JVC GZ-MIG670 Instructions Manual

JVC

INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCCIONES

HARD DISK CAMERA
VIDEOcAMARA

GZ-MIG670

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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.

Please
connectin9oroperating

Por
antes

•

• •

•

read

the

instruction

favor,

leaelmanual

de

conectaruoperar

PLEASE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN THIS
PRODUCT TOYOUR PLACE

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ASSISTANCEINPRODUCT HOOK-UP AND USE

IS

AVAILABLE

www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722
NO DEVUELVA INMEDIATAMENTE, POR FAVOR,

ESTE PRODUCTO AL LUGAR DE ADQUISICION.

ASISTENCI,t~

DEL PRODUCTO DISPONIBLE EN:
www.jvc.comoportel.aI1-800-252-5722

PARA CONEXION Y UTILIZACION

this

de

instrucciones

AT:

manual

product.

este

producto.

prior

OF

PURCHASE.

to

Apreciado cliente

Muchas gracias por haber adquirido
esta camara con disco duro integrado.
Antes de usarla, lea la informaci6n de
seguridad y las precauciones contenidas
en las paginas 2 y 3 para garantizar un
uso seguro de este producto.

Para futuras consultas:

Escriba a continuaci6nelnumero
de modelo (situado en la base de la
camara) y el numero de serie (situado
en el compartimiento de la bate ria de la
camara).

Numero de modelo
Numero de serie

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III

STEREO

DOLBY

DIGITAL

CREATOR!

!

Safety Precautions

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO USER·SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

'tj

&

• the literature accompanying

&

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNITTO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK

OF

~lECTR~C

DO

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. within

equilateral triangle, is intendedtoalert the usertothe
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to

constitute a risk of electric shocktopersons.

The exclamation point withinanequilateral triangle is
IIltended
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

to

alert the usertothe

NOT

OPEN

SHOCK

If'

L.ti

presence of important

the

appliance.

NOTES:

• The rating plate and safety caution areonthe
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

• The serial number plate isonthe battery pack
mount.

• The rating information and safety caution of the
AC

adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery usedinthis 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.

• Keep away from children.

• Do not disassemble and do not disposeofin

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

fire.

When the equipment is installedina cabinet or
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient spaceonall
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
moreonboth sides,ontop 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 notbeable
to get out.)

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in

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placedonthe 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 equipmentina 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.)ontop 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.

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CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.

Carrying or holding the camcorderbythe LCD
monitor can resultindropping the unit, orina
malfunction.
Do

not use a tripodonunsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camcorder.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (AudioNideo, S-Video, etc.) to
the camcorder and leaving itontop of the TV is not

recommended, as trippingonthe cables will cause

the camcorder to fall, resultingindamage.

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 notbeexposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read these instructions.

2.

Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8.

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

9.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufactun3r.

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 carV
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when

unusE~d

for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged

cord or

plu~1

in

any

way,

such as power-supply

is

damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus tlas been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

in

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

• HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

Licensing,

•

Windows@

LLC.

is either registered

HOm.'·

HI."".u~"ItlIIIC(I.~'!tII""t",

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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.

•

iTunes.
registeredinthe

•

You

iMovie, iPhoto are trademarksofApple

U.S.

and

other countries.

Tube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

Inc.,

and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

• Other product and company names included

in

this instruction manual are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of their respective holders.

If this symbol is shown, it
in

the European Union.

is

only valid

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,I;asy

St~rt

~uide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn

off

the

camcorder

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing files
Do not remove the

AC

adapter, the

battery pack or the

microSD card when

the lamp

is

blinking.

and

attach

the

battery

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished

pack.

The battery pack is not

Battery Pack

AC

Adapter

To

AC

Outlet

(110V to 240V)

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charged at the time of
purchase.

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• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides
JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Grip Adjustment

Adjust

• Fasten the strap when you grip the
camcorder.

• When carrying the camcorder,
please be careful not to drop it.

the

strap

and

fasten.

Grip Strap

4

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Daten-ime Setting

O

Oplen
turn on the camcorder

the LCD monitor to

Select the city closest to
the area where you use
the camcorder

Power button

Select [YES] within

-~..."..-~

LCD

monitor

f)

10

~seconds

Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor.

Then

touch

OK.

Select [ON] if daylight
saving time is effective

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

•

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

the sensors with your finger. The

e Select [CLOCK SETTING]

oSet the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

-+:

Moves the cursor to the right

OK:

Clock starts

t

Video recording

•

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

oSlide the mode switch to

a

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...

oSelect recording mode

The mode changes when
you press the button.

select"

(video) mode

The auto recording

indicator appears.

e Start recording

~

START
ISTOP

Press the
button to start recording,

and press

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START/STOP

it

again to stop.

Playing back

oSelect playback mode

The mode changes when

you

press the button.

oSelect the desired file

Index screen

8

•

•

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Se~ect

To

perform operations such

To

view filesonTV

Do

not

forgettomake

•

To

copy files onto DVD discs

•

To

dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder

•

To

play back a created disc

To

edit files on your computer

•

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(Touch OK)

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p.

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copies after recording!

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25)

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(r-,rp.29)

forward search or reverse search

p.

27)

(:;:5'

p.

34)

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Playback screen

(a:::~~

p.

22)

Contents

GETIING

Accessories

Preparing the Remote ControL
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

Index

Tripod Mounting 13

Indications on LCD
Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack 16

Daternme Setting 16

Language Setting 17

STARTED

Monitor

10

11
11

12

14

16

Other Settings 18

Using a microSD Card 18

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RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording

Video Recording 19

Still Image Recording 20

Zooming

LED Light
Checking the Remaining Battery Power
Checking the Remaining Spaceonthe

Recording Media

Files 19

21
21
21

21

Playing Back Files 22

Video Playback 22
Still Image Playback 23

Manual Recording

Changing to Manual Recording Mode 24

Backlight Compensation 24
Manual Setting

in

Menu 24

24

EDITING

Managing

Capturing a Still Image from a Video 26
Deleting Files 26

Files

26

COPYING

Copying Files

Using a DVD Burner 27

Creating a

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder 34

DVD

using a

PC

27

29

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

Connection with TV 25

Playback Operation 25

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25

Howtouse

After

the

menuisdisplayedonthe

the

Touch

LCD

Sensor

monitor:

Read This First!

Make a backup of important recorded data

Itisrecommended to copy your important
recorded data to a
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
sound

have

been recorded correctly.

DVD

or other recording

to

check that the video and

oSlide your finger

f)

Select [SET]. (Touch

fJ

To

select an on-screen button appearing on

the left side, touch the portion of the sensor

next to the on-screen button.

m

To

select an on-screen button appearing
the bottomofthe screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.

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

your

up

and

downonthe

OK.)

CAMCORDER.

in the supplied

sensor.

at

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate
correctly

Close the LCD monitorand remove the
power supply (battery packorAC adapter)
from the camcorder, then reattach it.

Precautions on handling batteries

•

Be

sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/
VF815UIVF823U battery packs. This product
includes patented and other proprietary

is

technology and
JVC battery and not with other batteries.
JVC cannot guarantee safety or
performance of this product whenitis
operatedbyother batteries.

If

the camcorderissubjected to electrostatic

•
discharge, turn off the power before using
again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the

camcorder immediately and contact

www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722

• Recorded data maybeerased while the

camcorder
Back
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].

is

up

all data before requesting repairs or

made tobeused with the

being repaired or inspected.

it

In

order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe®
AcrobafID
must be installed.
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from
Adobe's web site:

http://www.adobe.com/

Reader™

or Adobe®

IImmII

Select

The
camcorder.

your

desired

model

nameisindicatedonthe

language

withasingle

Reader

bottomofyour

iD

click.

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Accessories

AP-V20U

o

BN-VF808U

AC

Adapter

RM-V751U

Remote Control

Battery Pack

CR2025

Lithium Battery

Pre-installed in the

remote control.

AV

Cable

CD-ROM

USB Cable

Core Filter

IImD

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

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Preparing the Remote Control

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

IBeam Effective Area

Remote!

mmI

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

Sensor

Effective distance:
Max. 5 m (16 ft)

I

To

Reinsert the Battery

Pullout the battery holder by pressing the lock

tab.

Lock

Tab

Lithium Battery
(CR2025)

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")

To

be connected to

the camcorder

Wind once.

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11

Index

12

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mmI

• Be careful not to cover @,
during shooting.

• The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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@, and @

Camcorder

CD

Power Button

@ HDMI Mini Connector
@

DISPLAY

@ Speaker
@ Zoom Lever

SpeakerVolume Control

@

SNAPSHOT

(7)

Touch Sensor

@

OK

Button

@

MENU

@ Mode Switch [.II,
@

UPLOAD

TITLE

@

EXPORT

@

DIRECT
INFO Button

@ PLAY/REC Button

@ LED Light

@ Remote Sensor

:.jJ)

Lens

@ Stereo Microphone

Button

Button

Button

Button

Button (r:yp.35)

DVD Button

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Button (r:;'

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Remote Control

o Infrared Beam Transmitting Window
o ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out)

8

Up

Button

o Skip Backward Button
o Left Button

o Back Button

f)

PLAYLIST

Button

o START/STOP Button

o S.SHOT(SNAPSHOT) Button

(Ii)

INFO Button

at

Skip Forward Button

o PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button

G)

Right Button

4D

Next Button

~

Down Button

(D

INDEX

4lI

DISP Button

* Each time

switches

"'mode:

Index Screen

o mode:

Index Screen

Button*

you

press INDEX, the screen

as

shown below:

~

~

Group Index Screen
Date Index Screen

@)

DC Connector

~g)

START/STOP Button (rfT

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AV Connector

~]

USB Connector

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Tripod Mounting Socket

(g~

microSD Card Slot

@ Battery Release Button

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p.

(CCr

25, 34)

p.

p.

27,30)

19)

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.

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

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13

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image
Recording

CD

Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(17"

p. 24)

rl1:

Auto Mode

[M]:

Manual Mode

@ Effect Mode Indicator

(:3)

Tele Macro Mode Indicator

@ LED Light Indicator

C~)

Scene Select Indicator

@ Zoom Indicator

(!; Recording Medium Indicator

@ Drop Detection Indicator (Appears when

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

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p.

21)

® White Balance Indicator

@ Monitor Backlight Indicator

Cfl;

Battery Indicator

@ DatelTime

(I~

Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

@ Backlight Compensation Indicator

@ Brightness Control Indicator

w:

Photometry Area Control Indicator

("L~)

Shutter Speed

(rr?p.16)

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p.

24)

During Video Recording Only

CIi

Mode Indicator

@ EXPORT Mode Indicator
@ Counter

@ Upload Mode Indicator

~:

Analog Input Indicator

@ Video Quality:

!!'!:

(NORMAL),~(ECONOMY)

t§;

Remaining Time

Cf)

e REC: (Appears during recording.)

~

(ULTRA FINE),~(FINE),

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p.

p.

36)

35)

e.. :(Appears during record-standby

mode.)

(~j

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)

@ Shooting Indicator

@ Wind Cut Indicator

@ Event Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

(Of

p.

19)

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(1)

Mode Indicator

® Focus Indicator

@ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD

(standard)

(~'"

Remaining Number of Shots

($)

Shooting Indicator

'El;

Shutter Mode Indicator

(j)

Self-Timer Indicator

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(tc:c"

p.

20)

During Video Playback

CD

Mode Indicator

@ Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when

playing back a playlist.)

@ Quick Review Indicator
@ Video Quality:

~

(NORMAL),~(ECONOMY)

~

(ULTRA FINE),~(FINE),

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p.

19)

® Counter

(~)

Playback Mode

.:

Playback

II:

Pause

~~:

........

(The number on the left shows speed.)

(f) Battery Indicator

@ DatefTime

@ Volume Level Indicator

@ Output with 1080p

Fonllfard Search

: Reverse Search

II

• :Fonllfard Slow-Motion

~

..

:Reverse Slow-Motion

(iCY

p.

16)

During Still Image Playback

CD

Mode Indicator

(2)

Quick Review Indicator (Til>p.20)

@ Folder/File Number
@ Slide Show Playback Indicator

@ Battery Indicator

@ DatefTime (rr,

(J)

Output with 1080p

Switching

p.

16)

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

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15

Necessary Settings before Use

•

To

Charging the Battery Pack

1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

camcorder.

2 Attach the battery pack, then connect

AC

the

To

adapter.

AC

Adapter

AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

...

(

detach the battery pack

IImI1I

•

You

can also use the camcorder with just the

AC

adapter.

• The actual recording time may shorten
depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving subject.

• Please do not pull or bend the
plug and cable. This may damage the
adapter.

AC

adapter

AC

• The power/charge lamp blinks to
indicate charging has started.

• When the lamp goes out, charging is

finished.

•

To

check the remaining battery power

See page 21.

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U
(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 h 40 m

BN-VF823U 3 h 40 m

1 h 50 m

DatelTime Setting

1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

2 Touch MENU.

3 Select [DISPLAY

SETIINGS].

4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

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5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].

6 Select the city closest to the area

yC)U

where

Principal city of the

selected area

use the camcorder.

Selected areaishighlighted

6 Select the city closest to the area you

are traveling.

•

To

return to the previous screen

Select

•

To

Select [QUIT].

~.

quit the screen

Time diffmence 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

9 Select [SAVE].

To

reset the setting, select [QUIT].

[-+]

to set.

I

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].

Setting the clock to local time when

traveling

After performing steps

1-4

(:r~=

5 Select [AREA SETTING].

p. 16)

5 Select the desired language.

•

To

return to the previous screen

Select

•

To

Select [QUIT].

~.

quit the screen

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