JVC GZ-HM855 User manual

CAMCORDER

FREN

LYT2335-001A-M

GZ-HM855 F

Basic User Guide

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 29 to ensure safe use of this product.

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A “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide” are available for this product. For more details on operating this product, please refer to the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website.

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Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/ You can also access the website from the built-in application

software of this unit.

Further

Information

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.)

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.

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

CAUTIONS:

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If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming from this unit or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the unit or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to ﬁre or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

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To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

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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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In certain areas, use the conversion plug depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

WARNING:

The battery pack, this unit 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 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.

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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.

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.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

•

Remove the mains plug immediately if this unit functions abnormally.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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", "AVCHD" logo, "AVCHD Lite" and "AVCHD Lite" 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 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 YouTube LLC.

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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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Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.

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

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 the unit to fall, resulting in damage.

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

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.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Contents

INFO

SNAP SHOT

START /STOP

INDEX

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

Verifying the Accessories .................... 4

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

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

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

Using the Touch Screen ...................... 7

IGetting Started ........................... 8

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

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

Inserting an SD Card ........................... 9

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

IRecording ................................. 13

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

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

Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

You can also access the website from the built-in application software of this unit.

IPlayback ................................... 16

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

........................................................... 16

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

ICopying .................................... 20

Copying Files ..................................... 20

Creating Discs with a DVD Writer or

External Blu-ray Drive ........................ 21

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 24

IFurther Information ................... 25

Operating the Menu ........................... 25

Recordable Time/Number of Images

........................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................. 27

Cautions ............................................ 29

Specifications .................................... 31

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter AC-V10M*1

Plug Adapter *3

AV Cable HDMI Mini Cable

Optional Accessory: Component Cable (QAM1266-001)

SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to p. 10.

*1 When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country

or region of visit. *2 for AV Cable and optional Component Cable *3 If the AC outlet does not match the AC plug, use the provided plug adapter.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Battery Pack BN-VG114E

Core Filter (Large)

x 2 *2

Remote Control

RM-V760U

Core Filter (Small)

(for AC Adapter)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

Attaching the Core Filter

To be connected to this unit

Release the stopper.

Wind once

3 cm

4 5

cef d

a b

Attach the core filter to the power cord of the AC adapter, AV Cable and optional Component Cable as shown in the illustration. The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices.

Names of Parts and Functions

Flash

Lens/Lens Cover

Light

Remote Sensor

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor

Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Speaker

AF Button

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp

(p. 8) ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or playback. USB Connector

HDMI Mini Connector (p. 18)

USER (User) Button

Activates preset functions.

A/B (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes.

M (Power/Information) Button Recording:Displays the remaining time (for

Playback:Displays file information such as

Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.

i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) Button (p. 13)

Zoom/Volume Lever (p. 13, 16)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button

(p. 15) DC Connector (p. 8)

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button (p. 13)

COMPONENT (Component) Connector (p. 18)

AV Connector (p. 19, 24)

Grip Belt (p. 9)

Tripod Mounting Hole

Battery Release Lever (p. 8)

SD Card Slot (p. 9)

video only) and battery power.

recording date.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor

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4 53

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The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. (p. 7)

Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)

Playback Screen (Video)

Face Short Cut Menu Button Displays a short cut screen of face recognition functions.

Zoom Button

Recording/Playback Mode Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 13,

15) Video Recording Start Button

Video Recording Stop Button

Still Image Recording Button

Menu Button (p. 25)

Display Button Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds. Press this button to show the displays again. The displays appear for approximately 3 seconds with every press. Press and hold this button to fix the displays. Press this button again to release the displays.

Recording/Playback Mode Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

Index Screen Button (p. 16)

Delete Button

Volume Adjustment Button (p. 17)

Menu Button (p. 25)

Operation Buttons (p. 17)

Playback Screen (Still Image)

Recording/Playback Mode Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

Index Screen Button (p. 16)

Delete Button

Menu Button (p. 25)

Operation Buttons (p. 17)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Index Screen

2011

2 43 5 6

1 2

FOCUS ASSIST COLOR

FOCUS ASSIST

FOCUS

SCENE SELECT

VIDEO

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Index ScreenPlayback ScreenRecording Screen

Menu Screen

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Date Button

Recording/Playback Mode Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

Index Screen Switching Button (p. 16)

Delete Button (p. 16)

Playback Media Button

Help Button (p. 25)

Menu Items (p. 25)

Return Button

COMMON Menu Button

Close Button

Switches between SD card and built-in memory.

Menu Button (p. 25)

Page Forward/Back Button

Using the Touch Screen

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

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.

NOTE

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.

If you apply a protect sheet or a sticker, the touch screen may not respond smoothly.

Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp or hard 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. (For details, refer to the Detailed User Guide.) (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

(Base)

To detach the battery pack

Charging finished: Goes out

Charging in progress: Blinks

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

(110 V㨪240 V)

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.

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Charging the Battery Pack

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

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

performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 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. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Grip Adjustment

Pad

Attach the pad

Adjust the length of the belt

Pull back the pad

(Base)

Te r minal Side

Open the cover and insert an SD card.

Close the LCD monitor.

(Base)

Inserting an SD Card

To record to the card, it is necessary to perform media settings. (p. 11) When no card is available, set media settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY” for recording. By default, it is set to “BUILT-IN MEMORY”.

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

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To remove the card

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, Eye-Fi Video A

Still Image B

Eye-Fi

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

may result in recording failure or data loss. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless LAN function. For more information,

refer to Detailed User Guide. When using an SDXC card, check its compatibility with the OS of your computer

by referring to the Detailed User Guide. Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is recommended

to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage. When “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the menu is set to “ON”, recordings can still

be made to the SD card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out. (For details on “SEAMLESS RECORDING”, refer 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 64 GB) (When recording with image quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher is recommended.)

SD card (256 MB to 2 GB)/SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)

Eye-Fi Connect X2, Eye-Fi Explore X2, Eye-Fi Pro X2 (A, B)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To use an SD card

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

COMMON

SD CARD

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

COMMON

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FORMAT SD CARD

Recording can be performed on a card when “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” of “COMMON” menu is set to “SD CARD”.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

Tap “MENU”.

B C

Tap “Q”. Tap “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or

“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”.

Tap “SD CARD”.

Tap “L” (quit).

Exits the screen.

To use SD cards that have been

used on other devices

Format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from “COMMON” menu.

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

A Perform steps A - C from “To use

an SD card”. Tap “FORMAT SD CARD”.

Tap “FILE”.

Tap “YES”.

After formatting, tap “OK”.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Clock Setting

YES

SET DATE/TIME!

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SET

TIMEDATE

CLOCK SETTING

GMT

SAVE

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

COMMON

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

CLOCK ADJUST

LANGUAGE

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is

closed, the unit turns off.

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”.

The city name and time difference are

displayed. Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.

To reset the clock

Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the “COMMON” menu.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

Tap “MENU”.

B C

Tap “Q”. Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.

Tap “CLOCK SETTING”.

The subsequent setting operations are

the same as steps 3 - 5 on p. 12.

To change the display language

The language on the display can be changed.

A Perform steps A - C from “To reset

the clock”. Tap “LANGUAGE”.

Tap to the desired language.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when

you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. (p. 8)

NOTE

(Telephoto)(Wide angle)

Zooming

Press again to stop.

Start recording.

The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.

If the mode is H Manual, press the S button to switch.

Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto.

Select video mode.

0:00:00 [0:54]

Image

Stabilizer

Video

Quality

Scene

Counter

Battery Indicator

Recording Media

Remaining Recording Time

10:10

Recording

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.

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.

You can also tap g on the touch screen to record. To stop recording, tap a. In addition, you can also tap T/W to zoom.

Indications during video recording

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

NOTE

The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 40 minutes.

(p. 26) Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted.

The recorded data may become unreadable.

Face registration

By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand. For details, refer to “Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” in the Detailed User Guide.

TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF (FACE TRACKING/COLOR TRACKING/AREA SELECT)

“TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By default, “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” in the recording menu is set to “FACE TRACKING”. When the face within a frame on the screen is tapped, appropriate focus and brightness will be adjusted for the tapped face (person). In addition, the setting screen can be displayed by pressing the AF button. For details, refer to “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” in the Detailed User Guide.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Still Image Recording

Lights up during still image recording

Press fully

Ta k e a still image.

Lights up in green when focused

Press halfway

Set the focus on the subject.

Select still image mode.

[6630]

Battery Indicator

Recording Media

Recording in Progress

Remaining Number of Shots

Focus

Shutter Speed

Image Size

10:10

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

Indications during still image recording

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

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REL ALLSEL ALL

DELETE

Ta p “OK”.

Ta p “EXECUTE” when the confirmation message appears.

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

Ta p on the files to delete.

Ta p A.

To delete unwanted files

Tu r n up the volume

Tu r n down

the volume

Vol ume adjustment during playback

Ta p u to return to the video index screen.

Ta p e to pause playback.

Ta p I/J to select the media for playback.

Ta p on the file to play back.

Select video or still image mode.

SET

Ta p “SET”.

Ta p q again to return to the recording mode.

Ta p q on the touch screen to select the playback mode.

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

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

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To capture a still image during playback

Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback (*)

d / e

g h i j

* The buttons disappear after approximately 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display 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 Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion / Press and hold to start

slow playback Reverse slow-motion / Press and hold to start

reverse slow playback Volume adjustment -

S T

During video playback During still image playback

Returns to the previous still image

- Rotates 90 degrees

- Rotates 90 degrees clockwise

- Continuous playback of images

counterclockwise

taken by continuous shooting

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Playing Back on TV

HDMI Connector Input

HDMI Mini Cable (Provided)

To HDMI Mini Connector

CB/PB

CR/PR

Do not connect the yellow plug when using component cable.

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Component Video Input

Ye l low

Red

White

Red

Blue

Green

To AV Connector

AV Cable (Provided)

Component Cable (Optional)

To COMPONENT Connector

Connect to a TV.

* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.

Playing back in HD quality

If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector.

Connecting to the HDMI connector

Connecting to the COMPONENT connector

NOTE

For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV’s manufacturer.

Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable as the HDMI mini cable when not using the provided one.

When playing back in HD quality, set “COMPONENT OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” menu to “1080i”. The

video is output in standard quality if the setting remains at “480i”.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Playing back in standard quality

Red

White

Ye l low

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

If you are using a conventional TV, you can play back in standard quality by connecting to the AV connector.

Connecting to the AV connector

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Connect the AC adapter. (p. 8)

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. (p. 16)

When images look unnatural on the TV

Images do not appear on the TV properly.0Disconnect the cable and connect again.

Images are projected vertically on the TV.0Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” menu to “4:3”. Images are projected horizontally on the

TV. The color of images looks strange.0If the video was recorded with “x.v.Color” set to “ON”, set the

Turn off and on this unit again.

Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

“x.v.Color” setting of the TV to “ON”. Adjust the TV’s screen accordingly.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Copying

Copying Files

You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.

Recordable and playable

Playable only

Not applicable

—

Standard Quality HD Quality

Media Selection

(VHS Tape)

(DVD Disc)

(Blu-ray

Disc)

(Device’s

internal

HDD)

Page

DVD Writer

—

I I

— —

p. 21

External Blu-ray Drive

—

I I I

—

p. 21

Blu-ray Recorder

DVD Recorder

Device

VCR

—

F *1

I *1

—

— — — —

See manual of

recorder.

p. 24

External Hard Disk

— — — —

Computer

—

*2 *2 *2

*1 Only on AVCHD compatible devices. *2 For details, refer to the Detailed User Guide or the help file of Everio MediaBrowser 3 BE.

NOTE

“AVCHD DVD” enables you to copy (record) videos to a DVD in the high definition quality.

Note that they cannot be played back on devices that do not support AVCHD.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Creating Discs with a DVD Writer or

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

(110 V㨪240 V)

To DC Connector

To USB Connector

DVD Writer (CU-VD3)

External Blu-ray Drive

While a DVD writer is used in the following explanation, the same operations apply for an external Blu-ray drive.

Connect the USB cable and the AC

adapter.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.

Connect the USB cable provided with

the DVD writer. Connect the AC adapter of the DVD

writer. Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when

the AC adapter is connected.

Turn on the DVD writer or external Blu-

ray drive and insert a new disc.

To play back the created disc

Play back on an AVCHD compatible device (such as Blu-ray recorder).

Compatible DVD writers

CU-VD50

CU-VD3

Compatible external Blu-ray drive

You can use BE08LU20 from LG.

To use the USB cable provided with the

external Blu-ray drive, purchase the USB extension cable.

* Mini-A (Male) – A (Female)

(Part number: QAM0852-001)

Consult your nearest JVC service center.

NOTE

The recordable time on the disc

varies according to the way of recording.

When connected to this unit, all

buttons on the DVD writer (CUVD50), other than the power and eject buttons, will not work.

It is recommended to format your

DVD-RW on a computer before using.

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Refer also to the instruction manual of

the DVD writer or external Blu-ray drive. This unit turns on and the “BACK-UP”

menu appears. While the USB cable is connected, the

“BACK-UP” menu is displayed.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Copying All Files

CREATE FROM ALL

VIDEO BACKUP

SD CARDBUILT-IN MEMORY

SELECT THE MEDIA TO BACK UP

CREATE FROM ALL

ALL SCENES

CREATE FROM ALL

Number of discs required

RETURN

EXECUTE

PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC

REQUIRED DISC SPACE

ALL SCENES

DVD:2 / DVD(DL):1

NOYES

CREATED?

HEADLINE ON THE TOP MENU

DO YOU WANT AN AUTOMATIC

ALL SCENES

Select video or still image mode.

Tap “CREATE FROM ALL” (video) or

“SAVE ALL” (still image).

Tap “EXECUTE”.

You can change the media to save to by selecting “CHANGE REC. MEDIA”. (For details, refer to the Detailed User Guide.)

Selecting “Blu-ray DISC” enables you to

save videos in a Blu-ray disc in the high definition quality. (External Blu-ray drives only)

Selecting “DVD(AVCHD)” enables you to

save videos in a DVD in the high definition quality.

Selecting “DVD-Video” enables you to save

videos in a DVD after converting to the standard image quality.

Tap on the media to copy.

Tap the desired method.

“ALL SCENES” (video)/ “ALL IMAGES” (still image):

All videos or still images in this unit are copied.

“UNSAVED SCENES” (video)/ “UNSAVED IMAGES” (still image):

Videos or still images that have never been copied are automatically selected and copied.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Tap “YES” or “NO”.

“YES” : Displays the videos with similar

recording dates by groups.

“NO” : Displays the videos by recording

dates.

Tap “EXECUTE”.

When “INSERT NEXT DISC” appears,

change the disc.

After copying, tap “OK”.

Press and hold the M button for 2 seconds or more to turn off this unit and disconnect

the USB cable.

When “DO YOU WANT TO

FINALIZE?” appears

This appears when “AUTO FINALIZE” in the “COMMON” menu is set to “OFF”.

To play back on other devices, tap “YES”.

To add more files to the DVD later, tap “NO”.

Selecting Files to Copy

SELECT AND CREATE

VIDEO BACKUP

SD CARDBUILT-IN MEMORY

SELECT THE MEDIA TO BACK UP

SELECT AND CREATE

SELECT FROM SCENES

CREATE BY DATE

SELECT AND CREATE

10.10.2011

QUIT

CREATE BY DATE

2011

SAVEQUITCHECK

SELECT FROM SCENES

Select video or still image mode.

Tap “SELECT AND CREATE” (video) or

“SELECT AND SAVE” (still image).

A CREATE BY DATE/SAVE BY

DATE

Tap to select a recording date.

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

You can change the media to save to by

selecting “CHANGE REC. MEDIA”. (For details, refer to p. 22 or the Detailed User Guide.)

Tap on the media to copy.

Tap the desired method.

“CREATE BY DATE” (video)/ “SAVE BY DATE” (still image):

Videos or still images are sorted and copied according to the date on which they were recorded. Æ To A

“SELECT FROM SCENES” (video)/ “SELECT FROM IMAGES” (still image):

Select and copy the desired videos or still images individually. Æ To B

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

Only files of the selected date will be copied.

The subsequent operations are the same as

steps 4 - 8 on the previous page.

B SELECT FROM SCENES/SELECT

FROM IMAGES

Select a file.

A check mark appears on the selected file.

After selecting all the files, tap “SAVE”.

The subsequent operations are the same as

steps 4 - 8 on the previous page.

To check the disc created

Select “PLAYBACK” in step 1.

CAUTION

Do not turn off the power or remove the

USB cable until copying is complete. If copying is canceled while it is in

progress, the disc will become unusable.

Videos and still images cannot be

copied to the same disc. Files that are not on the index screen

during playback cannot be copied. Special files cannot be copied either.

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Red

White

Ye l low

VCR/DVD Recorder

Audio Input (R)

Audio Input (L)

Video Input

To DC Connector

AC Adapter To AC

Outlet (110 V㨪240 V)

AV Cable (Provided)

To AV Connector

Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

Turn off the camcorder by pressing the M button for about 2 seconds.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Tap q to select the playback mode.

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

Switch to a compatible external input.

Insert a DVD-R or video tape.

Preparation on this unit

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “COMMON” menu to

the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.

Start recording.

Start playback on this unit (p. 16) and press the record button on the recorder.

After playback is complete, stop the recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

FOCUS ASSIST COLOR

FOCUS ASSIST

FOCUS

SCENE SELECT

VIDEO

CLOCK SETTING

CLOCK ADJUST

Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.

JVC (for inquires regarding this unit)

When contacting the nearest JVC ofﬁce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

• Product Name, Model, Serial Number, Problem, Error Message

•

Computer (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB/GB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB)) Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your computer, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

Pixela (for inquires regarding the provided software)

Region Language Phone #

USA and Canada English +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)

Europe (UK, Germany, France,

and Spain)

English/German/French/Spanish +800-1532-4865 (toll-free)

Other Countries in Europe English/German/French/Spanish +44-1489-564-764

Asia (Philippines) English +63-2-438-0090

nihCanihC ese 10800-163-0014 (toll-free)

Homepage: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ Please check our website for latest information and downloading.

Further Information

Operating the Menu

You can configure various settings using the menu.

Tap “MENU”.

The menu differs according to the mode in

use.

Tap “V” to display the face short cut menu.

Tap the desired menu.

Tap “Q” to display the “COMMON” menu. Tap “∧” or “∨” to scroll the screen.

Tap the desired setting.

To exit the screen

Tap “L” (quit).

To return to the previous screen

Tap “J” (return).

To display the help file

Tap “K” (help) and tap the menu item.

Help file may not be available for some items.

For more information on the settings,

refer to the Detailed User Guide.

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Recordable Time/Number of Images

You can check the video recording time by pressing the INFO button.

Approximate Video Recording Time

Built-in

Quality

UXP 1 h 20 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 20 m 5 h 50 m XP 2 h 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 10 m 6 h 10 m 8 h 20 m SP 2 h 50 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 40 m 11 h 50 m EP 7 h 1 h 40 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 10 m 14 h 50 m 21 h 50 m 29 h 50 m

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

shooting environment.

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

Image Size

3,968×2,976 (4:3) 2,200 500 1,100 2,300 4,700 2,656×1,992 (4:3) 4,900 1,200 2,600 5,200 9,999 2,304×1,728 (4:3) 6,500 1,700 3,400 6,900 9,999 1,600×1,200 (4:3) 9,999 3,500 7,100 9,999 9,999 640×480 (4:3) 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 1,920×1,080 (16:9) 9,999 3,200 6,700 9,999 9,999

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

BN-VG114E 40 m 1 h 15 m BN-VG121E 1 h 5 m 1 h 55 m BN-VG138E 1 h 55 m 3 h 25 m

The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “STANDARD”.

The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly. (It is

recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.) When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged.

(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

Memory

16 GB

Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time

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

Built-in

Memory

16 GB

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

SDHC/SDXC Card

SDHC Card

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Troubleshooting

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

1 Refer to “Trouble” below. 2 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”.

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

3 Refer to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.

http://www.jvc.com/

4 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. (Close the LCD monitor.)

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

open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically.

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

service center.

Trouble

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

Trouble

POWER/CHARGE lamp starts blinking when the monitor is

Power

closed.

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording stops

Recording

automatically.

Sound or video is interrupted.

Playback

Action Page

The battery pack is being charged.

Check the A / B button. Set to the recording mode by tapping

the q button.

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.

Sometimes playback is interrupted at

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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Further

Information

The lamp does not flash during battery pack charging.