JVC GZ-MG750BEK service manual

CAMCORDER

GZ-MG750BEK

Detailed User Guide

LYT2150-006A

Contents

Beginner's Guide ............................................................ 4

Charging .................................................................................. 4

Recording ................................................................................ 4

Playback .................................................................................. 4

Shooting Tips

Useful Shooting Techniques

Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 5

Wedding .................................................................................. 6

Travel ...................................................................................... 7

Amusement Park ..................................................................... 9

Getting Started

Verifying the Accessories ...................................................... 10

Charging the Battery Pack .................................................... 11

Grip Adjustment .................................................................... 12

Using the Hand Strap ........................................................ 12

Inserting a microSD Card ...................................................... 12

Types of Usable microSD Card ......................................... 13

Clock Setting ......................................................................... 13

Resetting the Clock ........................................................... 14

changing the display language .............................................. 15

Using the Operation Buttons

Using the Slider ..................................................................... 15

Holding this Unit .................................................................... 16

Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 16

Using the Camcorder Overseas ............................................ 16

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

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ............... 17

Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................ 17

Optional Accessories ............................................................ 18

Recording

Taking Videos in Auto Mode ................................................. 18

Zooming ............................................................................. 20

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

Reducing Camera Shake .................................................. 21

Checking the Captured Image Immediately ...................... 21

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode .......................................... 21

Zooming ............................................................................. 23

Checking the Captured Image Immediately ...................... 23

Manual Recording ................................................................. 23

Scene Selection ................................................................. 24

Adjusting Focus Manually .................................................. 25

Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 26

Setting Shutter Speed ....................................................... 26

Setting White Balance ....................................................... 27

Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 27

Setting Metering Area ........................................................ 28

Recording with Effects ....................................................... 28

Taking Close-up Shots ...................................................... 29

Registering Files to Events Before Recording ...................... 29

Taking Videos in YouTube Format ........................................ 30

Taking Videos in iTunes Format ........................................... 31

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ........... 31

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

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Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power ........................... 34

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Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image

Group Search .................................................................... 39

Date Search ....................................................................... 39

Event and Date Search

Connecting to and Viewing on TV ......................................... 40

Playing Back Playlists ........................................................... 41

Playing Back a DVD Created on this Unit ............................. 42

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Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files ....................................................... 43

Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................ 43

Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 44

Deleting All Files ................................................................ 45

Protecting Files ..................................................................... 45

Protecting the Currently Displayed File ............................. 45

Protecting Selected Files ................................................... 46

Protecting All Files ............................................................. 47

Releasing Protection of All Files ........................................ 47

Changing Event Registration of Videos ................................ 48

Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File .......... 48

Changing the Event of the Selected Files ......................... 49

Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback ........... 50

Capturing a Required Part in the Video ................................ 50

Capturing Videos for Uploading to YouTube ......................... 51

Preparing Videos to Transfer to iTunes

Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos ........................ 53

Creating Playlists with Selected Files ................................ 53

Creating Playlists by Group ............................................... 54

Creating Playlists by Date ................................................. 55

Creating Playlists by Event ................................................ 56

Editing Playlists ................................................................. 57

Deleting Playlists ............................................................... 58

Adding Title Screens to Playlists ....................................... 59

Creating a Playlist with Title .................................................. 59

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Copying

Copying Files to Card ............................................................ 60

Copying All Files ................................................................ 60

Copying Selected Files ...................................................... 61

Moving Files .......................................................................... 62

Moving All Files ................................................................. 62

Moving Selected Files ....................................................... 63

Creating Discs with a DVD Writer ......................................... 64

Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD50) .................................. 64

Preparing a DVD Writer (CU-VD3) .................................... 65

Copying All Files ................................................................ 65

Copying Files by Date ....................................................... 66

Copying Files by Event ...................................................... 67

Copying Selected Playlists ................................................ 68

Copying Selected Files ...................................................... 69

Creating Multiple Discs ...................................................... 70

Dubbing Files to a DVD Recorder or VCR ............................ 71

Copying to Windows PC ....................................................... 72

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ...................... 73

Installing the Provided Software

Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 74

Organizing Files ................................................................. 75

Recording Videos to Discs ................................................ 76

JVC Software Licence Agreement ..................................... 77

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software .......... 78

List of Files and Folders .................................................... 78

Copying to Mac Computer .................................................... 79

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Playback

Playing Back Videos ............................................................. 36

Checking the Content of Videos Quickly ........................... 37

Playing a Video with Defective Management Information

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Playing Back Still Images ...................................................... 38

Slideshow Playback ........................................................... 38

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Menu Settings

Operating the Menu .............................................................. 80

Recording Menu (Video) ....................................................... 81

LIGHT ................................................................................ 82

REGISTER EVENT ........................................................... 82

VIDEO QUALITY ............................................................... 82

ZOOM ................................................................................ 83

GAIN UP ............................................................................ 83

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING .............................................. 84

AUTO REC ........................................................................ 84

SELECT ASPECT RATIO ................................................. 84

WIND CUT ......................................................................... 84

Recording Menu (Still Image) ................................................

LIGHT ................................................................................ 86

SELF-TIMER ..................................................................... 86

SHUTTER MODE .............................................................. 87

IMAGE QUALITY ............................................................... 87

GAIN UP ............................................................................ 88

AUTO REC ........................................................................ 88

Manual Settings Menu .......................................................... 89

SCENE SELECT ............................................................... 89

FOCUS .............................................................................. 89

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST .................................................... 89

SHUTTER SPEED ............................................................ 89

WHITE BALANCE ............................................................. 89

BACKLIGHT COMP. ......................................................... 89

METERING AREA/TYPE .................................................. 89

EFFECT ............................................................................. 89

TELE MACRO ................................................................... 89

Playback Menu (Video) ......................................................... 90

DELETE ............................................................................. 91

PICTURE TITLE ................................................................ 91

SEARCH ............................................................................ 91

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ...................................................... 91

EDIT PLAYLIST ................................................................. 91

PLAYBACK MPG FILE ...................................................... 91

EDIT .................................................................................. 91

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................... 92

Playback Menu (Still Image) ................................................. 93

DELETE ............................................................................. 93

SEARCH DATE ................................................................. 93

EDIT .................................................................................. 93

SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS ................................................... 94

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................... 94

Display Settings Menu .......................................................... 95

LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 95

DATE DISPLAY STYLE .................................................... 95

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ................................................. 96

LCD BACKLIGHT .............................................................. 96

CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................... 96

Basic Settings Menu ............................................................. 97

DEMO MODE .................................................................... 98

AUTO POWER OFF .......................................................... 98

OPERATION SOUND ....................................................... 99

RECORD BUTTON ........................................................... 99

QUICK RESTART ........................................................... 100

DROP DETECTION ........................................................ 100

UPDATE .......................................................................... 101

FACTORY PRESET ........................................................ 101

Connection Settings Menu .................................................. 102

DISPLAY ON TV ............................................................. 102

VIDEO OUTPUT .............................................................. 102

Media Settings Menu .......................................................... 103

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO ................................................ 103

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE ............................................... 103

FORMAT HDD ................................................................. 104

FORMAT SD CARD ........................................................ 104

DELETE DATA ON HDD ................................................. 105

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Video Recording .................................................................. 109

Still Image Recording .......................................................... 110

Video Playback ................................................................... 110

Still Image Playback ............................................................ 111

Troubleshooting

Battery Pack ........................................................................ 112

Recording ............................................................................ 112

Card .................................................................................... 113

Playback .............................................................................. 113

Editing/Copying

PC ....................................................................................... 114

Screen/Image ...................................................................... 115

Other Problems ................................................................... 115

Error Message? ................................................................... 116

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Maintenance ................................................................ 117

Specifications ............................................................. 118

Names of Parts

Front .................................................................................... 106

Rear .................................................................................... 106

Bottom ................................................................................. 107

Interior ................................................................................. 107

LCD Monitor ........................................................................ 108

Indications on the LCD monitor

Common Recording Indications .......................................... 109

3

Beginner's Guide

Charging

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De­tailed User Guide.

Recording

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De­tailed User Guide.

Playback

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De­tailed User Guide.

Shooting Tips

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder
~ Recording Stable Images ~

■ [Getting Ready]

① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
② Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head.
③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle ac-

cordingly.

CAUTION:

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Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve
stable images.

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Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone
to camera shake.

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Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.

Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level

This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.

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Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.

■ [Getting Ready]

① Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
② Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder,

close to your side.

③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle ac-

cordingly.

Extending Your Hands to Shoot
~ High-Angle Shooting ~

Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children.

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By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute
expressions clearly.

■ [Getting Ready]

① Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the

ground.

② Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder,

on your right knee.

③ Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle ac-

cordingly.

Panning

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Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De­tailed User Guide.

Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.

■ [Getting Ready]

Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping
the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.

① Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop.
② Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start.
③ Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist

back your body to face the front.
Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the
stop button.
(The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the
feeling of a slow motion.)

Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of

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people.

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Holiday Season/Christmas

Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!

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Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner

The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of
Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!

■ Decorating the tree

Recording the Christmas Party

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After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles
of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who
is slightly drunk from champagne!

Finding the Presents

A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.

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Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir
tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.

■ Preparing the Dinner

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Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night.
You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping,
and of course, the process of making a cake!

For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next

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morning.
Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a
recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the
children wake up!

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Wedding

Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!

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Discussing and Planning Before the Event

Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with
the bride and groom about various details such as the order of the cere­mony and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of
clothes.
By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be
able to shoot more appropriately.

Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom

The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Re­cord their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment
programs, and other scenes.
Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then
pan towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of
guests only lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle
and size.

■ Composing the picture with the guests in front and the

bride and groom at the back

Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You
Speech

The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom's thank
you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of apprecia­tion from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must
not be missed.
Start by closing up on the bride's face using zoom. As the tears start to
form in the bride's eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly
zoom out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the
speech.

Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders

If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a vid­eo with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend
who has a camcorder at home.
Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots
of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved
around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with chang­ing scenes to be created through editing and compilation.
As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are
really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the vid­eo at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!

■ <Camcorder 1>

Closing up on the bride and groom all the time

■ <Camcorder 2>

Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at
the same time

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Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests

You can record comments from the guest by going around asking,
"Please say a few words for the bride and groom".
This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom
are changing, or during the entertainment programs.

■ Setting the shot from eye level to chest level

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Travel

Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!

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Bringing the Necessary Equipment

The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling pur­pose and the destination.
For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in
accordance to the local conditions.
Here are some suggestions for your consideration.

■ Camcorder

Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a
day. Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long
overseas trips.
If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards,
including some for backup.

■ Battery Pack

Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording
time in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, pre­pare a battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time).
For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long
trip, do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.

■ AC Adapter

The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence
can be used anywhere in the world.
Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the
battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power
the next day.

■ Power Plug AdapterA P.16）

Useful Shooting Techniques

Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the
camcorder for battery charging.
You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you
plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge
multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcor­der at the same time.

■ Tripod

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A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate
tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a
compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.

Recording the Excitement Before Departure

It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination sud­denly.
Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the
time when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling
with your friends.
For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of
the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.

The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to

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check the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate
power plug adapter.

■ Battery Charger

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Using Pan at the Places of Interest

Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you
would certainly want to record.
To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a sin­gle frame, try the panning technique.
Refer to the "Shooting Tips" found in this website on how to use panning
effectively.
In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments
that can often be found at the tourist spots.

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Showing Everyone Having a Good Time

When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or histori­cal sites.
Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an
attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.

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Useful Shooting Techniques

Amusement Park

Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!

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Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction

You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to
take some still images too.
The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or
still images.

■ Scenarios suitable for taking videos

Inducing Responses by Calling Out

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Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you
view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function
of the camcorder to a waste.
When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your
hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.

Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image

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Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident. To reduce such
mistakes, make use of the function to capture still images from videos.
As videos are actually continuous recording of 60 still images within 1 mi­nute, using this function allows you to select the best moment and save it
as a still image.
"Capturing a Still Image in the Video during Playback" （A P.50）

Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.

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This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expres­sions or voices of surprise and delight.
*Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any record­ing. Be sure to check beforehand.
[Examples]

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Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.

■ Scenarios suitable for taking still images (photos)

Scenarios with little movement of the subject are suitable for taking still
images.
Try to take the still images from an angle such that the surroundings can
be seen clearly.
[Examples]

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Carousal, ferris wheel, fun bicycle rides, etc.

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Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation

It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's
face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly.
Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT
COMP.” if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces un­der shadows can be captured brightly and clearly.
"Setting Details" （A P.27）

■ <Without backlight compensation>

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■ <With backlight compensation>

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Getting Started

Verifying the Accessories

If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.

Illustration Description

AC Adapter
AP-V30M

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Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.

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Battery Pack
BN-VG107E

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Attaches to this unit to supply power.

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AV Cable

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Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.

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USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)

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Connects this unit to a PC.

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CD-ROM

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For installing the provided software "Everio MediaBrowser" on a PC.

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Basic User Guide

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Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.

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Memo:

microSD cards are sold separately.
"Types of Usable microSD Card" （A P.13）
When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.
"Charging the Battery Pack Overseas" （A P.16）

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Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the re­maining battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Attach the battery pack.

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Align the top of the battery with this unit, and slide in until the battery
clicks into place.

Connect the AC adapter to the DC terminal.

2

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Plug in the power.

3

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The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.

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 can not be guaranteed.

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Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 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 - 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.

Rechargeable Batteries：

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When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or be­low), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function prop­erly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the bat­tery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.
(Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.)

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Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or
fire.

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After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to
25°C.

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If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, use up the charge
completely and detach it from this unit to prevent deterioration.

Memo:

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You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in­doors.
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)

Detaching the Battery Pack

Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.

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Approximate Battery Charging Time

Battery Pack Charging Time

BN-VG107E
(Supplied)

BN-VG114E

BN-VG121E

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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.)

*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 - 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.
"Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)" （A P.18）

1 h 50 m

2 h 30 m

3 h 30 m

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Getting Started

Grip Adjustment

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① Flip the grip belt over.
② Adjust the length of the belt.
③ Fasten the grip belt.

CAUTION:

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Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.

Using the Hand Strap

When using the hand strap, loop it around your wrist.

Inserting a microSD Card

When a commercially available microSD card is inserted, recordings can
still be made to the card when the remaining recording time on the hard
disk (HDD) runs out.
"Types of Usable microSD Card" （A P.13）
"Approximate Video Recording Time" （A P.35）

Press the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

1

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Open the card slot cover.

2

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Removing the Strap

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While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap.

Attaching the Strap

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Insert a microSD card.

3

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Insert with the metal contact area facing outward.

Warning

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Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and card.

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

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Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the card.

Memo:

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To record to the card, it is necessary to adjust media settings.
When no card is available, set media settings to “HDD” for recording.

"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO" （A P.103）
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE" （A P.103）

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To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media set­tings.

"FORMAT SD CARD" （A P.104）

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Push in firmly until it clicks into place.

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Getting Started

Removing the Card

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

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Types of Usable microSD Card

The following microSD cards can be used on this unit.
Operations are confirmed on the microSD cards from the following manu­facturers.

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Panasonic

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TOSHIBA

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SanDisk

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ATP

microSDHC Card

Clock Setting

The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the
first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or
when the clock is not set yet.
Set the clock before recording.

Open the LCD monitor.

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This unit turns on.

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When the LCD monitor is closed, this unit turns off.

Select “YES” and touch C.

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Use a Class 4 or higher compatible microSDHC card (4 GB to 8 GB)
for video recording.

microSD Card

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This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB microSD cards.

Memo:

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Using microSD cards (including microSDHC cards) other than those
specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

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Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of
4 MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.

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Set the date and time.

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Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order.

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Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to move the cursor.

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After setting the date and time, touch C.

Select the region where you live and touch C.

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The city name and time difference are displayed.

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Touch C after the color of the selected region changes.

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Getting Started

Memo:

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The clock can be reset again later.

"Resetting the Clock" （A P.14）

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When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for re­cording.

"Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling" （A P.17）

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“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has
not been used for a prolonged period.
Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock.

"Charging the Battery Pack" （A P.11）

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You can turn on or off the clock display during playback mode.

"ON-SCREEN DISPLAY" （A P.92）

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Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

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The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin­gernails or with gloves on.

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The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

Resetting the Clock

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

Touch D to display the menu.

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Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

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Select “CLOCK SETTING” and touch C.

3

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Set the date and time.

4

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Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute in order.

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Touch the operation buttons "E" / "F" to move the cursor.

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After setting the date and time, touch C.

Select the region where you live and touch C.

5

.

●

The city name and time difference are displayed.

●

Touch C after the color of the selected region changes.

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Getting Started

changing the display language

The language on the display can be changed.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and touch C.

2

.

Select “LANGUAGE” and touch C.

3

.

Select the desired language and touch C.

4

Using the Operation Buttons

Functions of the operation buttons may be displayed on the screen ac­cording to the feature in use.

.

●

To operate, touch the slider and buttons around the screen lightly with
your fingers.

Memo:

●

"Touch" denotes the touching of the operation buttons lightly.

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin­gernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

Using the Slider

Slide the ball of your finger along the slider for smooth operations.
While the slider is being pressed, the cursor moves automatically.
Fine operations such as moving the cursor one by one can be performed
by touching the slider.
Slide the ball of your finger along the slider for smooth operations.
While the slider is being pressed, the cursor moves automatically.
Fine operations such as moving the cursor one by one can be performed
by touching the slider.

●

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the De­tailed User Guide.

Memo:

●

The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fin­gernails or with gloves on.

●

The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

15

Getting Started

Holding this Unit

When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent
camera shake.

Using the Camcorder Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.
"Charging the Battery Pack Overseas" （A P.16）
Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav­el destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
"Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling" （A P.17）
When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of
“CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.
"Setting Daylight Saving Time" （A P.17）

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the
shape of the outlet.

.

CAUTION:

●

Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

●

Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by
children.

Memo:

●

If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer.

"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.21）

Tripod Mounting

This camcorder can be mounted on a tripod. This is useful for preventing
camera shake and recording from the same position.

.

●

To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw
holes and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and
turn the screws until they are fastened firmly.

CAUTION:

●

To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off,
read the instruction manual of the tripod to be used and make sure that
it is securely attached.

Memo:

●

It is recommended to use the tripod when recording in conditions prone
to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed to the tele­photo end).

●

Set "DIS" to Z (OFF) when using a tripod for recording.

"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.21）

.

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Getting Started

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling

Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your trav­el destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

.

Select “AREA SETTING” and touch C.

3

Setting Daylight Saving Time

When “ON” is selected in “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” of
“CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME” and touch C.

3

.

Select the area you are traveling to and touch C.

4

.

●

The city name and time difference are displayed.

Memo:

●

Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time differ­ence is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially
to restore the original clock settings.

.

Set daylight saving time and touch C.

4

.

Memo:

●

What is daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for
a fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western countries.

●

Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the
trip.

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Getting Started

Optional Accessories

You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.

Product Name Description

Battery Pack

●

BN-VG107E

●

BN-VG114E

●

BN-VG121E

Battery Charger

●

AA-VG1

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD3

DVD Writer

●

CU-VD50

Memo:

●

For more information, refer to the catalog.

●

BN-VG107E is the same battery pack that comes with this unit.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording

BN-VG107E
(Supplied)

BN-VG114E

BN-VG121E

●

The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “LCD BACK­LIGHT” 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.)

●

Provides a longer recording time than the bat­tery pack that comes with this unit. It can also
be used as a spare battery pack.

●

Enables the battery pack to be charged with­out using this unit.

●

Enables the images recorded on this unit to be
copied to a DVD without using a PC.

●

Creates DVDs and functions as an external
DVD drive when connected to a PC. In addi­tion, created DVDs can be played back by
connecting the CU-VD50 to a TV.

Continuous Re-

Time

cording Time

40 m 1 h 10 m

1 h 25 m 2 h 30 m

2 h 5 m 3 h 50 m

Taking Videos in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au­to mode.

Open the lens cover.

1

.

Open the LCD monitor and select the video mode.

2

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

Check if the recording mode is Auto.

3

.

●

If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Start recording.

4

.

●

Press again to stop.

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Recording

Indications During Video Recording

.

Display Icon Description

Recording Mode

Video Quality

Remaining Time
(Recordable Time)

Recording in Progress

Record-Standby

Scene Counter
(Recorded Time)

Recording Media

Battery Indicator

Press the G/H button to switch the re­cording mode between G (Auto) and H
(Manual).

Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALI­TY” setting selected in the recording
menu.
"VIDEO QUALITY" （A P.82）

Displays the remaining time for video re­cording.

Appears when video recording is in pro­gress.

Appears when video recording is paused.

Displays the elapsed time of the video
that is currently being recorded.

Displays the icon of the media where vid­eos are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO" （A
P.103）

Displays the approximate remaining bat­tery power.
Details of the battery power can be dis­played by pressing the INFO button.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery
Power" （A P.34）

Operation Buttons for Video Recording

.

Operation Button Description

T/W Zoom

Allows the same functions as the zoom
lever to be performed.
Camera shake that often occurs when
using the zoom lever can be minimized.
"Zooming" （A P.20）

DIS

Sets whether to reduce camera shake.
"Reducing Camera Shake" （A P.21）

Recording Start/Stop

Functions as the START/STOP button.
"RECORD BUTTON" （A P.99）

Quick Review

Enables the most recently captured video
to be viewed.
"Checking the Captured Image Immedi­ately (Quick Review)" （A P.21）

Auto/Manual

Switches the recording mode between
Auto and Manual.

Memo:

●

The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
flipped.

●

The zoom appears when the slider is touched.

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Recording

Useful Settings for Recording

●

The aspect ratio for recording can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3.

"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" （A P.84）

●

Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.

"Registering Files to Events Before Recording" （A P.29）

●

When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.

"QUICK RESTART" （A P.100）

●

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off au­tomatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)

"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P.98）

CAUTION:

●

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

●

Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like
the bathroom.

●

Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.

●

The access lamp lights up when video recording is in progress. Do not
remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.

●

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.

Memo:

●

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

●

Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start
shooting. If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a PC or
disc.

●

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

●

Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to specifications.
(It may take some time to resume recording.)

●

For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size ex­ceeds 4 GB.

●

You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours in­doors.

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.

●

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.

●

Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

.

●

You can also use the slider's T/W zoom to zoom.

.

Memo:

●

You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by
using dynamic zoom.

●

When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.

●

The zoom ratio range can be changed.

"ZOOM" （A P.83）

Capturing Still Images During Video Recording

Still images can be captured by pressing the SNAPSHOT button while in
the video mode (standby or recording).

.

●

"PHOTO" lights up on the screen when a still image is being captured.

.

●

The still images captured during video recording are saved to the desti­nation set in media settings.

"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE" （A P.103）

Memo:

●

The size of the still images captured in the video mode varies with the
“SELECT ASPECT RATIO” setting.
“16:9” : 640×360
“4:3” : 640×480

"SELECT ASPECT RATIO" （A P.84）

●

The picture quality varies with the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting.

"Changing Still Image Picture Quality" （A P.87）

●

When an effect (black and white/sepia) is applied to the video, the
same effect will be applied to the still image.

"EFFECT" （A P.89）

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Recording

Reducing Camera Shake

When DIS is turned on, camera shake during recording can be effectively
reduced.

.

●

The setting of DIS switches with every touch.

Display Setting

X (Image stabilizer

Activates image stabilizer.

1)

Y (Image stabilizer

2)

Reduces camera shake more effectively
when shooting bright scenes on the wide an­gle end.
*Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x)

Z (OFF)

Deactivates image stabilizer.

Memo:

●

It is recommended to switch off this mode when using a tripod and re­cording a subject with little movement.

●

Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is exces­sive.

●

This setting is effective for video recording only.

Checking the Captured Image Immediately

You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording
mode. (Quick Review)

Taking Still Images in Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the au­to mode.

Open the lens cover.

1

.

Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.

2

.

●

The still image mode icon appears.

Check if the recording mode is Auto.

3

.

●

If the mode is Manual, touch the G/H button.
The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Set the focus on the subject.

4

Set the focus on the subject.

.

Memo:

●

You can also delete the image after checking.

●

Quick Review can no longer recall the most recently captured image
once the power is turned off.
Use the playback mode to check the image in this case.

●

"Checking the Captured Image Immediately(Still Image)" （A P.23）

.

●

When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.

Take a still image.

5

.

●

PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.

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Recording

Indications During Still Image Recording

.

Display Icon Description

Recording
Mode

Image Size

Image Quality

Number of
Shots
(Recordable
Number of
Shots)

Shutter Speed

Focus

Recording in
Progress

Recording Me­dia

Battery Indica­tor

Press the G/H button to switch the recording mode
between G (Auto) and H (Manual).

Displays the icon of the image size.

●

The setting of image size cannot be changed.

Displays the icon of the “IMAGE QUALITY” setting
selected in the recording menu.
"IMAGE QUALITY" （A P.87）

Displays the remaining number of shots for still im­age recording.

Displays the shutter speed.

Lights up in green when focused.

Appears when a still image is being captured.

Displays the icon of the media where still images
are recorded to.
The recording media can be changed.
"REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE" （A P.103）

Displays the approximate remaining battery power.
Details of the battery power can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button M.
"Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power" （A
P.34）

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording

.

Operation But-

Description

ton

T/W Zoom

Functions as the zoom lever.
"Zooming" （A P.23）

Quick Review

Enables the most recently captured still image to
be viewed.
"Checking the Captured Image Immediately" （A
P.23）

Auto/Manual

Switches the recording mode between Auto and
Manual.

Memo:

●

The slider operation button cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
flipped.

●

The zoom appears when the slider is touched.

Useful Settings for Recording

●

When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately
if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned
off by closing the monitor.

"QUICK RESTART" （A P.100）

●

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off au­tomatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes.
(only when using the battery pack)

"AUTO POWER OFF" （A P.98）

CAUTION:

●

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

●

Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like
the bathroom.

●

Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as
well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.

●

The access lamp lights up when still image recording is in progress. Do
not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the lamp is
lighted.

Memo:

●

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

●

DIS does not work when recording still images.

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Recording

Zooming

The shooting range can be adjusted using zoom.

●

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.

●

Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

.

●

You can also use the slider's T/W zoom to zoom.

.

Memo:

●

Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.

Manual Recording

You can adjust settings, such as brightness and shutter speed, by using
the manual mode.
Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes.

Select video or still image mode.

1

.

●

The video or still image mode icon appears.

Select the Manual recording mode.

2

.

●

The mode changes between Auto and Manual with every touch.

Start recording.

3

Checking the Captured Image Immediately

You can check the most recently captured images while in the recording
mode. (Quick Review)

.

Memo:

●

You can also delete the image after checking.

●

Quick Review can no longer recall the most recently captured image
once the power is turned off.
Use the playback mode to check the image in this case.

●

"Checking the Captured Image Immediately(Video)" （A P.21）

.

●

Press again to stop.

Memo:

●

The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.

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Recording

Manual Recording Menu

The following items can be set.

Name Description

SCENE SE­LECT

FOCUS

BRIGHT­NESS AD­JUST

SHUTTER
SPEED

WHITE BAL­ANCE

BACKLIGHT
COMP.

METERING
AREA/ TYPE

EFFECT

TELE MAC­RO

●

Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be
performed easily.

"Scene Selection" （A P.24）

●

Use manual focus if the subject is not focused auto­matically.

"Adjusting Focus Manually" （A P.25）

●

Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted.

●

Use this when recording in a dark or bright location.

"Adjusting Brightness" （A P.26）

●

Shutter speed can be adjusted.

●

Use this when shooting a fast-moving subject or to
emphasize the subject's movement.

"Setting Shutter Speed" （A P.26）

●

Overall color on the screen can be adjusted.

●

Use this when the color on the screen appears dif­ferently from the actual color.

"Setting White Balance" （A P.27）

●

Corrects the image when the subject appears dark
due to backlight.

●

Use this when shooting against the light.

"Setting Backlight Compensation" （A P.27）

●

Brightness of a specified area can be set as the
standard.

"Setting Metering Area" （A P.28）

●

Images that look like old photographs or black-and­white movies can be taken.

"Recording with Effects" （A P.28）

●

Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the sub­ject.

"Taking Close-up Shots" （A P.29）

Scene Selection

Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the
most suitable settings.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SCENE SELECT” and touch C.

3

.

Select the scene and touch C.

4

.

●

After setting, touch D.

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*The image is only an impression.

Setting Effect

NIGHT
EYE

Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically
when the surrounding is dark.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.

.

NIGHT Captures night scenes naturally.

.

POR­TRAIT

Blurs the background to bring out the people in the pic­ture.

Recording

Adjusting Focus Manually

Set this when the focus is not clear in “AUTO” or when manual focusing
is desired.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “FOCUS” and touch C.

3

.

SPORTS Captures fast-moving subjects clearly in every single

frame.

.

SNOW Prevents the subject from appearing too dark when re-

cording snow scenes on a sunny day.

.

SPOT­LIGHT

Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright un­der light.

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Adjust the focus with the slider.

5

Slide upward to focus on a distant subject.

●

Slide downward to focus on a near subject.

●

Touch C to confirm.

6

.

.

.

Memo:

●

A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus
when it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.

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Recording

Adjusting Brightness

You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and touch C.

3

Setting Shutter Speed

You can set the shutter speed to suit the type of subject.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “SHUTTER SPEED” and touch C.

3

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Select the brightness value with the slider.

5

.

●

Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6

●

Compensation range during still image recording: -2.0 to +2.0

●

Slide upward to increase the brightness.

●

Slide downward to decrease the brightness.

Touch C to confirm.

6

.

Select “MANUAL” and touch C.

4

.

Select the shutter speed with the slider.

5

.

Sets the shutter speed from 1/2 to 1/4000.
(Up to 1/1000 for still image.)

●

Slide upward to increase the shutter speed.

●

Slide downward to decrease the shutter speed.

Touch C to confirm.

6

.

Memo:

●

Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images.

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.

Memo:

●

Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images.

Recording

Setting White Balance

You can set the color tone to suit the light source.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “WHITE BALANCE” and touch C.

3

Setting Backlight Compensation

You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to
backlight.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and touch C.

3

.

Select the white balance setting and touch C.

4

.

Setting Details

AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors.

MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not re-

solved.

FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a

shade.

HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a vid-

eo light.

Using MWB

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white

1

paper fills the screen.

Select “MWB” and keep touching C.

2

●

The cursor blinks.

Release C after the menu disappears.

3

.

Select “ON” and touch C.

4

.

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Recording

Setting Metering Area

You can set the brightness of a specified area as the standard.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

Select “METERING AREA/ TYPE” and touch C.

3

Recording with Effects

You can add various effects to videos and still images to create a differ­ent atmosphere from the usual recording.

*The image is only an impression.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

.

.

Select “SPOT” and touch C.

4

.

.

●

When “SPOT” is selected, select the position of the spot frame by
touching the operation buttons "E"/"F".
After selecting, touch C to confirm.

.

Select “EFFECT” and touch C.

3

.

Select the effect setting and touch C.

4

.

Setting Details

OFF No effect.

SEPIA Gives images a brownish tint like old photographs.

BLACK &

Records in black and white like old TV images.

WHITE

CLASSIC
FILM

Skips frames to give images of the effect of an old mov­ie.

●

This can only be set in the video mode.

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STROBE Enables the image to look like a series of consecutive

snapshots by skipping frames.

●

This can only be set in the video mode.

Memo:

●

Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images.

Recording

Taking Close-up Shots

You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.

*The image is only an impression.

Touch D to display the menu.

1

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and touch C.

2

.

.

Registering Files to Events Before Record­ing

Videos can be found easily during playback by categorizing them when
recording.

Select video mode.

1

.

Touch D to display the menu.

2

.

Select “REGISTER EVENT” and touch C.

3

.

Select “TELE MACRO” and touch C.

3

.

Select “ON” and touch C.

4

.

Setting Details

OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T)

end.
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle
(W) end.

ON Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T)

end.
Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle
(W) end.

CAUTION:

●

To return to normal recording, set TELE MACRO to "OFF".

.

Select the event type and touch C.

4

.

Event Type

VACATION

HOLIDAY

SPORTS

ANNIVERSARY

CONGRATULATIONS

BABY

SON

DAUGHTER

BIRTHDAY

GRADUATION

●

An icon appears on the screen and the video is recorded under the se­lected event.
(Videos will continue to be recorded to the same event until a change is
made.)

Memo:

●

To cancel event registration, touch “CANCEL” in step 4.

●

The registered event can be changed again later.

"Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File" （A P.48）
"Changing the Event of the Selected Files" （A P.49）

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Recording

Taking Videos in YouTube Format

You can share your enjoyable memories with family and friends easily by
posting your videos on the video sharing website YouTube.
Through upload shooting, videos that are suitable for uploading to You­Tube (within 10 minutes) may be taken directly.

Memo:

For more information on YouTube, please visit the following website.

http://www.youtube.com/

Select video mode.

1

.

●

The video mode icon appears.

Press the UPLOAD/EXPORT button to display the UPLOAD SET-

2

TINGS/EXPORT SETTINGS menu.

.

Select “UPLOAD SHOOTING” and touch the C button.

3

Uploading Videos

You can upload your videos to YouTube using the provided software "Ev­erio MediaBrowser".
Install the software on your PC and connect this unit to the PC.

●

For details on how to use the software, refer to the help file.

"Installing the Provided Software" （A P.73）
"Connecting this Camera to PC" （A P.72）

Trouble with Uploading Videos

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Check if you have created an account with YouTube.
(You need a YouTube account to upload files to YouTube.)

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Refer to "Q&A", "Latest Information", "Download Information", etc. in
"Click for Latest Product Info" in the help file of the provided software
"Everio MediaBrowser".

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The mode switches between ON and OFF with every press.

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To cancel this setting, set to "OFF".

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After setting, touch the J button.

Start recording.

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Press again to stop.

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The maximum recording length of a video in upload mode is 10 mi­nutes.
Recording stops automatically after 10 minutes.

Memo:

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Upload recording can only be performed for up to 10 minutes, the time
limit of YouTube.

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Changing videos to the file format for uploading cannot be performed
on this unit.
To upload video files, refer to "Uploading Videos" below.

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The upload recording icon disappears when recording stops.
To record another video in upload mode, perform the settings again.

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