JVC GZ-MS110 User Manual

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GZ-MS110 

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.24 to ensure safe use of this product. This product has a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide”(Web).

Detailed User Guide

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Explains the ways of shooting in various situations and the useful features.

Access the following website on your PC

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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

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Further

Information

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, withinan 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 withinan equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

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For USA-California Only

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

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 thisunit. (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 thisunit and to the user. Carrying or holding this unit 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 unit.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Remove the mains plug immediately if the

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camcorder functions abnormally.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

WARNING:

The battery pack, this unit with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat. Protect the power cord from being walked on

9. or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

11.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.

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

.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 isprohibited. (Even if you record an event such

as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

Windows® is either 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.

iMovie is trademark of Apple Inc.,

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registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in

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

CAUTION:

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

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and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Make a backup of important recorded data

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

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Index

Safety Precautions .............................. 2

Index ................................................... 4

Verifying the Accessories .................... 4

Names of Parts and Functions ............ 5

▶Getting Started .......................... 6

Charging the Battery Pack .................. 6

Grip Adjustment .................................. 7

Using the Menu ................................... 8

Inserting an SD card ........................... 8

Format SD card ................................... 9

Remove SD card ................................. 9

Clock Setting ..................................... 10

▶Recording ................................ 12

Video Recording ................................

▶Learning About Advanced Operations

Use the “Detailed User Guide” on your PC to find out more about the advanced operations.

Access the following address on your PC

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http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

▶Playback .................................. 13

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this

Camera ............................................. 13

Playing Back on TV ........................... 14

▶Copying ................................... 15

Copying Files .................................... 15

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................... 16

Copying to Computer ........................ 17

▶Further Information .................. 20

Recordable Time ............................... 20

Troubleshooting ................................ 22

Cautions ............................................ 24

Specifications .................................... 26

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V30U*

CD-ROM

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SD cards are sold separately.

Battery Pack BN-VG107U

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

AV Cable

For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.9.

* When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available

converter plug for the country or region of visit.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Names of Parts and Functions

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Lens/Lens Cover

Monaural Microphone

LCD Monitor

Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)

Lamp ( P.6) + (Play) Button

Switches between recording and playback modes.

 /  (Record mode)/+ Button

Recording：The mode changes

Playback：Increases the volume

INFO/- Button

Recording：Displays the remaining

Thumbnail：Displays file information. Playback：Decreases the volume

MENU (menu) Button ( P.8)

AV Terminal ( P.14, P.16)

between auto and manual with every press.

with every press during volume adjustment.

time as well as the battery power during continuous recording.

with every press during volume adjustment.

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7 8 9 0 a

ZOOM/SELECT Lever

Recording：For use zoom lever.

Playback

OK Button

Confirms the selected item.( P.8) Playback：To pause, press OK.

Press again to resume playback. ( P.13) USB Terminal ( P.19)

DC Terminal ( P.6)

START/STOP (Video Recording)//

(Playback) Button Recording

Playback：Starts/pauses the playback. Lens Cover Switch ( P.12)

Grip Belt Release Lever

Grip Belt ( P.7)

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Slot ( P.8)

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

Adjusts the shooting range.( P.12) For selecting a thumbnail

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display or menu item. ( P.13)

Starts/stops the recording.

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j k

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Attach the battery pack.

The battery pack is not

charged at the time of purchase.

Align the top of the battery

• with the mark on this unit, and slide in until the battery clicks into place.

To detach the battery pack

(Base)

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

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If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.

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Charging time: Approx. 1 h 50 m (using supplied battery pack)

* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is

charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

Charging Lamp

Connect the DC

terminal.

Charging in progress: Blinks

Charging finished: Goes out

Cover

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Grip Adjustment

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Pull back the belt

Adjust the length Attach the belt

Using as a Hand Strap

Remove the strap and loop it around your wrist. While pressing A, pull B and remove the strap.

Press and hold

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When attaching the hand strap, insert C until it clicks into place.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Using the Menu

You can configure various settings using the menu.

Press MENU to display the menu.

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The menu differs according to the mode in use.

Select the desired menu with the ZOOM(SELECT) lever and press

OK.

VIDEO

VIDEO QUALITY ZOOM

DIS

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Select the desired setting and

press OK.

To exit the screen

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Press MENU.

To return to the previous screen

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Press MENU.

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For more information on the settings, refer to the Detailed User Guide.

Inserting an SD card

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.

VIDEO

VIDEO QUALITY

OFF

ZOOM

AGC

DIS

AUTO

GAIN UP

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

Close the LCD monitor.

(Base)

Turn off the power of this unit

before inserting or removing a card.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Open the cover.

Insert an SD card.

Label

Format SD card

To use SD cards that have been used on other devices Format (initialize) the card using

② Select “FORMAT SD CARD” with

the ZOOM(SELECT) lever and press OK.

“FORMAT SD CARD” from the menu.

All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted. Copy all files on the card to a PC before formatting.

①

Press MENU to display the menu.

③ Select “FILE” and press OK.

④ Select “YES” and press OK. ⑤ After formatting, press OK.

Remove SD card

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

(Base)

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

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

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP Video

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Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.

Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Clock Setting

Set the date and time.

The number increases with every press.

The number decreases

Open the LCD monitor.

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The unit turns on. When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.

Select “YES” and press OK when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

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Use the ZOOM(SELECT) lever to select, then press OK to set.

with every press.

SET DATE/TIME!

YES NO

Set the date and time.

Cursor

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

JAN

10 00 AM20101

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Use the +/- button to adjust the year, month, day, hour and minute.

+ ：The number increases with every

press.

- ：The number decreases with every press.

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Adjust the ZOOM(SELECT) lever (-/ ) to move the cursor.

After setting the date and time,

press OK.

Select the region where you live

with the +/- button and press OK.

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The city name and time difference is displayed.

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

GMT

JAN. 1. 2010 10:00 AM

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

To reset the clock

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

① Press MENU to display the

menu.

② Select “CLOCK ADJUST” with

the ZOOM(SELECT) lever and press OK.

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS FORMAT SD CARD

③ Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

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The subsequent setting operations are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the previous page.

To change the display

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language

The language on the display can be changed.

① Press MENU to display the

menu.

② Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

with the ZOOM(SELECT) lever and press MENU.

VIDEO

WIND CUT

DISPLAY SETTINGS

CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

③ Select “LANGUAGE” and press

OK.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT

④ Select the desired language and

press OK.

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

Recording

Video Recording

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

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

Open the

lens cover.

Start recording.

Press again to stop.

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Press

Indications during video recording

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Video Quality

Scene Counter

Check if the recording mode is Auto.

If the mode is Manual,

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press the button to switch. The mode changes between

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auto and manual with every press.

Zooming

(Wide angle) (Telephoto)

SELECT

Remaining Recording Time

: Record-Standby : Recording in Progress

Recording Media (SD CARD) Battery Indicator

NOTE

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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 50 minutes. ( P.20)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Camera

Select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display).

Select the playback mode.

Press

Select the video.

Use the SELECT lever to move the cursor.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

JAN.1 .2010 10:00AM

Play back a file.

Press OK to play back.

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To pause, press OK or START/STOP.

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Press again to resume playback. Pressing the zoom lever during

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pause mode returns screen to the thumbnail display.

Usable operation buttons during playback

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Operation button During playback During pause

Pause Playback

Forward/Reverse search Returns to thumbnail display

SELECT

Turns up the volume -

Turns down the volume Displays file information

Volume adjustment during video playback

Turn up the volume

Turn down the volume

Press again to stop.

To delete unwanted files

Select "DELETE" in the menu to delete.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

Select YES when the

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confirmation message appears and press OK.

JAN.1 .2010 10:00AM

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Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Playing Back on TV

Connecting the AC adapter. ( P.6)

Open the LCD monitor and select the playback mode.

Connect to a TV.

* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV.

Video Input

To AV Terminal

AV Cable (Provided)

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. ( P.13)

To play back with date/time display

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Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection settings menu to “ON”. Alternatively, set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “DISPLAY ALL” or “DISPLAY DATE ONLY”.

Yellow

White

Red

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

To DC Terminal

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

When images look unnatural on the TV

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Images do not appear on the TV properly.

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Images are projected horizontally on the TV.

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

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Restart this unit by turning off and on.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection settings menu to “4:3”.

Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

NOTE

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Please contact the TV manufacturer on questions or problems with setting the TV to the correct mode.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Copying

Copying Files

You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.

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Copying files by connecting to a DVD writer is not supported.

Device

Dubbing Files by

Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR

DVD Recorder

VCR

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- - P.16

Page

P.16

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Copying to PC

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P.17

* For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User

Guide.

Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR. Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

Video Input

To AV Terminal

Select the playback mode.

Yellow

White

AV Cable (Provided)

AC Adapter To AC Outlet

To DC Terminal

Red

(110V to 240V)

Video Input

Audio Input (L)

Audio Input (R)

VCR/DVD Recorder

Press

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

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Switch to a compatible external input.

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Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub.

Preparation on this unit

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Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the connection settings menu to the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.

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To include the date during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the connection settings menu to “ON”. Alternatively, set ON-SCREEN DISPLAY in the playback menu to DISPLAY DATE ONLY.

Start recording.

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Start playback on the camcorder ( P.13) and press the record button on the recorder.

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After playback is complete, stop the recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Copying to Computer

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Windows PC

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You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform simple editing using the provided software. Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.

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Windows Vista / Windows 7

Windows Vista

Home Basic or Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)

Windows 7

Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)

Service Pack 2 (Windows Vista only)

: At least 1 GB (1024 MB)

: 32-bit / 64-bit

: At least 512 MB

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Windows XP

Processor

Intel Core Duo CPU 1.5 GHz or higher Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.6 GHz or higher Intel Pentium M CPU 1.4 GHz or higher

Memory System type

Windows XP

Home Edition or Professional (Pre-installed versions only)

Service Pack 3

Processor

Intel Core Duo CPU 1.5 GHz or higher Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.6 GHz or higher Intel Pentium M CPU 1.4 GHz or higher

Memory

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NOTE

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If your PC does not meet the above system requirements, the provided software cannot be used.

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For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

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Mac users may use the software provided with the Mac Computer.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/

Further

Information

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