JVC GZ-MS100AA, GZ-MS100 Instructions Manual

LYT1927-001C-M

INSTRUCTIONS

MEMORY CAMCORDER

GZ-MS100

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.

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Easy Start Guide

[5h56m ]

BATT.

Preparation

Q Attach the

battery pack

Charge the Battery Pack. (Z pg. 14)

Video recording

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

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

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

DATE TIME

1 2008 11 07

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)

Don’t forget to make copies after

recording!

To copy files onto DVD discs

(Z pg. 22)

To stop playback

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Select

Safety Precautions

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

CAUTIONS:

If you notice smoke or a peculiar smell coming

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from the camcorder or AC Adapter, shut it down and unplug it immediately. Continue using the camcorder or AC Adapter under these conditions could lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your JVC dealer. Do not attempt to repair the malfunction yourself.

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No

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user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

When you are not using the AC adapter for a

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long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

In certain areas, use the conversion plug

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depending on the type of your AC wall outlet.

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

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

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 licence from Dolby

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

Windows® is either a registered trademark

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or 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

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

Read This First!

IMAGE QUALITY

GAIN UP

SHUTTER MODE

BASIC SETTINGS

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

(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

(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.

When Using an SD Card

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

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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 record data correctly, or they may lose data that

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had already been recorded.

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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GETTING STARTED

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

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB cable ....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 YouTubeTM ............................. 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-V14E/AP-V20M

Power Cord Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

(Z pg. 22, 25 and 29)

Core Filter

NOTE

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

CD-ROM

(Z pg. 23, 28)

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable

Attach the core filter to the USB cable. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper.

3 cm

Wind once.

Index

NOTES

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Power-linked operation

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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

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)

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

(Z pg. 16)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

) Digital Image Stabiliser (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)

( Counter ) Playback Mode (Z pg. 18)

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

: Forward Slow-Motion

: Reverse Slow-Motion

(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.

BATT.

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CLOCK ADJUST

Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

Attach the battery pack.battery pack.

Slide the battery pack down until it locks in place.

Bottom of the Camcorder

Connect the AC adapter.

DC Jack

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

(110V to 240V)

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

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

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.

Set the date and time.

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

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

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

To check the remaining battery power

See page 15.

Touch the OK button to finish.

To change the date and time

1) Touch the

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

3) Set the date and time.

To return to the previous screen

Select @.

To quit the screen

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

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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

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

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cannot be played back on other devices.

Some card readers (including internal card

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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.

Open the SD card cover.

Bottom of the Camcorder

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge first.

Clipped Edge

Close the SD card cover.

To remove an SD card

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.

PLAY/REC

SELECT

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: • Insert an SD card.

Open lens cover.

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Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

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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

Press the START/STOP button again.

To view the video you just recorded

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

To change the picture quality

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

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not compatible with other digital video formats.

To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

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

To record a video clip (approx. 10

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.

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Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

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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

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

To change the picture quality

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

To record still images continuously

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

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

Playing Back Files

PLAY/REC

SELECT

Video/Still Image Playback

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

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

Select the desired file.

To watch on TV

See page 19.

To check the file information

Press the INFO button when playback is paused.

To adjust the sound volume of videos

The index screen for videos appears.

Operations during Video Playback

: Return to the first scene of the file

: Go to the first scene of the next file

: Return to the index screen

: Reverse search (during playback)

: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

direction (during pause)*

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward search (during playback)

(

: Frame-by-frame playback in forward

direction (during pause)*

* Slow playback starts when you keep

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

Turn down the volume

Operations during Still Image

Playback

:Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise

(

:Change playback order of slide show

in reverse direction

:Rotate 90 degrees clockwise

)

:Change playback order of slide show

in forward direction

:Return to the index screen

:Display the previous file

:Start/end the slide show

:Display the next file

(

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 PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used with a television of a different standard.

Turn on the camcorder and the TV.

Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

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

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

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

shown on the right

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

To display the camcorder’s on-screen display

on TV

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

16:9 TV 4:3 TV

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

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them, release the protection first.

Once files are deleted, they cannot be

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restored. Check files before deleting.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

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mode.

Press the SELECT PLAY/REC button to

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select playback mode.

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

Touch the MENU button.

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

Select [DELETE] or [PROTECT/ CANCEL].

Deleting/Protecting the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1-2

Select [CURRENT].

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

Select [FILE SELECT].

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,

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

Select [QUIT].

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

Deleting/Protecting All Files

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

Select [DELETE ALL] or [PROTECT ALL].

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

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

To release protection

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

To release protection of all files

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)

You can copy video/ still image files on this camcorder onto your PC. (Z pg. 23 to 30)

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 finalisation after copying

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

NOTE

When using the optional DVD Burner, read its instructions.

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

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burner. It is recommended to use the AC Adapter

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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.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Press the DIRECT DVD button.

Select [EXECUTE].

The DVD disc begins to be created.

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When [COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK button.

When [COMPLETED. CHANGE DISC]

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

To cancel the DVD creation, select

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[STOP].

To quit the screen

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

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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

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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.)

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].

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.

Click [Yes].

The software installation starts.

Click [Finish].

When installation is completed

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.

Select the desired language and click [OK].

Connecting the Camcorder to the PC

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

DC Jack

USB Jack

USB Port

NOTES

Never disconnect the USB cable while the

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access/charge lamp on the camcorder lights or blinks.

Do not turn off the camcorder when

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the USB cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the PC.

Connect the camcorder directly to the USB

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jack on the PC, not through a hub.

Do not use an extension USB cable.

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Saving the wrong kinds of files in an SD

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card or deleting files or folders from an SD card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder. When it is necessary to delete a file from an SD card, delete it through the camcorder. Also, do not move or rename folders and files in the medium on PC.

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter

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as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

USB Cable

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

When you have finished operation

Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camcorder, or turning off the power of the camcorder/PC. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camcorder and PC.

1) Confirm that the access/charge lamp on the camcorder does not light or blink. (If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.)

2) Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the status bar.

3) Select [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

4) Click [OK].

5) Disconnect the USB cable.

6) Turn off the camcorder and PC.

File Backup on the PC

This method uses the software on the provided CD-ROM to back up files onto your PC. Video files that have never been backed up onto the connected PC are automatically selected from the back up history and backed up. If you could not install the software, turn to page 2

6 for details of how to back up your

files without using this software.

Preparation:

Install the software from the provided CD-

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ROM. (Z pg. 23)

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the

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USB cable. (Z left column)

NOTE

When backup is performed, folders are created in the [MyWorks] folder (Z pg. 24), and the files are backed up inside those folders.

Continued on Next page

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File Backup on a Windows® PC (Continued)

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

On the camcorder, select [BACK UP].

Although a dialog box appears on the PC, you do not need to use it. PowerCinema starts automatically.

Click [EVERIO_SD].

Click [OK].

When the progress bar disappears, the process is complete.

File Backup on the PC without Using Software

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. (Z pg. 25)

On the PC, create a folder to back up files into.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

On the camcorder, select [PLAYBACK ON PC].

A dialog box appears on the PC.

Select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK].

Select the folder you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1.

SD_VIDEO:

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Folder that contains video files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag & drop files such as [PRG001] one by one.

DCIM:

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Folder that contains still image files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag & drop files such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.

NOTE

For further details on the use of folders, see page 3

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File Upload on a Windows ® PC

File Upload to YouTube

This method uses software on the provided CD-ROM to perform quick video clip upload to YouTubeTM with a simple one touch operation.

This product’s YouTubeTM upload functionality is included under license from YouTube LLC. The presence of YouTubeTM upload functionality in this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube LLC.

Preparation:

Install the software from the included CD-

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ROM. (Z pg. 23)

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the

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USB cable. (Z pg. 25)

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

camcorder.

On the camcorder, press the

UPLOAD button.

Although a dialog box appears on the PC, you do not need to use it. PowerCinema starts automatically.

On the PC, click on the check box of

the desired file.

The s mark appears on the left of the selected file. To select other files, repeat this step.

Click [YouTubeTM].

Click [Next].

To create a YouTubeTM account, click [Sign up to YouTubeTM].

Select video category and broadcast

option. Click [Next].

The Video Title is automatically filled in during uploading process with the File name, and the Description and Tags with Everio Video references. Date information is also input. If you want to modify this information, sign on to your account on the YouTubeTM website: http://www.youtube.com/

Click on the check box and then

click [Upload].

Uploading starts. Click [Cancel] to cancel procedure.

Click [Finish].

NOTES

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter as

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the power supply instead of the battery pack.

The operation is possible only with video

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clips that have been configured for this video sharing website. So, before you start shooting, set upload pre-record mode to “UPLOAD REC ON”. (Z pg. 16)

You can upload up to 10 movies under the

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same video category and broadcast option at one time.

It takes approx. 5 minutes to upload every 1

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minute recording of a video clip (for uplink speed of 1Mbps).

There is no guarantee that the operation will

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work in all environments or when there are changes in YouTubeTM site in the future.

For more information on YouTubeTM, visit

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YouTubeTM website: http://www.youtube.com/

If you cannot upload the file to YouTubeTM

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Refer to “Latest Information”, “Updater”, “Troubleshooting”, etc. in the help of PowerCinema NE for Everio.

Other Windows® PC Operations

Getting More Use of the Software

For more information on operations of the software, see the Tutorials for each software program or the User’s Guides.

PowerCinema NE for Everio

Double-click the PowerCinema NE for Everio icon. Start PowerCinema NE for Everio.

Click [Help].

Digital Photo Navigator 1.5

The User’s Guide is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format.

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.

Right-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer], then click [Open].

Double-click the [DOCS] folder.

Open the “Start.pdf” file and click the button of the desired language.

NOTES

You need to connect to the Internet to see

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the Tutorial.

Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or Adobe®

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Reader® must be installed to read PDF files. Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com/

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File Backup on a Macintosh®

You can back up camcorder files onto your computer.

System Requirements

Hardware:

Macintosh must be standard equipped with USB 2.0 port

OS:

Mac OS X (v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.11, v10.5.1 to v10.5.2)

Connecting the Camcorder to the Macintosh

Preparation:

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

DC Jack

USB Jack

USB Cable

AC Adapter

Do not use an extension USB cable.

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When you copy files from the computer

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to the SD card on the camcorder, do not include any other files than those recorded with the camcorder.

Do not delete, move, or rename the files and

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folders in the camcorder from the computer.

It is recommended to use the AC Adapter

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as the power supply instead of the battery pack.

When you have finished operation

Always follow the procedures below when disconnecting the camcorder, or turning the power of the camcorder/computer off. Failing to do so may cause damage to the camcorder and computer.

1) Drag & drop the SD card icon on the desktop into the [Trash] icon. If the confirmation message appears, click [OK].

2) Confirm that the access/charge lamp on the camcorder does not light or blink. If the access/charge lamp lights or blinks, wait until it is turned off before proceeding.

3) Disconnect the USB cable.

4) Turn off the camcorder and computer.

To AC Outlet

USB Port

NOTES

Never disconnect the USB cable while the

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access/charge lamp on the camcorder lights or blinks.

Do not turn off the camcorder when

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the USB cable is connected, to prevent malfunctions of the PC.

Connect the camcorder directly to the

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computer, not through a hub.

File Backup on a Macintosh® (Continued)

DCIM:

File Backup on the Macintosh

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable. (Z pg. 29)

On the computer, create a folder to back up files into.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

On the camcorder, select [PLAYBACK ON PC].

Double-click [EVERIO_SD] icon.

Depending on the type of OS used, iPhoto starts if the SD card contains a DCIM folder.

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Folder that contains still image files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag & drop files such as [PIC_0001.JPG] one by one.

NOTE

For further details on the use of folders, see page 31.

Select the folder you want to back up, and drag & drop it into the folder you created in step 1.

SD_VIDEO:

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Folder that contains video files. If you want to back up files individually, open this folder, and drag & drop files such as [PRG001] one by one.

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[XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO] [XXXJVCSO]

[DCIM]

[SD_VIDEO]

[EXTMOV]

[MISC]

[PRIVATE]

[MGR_INFO]

[PRGXXX]

[PRGXXX] [PRGXXX]

[PRGXXX.PGI] [MOVXXX.MOD] [MOVXXX.MOI]

[MOV_XXX.MOD]

Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

X = number

Contains the still image folders.

Contains the video file folders.

Management information* for the media as a whole

Management information* Video file Management information* for the video files

Video file which management information is corrupted.

Contains folders with DPOF setting data.

Contains management information files of event and/or DVD creation information for the files taken with the camcorder.

* Information such as the date and time of recording, recorded with the video file.

Extensions

Video files : “.MOD” Still image files : “.jpg”

For Windows®, the file extension may not appear depending on the [FOLDER] option setting.

Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorised according to the terms of the software licence.

JVC

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

Product Name

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Model

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Problem

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Error Message

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Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

CyberLink

Telephone/fax support

Location Language

Germany

Taiwan Mandarin 9:00 to 18:00

Japan Japanese 10:00 to 17:00 +81-3-3516-9555 –

English / German /

French / Spanish /

Italian

Paid voice support

Location Language

U.S.A. English

Support web/e-mail

Language URL/e-mail address

English http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/support/new_site/support_index.html

German / French /

Spanish / Italian

Japanese http://jp.cyberlink.com/support/

(Mon. to Fri.)

9:00 to 17:00 +49-700-462-92375 +49-241-70525-25

Lines are open

(Mon. to Fri.)

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Manufacturer Model (Desktop/Laptop) CPU OS Memory (MB) Available Hard Disk Space (GB)

Office hours

13:00 to

22:00 CST

goCyberlink@aixtema.de

Phone # Fax #

+886-2-8667-1298

ext. 333

http://www.cyberlink.com/english/cs/

support/new_site/voice_support.jsp

+886-2-8667-1300

URL

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly.

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

The camcorder heats up when it is used

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for a long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

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When playing back a video file, the

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image stops momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.

Trouble Action

Connect the AC adapter securely.

No power is supplied.

The power does not turn on, or the battery

Power

operation time is extremely short even after the battery is fully charged.

The power/charge lamp on the camcorder does not light during charging.

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording

During recording, the date/time does not appear.

Digital zoom does not work.

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Detach the battery pack once again and reattach it firmly.

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Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one.

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Make sure to use the camcorder under appropriate

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operating temperatures.

The battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please

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purchase a new one.

Charging may stop in places subject to extremely high/low

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temperatures to protect the battery. It is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10°C to 35°C.

When the battery is already fully charged, the lamp does

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not light. Check the remaining battery power.

SD card is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD

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card.

Touch the DISP button once. 13

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Change the settings in [ZOOM].

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Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording

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mode.

To solve the problem, first follow the

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instructions below.

If the problem is not solved, reset the

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camcorder. (Z below)

If the problem persists, please consult your

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nearest JVC dealer.

L To reset the camcorder

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

2) Select [FACTORY PRESET] from the MENU.

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

Recording

Playback

Cleaning

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.

L To clean the exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well before wiping. Then wipe again with a dry cloth.

L To clean the LCD monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

L To clean the lens

Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTES

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

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Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.

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When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product.

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Warning Indications

Indication Meaning/Action

Displays the remaining battery power. –

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(Battery indicator)

SET DATE/TIME!

CHECK LENS COVER

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS DAMAGED. RECOVERY IS REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK. RECOVER?

RECORDING FAILURE

POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED

RECORDING MAY NOT BE CORRECT ON THE MEMORY CARD

High Exhausted

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery

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indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

Appears when the date/time is not set. 14

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Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on in recording

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mode if the lens cover is closed or when it is dark.

Turn off the camcorder. Remove the SD card and insert it

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again. Turn on the camcorder after inserting the SD card. If the error message appears again, replace the card with one that is confirmed to operate correctly.

The video management file is damaged. Recovery is

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required to record or play back video files. Select [YES], then touch the OK button to recover the video management file.

The writing speed of SD card is slow, or the SD card is

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corrupted. Use an SD card that is confirmed to operate correctly.

Appears when the SD card is full and recording is not

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possible. Delete unnecessary files, or replace the SD card.

Appears when an incompatible USB device is connected to

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the camcorder.

Appears when a DVD burner that is switched off is

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connected. If you want to use the DVD burner, switch the power on.

Confirm the operation procedure and try recording again.

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Replace the SD card.

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Specifications

Camcorder

L For general

Power supply

DC 11 V (Using AC adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

Power consumption

Approx. 2.3 W* * When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

54 mm x 68 mm x 111 mm

Weight

Approx. 225 g (incl. grip belt) Approx. 270 g (incl. battery and grip belt)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C

Pickup

1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD

Lens

F 1.8 to 4.0, f = 2.2 mm to 77.0 mm, 35:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

Speaker

Monaural

LED Light

Within 1.5 m (recommended shooting distance)

Language

English/French/German/Spanish/Italian/ Dutch/Portuguese/Russian/Polish/Czech/ Turkish/Simplified Chinese

L For video/Audio

Format

SD-VIDEO

Recording/Playback format

Video: MPEG-2 Audio: Dolby Digital (2 ch)

Signal format

PAL standard

Recording mode (video)

ULTRA FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR) FINE: 720 x 576 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR) NORMAL: 720 x 576 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR) ECONOMY: 352 x 288 pixels, 1.5 Mbps (VBR)

Recording mode (audio)

ULTRA FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps FINE: 48 kHz, 384 kbps NORMAL: 48 kHz, 256 kbps ECONOMY: 48 kHz, 128 kbps

L For still image

Format

JPEG

Image size

640 x 480

Picture quality

2 modes (FINE/STANDARD)

L For connectors

AV output

Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ

USB

Mini USB type A and B, USB 2.0 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 Vd, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output

DC 11 V § , 1 A

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Approximate recording time (for video)

Recording

medium

Quality

ULTRA FINE 3 min. 6 min. 14 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min.

FINE 5 min. 10 min. 21 min. 43 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 40 min.

NORMAL 6 min. 13 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 7 hr. 30 min.

ECONOMY 18 min. 36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 9 hr. 55 min. 19 hr. 50 min.

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB

SD or SDHC Card

Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

640 x 480 / FINE 1480 3030 6205 9999 9999 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 2115 4335 8865 9999 9999 9999 9999

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB

SD or SDHC Card

Required charging/recording time (approx.)

* When the LED light is off and the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Battery pack Charging time Recording time

BN-VF808U

(Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 15 min.*

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 50 min. 6 hr. 25 min.*

1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 5 min.*

Cautions

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

To avoid hazards

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... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic

bag. ... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C, as this may cause the battery

to overheat, explode or catch fire. ... use only specified chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service life

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... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of

10°C to 35°C. This is a chemical reaction

type battery — cooler temperatures impede

chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures

can prevent complete charging. ... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural

discharge and shorten service life. ... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the

battery pack over a long period time. ... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current

even when switched off.

Terminals

Recording Medium (SD Card)

Be sure to follow the guidelines below

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to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or

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subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

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Do not use, replace, or store the recording

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medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove

•

the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

Do not bring the recording medium near objects

•

that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

Do not store the recording medium in locations

•

with high temperature or high humidity. Do not touch the metal parts.

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LCD Monitor

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

•

NOT

... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

To prolong service life

•

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

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Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

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... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

... place naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the camcorder.

Avoid using the unit

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... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove. ... in places subject to excessive shock or

vibration. ... near a television set. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. ... in places subject to the air pressure is low

(more than 3000 m above the sea level).

DO NOT leave the unit

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... in places of over 50°C. ... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the

unit in high places while a cable is connected

may result in a malfunction if the cable is

caught and the unit falls onto the floor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

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... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand

strap. ... swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the camcorder is inside it.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

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Fasten the grip belt securely.

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When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach

•

the camcorder to the tripod securely.

If the camcorder drops, you may be injured

and the camcorder may be damaged. When a child uses the unit, there must be

parental guidance.

Terms

AC Adapter .......................................................14

Battery Pack .......................................... 14, 15, 38

Clock Adjust ...................................................... 14

Copying Files ........................................ 22, 25, 30

Deleting Files .................................................... 20

DVD Burner ....................................................... 22

Image Rotation ................................................. 18

LCD Monitor .......................................... 10, 12, 38

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

Power-Linked Operation ................................... 10

Protecting Files ................................................. 20

Recordable Time/Number of Images ................ 37

Recording Medium ............................................ 38

Resetting the Camcorder .................................. 33

SD Card ............................................................ 15

Slide Show ........................................................ 18

Speaker Volume ................................................ 18

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

TV .....................................................................19

Upload .............................................................. 27

Video ................................................................. 16

Windows PC .....................................................23

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JVC GZ-MS100AA, GZ-MS100 Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Easy Start Guide

Safety Precautions

Read This First!

Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack

Date/Time Setting

Other Settings

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

When Using an SD Card

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Still Image Recording

Playing Back Files

Video/Still Image Playback

Watching Images on TV

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

Deleting/Protecting Files

Copying Files

Using a DVD Burner to Copy Files from the Camcorder

PC OPERATION

System Requirements

Software Installation

Connecting the Camcorder to the PC

File Backup on the PC

File Backup on the PC without Using Software

File Upload to YouTube

Getting More Use of the Software

System Requirements

Connecting the Camcorder to the Macintosh

File Backup on the Macintosh

Folder Structure and Extensions

Customer Support Information

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

Cleaning

Warning Indications

Specifications

Cautions

Terms