JVC GY-HM100U User Manual

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HM100U

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Getting Started

Safety Precations

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Dispose of used battery promptly.

• Keep away from children.

• 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

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating

operating

operating the literature accompanying the appliance.

the literature accompanying the appliance.

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

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,

uld be placed on the apparatus.

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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 a

ny 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 camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera 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 camera.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

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

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 s as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

9. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, 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.

12. Unplug this when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

apparatus during lightning storms or

been exposed to rain or moisture,

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

ources such

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GY-HM100U Tr ade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by t equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

uses, and can radiate

urning the

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

AC adapter

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 neares JVC dealer.

Plug Adapter

Getting Started

Main Features

This camcorder enables recording of HD format images as videos or still pictures on an SD card, and also playback of these videos or still pictures.

䡵 Supports various HD video recording formats

(1080i, 1080p, and 720p)

Shooting can be performed in different HD recording modes, thus supporting a wide variety of content production.

䡵 QuickTime(MOV)/MP4 format for video files

Enables direct recording in the QuickTime file format used by Apple Inc.’s Final Cut Pro. The recorded clips can be

edited directly using Final Cut Pro. In addition, the support for MP4 file format enables the video files to be used widely in different environments.

䡵 SD card recording

This camcorder comes with two SD card slots, and enables continuous recordingT to two SD cards by switching automatically between the slots. In addition, recorded files can also be moved or copied between the two SD cards. However, video files can only be copied.

T When the slots are switched automatically, it takes a few

seconds for recording to resume. Recording of images is not possible during switching of slots.

䡵 Supports both video recording and still picture

recording modes

You can select a mode from video recording and still picture recording. During playback of a file, you can select a video or still picture from the thumbnail display on the index screen or date search screen.

䡵 Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD signals

䡵 Focus Assist function

Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

䡵 User buttons added

Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions.

䡵 Time code reader/generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record and play back the time code and user’s bit.

䡵 Built-in viewfinder and color LCD display

Displays the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications, in addition to the camera image and playback image.

䡵 Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking

䡵 Recording check function for convenient

recording review

䡵 Camera designed with 3-CCD system for high-

quality picture

䡵 Zebra pattern video level indication

䡵 Full Auto shooting mode

Eliminates the need for troublesome switch operations by automatically providing a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions that change as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

䡵 Image Stabilizer feature

Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.

䡵 ND filters provided

䡵 Program AE function

Enables selection of shooting conditions according to the scenes of your preference.

䡵 White balance adjustment feature

Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually.

䡵 Built-in color bars (multi-format color bars)

䡵 Slow shutter

Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images.

䡵 Three audio input terminals

This camcorder comes with two XLR terminals and one mini-jack terminal, which can be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or external microphone.

䡵 Three video output terminals

This camcorder comes with an HDMI terminal, a component terminal, and an A/V OUT (video/audio output) terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor types.

䡵 Connection to PCs via USB port

Video or still picture files stored on an SD card can be retrieved to a PC.

䡵 Saving and loading of setting files

The current menu and camcorder settings can be saved to an SD card. (Up to four files) In addition, settings files stored on the SD card can also be loaded onto the camcorder according to the shooting scene to reproduce the most suitable settings.

Contents

Getting Started

Safety Precations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Attaching the Audio Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Characteristic Lens Phenomena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Names of Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions . . . . . . . 14

Indications on the LCD Screen and in the Viewfinder . . . 15

Displaying the Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Items Displayed During Video and

Still Picture Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Items Displayed During Video Shooting Only . . . . . . . 16

Items Displayed During Still Picture Shooting Only . . .17

Items Displayed During Video Playback . . . . . . . . . . .17

Items Displayed During Still Picture Playback . . . . . . .17

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the Grip Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Setting up the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Attaching an External Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Attaching the Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Removing the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Checking the Remaining Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . .20

Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lens Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons . . . . . . . . .21

Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Formatting the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the Video/Still Picture Shooting Mode . . . . . 25

Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode . . . . . .25

Selecting a Focusing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using the Camcorder in the Video Shooting Mode . . . . . 26

Setting the Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Displaying the Remaining Space on the SD Card . . . .27

Shooting Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Capturing Still Pictures in the Video

Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Recording Multiple Clips as a Continuous File . . . . . .28

Using the Camcorder in the Still Picture

Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting the Picture Quality, Recording Size,

and Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Capturing Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Zoom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Adjusting the Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using the Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Shooting Different Scenes and Conditions

(Program AE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Enabling Lolux Mode with the USER Button . . . . . . . .32

Using the Built-in ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Adjusting the Exposure Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the Tele Macro Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Specifying the Luminance Level Range for

Displaying Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adjusting Automatic White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function . . .36

Adjusting White Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting Manual Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adjusting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adjusting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting the Photometry Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Displaying the Color Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Adjusting the Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level . . . . . . .40

Using the Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using an External Microphone Connected to the

MIC Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using an External Microphone Connected to the

INPUT1/INPUT2 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Reducing Wind Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Monitoring Audio Sound Using a Headphone . . . . . . . . .41

Time Code Recording Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Recording the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playback

Selecting the Video/Still Picture Playback Mode . . . . . . .43

Playing Videos on the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Playing Back Videos from the Playback

Index Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Selecting a File on the Date Search Screen . . . . . . . .45

Viewing Video File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Capturing a Still Picture in the Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . .46

Enlarging a Still Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Getting Started

Contents (continued)

Adjusting the Volume of the Built-In Speaker

or Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Playing Still Pictures on the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Viewing Still Pictures in a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Returning to the Still Picture Index Screen . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting a File on the Date Search Screen . . . . . . . .48

Viewing Still Picture File Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Enlarging a Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing Videos on a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Editing Files

Enabling/Disabling File Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Specifying Files Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Specifying Selected Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Appending To or Deleting From All Files . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Deleting Files Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Deleting Selected Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copying/Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Other Features

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Saving/Loading Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Saving Settings to an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Loading Settings from an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Operation Sound and Tally Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Displaying the Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

How to use this manual

䡵 Symbols used

Caution

Memo

A : Indicates the reference page numbers and

䡵 Content of this manual

reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

● All other product names used in this manual are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as ™, 姞 and 姝 have been omitted in this manual.

● Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of

this manual are subject to changes for improvement without prior notice.

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

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

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Licensing, LLC.

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable

•

(High Speed cable) for viewing in higher image quality.

QuickTime and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of

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Apple Inc. Other product and company names included in

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this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

: Describes precautions concerning the

operation of this product.

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functions and usage restrictions of this product.

reference items.

Menu Screens

Setting Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

List of Valid Menu Items for Each Operation Mode . . . . .58

Menu Screens of the Video Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . .59

Menu Screens of the Still Picture Shooting Mode . . . . . . 67

Menu Screens of Video/Still Picture Playback Modes . . . 69

Others

Tr o ubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Warning Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Estimated Recordable Time/Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Estimated Video Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Estimated Number of Still Picture Shots . . . . . . . . . . .73

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Dimensional Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Accessories

Audio Unit

Screw

Clamp

This camcorder comes bundled with the following accessories.

AC Adapter AP-V21M

Component Cable

CD-ROM

The CD-ROM provided with this camcorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as the user guides.

TFor detail, refer to the user guides for each application

software.

Battery BN-VF823U

AV C or d

Audio Unit

Battery Charger AA-VF8KR

Power Cord ⳯2

Remote Control Unit

USB Cable

Microphone

Attaching the Audio Unit

The audio unit (with handle) is not attached to the camcorder unit when purchased. Attach the audio unit according to the following procedure.

Shoe

AUDIO IN Terminal

Cable

Open the cover

SD Cards

This camcorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot.

Memo :

● If the SD card contains files recorded by devices other than

this camcorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In addition, the remaining space on the card may not increase even when files are deleted using a PC.

Make use of the following SD cards.

Video : SDHC card that supports Class 6 or higher

Still Picture : SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB

● Panasonic, TOSHIBA, or SanDisk

Using cards other than those specified above may prevent data from being recorded correctly or result in loss of data.

(4 GB to 32 GB)

to 32 GB)

1 . Attach the audio unit by sliding it all the way into

the shoe on the top of the camcorder.

2 . Turn t h e screw on the audio unit clockwise to fasten

it fully and securely to the camcorder.

TIf the audio unit is not fully and securely tightened, it will be

loose and may drop off from the camcorder during use.

3 . Connect the audio unit cable to the AUDIO IN

terminal of the camcorder.

Memo :

● The clamp on the audio unit is for fixing the microphone

cable and cannot be used to fix the audio unit cable. (A Page 18)

Getting Started

Precautions for Proper Use

䡵 Allowable ambient temperature and humidity

Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of 0°C to 40°C and a relative humidity of 35 % to 80 %. Using this device at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but the impact on the CCD elements could be serious as small white spots may be generated.

䡵 Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism

Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.

䡵 Use of wireless microphone near the camera

When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.

䡵 Avoid using or placing this device in the

following places.

● Places subject to extreme heat or cold

● Places with excessive dirt or dust

● Places with high humidity or moisture

● Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove

● Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces

● In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for long

hours

● Places subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases

occur

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Protect this device from being splashed with water.

(Especially when shooting in the rain)

䡵 Protect this device from getting wet when

shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand

may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.

䡵 Protect this device against penetration of dust

when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

䡵 Do not expose this device and the remote

control to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. The built-in battery may explode if it gets heated up.

䡵 Optical performance of lens

Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur. This is not a camera malfunction.

䡵

Noise may appear in the image when switching between the playback picture and the EE picture.

䡵 If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will

deteriorate.

䡵 Precautions for transportation

● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to hold the carrying

handle. Holding the lens or viewfinder may result in damage.

● Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object.

䡵 Do not insert objects other than the memory

card into the card slot.

䡵 Do not leave the card slot cover open for a long

period of time. Dirt entering the interior of the slot may cause it to malfunction.

䡵 Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove

the power cord during recording or playback.

䡵 The camera may not show stable pictures for a

few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.

䡵 Do not turn off the [POWER] switch when the

camera reboots due to the following operations.

● Rebooting when the video/still picture mode is switched while

the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set to [720-**]

● Rebooting when the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set

● Rebooting after a setting file stored on the SD card is loaded

● Rebooting when the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is changed

with the default value settings

䡵 Use the supplied AC adapter as the power

supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on other devices.

䡵 When the connectors that come with connector

covers are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the connectors.

䡵 When this device is not in use, be sure to set the

[POWER] switch to AOFFB in order to reduce power consumption.

䡵 Wipe the external cabinet of the device with a

soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

LCD Screen and Viewfinder

䡵 The LCD and viewfinder screens are

manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not turn off. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card.

䡵 If you use this device continuously for a long

period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SD card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.

䡵 If you use this device in a cold place, the images

may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. This is not recorded on the SD card.

䡵 Do not press against the surface with force or

subject it to strong impact. Doing so may

damage or break the screens.

Handling of SD Cards

䡵 The access lamp blinks when data on the SD

card is being accessed (recording, playback, formatting, etc.). Do not remove the SD card, turn off the power, or remove the battery/AC adapter during access.

䡵 If the SD card is removed during access, a

recovery request message may be displayed repeatedly. In this case, switch to the EE screen and format the SD card. All data will be deleted.

䡵 Do not use or store this device in a place that is

subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

䡵 Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in

damage of this device or the SD card.

䡵 We are not liable for any accidental loss of data

stored on the SD card. (Please back up any

important data.)

䡵 Make use of the SD card within the prescribed

conditions of use.

Do not use the SD card in places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or corrosion, places near thermal equipment, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.

䡵 Do not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to

strong impact or vibration.

䡵 Do not splash the SD card with water.

䡵 Do not place the SD card near locations that are

exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.

䡵 Do not touch the metal parts.

䡵 If you want to wipe out all information by

completely erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SD card with a hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data using the camera, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SD card.

Rechargeable Battery

䡵 Be sure to use only JVC batteries.

We do not guarantee the safety and performance of this device if a battery other than a JVC product is used.

䡵 The battery is not charged when purchased.

䡵 When using the battery in a low temperature

environment (10°C or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When using the device outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.

䡵 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat,

such as direct sunlight or fire.

䡵 If the battery is not to be used for a long time,

use up the charge completely and detach it from the camera to prevent deterioration. (Wait for the battery to run out by itself such as through continuous shooting or playback.)

B charge the battery once every half a year, and store it

again after using up the charge.

䡵 Attach the battery cap after removing the

battery, and store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C.

Battery

Battery Cap

䡵 ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery that is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

Smear and blooming

When shooting an extremely bright light source, vertical streaking (called "smear") may occur or expansion of light (called "blooming") may appear around it. This is a characteristic of the CCD and not a malfunction.

Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at hig luminous object

High luminous object (Electric light, sunlight, etc.)

Blooming

Monitor Screen

Moire or aliasing

Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when they are shot.

White dots

High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce white dots in the image. This condition is conspicuous especially when gain is applied. This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this device under conditions where the temperature of this device does not increase.

Blurring in highlight

Characteristic Lens Phenomena

When shooting an extremely bright light source, ghosting may occur. This is a characteristic of the lens and not a malfunction.

Any recordings made on this camcorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings. Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.

Getting Started

Names of Parts and Functions

Front Top

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Front

A Tally lamp (A Page 56)

B Tally lamp (A Page 56)

C Remote control sensor (A Page 18)

D [AWB] Auto White Balance button (A Page 35)

For adjusting the white balance.

E Lens/Lens cover (A Page 20)

To p

F Shoe

For mounting separately sold accessories.

G Eyepiece focus lever

Lever for adjusting the visibility. It is found on the under side.

H Eyepiece

I Viewfinder (A Page 22)

J [SNAPSHOT] Snapshot button (A Page 29)

Button for starting the recording of still images.

K Zoom lever (A Page 30)

For zooming to the Tele (T) or Wide (W) end.

L Microphone holder (A Page 18)

For mounting an external microphone.

M Knob

Knob for locking the microphone in place.

N External microphone (A Page 18)

SNAP

SHOT

LCD Side

CH-2 INPUT

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO INPUT

- LINE -

- MIC MIC+48V

INPUT1

INPUT2

hij

AUTO MANUAL

AUDIO

SELECT

AUTO MANUAL

CH-1

CH-2

USER1

USER2

FILTER

FOCUS

A Built-in microphone (A Page 40)

B Lens cover switch (A Page 20)

C Manual ring (A Page 30)

D [ND FILTER] switch (A Page 32)

Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10.

E [GAIN] switch (A Page 37)

For selecting one of the three sensitivity levels.

F [WHT.BAL.] White balance selection switch (A Page 35)

For selecting one of the three types of white balance.

G [A/B] Card slot A/B selection button (A Page 23)

H Card slot A access lamp (A Page 23)

I Card slot A (A Page 23)

Slot for SD cards.

Open the door to insert the SD card.

J Card slot B (A Page 23)

Slot for SD cards.

Open the door to insert the SD card.

K Card slot B access lamp (A Page 23)

L [FULL AUTO] Full Auto mode selection button

(A Page 25)

For setting the shooting mode to the Full Auto or Manual

mode.

M [AF/MF] Focusing mode selection button (A Page 26)

For setting the focusing mode to the Auto or Manual

mode.

N [FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch

For setting the function of the manual ring to focus

(A Page 31) or zoom adjustment (A Page 30).

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL A / B

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

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O [USER2] User 2 button (A Page 21)

A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to the user’s preference.

P [USER1] User 1 button (A Page 21)

A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to the user’s preference.

Q [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO LEVEL] CH-1/CH-2 recording level

adjustment knob (A Page 40) For adjusting the audio input level for the CH-1 or CH-2 audio.

R [CH-1/CH-2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selection

switch (A Page 40) For setting the method of adjusting the audio recording level for the CH-1 or CH-2 audio to the Auto or Manual mode.

S [INPUT1/INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio

input signal selection switch (A Page 40) For selecting the input signal for the INPUT1 or INPUT2 terminal.

T [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input terminal selection switch

(A Page 40) For selecting whether to input audio signals to CH-2 audio from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 terminal.

Memo :

● INPUT1 terminal, INPUT2 terminal: R, S on Page 13

Getting Started

Names of Parts and Functions (continued)

LCD Side (LCD Cover)

AUTO MANUAL

CH-1

CH-2 INPUT

AUDIO INPUT

- LINE -

AUDIO

INPUT1

- MIC -

SELECT

INPUT2

MIC+48V

CH-2

INPUT1 INPUT2

AUTO MANUAL

USER1

USER2

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL A / B

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

When the LCD cover is opened

CAM / MEDIA

USER3

Q.REVIEW

A / V OUT

SRQ

COMPONENT

Bottom

DISPLAY

OUT

UVWXY

INDEX

REC

A LCD cover

B [COMPONENT OUT] Component output terminal

(A Page 49)

C [A/V OUT] Audio/Video output terminal (A Page 49)

D [Q.REVIEW] Quick Review button (A Page 27)

For checking the video image immediately before

shooting starts.

E [MENU] Menu button (A Page 57)

Displays the menu screen. Press this button again to exit

the menu screen.

F Built-in speaker (A Page 47)

G [CAM/MEDIA] Camera shooting/media playback

selection button (A Page 25)

For setting this camcorder to the Camera Shooting or

Media Playback mode.

H [USER3] User 3 button (A Page 21)

A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to

this button according to the user’s preference.

I [DISPLAY] Display button

For switching the displays on the LCD screen and

viewfinder. (A Page 15)

When in the playback mode, pressing this button displays

the file information.

(A Page 46)

J [REC] Video recording button (A Page 27)

Button for starting or stopping video recording.

K LCD screen (A Page 22)

L [INDEX] Index button

Displays the remaining space on the SD card (A Page 27) and the remaining battery power (A Page 20). When in the playback mode, pressing this button switches between the playback index and date search screens. (A Page 45)

M Set Lever

When in the shooting mode, this lever is used for Program AE selection and as the zooming lever. (A Page 32) When in the playback mode, this lever is used for playback file selection and playback control. (A Page 43) When the menu screen is displayed, this lever is used for menu setting. (A Page 57)

Bottom

N Tripod mounting holes (A Page 18)

● To prevent the camcorder from falling, attach securely

using the rotation prevention hole.

● Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below.

Rear Grip Belt Side

b a

REC

IRIS

SHUTTER

OPEN

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

TUVWXY

ACCESS

Rear

A [IRIS] Aperture button (A Page 38)

Press this button to set the aperture manually.

B [SHUTTER] Shutter Speed button (A Page 37)

Press this button to set the shutter speed manually.

C [AE±] Exposure button (A Page 33)

Press this button to set the exposure manually.

D [ADJ./VOL.] Adjustment/Volume knob

ADJ. : For adjusting the aperture (A Page 38), shutter

speed (A Page 37), and exposure (A Page 33).

VOL. : Also for adjusting the volume of a headphone and

the built-in speaker. (A Page 41)

E Battery mount (A Page 19)

F [HDMI] terminal (A Page 49) G [USB (2) ] terminal (A Page 54)

H [DC] input terminal (A Page 19)

I Battery lock release button (A Page 19)

J [REC] Video recording button (A Page 27)

For starting or stopping video recording.

K Still picture indicating lamp (A Page 25)

Lights up during still picture shooting or still picture

playback mode.

L Video indicating lamp (A Page 25)

Lights up during video shooting or video playback mode.

M [ACCESS] Charging/Access indicating lamp

Lights up or blinks during recording or playback.

Blinks when the battery is charging. (Light goes out when

charging is complete.)

MIC

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Grip Belt Side

N [POWER/MODE] Power/Operating mode switch

POWER : Turns the power On/Off. (A Page 20) MODE : Switches between the video mode and still

picture mode. (A Page 25)

O Grip belt mount (A Page 18)

P [HEADPHONE ( )] Headphone jack (A Page 41)

Q [MIC] Microphone input terminal (A Page 40)

For connecting a mini-jack microphone.

● The MIC terminal provides a 4 V power supply to the

microphone.

R [INPUT1] Audio input 1 terminal (A Page 40)

For connecting an XLR microphone.

S [INPUT2] Audio input 2 terminal (A Page 40)

For connecting an XLR microphone.

Getting Started

Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions

R S

SET

U V

Y X

SET

A [STA RT / STOP] button

Button for starting or stopping video recording.

B [ZOOM] button

Press (T) to zoom in.

Press (W) to zoom out.

Playback zoom can be used when a video is paused or

during playback of still images.

C [S.SHOT] SNAPSHOT button

Button for starting the recording of still images.

D [–] button

Moves to the previous date when the playback index

screen is displayed.

E [N] Reverse button

Returns to the beginning of the file during playback.

F [PLAYLIST] button

This function is not available on this camcorder.

G [DISP] DISPLAY button

For switching the displays on the LCD screen and

viewfinder.

H [INDEX] button

Displays the remaining space on the SD card and the

remaining battery power.

When in the playback mode, pressing this button

switches between the playback index and date search

screens.

I [O] Forward button

Advances to the next file during playback.

J [+] button

Moves to the next date when the playback index screen is

displayed.

K [INFO] button

When in the playback mode, pressing this button displays the file information.

L [ ] Left button

Moves the cursor to the left on the menu screen or playback index screen. It is also used to perform reverse search during playback.

M [ ] Down button

Moves the cursor downward on the menu screen or playback index screen.

N [ ] Right button

Moves the cursor to the right on the menu screen or playback index screen. It is also used to perform forward search during playback.

O [ ] Up button

Moves the cursor upward on the menu screen or playback index screen.

P [SET] button

For confirming a selected item on the menu screen or playback index screen. It is also used to start or stop playback when in the playback mode.

The Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons can be used to shift the zoom position when a still image is enlarged using the ZOOM button.

Memo :

● To use the remote control, set [REMOTE] in the [CAMERA

SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 66)

Indications on the LCD

䡵 When in the video playback or still picture

playback mode

Screen and in the Viewfinder

The status screen can be displayed on the LCD screen or viewfinder. Status screen is a screen display for identifying the current settings.

Displaying the Status Screen

䡵 When in the video shooting or still picture

shooting mode

Pressing the DISPLAY button each time toggles the display as follows:

“Main information for camera shooting” B “Full display” B “Simple display”

DISPLAY

Main information for camera shooting

0 F5.6 1/4000 18dB

[

1h56m

[

1h56m

00:00:00:00

] ]

Select the details to display using the settings in the [ON- SCREEN DISPLAY] menu.

ASetting Menu ScreensB: (A Page 57)

OFF : No display.

DISPLAY ALL : Displays all icons and the date and time.

DISPLAY DATE ONLY : Displays only the date and time.

DISPLAY DATE 5 SEC : Displays only the date and time for 5

seconds in the following cases:

● When playback starts

● When a file is changed during playback

● When the menu screen is closed

During video playback, pressing the DISPLAY button each time toggles the display as follows:

[DISPLAY DATE ONLY]B[DISPLAY ALL]B[OFF]

DISPLAY

DISPLAY DATE ONLY

CH1 CH2

Full display

0 F5.6 1/4000 18dB ND

3200K SPORT

CH1 CH2

Simple display

10x

00:00:00:00

DISPLAY

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DISPLAY

] ]

Appears when the remaining time falls below 2 minutes

The diagrams above are displays in the video shooting mode.

DISPLAY button

CAM / MEDIA

USERS

DISPLAY

Q.REVIEW MENU

COMPONENT

A / V OUT

OUT

4:50 PM

NOV.1.2009

DISPLAY ALL

OFF

DISPLAY

00:00:00:00

NOV.1.2009

005/600

4:50 PM

DISPLAY

Memo :

● When in the still mode or when the index screen is

displayed, pressing the DISPLAY button displays the file information.

● To display this screen on the monitor that is connected to

the video output terminal of this camcorder, set [DISPLAY ON TV] in the [CONNECTION SETTINGS] menu to [ON].

Getting Started

Indications on the LCD Screen and in the Viewfinder (continued)

Items Displayed During Video and Still Picture Shooting

R S

W X

A Shooting Mode

B Focusing Mode

C Exposure

D Aperture

E Shutter Speed

F ND Filter

G White Balance Color Temperature

H Program AE

I Image Stabilizer [OFF]

J LCD Screen Backlight

K Microphone Input Level

L Date/Time

M Battery

N Focus Assist

O Speaker/Headphone Volume (displayed during volume

P Zoom

F5.6

10x

1/4000

3200K SPORT

CH1 CH2

A :Full Auto Shooting M :Manual Shooting

AF : Auto Focus MF : Manual Focus

L :Fixed

Displayed when the ND filter switch is set to AONB.

PORT : Portrait SPORT : Sports SNOW : Snow SPOT.L : Spotlight TWIL. : Night

Displayed when [OIS] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [OFF].

Displayed when [MONITOR BACKLIGHT] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON].

Blinks in red when the battery runs out.

Displayed when [FOCUS ASSIST] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [ON].

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Q Card Slot

: The selected card slot is indicated by the card icon

as shown on the left.

R Automatic Slot Switch

Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON].

S Tele Macro

Displayed when [TELE MACRO] in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu is set to [ON].

Items Displayed During Video Shooting Only

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18dB

A Video Mode

B Sensitivity

C Wind Noise

Displayed when the [WIND CUT] menu is set to [ON].

D Simultaneous Still Picture Recording

E Continuous Clip Recording

Displayed when the [CLIP CONTINUOUS REC] menu is set to [ON].

F Mode Indicator

RREC : Recording RW : Record Standby mode (Record Pause mode)

G Time Code or User’s Bit

TC : Time Code UB : User’s Bit The framing mode display for the time code is as follows:

00:00:00:00

H Remaining Time on the SD Card

I Video Picture Quality

SP:Standard HQ : High

J Frame Rate

K Vertical Resolution

L Horizontal Resolution

The color of the icons in I, J, K and L changes according to the settings in the [FILE FORMAT] menu.

When set to [QuickTime file format] : Displays in blue.

When set to [MP4 file format] : Displays in orange.

Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames

U T

Items Displayed During Still Picture

Shooting Only

A Still Picture Mode

B Focus Icon

Blinks in yellow: Focusing in progress Lights in green: Focusing completed

C Self-Timer

: 10-second self-timer

: 2-second self-timer

D Still Picture Recording

E Shutter Mode

: Continuous Shooting

: Bracket Shooting

F Remaining Number of Shots on the SD Card

G Still Picture Quality

FINE : High STD : Standard

H Still Picture Size

[

9999

[

9999

11010

The framing mode display for the time code is as follows:

00:00:00:00

F Current File Number/Total Number of Files

] ]

G Mode

I :Playback W : Still N :Forward Search O : Reverse Search WI :Forward Slow HW : Reverse Slow

The value on the left indicates the speed step.

H Card Slot

I Automatic Slot Switch

Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON].

J Video Picture Quality

SP:Standard HQ : High

K Frame Rate

L Vertical Resolution

M Horizontal Resolution

The color of the icons in J, K, L and M changes according to the settings in the [FILE FORMAT] menu.

When set to [QuickTime file format] : Displays in blue.

When set to [MP4 file format] : Displays in orange.

Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames

Items Displayed During Still Picture Playback

Items Displayed During Video Playback

00:00:00:00

A Video Mode

B Date/Time

C Battery

Blinks in red when the battery runs out.

D Speaker/Headphone Volume (displayed during volume

adjustment)

E Time Code or User’s Bit

TC : Time Code UB : User’s Bit

005/600

4:50 PM

NOV.1.2009

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4:50 PM

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A Still Picture Mode

B Date/Time

C Battery

Blinks in red when the battery runs out.

D Slideshow (Blinks during playback)

E Current File’s Folder Number and File Number

F Card Slot

G Automatic Slot Switch

Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON].

U T

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use

Adjusting the Grip Belt

Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly.

Caution :

● If the grip is loose, the camcorder may fall off resulting in

injuries or malfunction.

● Parents should take extra care when your child is using the

camcorder.

Attaching an External Microphone

You can attach a microphone to the microphone holder. The supplied microphone is a phantom microphone.

1 . Turn the knob on the microphone holder

anticlockwise to loosen it and open the microphone holder.

2 . Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

3 . Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise

to secure the microphone.

4 . Connect the microphone to the INPUT1/INPUT2

audio input terminal, or the MIC terminal according to the type of microphone cable terminal you are using.

INPUT1/INPUT2 Terminal: XLR Terminal MIC Terminal : Mini-jack Terminal (stereo)

5 . Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.

6 . Specify the audio input settings correctly.

(A Page 40)

1.3. Knob

2. Microphone

Setting up the Remote Control

The remote control comes supplied with batteries when you purchase this product.

To start using, pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation Sheet

AWB

Remote Control Sensor

Memo :

● To use the remote control, set [REMOTE] in the [CAMERA

SETTINGS] menu to [ON].

● Point the front end of the remote control toward the sensor.

Use the remote control within a distance of 5 meters from the camcorder. The camcorder may not respond to the remote control operations at some angles.

䡵 Replacing batteries

1 . Press the lock tab, and pull out the battery holder.

2 . Replace the button battery (CR2025).

Lock Tab

5. Clamp

Microphone Holder

4. INPUT1/ INPUT2 Terminals

IO IN

AUDIO IN Terminal

4. MIC Terminal

Memo :

● When the audio unit cable is connected to the AUDIO IN

terminal of the camcorder, the MIC terminal is disabled.

Attaching the Tripod

To prevent the camcorder from falling off, which may result in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the tripod to be used and make sure that it is securely attached. (A Page 12)

Caution :

● Use the tripod on a stable surface.

Button Battery

Removing the Hood

Charging the Battery with this Camcorder

Remove the hood when attaching a filter (with external diameter 50 mm and below), teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the lens.

䡵 Turn the hood in an anti-clockwise direction to

remove it.

Hood

Charging the Battery

There are two ways to charge the battery.

䡵 Charging with the supplied battery charger.

䡵 Charging with this camcorder.

Charging the Battery with the Supplied Charger

1 . Connect the battery charger to a power outlet using

the provided power cord.

2 . Attach the supplied battery to the battery charger

by pressing and sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

● When battery charging starts, the indicating lamp

blinks.

● When charging is complete, the indicating lamp lights

up.

3 . Remove the battery by sliding it in the opposite

direction after charging is complete.

1. Turn off the power of the camcorder.

2 . Attach the supplied battery.

With the battery mark (D) on the left, insert it into the camcorder, and slide it to the left.

3 . Connect the AC adapter that is provided with the

camcorder.

Connect the DC cable to the DC terminal, and the AC adapter to a power outlet using the provided power cord.

● When battery charging starts, the access indicating

lamp blinks.

● When charging is complete, the access indicating lamp

goes out.

Battery Lock Release Button

Battery

AC Adapter

Charging time and continuous recording time (approximate)

Battery

BN-VF815U Approx. 2 hrs 40

BN-VF823U (Provided)

Access Indicating Lamp

DC Terminal

Power Cord

Charging Time

mins

Approx. 3 hrs 40 mins

OPEN

MIC

To Power Outlet

Continuous Recording Time

Approx. 1 hr 25 mins

Approx. 2 hrs 10 mins

To Power Outlet

Power Cord

Battery Charger

Battery

Indicating Lamp

● The above are the approximate charging times when

used under an ambient temperature range of 10°C to 35°C.

● A longer charging time may be required if the battery has

been left unused for a long time.

● Recording time may differ depending on the age of the

battery, charging condition, and operating environment.

● Recording time is shortened in cold environments.

● Recording time is shortened when the zoom lens and

LCD screen are frequently used.

䡵 Removing the battery

1 . Turn off the power of the camcorder.

2 . Press the battery lock release button and slide the

battery to the right.

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued)

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation: Attach the battery.

1 . Press INDEX.

● The remaining battery power and recordable time are

displayed for about 3 seconds.

INDEX

To display the information for about 15 seconds, press INDEX for 2 seconds or longer.

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

min

Turning On the Power

Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC adapter.

1 . Set the POWER/MODE switch to ON.

POWER/MODE Switch

MIC

●The camcorder turns on in the video shooting mode.

䡵 Turning off the power

1 . Set the POWER/MODE switch to OFF.

䡵 Auto Power Off feature

When [AUTO POWER OFF] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to [ON], the power turns off automatically when it is not operated for 5 minutes or longer.

INDEX

REC

IRIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

Memo :

● The recordable time display should only be used as a

guide. It is displayed in units of 10 minutes.

● The recordable time shown on the LCD screen may differ

from that shown on the viewfinder.

䡵 When the power is on

1 . Video shooting mode: Press INDEX three times.

Still picture shooting mode: Press INDEX once.

2 . Press INDEX to clear the display.

Memo :

● When video shooting is in progress, the information does

not appear.

● When the AC adapter is in use, the information does not

appear.

Lens Cover

Before shooting, open the lens cover. When this camcorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens.

䡵 Use the lens cover switch to open or close the lens cover.

Memo :

● Do not press against the lens cover with force. Doing so

may damage the lens or the cover.

USER1

USER2

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL A / B

L-

B-

M-

A-

PRST-

H-

Lens Cover Switch

Setting the Date

1 . Turn on the power.

2 . Press MENU.

3 . Select the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu.

Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press the center.

4 . Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press the center.

5 . Set the date and time.

Push the Set Lever up or down to change the setting value. Push the Set Lever to the left or right to jump to the next digit. Press the center of the Set Lever to confirm your selection.

Setting the Language

The following are steps to change the display language.

1 . Turn on the power.

2 . Press MENU.

3 . Select the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu.

Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press the center.

4 . Select [LANGUAGE].

Push the Set Lever up or down to select, then press the center.

5 . Set the desired language.

Push the Set Lever up or down to select. Press the center of the Set Lever to confirm your selection.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE TIME

NOV 10 11AM35

SELECT SET

2009

STOP

䡵 To return to the previous screen, push the Set Lever to the

left.

䡵 To close the menu screen, press MENU.

Memo :

● If the date and time are not set, a ASET DATE/TIME!B

message will appear every time you turn on the power.

● You can select the display style of the date and time using

the [DATE DISPLAY STYLE] item in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65)

日本語

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

SET MENU QUITSELECT

䡵 To return to the previous screen, push the Set Lever to the

left.

䡵 To close the menu screen, press MENU.

Display Language

Japanese English French

German Spanish

Italian Russian Simplied Chinese

Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons

This camcorder comes with three USER buttons. A specific function can be assigned to each USER button according to your preference.

Set Lever

INDEX

REC

DISPLAY

USERS

Q.REVIEW MENU

CAM / MEDIA

IRIS

SHUTTER

AUTO MANUAL

CH-1

AUDIO INPUT

CH-2 INPUT

- LINE -

AUDIO

INPUT1

- MIC -

SELECT

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT1

INPUT2

CH-2

AUTO MANUAL

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

USER1

USER2

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

WHT.BAL A / B

GAIN

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

COMPONENT

CAM / MEDIA

USERS

DISPLAY

Q.REVIEW MENU

OUT

A / V OUT

USER1 USER2

USER3

CAM / MEDIA

USER3

DISPLAY

Q.REVIEW MENU

To do so, make use of [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65)

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued)

Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen

You can monitor video images on this camcorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both.

䡵 Viewing with the viewfinder

1 . Pull out the viewfinder.

2 . Incline the viewfinder vertically to a position that

enables easy viewing.

3 . Turn the eyepiece focus lever to adjust the focus.

䡵 Viewing with the LCD screen

1 . Open the LCD cover.

䡵 Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder/LCD

screen

When a screen is displayed on the viewfinder, performing the following steps adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. When a screen is displayed on the LCD, the brightness of the LCD is adjusted. When a screen is displayed on both the viewfinder and LCD, only the brightness of the viewfinder is adjusted.

Select [MONITOR BRIGHT] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65)

A slide bar for adjusting the screen brightness appears.

1 . Push the Set Lever to the left or right.

● Doing so moves the slide bar and changes the

brightness of the screen.

2 . Press the center of the Set Lever.

2 . Incline the LCD cover to a position that enables

easy viewing.

180 Degrees

Rotation

Relationship between the viewfinder and LCD screen displays

VF Status LCD Status Video Output

OFF OFF VF

ON OFF VF

OFF ON LCD, VF (T2)

ON ON In accordance with the

ON ON (180 degrees

rotation)

T1 In accordance with [PRIORITY SETTING] in the [CAMERA

SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 66)

T2 When [PRIORITY SETTING] is set to [ALWAYS-ON

VIEWFINDER]

Eyepiece Focus Lever

menu settings (T1)

VF and LCD

䡵 Setting the brightness of the LCD screen backlight

Select [MONITOR BACKLIGHT] in the [DISPLAY SETTINGS] menu. (A Page 65)

Memo :

● When the HDMI, COMPONENT OUT or A/V OUT terminal

is connected, video images will not appear on the viewfinder.

Inserting an SD Card

This camcorder comes with two SD card slots. (Slot A and Slot B)

䡵 SD cards to use

● See ASD CardsB on Page 7.

● SDXC cards are not supported.

A/B

Preparation: Turn off the power.

Notched Corner

Door

Automatic Slot Switch

Video mode: Remaining time Still picture mode: Remaining number of shots

䡵 Removing the SD card

Display of selected slot with an SD card icon during shooting mode

[

5h3 6m 5h3 6m

] ]

1 . Open the door.

2 . Insert an SD card with the notched corner first.

3 . Close the door.

䡵 Selecting a card slot

Press the A/B button.

● Doing so switches between Slot A and Slot B.

● When an SD card is inserted, the access lamp of the

selected slot lights up.

● When data in the SD card is being accessed, the

access lamp blinks.

䡵 Switching between Slot A and Slot B

automatically

Set [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu to [ON]. (A Page 65)

● When the space on an SD card runs out during

recording in the shooting mode, data is automatically recorded to the other SD card.

● When playback from an SD card ends in the playback

mode, playback from the other SD card starts automatically.

● When the Automatic Slot Switch feature is turned [ON],

an automatic slot switch icon appears on the screen.

1 . Open the door.

2 . Make sure the SD card to be removed is not being

accessed (access lamp blinking).

3 . Push the SD card and remove it from the slot.

4 . Close the door.

Caution :

● Do not touch the metal part of the SD card when inserting

or removing the SD card.

Memo :

● If the SD card to switch to cannot be read, slot switching

will not be performed.

● When an SD card is inserted into the slot to switch to

during recording, slot switching will not be performed as the SD card cannot be read. Stop the recording first and allow the SD card to be read.

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