JVC GZ-MG680, GZ-MG650, GZ-MG630 service manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUEL D’UTILISATION

HARD DISK CAMERA CAMÉSCOPE

FREN

GZ-MG680 GZ-MG650 GZ-MG630

Please read the instruction manual prior to connecting or operating this product.

Veuillez lire le mode d’emploi avant de connecter ou utiliser ce produit.

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 2 and 3 to ensure safe use of this product.

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Cher client,

Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce caméscope. Avant de commencer, veuillez lire les informations et les précautions de sécurité présentées dans les pages 2 et 3 pour utiliser cet appareil en toute sécurité.

Pour consultation ultérieure:

Noter ci-dessous le N° de modèle (ﬁgurant sous le caméscope) et le N° de série (sur le logement de la batterie du caméscope).

N° de modèle N° de série

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁre or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁre if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

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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

SAFETY1

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 the camcorder and to the user. Carrying or holding the camcorder 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 camcorder.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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 sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

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

10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

12. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

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Licensing, LLC.

Windows® is either registered

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trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

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registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in

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

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

SAFETY2

Easy Start Guide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing ﬁles

Do not remove the AC adapter, the battery pack or the microSD card when the lamp is blinking.

Battery Pack

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

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides

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JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging goes out: Charging ﬁnished

Open the cover

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

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the strap and fasten.

Fasten the strap when you grip the

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camcorder.

When carrying the camcorder,

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please be careful not to drop it.

Grip Strap

Fasten

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to

turn on the camcorder

Power button

Select the city closest to

the area where you use the camcorder

LCD monitor

Select [YES] within

10 seconds

Slide your ﬁnger up and down on the sensor. Then touch OK.

When the message disappears, press the

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power button for at least 2 seconds to turn off the power, and then press it again for at least 2 seconds.

Touch the sensors with your ﬁnger. The

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sensors do not function if you touch them with your ﬁnger nail or with gloves on.

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

Select [ON] if daylight

saving time is effective

Set the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

: Moves the cursor to the right

OK: Clock starts

Video recording

CAUTION

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

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode

Select recording mode

The mode changes when you press the button.

The auto recording

indicator appears.

Start recording

Press the START/STOP button to start recording, and press it again to stop.

Remaining space on the hard disk

Video Quality

Record-standby

Recording

Playing back

Select playback mode

The mode changes when you press the button.

Select the desired ﬁle

Select F (Touch OK)

Index screen

Playback screen

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)

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To view ﬁles on TV (Z p. 25)

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CAUTION

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

To copy ﬁles onto DVD discs (Z p. 27)

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To dub ﬁles to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 34)

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To play back a created disc (Z p. 28)

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To edit ﬁles on your computer (Z p. 29)

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................10

Preparing the Remote Control ...................... 11

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable ... 11

Index ........................................................12

Tripod Mounting ............................................ 13

Indications on LCD Monitor ...................14

Necessary Settings before Use .............16

Charging the Battery Pack ............................ 16

Date/Time Setting ......................................... 16

Language Setting ......................................... 17

Other Settings .........................................18

Using a microSD Card .................................. 18

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files .......................................19

Video Recording ........................................... 19

Still Image Recording ................................... 20

Zooming ........................................................ 21

LED Light ...................................................... 21

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ....... 21

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ......................................... 21

Playing Back Files ..................................22

Video Playback ............................................ 22

Still Image Playback ..................................... 23

Manual Recording ..................................24

Changing to Manual Recording Mode .......... 24

Backlight Compensation ............................... 24

Manual Setting in Menu ................................ 24

EDITING

Managing Files ........................................26

Capturing a Still Image from a Video ............ 26

Deleting Files ................................................ 26

COPYING

Copying Files ..........................................27

Using a DVD Burner ..................................... 27

Creating a DVD using a PC .......................... 29

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ........34

Using with a Portable Media Player ......35

Turning on the Export Mode ......................... 35

Changing the Export Setting ........................ 35

Transferring the Files to PC ..........................35

Uploading Files to Websites ..................36

Turning on the Upload Mode ........................ 36

Uploading Files ............................................. 36

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings .................37

Troubleshooting ......................................37

Warning Indications ...............................39

Speciﬁcations .........................................40

Cautions ..................................................42

Terms .......................................................44

USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV ................................25

Connection with TV....................................... 25

Playback Operation ...................................... 25

How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:

Slide your ﬁnger up and down on the sensor.

R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)

To select an on-screen button appearing on

the left side, touch the portion of the sensor next to the on-screen button.

To select an on-screen button appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons underneath them.

Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM.

In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe® Reader® must be installed. Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

Read This First!

Make a backup of important recorded data

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

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly

Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the camcorder, then reattach it.

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

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VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries.

JVC cannot guarantee safety or

performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.

If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic

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discharge, turn off the power before using it again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately and contact www.jvc.ca or by phone at 1-800-964-2650

Recorded data may be erased while the

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camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because camcorders may be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to on by default

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

GETTING STARTED

AP-V20U

BN-VF808U

RM-V751U

CR2025

Accessories

AC Adapter Battery Pack AV Cable USB Cable

Remote Control Lithium Battery

Pre-installed in the

remote control.

NOTE

Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.

CD-ROM Core Filter

Preparing the Remote Control

A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use.

Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery

Remote Sensor

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft)

NOTE

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

The core ﬁlter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end of the cable with the core ﬁlter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper. 3 cm (1-3/16") Wind once.

To be connected to the camcorder

Index

NOTE

Be careful not to cover 1, 2, 3, and 4

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during shooting.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Camcorder

GZ-MG680

Remote Control

! Power Button #

HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 25)

$ DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15) % Speaker & Zoom Lever (Z p. 21)

Speaker Volume Control

( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20)

) Touch Sensor * OK Button + MENU Button

, Mode Switch [!, #]

- UPLOAD Button (Z p. 36)

TITLE Button

. EXPORT Button (Z p. 35) / DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 28)

INFO Button (Z p. 21)

0 PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23)

1 LED Light (Z p. 21) 2 Remote Sensor 3 Lens 4 Stereo Microphone

5 DC Connector 6 START/STOP Button (Z p. 19) 7 AV Connector (Z p. 25, 34) 8 USB Connector (Z p. 27, 30)

9 Tripod Mounting Socket : microSD Card Slot ; Battery Release Button

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button

U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button

Y S.SHOT(SNAPSHOT) Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button

c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* g DISP Button

* Each time you press INDEX, the screen switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen « Group Index Screen

# mode:

Index Screen « Date Index Screen

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,

and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to mount it to the tripod.

NOTE

Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camcorder.

Indications on LCD Monitor

4: 55 PM

NO V. 1. 2 0 0 9

GZ-MG680

GZ-MG650

STD

During both Video and Still Image Recording

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(Z p. 24)

@: Auto Mode 3: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator % LED Light Indicator (Z p. 21) & Scene Select Indicator ( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21) ) Recording Medium Indicator * Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

[DROP DETECTION] is set to [OFF].)

+ White Balance Indicator , Monitor Backlight Indicator

- Battery Indicator . Date/Time (Z p. 16) / Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator 0 Backlight Compensation Indicator (Z p. 24) 1 Brightness Control Indicator

.: Photometry Area Control Indicator 2 Shutter Speed

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z p. 35) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 36)

Indicator

& Video Quality:

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

( Remaining Time ) MREC: (Appears during recording.)

mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)

+ Shooting Indicator (Z p. 19) , Wind Cut Indicator

- Event Indicator

: (Appears during record-standby

Analog Input

(ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Z p. 20) $ Image Quality:

(standard)

% Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Z p. 20) ( Shutter Mode Indicator ) Self-Timer Indicator

(ﬁne) or

During Video Playback

4: 55 PM

NO V. 1. 2 0 0 9

GZ-MG680

4: 55 PM

NO V. 1. 2 0 0 9

GZ-MG680

During Still Image Playback

! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when

playing back a playlist.)

$ Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 19) % Video Quality:

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

& Counter ( Playback Mode

Playback

Pause

Forward Search

Reverse Search

Forward Slow-Motion

Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Z p. 16) + Volume Level Indicator ,

(ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

Output with 1080p

! Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20) $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time (Z p. 16) )

Switching indication modes on LCD monitor

Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications on LCD monitor switch as shown below;

In recording mode: All indications/Indications for selected functions In playback mode: All indications/Only date and time/No indications

Output with 1080p

Necessary Settings before Use

To detach the battery pack

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack, then connect

the AC adapter.

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

The power/charge lamp blinks to

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indicate charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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ﬁnished.

To check the remaining battery power

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See page 21.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U (Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m

1 h 50 m

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NOTE

You can also use the camcorder with just the

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AC adapter.

The actual recording time may shorten

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depending on the recording environment, such as when recording scenes with fast moving subject.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Date/Time Setting

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m

4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].

6 Select the city closest to the area you

are traveling.

6 Select the city closest to the area

where you use the camcorder.

Selected area is highlighted

Principal city of the selected area

Time difference to GMT

7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is

effective.

8 Set the date and time.

Change the setting by using the touch sensor and select [&] to set.

9 Select [SAVE].

To reset the setting, select [QUIT].

Setting the clock to local time when traveling

After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16)

5 Select [AREA SETTING].

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Touch MENU. 3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

4 Select [LANGUAGE].

5 Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

Other Settings

Using a microSD Card

The camcorder is programmed to record on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to microSD card.

Operations are conﬁrmed on the following

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microSD cards.

- Panasonic

- TOSHIBA

- SanDisk

- ATP

Video recording:

Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC

card (4 GB to 8 GB)

Still image recording:

microSD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or

microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)

If other media are used, they may fail to

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record data correctly, or they may lose data that had already been recorded.

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Insert a microSD card

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

1 Open the microSD card cover.

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To remove a microSD card

Push the microSD card once. After the card comes out a little, pull it out.

NOTE

Insert and remove the microSD card only

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while the power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the card may be corrupted.

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side

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of the label.

Change the recording medium

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

Format a microSD card when using it for the ﬁrst time

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card.

2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped

edge ﬁrst.

3 Close the microSD card cover.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

SNAPSHOT

Recording Files

Video Recording

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

To stop recording

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Press START/STOP again. To view the last recorded scene

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Select A while recording is paused. Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene.

To record a still image during video

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recording Press SNAPSHOT.

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

Press START/STOP to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording

You can also start/stop recording by selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen recording control)

To change the video quality

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Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].

To change the aspect ratio of the image

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(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO].

NOTE

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder and then

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turn on again.

If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off

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automatically to conserve power.

Do not move or shake the camcorder suddenly during recording.

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If you do so, the driving sound (hum) of the hard disk may be recorded.

Recording Files (Continued)

Still Image Recording

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

To view the last recorded image

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Select A after shooting. Selecting $ during playback deletes that image.

To change the image quality

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Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].

To record still images continuously

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Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE].

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.

The ? indicator becomes green when the captured image is focused.

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a still image.

NOTE

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.

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If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off

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automatically to conserve power.

Zooming

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

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Select the recording mode.

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Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control)

Zoom ratio (factory-preset)

! mode # mode

[80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL]

To change the maximum zoom ratio

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(! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM].

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the zoom lever is set all the way to W.

LED Light

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

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Select the recording mode.

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1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [LIGHT]. 3 Select the desired setting.

The LED light remains on

AUTO

OFF

regardless of the surrounding conditions.

The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in insufﬁcient light conditions.

Deactivates this function.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

! mode:

Press INFO twice or INFO and then select

;

# mode:

Press INFO.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT] or press INFO.

NOTE

The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

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Select the recording mode.

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Press INFO.

The maximum recording time is displayed for each video quality mode.

To change the video quality

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1) Select the video quality.

2) Select [SET].

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

Playing Back Files

Video Playback

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode.

To move to the previous or next page

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Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.

To play back a few seconds from the

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beginning of each video

Touch [ ].

NOTE

In some cases, parts of video other than the

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beginning may be played back.

Some video may not be played back at all.

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Operations during Video Playback

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On-screen buttons

Return to the ﬁrst scene of the ﬁle

Go to the ﬁrst scene of the next ﬁle

Return to the index screen

Reverse search (during playback)

Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

direction (during pause)* Playback

Pause

Forward search (during playback)

Frame-by-frame playback in forward

direction (during pause)*

* Slow playback starts when you keep touching the

sensor button under E / G for a while.

Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired ﬁle.

To delete a video

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Select $ when playback is stopped.

To change the number of thumbnails

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(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)

Move the zoom lever to [W].

Speaker volume

— : Turn down the

volume

+ : Turn up the

volume

Still Image Playback

Slide the mode switch to select # (still image) mode.

To move to the previous or next page



Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.

To delete a still image



Select $.

To change the number of thumbnails

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(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)

Move the zoom lever to [W].

Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons

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Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction

Change playback order of slide show in forward direction

Return to the index screen

Display the previous ﬁle

Start the slide show

End the slide show

Display the next ﬁle

Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired ﬁle.

Manual Recording

Manual recording mode enables you to set the focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.

Changing to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

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Select the recording mode.

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Select [A/M] twice.

To return to the auto recording mode

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Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator appears.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject by increasing the exposure.

In the manual recording mode:

Select -.

To cancel backlight compensation

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Select - again.

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, - is not displayed. Change the setting when the LCD monitor is in the normal position.

Manual Setting in Menu

In the manual recording mode:

1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].

3 Select the desired menu.

4 Select the desired setting.

Depending on the kind of settings you select, you can set the value by using the touch sensor.

To return to the previous screen

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Select @.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

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USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV

This camcorder is designed to be used with high-deﬁnition or NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard.

Connection with TV

You can output videos from the AV connector or the HDMI mini connector.

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To connect using the AV connector

Preparation:

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ANALOG I/O] to [OUTPUT].

Turn off all units.

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AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

Set [SWITCH TO

DC Connector

AV Connector

AV Cable

Preparation: Turn off all units.

HDMI Mini Connector

HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)

HDMI Connector

NOTE

When connecting to the HDMI cable, the

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image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. In such cases, perform the following operations.

1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again.

2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.

DC Connector

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

AV Input Connector

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mini connector

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable).

To connect using the HDMI

Playback Operation

After the connection with TV is completed

1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV. 2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode. 3 (Only when connecting the camcorder to

the VCR/DVD recorder) Turn on the VCR/DVD recorder, and set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode.

4 Start playback on the camcorder.

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EDITING

Managing Files

CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing ﬁles. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again.

Capturing a Still Image from a Video

You can capture the desired scene from a recorded video, and store it as a still image.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

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Select the playback mode.

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Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused.

NOTE

Captured still images are stored at a

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resolution of 640 x 360 (if the video was recorded in 16:9) or 640 x 480 (if the video was recorded in 4:3). The image can be elongated in the horizontal or vertical directions depending on the quality of the source video ﬁle.

The continuous shooting function cannot be

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used to capture images.

You cannot capture video during playback.

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Deleting Files

Protected ﬁles cannot be deleted. To delete

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them, release the protection ﬁrst.

Once ﬁles are deleted, they cannot be

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restored. Check ﬁles before deleting.

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

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Select the playback mode.

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1 Touch MENU. 2 Select [DELETE].

3 Select [CURRENT].

4 Select [YES].

You can select the previous or next ﬁle by selecting { or }.

To quit the screen

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Select [QUIT].

COPYING

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

The Camcorder

You can copy ﬁles between the HDD and microSD card with this camcorder alone.

DVD Burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3)

You can copy ﬁles recorded on this camcorder onto DVD discs.

You can copy ﬁles from the camcorder to a DVD using a PC.

VCR/DVD Recorder

You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the JVC DVD burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner.

Using a DVD Burner

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW

Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-R

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discs can be used. Regarding DVD-RW discs, used DVD-RW discs can also be used, but they need to be formatted before recording. Formatting a disc deletes all content recorded on the disc up until that time.

Dual-layer discs cannot be used.

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Regarding ﬁnalization after copying

The disc is automatically ﬁnalized so that it can be played on other devices. After ﬁnalizing, the disc is a play-only disc, so no more ﬁles can be added.

Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Turn on the camcorder ﬁrst, then turn on the DVD burner.

DC Connector

USB Connector

AC Adapter

USB Cable*

To AC Outlet

USB Connector

NOTE

Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s

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instruction manual.

* Use the USB cable that came with the DVD

burner.

DVD Burner

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