JVC GZ-MS100 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT1921-001A

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MEMORY CAMCORDER
CAMÉSCOPE À MÉMOIRE

FREN

GZ-MS100

U

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this memory
camcorder. Before use, please read
the safety information and precautions
contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure
safe use of this product.

For Future Reference:

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

Model No.
Serial No.

Cher client,

Merci pour avoir acheté ce
caméscope à mémoire. Avant
son utilisation, prière de lire les
informations de sécurité et les
précautions des pages 4 et 5 pour
assurer une utilisation sûre de votre
appareil.

Pour une référence ultérieure:

Entrer le numéro de modèle (situé au
dessous du caméscope) et le numéro
de série (situé sur le logement de la
batterie) ci-dessous.

N° du modèle
N° de série

FRANÇAISENGLISH

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Easy Start Guide

[5h56m ]

BATT.

Preparation

1

Q Attach the

battery pack

Charge the Battery
Pack. (Z pg. 14)

Video recording

2

R Insert an SD

card

Format an SD
card when using
it for the first time.
(Z pg. 15)

S Open the

lens cover

T Open the LCD

monitor

The camcorder
turns on
automatically.

Q Select ! (video) mode R Select recording (REC) mode

Playing back

3

Q Select ! (video) mode R Select playback (PLAY) mode

to display thumbnails on the
screen

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CAUTION: Touch the sensors with your finger. The sensors do not function if you touch

SD

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

NO

them with your fingernail or with gloves on.

U When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears,

select [YES] within 10 seconds

(Z pg. 6)

V Set the date and time

(Z pg. 14)

S Press the START/STOP button to start recording

S Select the desired file using the touch sensor. And then touch the

OK button to start playback.

To view images on TV (Z pg. 19)

L

Don’t forget to make copies after

L

recording!

To copy files onto DVD discs.

(Z pg. 22)

To stop playback

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Select

L

.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16 ")
or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camcorder and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.

CAUTION!

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

to

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

The battery pack and the camcorder with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the Iike.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

Windows® is either a registered trademark or

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

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

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Inc.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included

•

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

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

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Read This First!

A

B

A

B

Q

R

MENU

IMAGE QUALITY

GAIN UP

SHUTTER MODE

BASIC SETTINGS

SD

How to Select an Item Using the Touch Sensor

An example screen in English is used for the guidance below.

Selecting an item from the menu list

L

(on the menu screen)

Q Slide your finger up and down on the

sensor.

R Touch the OK button.

NOTE

The cursor moves from 1 to 9 on the index
screen when you slide your finger on the
touch sensor.

Using on-screen buttons

L

(e.g. during playback Z pg. 18)

To select an on-screen button appearing

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

To select an on-screen button appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the touch
sensor under the on-screen button you
want to select.

CAUTION

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

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Make a backup of important recorded data

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important
recorded data to a DVD or other recording media for storage. (Z pg. 22)

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important data, make a trial recording and play back the
recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We
recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording
and the actual recording.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly

This camcorder uses a microcomputer. Factors such as background noise and interference
can prevent it from operating correctly. If the camcorder does not operate correctly, reset
the camcorder. (Z pg. 33)

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

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If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic discharge, turn the power off before using it

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again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the camcorder immediately
and consult your local JVC dealer

If a problem occurs when using the SD card, take the card together with the camcorder

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for repair. If one of them is not included, the cause of the malfunction cannot be
diagnosed, and the camcorder cannot be repaired.

Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back

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up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because the camcorder 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] from the MENU.

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Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories ............................................ 9

Index ...................................................... 10

Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 12

Necessary Settings before Use ........... 14

Charging the Battery Pack ........................... 14

Date/Time Setting ........................................14

Other Settings ....................................... 15

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......15

When using an SD card ............................... 15

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files ..................................... 16

Video Recording .......................................... 16

Still Image Recording ..................................17

Playing Back Files ................................ 18

Video/Still Image Playback .......................... 18

Watching Images on TV........................ 19

EDITING/COPYING

Managing Files ...................................... 20

Deleting/Protecting Files .............................. 20

Copying Files ........................................ 22

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the

Camcorder .................................................22

PC OPERATION

File Backup on a Windows® PC ........... 23

System Requirements .................................23

Software Installation ....................................23

Connecting the Camcorder to the PC .......... 25

File Backup on the PC .................................25

File Backup on the PC without Using

Software ..................................................... 26

File Upload on a Windows® PC ............ 27

File Upload to YouTube ................................27

Other Windows® PC Operations .......... 28

Getting More Use of the Software ...............28

File Backup on a Macintosh® .............. 29

System Requirements .................................29

Connecting the Camcorder to the

Macintosh ...................................................29

File Backup on the Macintosh .....................30

Folder Structure and Extensions ........ 31

Customer Support Information ........... 32

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting .................................... 33

Cleaning ................................................ 34

Warning Indications ............................. 35

Specifications ....................................... 36

Cautions ................................................ 38

Terms ..................................................... 40

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

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

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

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

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GETTING STARTED

Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V18U/14U

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Audio/Video Cable

USB Cable

(Z pg. 22, 25 and 29)

NOTE

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

CD-ROM

(Z pg. 23, 28)

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Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Power-linked operation

•

You can also turn the camcorder on/off by

opening/closing the LCD monitor during the
recording mode.

Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 9

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during shooting.

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Camcorder

! Touch Sensor (Z pg. 6)
# OK (DISP) Button [OK/DISP] (Z pg. 13)
$ Menu Button [MENU]
% Power Switch [ ]

(You can turn off the camcorder by
pressing and holding this button.)

& Speaker
( Playback/Recording Mode Switching

Button [SELECT PLAY/REC] (Z pg. 16)

) Access/Charge Lamp [ACCESS/CHRG.]

(Blinks when you access files or charge
the battery. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)

* Direct DVD Button [DIRECT DVD]

(Z pg. 22)/Information Button [INFO]
(Z pg. 15)

+ Upload/Upload Pre-Record Mode Button

[UPLOAD] (Z pg. 27)

, Auto/Manual Mode Button [AUTO/

MANUAL]

- Mode Switch [!, #]
. Video Recording Start/Stop Button [START/

STOP] (Z pg. 16)

/ Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

(Z pg. 17)

0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T ,] (Z pg. 18)

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+]
(Z pg. 18)

1 DC Jack [DC] (Z pg. 14)
2 Audio/Video Jack [AV]
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Jack [ 2 ]

(Z pg. 22, 25 and 29)

4 LED Light
5 Camera Sensor
6 Lens Cover
7 Lens
8 Lens Cover Switch [ =, > ]
9 Stereo Microphone
: SD Card Slot
; Stud Hole
< Tripod Mounting Socket
= Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 14)
> Battery Pack Mount (Z pg. 14)
? Grip Strap

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image
Recording

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

4 : Auto Mode
3 : Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator
% LED Light Indicator
& Program AE Mode Indicator
( Zoom Indicator
) SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15)
* Approximate Zoom Ratio
+ White Balance Indicator
, Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

- Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35)
. Date/Time (Z pg. 14)
/ Brightness Control Indicator
0 Backlight Compensation Indicator
1 Iris Lock Indicator
2 ± : Exposure Adjustment Indicator

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator

3 Shutter Speed

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator
# Counter
$ Upload Pre-Record Mode Indicator

(Appears during UPLOAD REC ON)
(Z pg. 27)

% Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE),

(FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

C

& Remaining Time (Z pg. 16, 37)
( MREC: (Appears during recording.)

(Z pg. 16)

: (Appears during record-standby

MQ

mode.)

) Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

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

* Wind Cut Indicator
+ Event Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator
# Focus Indicator (Z pg. 17)
$ Image Size
% Picture Quality: FINE (fine) or STD

(standard)

& Remaining Number of Shots (Z pg. 37)
( Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 17)
) Shutter Mode Indicator
* Self-Timer Recording Indicator

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During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

! Mode Indicator
# Effect Mode Indicator
$ Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator
% 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist.)

¨ª : Event Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video file
from the event search.)

¨© : Date Search Playback Indicator

(Appears when playing back a video file
from the date search.)

& Picture Quality: B (ULTRA FINE),

(FINE), D (NORMAL), E (ECONOMY)

C

( Counter
) Playback Mode (Z pg. 18)

:Playback

F

:Pause

Q

:Forward Search

K

:Reverse Search

J

:Forward Slow-Motion

G

:Reverse Slow-Motion

E

(The number on the left shows speed.)

* SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15)
+ Volume Level Indicator
, Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35)

- Date/Time (Z pg. 14)

! Mode Indicator
# Effect Mode Indicator
$ Folder/File Number
% Slide Show Playback Indicator (Z pg. 18)
& SD Card Indicator (Z pg. 15)
( Battery Indicator (Z pg. 35)
) Date/Time (Z pg. 14)

Switching indication modes on LCD
monitor

Each time you touch the DISP button,
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

On-screen function guide

The on-screen function guide is displayed
at the bottom of the screen during menu
display, etc.

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BATT.

Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack

1

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.

2

Attach the battery pack.battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks
in place.

Bottom of the Camcorder

3

Connect the AC adapter.

DC Jack

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)

The charge lamp blinks to indicate charging

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has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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finished. Unplug the AC adapter (or
the power cord) from the AC outlet and
disconnect the AC adapter from the
camcorder.

To detach the battery pack

L

Slide and hold BATT. (Z step 2), then
remove the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery power

L

See page 15.

Charge
lamp

NOTES

You can also use the camcorder with just

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the AC adapter.

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

•

plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.

Date/Time Setting

1

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.

2

When [SET DATE/TIME!] appears,
select [YES] within 10 seconds.

If you do not select within 10 seconds, the
screen disappears. In such case, press the
power button ( ) and turn the camcorder
on again.

3

Set the date and time.

Repeat this step to input the month, day,
year, hour and minute.

4

Touch the OK button to finish.

To change the date and time

L

1) Touch the

2) Select [BASIC SETTINGS], and then
[CLOCK ADJUST].

3) Set the date and time.

To return to the previous screen

L

Select @.

To quit the screen

L

Touch the MENU button.

MENU button.

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Other Settings

DIRECT DVD

INFO

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Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Attach the battery pack.

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Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select recording mode.

For ! mode:
Press the INFO button twice or the INFO
button and then select ;.
For # mode:
Press the INFO button.

To return to the normal screen

L

Press the INFO button again.

NOTES

If “COMMUNICATING ERROR” appears,

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there may be a problem with your battery. In
such a case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The recordable time display should only be

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used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.

When Using an SD Card

If you want to record to an SD card, the
following operations need to be performed.

Operations are confirmed on the following

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SD cards.
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC
card
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD
card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB
to 16 GB)

If other media are used, they may fail to

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

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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Cards used to record video on this camcorder

•

cannot be played back on other devices.

Some card readers (including internal card

•

readers in PCs) may not be able to support
SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for
recording and encounter any reading error,
the card reader you are using, might be a
non-SDHC supported device. Please use
the camcorder or other SDHC compatible
devices to access the card.

Q Insert an SD card

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

1

Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the
Camcorder

2

Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.

Clipped Edge

3

Close the SD card cover.

To remove an SD card

L

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

NOTES

Insert and remove the SD card only while

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

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

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side of the label.

R Format an SD card when using it for

the first time

This will also ensure stable speed and
operation when accessing the SD card.

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] from the
MENU.

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PLAY/REC

SELECT

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: • Insert an SD card.

Open lens cover.

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC
button to select recording mode.

Press the START/STOP button to
start recording.

Approximate remaining time for
recording appears.

To stop recording

L

Press the START/STOP button again.

To view the video you just recorded

L

Select A during pause.
During the preview, you can delete the
video by selecting *.

To change the picture quality

L

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]
from the MENU

NOTES

Video files are given the names MOV001.MOD to MOV009.MOD, MOV00A.MOD to MOV00F.MOD,

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and MOV010.MOD in order of recording.

After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically.

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A new file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.

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This camcorder records video in MPEG2 format compliant with SD-VIDEO format. This camcorder is

•

not compatible with other digital video formats.

To change the aspect ratio of the image

L

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT
RATIO] from the MENU.

To record a video clip (approx. 10

L

minutes)

Before you start recording, press UPLOAD
button twice to “UPLOAD REC ON”.

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PLAY/REC

SELECT

Still Image Recording

Preparation: • Insert an SD card.

Open lens cover.

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC
button to select recording mode.

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT
button halfway.

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

To view the image you just recorded

L

Select A after shooting.
During the preview, you can delete the
image by selecting *.

To change the picture quality

L

Change the settings in [IMAGE
QUALITY] from the MENU.

To record still images continuously

L

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU.

Press the SNAPSHOT button fully
to take the photo/picture.

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Playing Back Files

PLAY/REC

SELECT

SD

Video/Still Image Playback

1

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

2

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button
to select playback mode.

3

Select the desired file.

To watch on TV

L

See page 19.

To check the file information

L

Press the INFO button when playback is
paused.

To adjust the sound volume of videos

L

The index screen for videos appears.

Operations during Video Playback

L

: Return to the first scene of the file

N

!

: Go to the first scene of the next file

O

#

: Return to the index screen

L

$

: Reverse search (during playback)

J

%

: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

E

direction (during pause)*

: Playback

F

&

: Pause

Q

: Forward search (during playback)

K

(

: Frame-by-frame playback in forward

G

direction (during pause)*

* Slow playback starts when you keep

touching the sensor button under E / G
for a while.

Turn down the
volume

Operations during Still Image

L

Playback

:Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise

(

!

:Change playback order of slide show

P

in reverse direction

:Rotate 90 degrees clockwise

)

#

:Change playback order of slide show

F

in forward direction

:Return to the index screen

L

$

:Display the previous file

N

%

:Start/end the slide show

F

&

:Display the next file

O

(

Turn up the
volume

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Watching Images on TV

Preparation:

Turn off all units.

AV Jack

DC Jack

AV Cable

AC Adapter

NOTE

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

1

Turn on the camcorder and the TV.

2

Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

3

(Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder)

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

4

Start playback on the camcorder. (Z pg. 18)

To AC Outlet

AV Input Jack

If the aspect ratio of the image is not correct as

L

shown on the right

Change the settings in [SELECT TV TYPE] from
the MENU.

To display the camcorder’s on-screen display

L

on TV

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU.

16:9 TV 4:3 TV

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SD

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

CAUTION

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

Deleting/Protecting Files

Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete

•

them, release the protection first.

Once files are deleted, they cannot be

•

restored. Check files before deleting.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

•

select playback mode.

The following screen illustrations are
examples when performing [DELETE].

1

Touch the MENU button.

You can skip directly to the delete menu by
selecting *.

2

Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT/
CANCEL].

Deleting/Protecting the Currently
Displayed File

After performing steps 1-2

3

Select [CURRENT].

4

When [DELETE?] or [PROTECT?]
appears, select [YES].

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

Deleting/Protecting Files

After performing steps 1-2

3

Select [FILE SELECT].

4

Select the desired file.

The * (deletion) or x (protection) mark

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appears on the file. To select other files,
repeat this step.

If you slide the zoom lever towards T,

•

the preview screen is displayed. Sliding
the zoom lever towards W returns to the
index screen.

5

Select [QUIT].

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6

Select [EXECUTE AND QUIT] (when
performing [DELETE]) or [YES]
(when performing [PROTECT]).

Deleting/Protecting All Files

After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 20)

3

Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT
ALL].

4

When [DELETE ALL?] or [PROTECT
ALL?] appears, select [YES].

To quit the screen

L

Select [QUIT].

To release protection

L

Select the protected file in step 4
(“Deleting/Protecting Files” Z pg. 20).

To release protection of all files

L

1) In step

2) Select [YES].

3, select [CANCEL ALL].

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

DVD Burner
(CU-VD3)

You can copy video files
recorded on this camcorder
onto DVD discs. (Z right
column)

PC

You can copy video/
still image files on this
camcorder onto your PC.
(Z pg. 23 to 29)

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camcorder

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW
Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-

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

Dual-layer discs cannot be used.

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Regarding finalization after copying

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

NOTE

When using the optional DVD Burner, read its
instructions.

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Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

USB Jack

DVD Burner

NOTES

Use the USB cable that came with the DVD

•

burner.
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter

•

as the power supply instead of the battery
pack.

Copying Video Files that Have Never
Been Copied

Files that have never been copied to the DVD
discs are automatically selected and copied.

1

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.

2

Press the DIRECT DVD button.

3

Select [EXECUTE].

The DVD disc begins to be created.

•

When [COMPLETED] appears, touch
the OK button.

When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]

•

appears, change the disc. The second
DVD disc begins to be created.

To cancel the DVD creation, select

•

[STOP].

To quit the screen

L

1) Select [QUIT].

2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].

DC Jack

USB Jack

USB Cable

PC OPERATION

File Backup on a Windows® PC

Install the software that came with the
camcorder to your PC.
You can back up your files on your PC and
also create discs.
Even if you do not install the software, you
can still back up your files on your PC.
(Z pg. 26)

System Requirements

OS:

Either one of the following OS should be pre­installed (32-bit):
Windows® XP Home Edition (SP2), Windows®
XP Professional (SP2), Windows Vista® Home
Basic, Windows Vista® Home Premium

CPU:

Intel® Pentium® 4, at least 1.6 GHz
(at least 2.2 GHz recommended)
Intel® Pentium® M, at least 1.4 GHz
Intel® CoreTM Duo, at least 1.5 GHz

RAM:

[XP] At least 256 MB (For creating DVD Video
by PowerCinema, 1 GB or more)
[Vista] At least 1 GB (2 GB or more
recommended)

Free hard disk space:
At least 120 MB for installation
For creating DVD Video, at least 10 GB
recommended

USB port:

USB 2.0 port

Display:

Must be capable of displaying at least
1024 x 600 VRAM 128 MB recommended.

Miscellaneous:

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
DirectX 9.0 or later

Supported media:

DVD-Video: DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW,
DVD-RDL/+RDL

For the compatible DVD burners, refer to
CyberLink web site:
http://www.cyberlink.com/english/products/
powerproducer/3/comp_dvd_drives.jsp

NOTE

The system requirements information is not
a guarantee that the provided software will
work on all personal computers meeting those
requirements.

Software Installation

Please read the “JVC SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT” in the CD-ROM instruction
before you install software.
The following software is included in the CD­ROM that came with your camcorder.

PowerCinema NE for Everio

•

The main file managing software. You
can perform various operations such as
file backup, playback, upload and DVD
authoring.

Scroll right or left to focus on a function,

and select the function by clicking on the
picture.

L Browse Videos:

Plays back video files on the PC

L Browse Pictures:

Plays back still image files on the PC

L Advanced Functions:

Copies/deletes files on the PC/uploads files

to YouTube

L Create DVD:

Creates a DVD-Video

LDirect DVD:

Burns files that are camcorder files onto a

DVD

L Backup:

Backs up camcorder files onto the PC

(Z pg. 25)

L Settings:

You can perform detailed settings for each

item.

L Help:

Displays operating procedure for each

function. (internet connection is required)

Digital Photo Navigator 1.5

•

Allows you to change the format of still
image files backed up on your PC.

You can find the latest information on the
provided software program at CyberLink’s
world wide web server at http://www2.cli.
co.jp/products/ne/

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File Backup on a Windows® PC (Continued)

Preparation:

Quit any other software you are using. (Check
that there are no other application icons on
the status bar.)

1

Load the provided CD-ROM into the
PC.

After a moment, the [SETUP] screen
appears. If the [SETUP] screen does not
appear, double-click the CD-ROM icon in
[My Computer].

2

Click [Easy Installation].

If you want to specify the type of software
to install or the installation destination
folder etc., select [Custom Installation].
Follow the instructions on the screen to
install the software.

3

Click [Yes].

5

Click [Yes].

The software installation starts.

6

Click [Finish].

When installation is completed

L

The installed software is displayed in [All
Programs].

The backup destination folder [MyWorks]
for files is created on the hard disk drive
that has the most free space.

4

Select the desired language and
click [OK].

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