JVC GY HM70E User Manual [fr]

Basic User Guide

Verifying the Accessories

(x1)

(1 m)

Power Cord Battery Pack

BN-VF823U

AV Cable

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

CD-ROM Basic User Guide

(this manual)

AC Adapter

UIA324-1220

(1.2 m)

* This illustration shows the GY-HM70E with an optional microphone.

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

GY-HM70E

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on use of this product.

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the “Detailed User Guide” in

the CD-ROM. (p. 4)

B5A-2179-00

p. 2 and p. 24 to ensure safe

Safety Precautions

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 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 or the viewfinder 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 and/or the viewfinder 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:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black

Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

•

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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NOTES:

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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 bottom of the unit. The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

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WARNING:

The battery pack and 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 Iike.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

•

Remove the mains plug immediately if the camcorder functions abnormally.

CAUTIONS:

•

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

•

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.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

•

NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

•

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!

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

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)

Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment. Notice: The sign “Pb” below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments:

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Controlled EMC environment (for example, purposebuilt broad-casting or recording studio), and rural

outdoors environments. In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths:

Port Cable Length

DC INPUT AV OUT 5 m HDMI OUT HEADPHONE 3 m REMOTE USB

Exclusive Cable Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Exclusive Cable Exclusive Cable

1.8 m

3 m

5 m

Shielded Cable 3 m

Caution:

Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

MIC Exclusive Cable 3 m

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Table of Contents

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

Names of Parts and Functions ............... 5

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

LCD Monitor ........................................... 6

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

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 8

Grip Belt Adjustment .............................. 9

Inserting an SD Card ............................ 10

Clock Setting ........................................ 12

Recording

Video Recording .................................. 13

Still Image Recording ........................... 15

Viewing the Detailed User Guide

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your PC.

Double-click the CD-ROM icon in “Computer” or “My Computer”.

Click the “GY-HM70E_manual” folder.

Detailed User Guides in PDF files are displayed.

English: English German: German French: French Spanish: Spanish Italian: Italian Russian: Russian

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Playing Back on TV .............................. 18

Copying

Copying to Computer ........................... 19

Names of Parts and Functions

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* Microphone is optional.

Tally lamp

Built-in microphone

Microphone holder

Shoe

“REC” (Record) button

Zoom lever

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Eyepiece focus lever

Built-in speaker

Lens/Lens cover

“DOOR LOCK” lever

SD card slot A, B

LCD monitor

Tripod mounting holes

“AF/MF” Focus switch

i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) button

MODE (Video/Still image) button

“CAM”/“MEDIA” button

Lens cover switch

Focus ring

“ADJ.” dial

“SET” Button

“WHT BAL” White balance selection button

“SHUTTER” Shutter speed button

“IRIS” Iris button

“AE±” Exposure button

“BATT. 1” charge indicating lamp

“BATT. 2” charge indicating lamp

“REC” (Record) button

“STANDBY/ON OFF”/“CAM/MEDIA” Power/Operation

“SNAPSHOT” (Still image recording) button

Zoom lever

“BATT. 1” lock release button

“BATT. 2” lock release button

Headphone jack

“REMOTE” Remote terminal

“AV” connector

“DC” connector

“MIC” jack

USB connector

HDMI connector

“MEDIA” Media mode indicating lamp

“CAM” Camera mode indicating lamp

“ACCESS” Access indicating lamp

mode selection switch

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

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0:01:23 0:12:34

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2 3 4 5

≪CAM

3 4 56

1 2

LCD Monitor

The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens.

Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)

(Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode

A/B Button

Media Mode Button

Switches to the media (playback) mode. Recording Start/Stop Button

: Video Recording Start Button

: Video Recording Stop Button

: Still Image Recording Button

Menu Button

Display Button

Simple display: Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds. Full display: Displays everything. Switches the display between full and simple with every tap of the button.

C/H (Intelligent Auto/Manual) Button

Playback Screen (Video)

(Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode

A/B Button

Camera Mode Button

Switches the camera (recording) mode. Index Screen (Thumbnail Display)

Button Delete Button

Menu Button

Operation Buttons

Playback Screen (Still Image)

A/B

(Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode

Button Operation Buttons

Camera Mode Button

Switches the camera (recording) mode. Index Screen (Thumbnail Display)

Button Delete Button

Menu Button

Index Screen (Thumbnail Display)

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3 4 5 6 7

OFF

1 2

≪CAM

0:01:23 0:12:34

Recording Screen Playback Screen Index Screen

≪MEDIA

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0:01:23 0:12:34

≪CAM

Menu screen (recording mode)

(Video (50i/50p)/Still Image) Mode

A/B Button

Date Button

Camera Mode Button

Switches the camera (recording) mode. Still Image Mode Button (Still image

only) Delete Button

Playback Media Button

Switches between the SD card slots. Menu Button

Page Forward/Back Button

RECORD SETTING Menu

Shortcut Menu

CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu

Help Button

SILENT Button

INFO. Button

Close Button

MEDIA SETTINGS Menu

SETUP Menu

SPECIAL RECORDING Menu

Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails

There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are some examples.

Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection.

B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.

Memo

The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does

not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip. Do not press or rub with excessive force.

Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp tip.

Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.

Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may not

respond if they are not tapped on the right area. Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is

misaligned with the touched area.

Charging the Battery Pack

TT.1 BATT.2

REMOTE

Charging finished: Goes out

Set the “STANDBY/ON OFF” switch to “OFF”.

Attach the battery pack.

Align the terminal of the battery pack with this unit.

Either BATT.1 or BATT.2 can be charged. If two battery packs are attached, BATT.1 is charged first. After the charging of BATT.1 is completed, BATT.2 is charged. However, if BATT.1 is attached while BATT.2 is being charged, BATT.1 will be charged after the charging of BATT.2 is completed. Both battery packs cannot be charged at the same time.

Connect the DC connector and plug in the power.

Charging Lamp1, 2 Charging in progress:

Blinks

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

detach the battery pack, press the battery lock release button, and slide the battery

pack out of this unit.

Caution

Pull back the Pad

Adjust the length of the belt

Attach the Pad

Pad

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. Charging time: Approx. 3 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)

The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged

outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, 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. You can use this unit even if only one battery pack is attached.

Grip Belt Adjustment

Inserting an SD Card

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Set the “STANDBY/ON OFF” switch to “OFF”.

Open the door.

Slide the “DOOR LOCK” lever to the left, and pull the door towards you.

Insert an SD card into slot A.

Label

Close the door.

After closing the door, slide the “DOOR LOCK” lever to the right to lock the door.

Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a SD card.

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.

unit comes with two SD card slots. When two SD cards are inserted and “SEAMLESS

This RECORDING” in the “RECORD SETTING” menu is set to “ON”, recordings can be continued on the other card even if one card is full or error occurs on one card.

To remove the card

Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.

Memo

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk Video A

Still Image B

Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified

above may result in recording failure or data loss. This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work

due to specification changes, etc. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

When using an SDXC card, check its compatibility with the OS of your computer

by referring to the Detailed User Guide.

Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB)/ Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 128 GB)

When recording with video quality “UXP”, Class 6 or

higher is recommended. When

higher is required.

SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / SDXC card (48 GB to 128 GB)

recording in progressive format (50p), Class 6 or

To use an SD card in SLOT B

REC STILLS TO SLOTS

REC VIDEO TO SLOTS

MEDIA SETTINGS

SLOT B

REC VIDEO TO SLOTS

MEDIA SETTINGS

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FORMATTING SLOT A

Recording can be performed on a card when “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS” or “REC STILLS TO SLOTS” of “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu is set to “SLOT B”.

Open the LCD monitor.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap “MEDIA SETTINGS”.

Tap “REC VIDEO TO SLOTS” or

“REC STILLS TO SLOTS”.

To use SD cards that have been

used on other devices

Format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from “MEDIA SETTINGS”.

All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the card to a PC before formatting.

A Perform steps A - C from “To use

an SD card in SLOT B”. Tap “FORMAT SD CARD”.

Tap “SLOT B”.

Tap the slot with the card to format.

Tap “FILE”.

Tap “YES”.

After formatting, tap “OK”.

Clock Setting

YES

SET DATE/TIME!

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CLOCK SETTING

DATE

TIME

SET

SETUP

LANGUAGE

Set the “STANDBY/ON OFF”

switch to “ON”.

Open the LCD monitor.

Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/

TIME!” is displayed.

Set the date and time.

When the year, month, day, hour, or

minute item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will be displayed. Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the value. Repeat this step to input the year,

month, day, hour, and minute.

After setting the date and time, tap

“SET”.

Select the region where you live

and tap “SAVE”.

Time difference between the selected

city and the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is displayed. Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.

To change the display language

The language on the display can be changed.

Open the LCD monitor.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap “SETUP”.

Tap “LANGUAGE”.

Tap the desired language.

Memo

If “SET DATE/TIME!” appears

after the clock has been set, the internal clock battery is drained. For details on replacing the battery, contact your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center.

Video Recording

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Open the lens cover.

Check if the recording mode is A video.

If the mode is B still image, tap B on the touch screen, then tap A to switch.

Check if the recording mode is C Intelligent Auto.

If the mode is H Manual, tap H on the touch screen, then tap P to switch.

Start recording.

Press again to stop.

Zooming

(Wide angle) (Telephoto)

50p (progressive) mode

50i (interlace) mode

( :

)

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

mode can also be switched between video and still image by pressing the “MODE”

The

button on this unit. The mode can also be switched between Intelligent Auto and Manual by pressing the

“i.AUTO” button on this unit. You can also tap 6 on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap 7.

The “REC” button and zoom lever on the handle can also be used.

To use the viewfinder during recording, close the LCD monitor.

at the bottom of the viewfinder.

view images on the viewfinder, adjust the focus by turning the eyepiece focus lever

Indications during video recording

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0:00:00 [0:54]

REC

Image Stabilizer

Video Quality

Recording-Standby Recording in Progress

Seamless recording *1 / Auto recovery recording *2

Battery 2 Indicator

Battery 1 Indicator

Recording Media

Remaining Recording Time

Scene Counter

*1 Seamless recording:

Automatically switches to a different media and continues recording when two SD cards

are inserted to this unit and the remaining space on the current recording media

runs out.

*2 Auto recovery recording:

Automatically switches to a different media and continues recording when two SD cards are inserted to this unit and there is an error in the recording media.

When only one SD card is being inserted, seamless recording and auto recovery

recording cannot be performed. q will appear. The icon does not appear when “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the “RECORD SETTING” menu is set to “OFF”.

Memo

After using, slide the lens cover switch to close the lens cover.

The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1

hour 5 minutes. When recording is in progress with one battery attached, another battery can

be attached without stopping recording.

2 batteries are attached, removing one battery won’t cause the power to

When

be turned off if there is remaining battery power on either one or both. Do not remove the AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted.

The recorded data may become unreadable. Do not turn off the camera when the access lamp is lighted. The recorded data

may become unreadable. The angle of view may change when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.

Videos recorded in 50p mode (select “50p” in “SYSTEM SELECT”) can be

played back only by the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. While this unit may be used with the LCD monitor reversed and closed, the

temperature rises more easily. Leave the LCD monitor open when using this unit. The power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises

too much.

Still Image Recording

Check if the recording mode is B still image.

If the mode is A video, tap A on the touch screen, then tap B to switch.

Set the focus on the subject.

Press halfway

Lights up in green when focused

Take a still image.

Press fully

Lights up during still image recording

Image stabilization only starts when the button is pressed halfway.

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You can also tap Q on the touch screen to record. However, focus cannot be set by pressing halfway.

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

≪CAM

QUIT

SET

REL ALL

SEL ALL

DELETE

50p (progressive) mode

50i (interlace) mode

Ta p A or B to select the video or still image mode.

Tap “<<MEDIA” on the touch screen to select the playback mode.

Tap “<<CAM” to return to the recording mode.

Tap on the file to play back.

Ta p u to return to the index screen.

Ta p e to pause playback.

Ta p s / t at the bottom to select the media for playback.

Volume adjustment during playback

+ side: Turn up the volume

- side: turn down the volume

To delete unwanted files

Ta p A. Tap on the files to delete.

A delete mark appears on the selected file. To remove the delete mark, tap again.

Tap “SET”. Tap “EXECUTE” when the confirmation

message appears. Tap “OK”.

( :

)

Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display).

The W images that are recorded continuously within 2 seconds or with the continuous shooting mode will be grouped together and displayed with a green frame on a separate index screen. The index screen changes between the normal index screen and group index screen

with every tap of the W button.

To capture a still image during playback

button on the index screen is only displayed during still image playback. Still

Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback

d / e

g h

i j

The

buttons again.

Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow Stop (returns to index screen) Stop (returns to index screen)

Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image Returns to the beginning of the scene Returns to the previous still

Forward search Reverse search During pause forward slow-motion / During

pause During pause reverse slow-motion / During

pause press and hold to start reverse slow playback

buttons disappear after approximately 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the

During Video Playback During Still Image Playback

image

press and hold to start slow playback

- Rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise

- Rotates 90 degrees clockwise

- Continuous playback of images taken by continuous shooting

Playing Back on TV

To HDMI

Connector

HDMI Cable

(Sold Separately)

HDMI Connector Input

To AV Connector

AV Cable

(Provided)

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

Ye l l o w

Red

White

Ye l l o w

Red

White

Preparation:

Turn off both camera and TV.

To connect using the HDMI connector

Memo

Use a High Speed HDMI cable.

To connect using the AV connector

Change the settings of “VIDEO OUTPUT” in “CONNECTION SETTINGS” according to the connection.

Playback Operation

After the connection with TV is completed

Connect the AC adapter. (p. 8)

Turn on the camera and the TV.

Select the TV input switch.

Start playback on the camera.

Copying to Computer

To USB Connector

USB Cable (Provided)

AC Adapter To AC Outlet (110 V to 240 V)

To USB Connector

To DC Connector

CONNECT TO PC

TYPE TO CONNECT

SELECT DEVICE

You can read and copy the files on the SD card by connecting this unit to a computer using a USB cable.

Connect the USB cable and the AC

adapter.

Connect using the provided USB

cable. Connect the AC adapter to this

unit. Turn on the camera.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC

adapter. The “SELECT DEVICE” menu

appears.

Tap “CONNECT TO PC”.

Windows Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP)

/ “Computer” (Windows 7) from

the “Start” menu, then double-click

on the “JVCCAM_SD” icon. Mac Computer Double-click on the “No Name” icon, then double-click on the “JVCCAM_SD” icon.

Open the folder with the desired files.

(p. 20)

Copy the files to any folder in the

computer (desktop, etc).

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer

Click

No Name

Tra s h

[JVCCAM_SD] [DCIM]

[AVCHD] [BDMV]

[STREAM] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.BDM]

[EXTMOV]

[PRIVATE]

MOV_0001.MTS MOV_0002.MTS MOV_0003.MTS

…

**XXX.MTS

[JVC]

PIC_0001.JPG PIC_0002.JPG PIC_0003.JPG

[100JVCSO] [101JVCSO] [102JVCSO]

(SD Card)

(Still Image Folder)

(Management Information)

(Still Image File)

(Video File)

(Video files with defective management information)

**: Unique Number (Last 2 Digits of Unit Serial Number)

(Windows)

Click “Safely Remove Hardware

and Eject Media”.

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer (Mac Computer)

Throw the “No Name” icon into the trash can.

Click “Safely Remove USB Mass

Storage Device”.

(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.

Disconnect the USB cable from the

computer.

List of Files and Folders

Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary.

Caution

When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media

are read-only.

Changing Menu Settings

REC

≪MEDIA

OFF

To change camera settings, tap [MENU] and select the item which you want to change.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap the desired menu.

“SILENT”: sets the camera to “silent

mode”. “INFO.”: displays “remaining recording time”.

Tap F to display “shortcut menu”.

Tap the desired item to change the

settings.

(Icon type screen)

Tap 0 or 1 to scroll the screen.

Tap “∧” or “∨” to scroll the screen.

To exit the screen

Tap “L”.

To return to the previous screen

Tap “J”.

(List type screen)

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems with this unit, check the following before requesting service.

1 Refer to “Trouble” below.

Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the “Detailed User Guide”.

If you have difficulties operating the unit, refer to the detailed descriptions in the “Detailed User Guide”.

3 This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external

noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

In such a case, reset the unit.

Turn off the power.

Remove

on the power.

4 If the above do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC

service center.

Trouble

POWER/CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the power is turned off.

Power supply

Recording cannot be performed.

the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, turn

Trouble Action Page

The battery pack is being charged. 8

Check the A/B button.

to the recording mode by tapping

Set

the “<<CAM” button.

13 16

Recording stops automatically.

Recording

Unable to record properly in the Intelligent Auto mode.

Sound or video is interrupted.

Playback

Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and

turn it on again. (This unit stops automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.) Recording stops automatically after

12 hours of continuous recording.

there are multiple light sources

When

and depending on the shooting conditions, exposure and focus may not be adjusted correctly in the Intelligent Auto mode. In this case, adjust the settings manually.

Sometimes

the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.

playback is interrupted at

Check the remaining battery power.

(When the battery pack is fully

The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging.

Warning Indications

Warning Indications Action Page

Turn off and on this unit again. -

If the above does not solve the

RECORDING FAILURE

problem, back up your files and execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be deleted.)

DATA RECORDED FILE IS TOO SMALL TO BE SAVED

Warning Indications

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

When “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”

is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:14”, the video will not be saved.

Turn off and on this unit again. -

Remove the AC adapter and battery

pack, then remove and re-insert the SD card. Remove any dirt from the SD card

terminals. If the above does not solve the

problem, back up your files and execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be deleted.)

Cautions

Troubleshooting Recording Medium

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Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

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Do not bend or drop the recording medium,

When formatting or erasing data using the camcorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the recording medium. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the camcorder with a hammer etc.

or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or

vibrations.

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Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

•

Do not turn off the camcorder power or

remove the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

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Do not bring the recording medium near

objects that have a strong magnetic ﬁ eld or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

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Do not store the recording medium in locations

with high temperature or high humidity.

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Do not touch the metal parts.

LCD Monitor

•

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT

... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

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To prolong service life

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

Battery Pack

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

•

To avoid hazards

... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁ re.

... use only speciﬁ ed chargers.

•

To prevent damage and prolong service life

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of 10°C

to 35°C. Cooler temperatures require longer charging time, or in some cases stop charging at all. Warmer temperatures prevent complete charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life. keep a 30% battery level ( ) if the battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30% battery level ( ).

...

... remove from charger or powered unit when not

in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

... do not drop or subject to strong impact.

While the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder have more than 99.99% effective pixels, 0.01% of the pixels may be bright spots (red, blue, green) or dark spots. This is not a malfunction. The spots will not be recorded.

Terminals

Main Unit

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For safety, DO NOT

... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inﬂ ammables, water or metallic objects to

enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

... place naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the camcorder.

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Avoid using the unit

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove. ... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric ﬁ elds (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

•

DO NOT leave the unit

... in places of over 50°C. ... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit

in high places while a cable is connected may

result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and

the unit falls onto the floor.

•

To protect the unit, DO NOT

... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during

transportation.

... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap. ... swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the camcorder is inside it. ... store the camcorder in a dusty or sandy area.

•

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Fasten the grip belt securely.

•

When using the camcorder with a tripod,

attach the camcorder to the tripod securely. If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and the camcorder may be damaged. When a child uses the unit, there must be parental guidance.

... cover camcorder with a towel, cloth and so on.

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

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x.v.Colour™ 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 and SDHC logos are trademarks 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 and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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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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.

Dear Customer, [European Union] This apparatus is in conformance with the valid

European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: JVCKENWOOD Deutschland GmbH Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1-11 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany

INFORMATION Manufacturer :

Importer (EU only) :

JVC KENWOOD Corporation 3-12, Moriyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 221-0022, Japan

JVCKENWOOD U.K. Limited 12 Priestley Way, London NW2 7BA, United Kingdom

Recordable Time/Number of Images

Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality

50p 15 m 35 m 1 h 10 m 2 h 30 m 3 h 50 m 5 h 10 h 10 m

UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m

XP 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 6 h 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 30 m 11 h 30 m 23 h 10 m

EP 1 h 40 m 3 h 30 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 40 m 21 h 30 m 28 h 50 m 57 h 50 m SSW 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 20 m 16 h 40 m 22 h 20 m 44 h 50 m SEW 2 h 50 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m 23 h 30 m 34 h 30 m 46 h 10 m 92 h 40 m

The

depending on the shooting environment.

Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)

4000x3000 (12M) (4:3) 500 1100 2200 4500 2816x2112 (5.9M) (4:3) 1100 2200 4500 9200 2048x1536 (3.1M) (4:3) 2100 4200 8500 9999

1920x1080 (2.1M) (16:9) 3100 6500 9999 9999

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

BN-VF815 1 h 15 m 2 h 25 m BN-VF823 (supplied) 1 h 50 m 3 h 30 m

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

The actual recording time is an estimated length of time when operations such as to

start/stop recording, turning on/off the power, zooming are performed. It may be shortened times the expected recording time.) The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard), and

“SYSTEM SELECT” is set to “50i”.

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 128 GB

approximate recording time is only a guide. The actual recording time may shorten

Image Size

640x480 (0.3M) (4:3) 9999 9999 9999 9999

Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time

in the actual use. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three

SDHC/SDXC card

SDHC Card

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

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