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 ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed 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.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service 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.

If this symbol is shown, it is only valid in the European Union.

Remember that this unit 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

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AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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x.v.Color™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and HDMI logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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Windows® is either registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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iMovie, iPhone and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Google Inc.

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Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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Android

™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

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The iFrame logo and iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo, WPA, and WPA2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this manual.

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug Adapter

Remove the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet when not in use. Do not leave dust or metal objects adhered to the AC wall outlet or AC adapter (power/DC plug).

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Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter. Do not use the supplied AC adapter with other

devices.

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This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com

Contents

Close the pad

Adjust the length of the belt

Open the pad

Pad

Insert the tip of shoulder strap into the attachment part of this unit.

Strap Lock

Shoulder Strap

Adjust the length of the belt, and then fix with the strap lock.

Insert the shoulder strap into the ring.

Ring

Safety Precautions ................................. 2

Grip Belt Adjustment .............................. 4

Attaching the Accessories ...................... 4

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 6

Inserting an SD Card .............................. 7

Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails ........

Changing Menu Settings ........................ 8

Clock Setting .......................................... 8

Recording

Video Recording .................................... 9

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Playing Back on TV .............................. 11

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Copying

Install MediaBrowser (Windows) .......... 12

USB Menu Operations ......................... 13

File Backup (Windows) ........................ 14

View Your Video (Windows) ................. 14

AVCHD Disc Creation (Windows) Record to a DVD or VHS Recorder

How to Upload a File (Video Clip) to

YouTube (Windows) ............................ 16

Simple File Backup with a Mac ............ 17

Further Information

Troubleshooting/Cautions .................... 18

Recordable Time/Specifications

Grip Belt Adjustment

Wi-Fi antenna is located inside the pad.

Do not pull out the Wi-Fi antenna when adjusting the belt.

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Attaching the Accessories

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by children.

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap when this unit is not being used or during transportation. Attach the lens cap to the grip belt while shooting.

Attaching the Lens Hood

Use of the lens hood is recommended for shooting outdoors with exposure to direct sunlight.

Attach to the main unit by aligning the indicator of the main unit and lens hood.

Attaching the Monitor Hood

Attach the monitor hood if the monitor screen is difficult to see due to the sunlight.

Attach the claw located at the upper part of the monitor hood to insertion point at the

upper part of the LCD monitor. Then attach the claw at the bottom part of the monitor

hood.

Charging the Battery Pack

Attach the battery pack.

The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Charging finished: Goes out

Charging in progress: Blinks

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

Connect the DC connector.

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

Detaching the Battery Pack

Cover

To remove the battery, press the battery lock lever ( ) and slide the battery ( ) .

Open the battery cover ( ) after opening the LCD monitor ( ).

Place the battery toward the right side. Push the battery into the main unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place.

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and

performance cannot be guaranteed. If malfunctions (overcurrent, overvoltage, transmission error, etc) occur, or if any

battery manufactured other than JVC is attempted for battery charge, charging stops. In these cases, the CHARGE lamp blinks quickly for notification. You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected. (Battery

charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.) Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time. Performance of the battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit. The estimated charging time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 2

hour 10 minutes. The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is

charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. CHARGE lamp blinks 2 times in a slow cycle for notification if the battery charge does not start. Also, please note that the recordable and playable time may be shortened under some usage conditions, such as at low temperature.

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