Basic User Guide
HD MEMORY CAMERA
GZ-EX250 A
GZ-EX215 A
GZ-EX210 A
Basic User Guide(this manual)
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Verifying the Accessories
AC Adapter
AC-V11U
Battery Pack
BN-VG114U
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
AV Cable
CD-ROM Stylus pen
Core Filter
(for AV Cable)
Core Filter
(for USB Cable)
Basic User Guide
(this manual)
LYT2393-002A-M
EN
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Detailed User Guide
For more details on operating this
product, please refer to the “Detailed
User Guide” at the following website.
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http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/
index.html/
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Mobile User Guide
When you are outside, refer to the
“Mobile User Guide”. Mobile User
Guide can be viewed with standard
browser for Android tablet and iPhone.
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http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/
mobile/us/
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before use, please read the Safety Precautions
and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 18 to ensure
safe use of this product.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of
the camera) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the
camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
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The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
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The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
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The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or
Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
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Dispose of used battery promptly.
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Keep away from children.
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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must
be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to
this unit
and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended,
as tripping on the cables will cause
this unit
to fall,
resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camcorder with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, use only the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments
could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may Cause
undesired operation.
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC will not be responsible for any lost data.
It is recommended to copy your important recorded
data to a disc or other recording media for storage
once every 3 months.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by
the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed by
the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
use caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
Remember that this unit is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
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AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
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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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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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YouTube™ and the YouTube logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
Google Inc.
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Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Android
™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED logo, WPA, and WPA2 are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this
manual.
When using the AC adapter in areas other
than the USA
The provided AC adapter features automatic
voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to
an AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug
adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
Plug Adapter
Remove the AC adapter from the AC wall outlet
when not in use.
Do not leave dust or metal objects adhered to
the AC wall outlet or AC adapter (power/DC plug).
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Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter with other
devices.
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Be sure to keep it out of reach of young children.
It may be swallowed accidentally.
Do not place the stylus pen within the reach of
young children.
Doing so may cause blindness or other
damages to the eye.
Do not poke your eye with the stylus pen.
Scratches and damages caused by using stylus
pens besides the supplied one cannot be
guaranteed.
Be sure to use the supplied stylus pen.
Stylus Pen
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Contents
Safety Precautions ................................. 2
Available Accessories For the Camera .. 4
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack ..................... 5
Inserting an SD Card .............................. 6
Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails ........ 6
Changing Menu Settings ........................ 7
Clock Setting .......................................... 7
Recording
Video Recording .................................... 8
Still Image Recording ............................. 9
Playback
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
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Playing Back on TV .............................. 10
Copying
Keep It High Definition (Windows) ....... 11
Install Everio MediaBrowser (Windows)
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USB Menu Operations ......................... 13
File Backup (Windows) ........................ 14
View Your Video (Windows) ................. 14
AVCHD Disc Creation (Windows) ........ 15
Record to a DVD or VHS Recorder ...... 15
How to Upload a File (Video Clip) to
YouTube (Windows) ............................ 16
Working with iMovie and iPhoto ........... 17
Simple File Backup with a Mac ............ 17
Further Information
Troubleshooting/Cautions .................... 18
Recordable Time/Specifications .......... 20
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Attaching the Core Filter
Attach the core filter to the AV Cable and USB Cable as shown in the illustration. The
core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices.
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To be connected to this unit
Release the
stopper.
Wind once (for AV Cable)
Wind twice (for USB Cable)
3 cm (1-3/16”)
Available Accessories For the Camera
Product Name* Description
Battery Pack
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BN-VG114U
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BN-VG121U
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Provides a longer recording time than the battery pack that
comes with this unit or it can also be used as a spare battery
pack.
Battery Charger
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AA-VG1U
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Enables the battery pack to be charged without using this unit.
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To order any of these accessories please visit www.store.jvc.com or call 1-800-252-5722
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Charging the Battery Pack
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(Base)
To detach the battery pack
Charging finished:
Goes out
Charging in progress:
Blinks
Charging Lamp
Plug in the power.
(110 V to 240 V)
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
Cover
Connect the DC
connector.
Mark
Align the top of the battery
with the mark on this unit,
and slide in until the battery
clicks into place.
The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
Attach the battery pack.
CAUTION
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
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If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
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The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is
charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging
may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also
be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.
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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.
Battery Pack Charging Time
Continuous
Recording Time
Actual Recording
Time
BN-VG114U (Supplied) 2 h 30 m 2 h 1 h 5 m
BN-VG121U 3 h 30 m 3 h 5 m 1 h 40 m
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The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
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The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is
set to “3” (standard).
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Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.
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Inserting an SD Card
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
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Turn off the power of this unit before
inserting or removing a card.
(Base)
Label
Insert an SD card.
Open the cover.
Close the LCD monitor.
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To remove the card
Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.
NOTE
Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk
Video A 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 64 GB)
(When recording with video quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher
is recommended.)
Still Image B SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
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Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.
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To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
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When using an SDXC card, check its compatibility with the OS of your computer
by referring to the Detailed User Guide.
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This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards, even when using the ones
specified above. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc.
Using the Icon Buttons/Thumbnails
A
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.
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≪REC
0:01:23 0:12:34
Index ScreenPlayback ScreenRecording Screen
MENU
≪PLAY
REC
0:01:23 0:12:34
MENU
≪REC
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Changing Menu Settings
Select an item from the menu list on the menu screen.
1
Tap “MENU”.
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REC
≪PLAY
MENU
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The shortcut menu appears.
2
Tap the desired item in the shortcut
menu.
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MENU
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If “MENU” is tapped, go to step 3.
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If an item other than “MENU” is tapped,
go to step 4.
3
Tap the desired menu.
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SCENE SELECT
VIDEO
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To adjust settings in the “COMMON”
menu, tap “Q”.
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Tap “∧” or “∨” to scroll the screen.
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Tap the desired setting.
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To exit the screen
Tap “L” (quit).
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To return to the previous screen
Tap “J” (return).
Clock Setting
1
Open the LCD monitor.
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The unit turns on. When the LCD
monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
2
Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/TIME!”
is displayed.
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NO
YES
SET DATE/TIME!
3
Set the date and time.
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AM
201211000
TIMEDATE
CLOCK SETTING
JAN
SET
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When the year, month, day, hour, or minute
item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will be displayed.
Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the value.
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Repeat this step to input the year, month, day,
hour, and minute.
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After setting the date and time, tap “SET”.
5
Select the region where you live and
tap “SAVE”.
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The city name and time difference are
displayed.
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Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.
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GMT
SAVE
CLOCK/AREA SETTING
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Video Recording
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.
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In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen.
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.
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H
P
A
C
A
(Wide angle)
Zooming
Open the
lens cover.
Check if the recording
mode is C Intelligent Auto.
Start recording.
Press again to stop.
(Telephoto)
If the mode is H Manual, tap
H on the touch screen, then
tap P to switch.
If the mode is B still image,
tap B on the touch screen,
then tap A to switch.
Check if the recording
mode is A video.
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The mode can also be switched between video and still image by pressing the A/B
button on this unit.
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You can also tap
6
on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap
7
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In addition, you can also tap D to zoom.
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Indications during video recording
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MENU
≪PLAY
REC
0:00:00 [0:54]
Image Stabilizer
Scene Counter
Battery Indicator
Remaining Recording Time
Video Quality
Recording Media
NOTE
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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp
is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.
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This unit turns itself off automatically to conserve power when it is not operated
for 5 minutes. (only when using the battery pack)
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The angle of view may change when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
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Still Image Recording
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Press halfway
If the mode is A
video, tap A on the
touch screen, then
tap B to switch.
Check if the
recording mode
is B still image.
Set the focus on the subject.
Press fully
Lights up in green when
focused
Lights up during still
image recording
Take a still image.
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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
Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display).
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≪REC
A delete mark appears on
the selected file. To remove
the delete mark, tap again.
Ta p F on the touch screen to select
the playback mode.
Ta p E to return to the recording mode.
Tap on the file to play back.
Ta p e to pause playback.
Ta p u to return to the video index screen.
Volume adjustment during playback
Turn down the
volume
Turn up the volume
To delete unwanted files
Ta p A.
Tap on the files to delete.
Tap “EXECUTE” when the confirmation
message appears.
Tap “OK”.
Ta p A or B to select the video or still
image mode.
DELETE
SEL ALL
REL ALL
SET QUIT
Tap “SET”.
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To capture a still image during playback
Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.
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Playing Back on TV
Preparation:
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Turn off both camera and TV.
To connect using the HDMI mini connector
When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set “HDMI OUTPUT” to “AUTO”.
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HDMI Connector
Input
TV
HDMI Cable
(Optional)
To HDMI Mini
Connector
NOTE
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Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable.
To connect using the AV connector
Change the settings in “VIDEO OUTPUT” according to the connection.
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Red
White
Ye l l o w
TV
Audio Input (R)
Audio Input (L)
Video Input
Video Input
AV Cable (Provided)
To AV Connector
Playback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
A
Turn on the camera and the TV.
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This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
B
Select the TV input switch.
C
Start playback on the camera.
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