JVC GZ-MS120RU, GZ-MS120AU, GZ-MS120BU User Manual

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

SP

MEMORY CAMERA

CÁMARA DIGITAL

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing
this memory camera. Before
use, please read the safety
information and precautions
contained in pages 2 and 3 to
ensure safe use of this product.

For Future Reference:

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

Model No.
Serial No.

Apreciado cliente

Gracias por comprar esta
cámara digital. Antes de usarla,
lea la información de seguridad y
las precauciones contenidas en
las páginas 2 y 3 para garantizar
un uso seguro de este producto.

Para futuras consultas:

Escriba a continuación el
número de modelo (situado en
la base de la cámara digital con
memoria) y el número de serie
(situado en el compartimiento de
la batería de la cámara digital).

Número de modelo
Número de serie

INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

LYT1994-001A-M

EN

Please read the instruction manual prior to
connecting or operating this product.

Por favor, lea el manual de instrucciones
antes de conectar u operar este producto.

For more details on the operations,
refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the
supplied CD-ROM.

STOP

PLEASE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN THIS
PRODUCT TOYOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE.
ASSISTANCE IN PRODUCT HOOK-UP AND USE
IS AVAILABLE AT:
www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722

ALTO

NO DEVUELVA INMEDIATAMENTE, POR FAVOR,
ESTE PRODUCTO AL LUGAR DE ADQUISICIÓN.
ASISTENCIA PARA CONEXIÓN Y UTILIZACIÓN
DEL PRODUCTO DISPONIBLE EN:
www.jvc.com o por tel. al 1-800-252-5722

Para obtener más información sobre
las operaciones, consulte la GUÍA
incluida en el CD-ROM suministrado.

GZ-MS120AU/BU/RU

2

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

bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

•

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

mount.

•

The rating information and safety caution of the

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.)

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:

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 sunshine, fire or the Iike.

3

ENGLISH

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

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

•

Windows® is either registered trademark or

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

•

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Inc.

•

iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered

in the U.S. and other countries.

•

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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.

4

Easy Start Guide

Charge the Battery Before Recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.

Open the cover

Battery Pack

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

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing files

The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.

CAUTION

•

Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides

JVC battery packs, safety and performance can not be guaranteed.

Do not remove the AC adapter, the
battery pack or the SD card when
the lamp is blinking.

Insert the SD Card

B

A

Slot B

Slot A

Firmly insert the card.

1. Insert and remove the SD card
only while the power is turned off.
Otherwise, data on the card may be
corrupted.

2. Format an SD card when using it for
the first time.

Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.

( )

Grip Adjustment

•

Do not pull the strap when you open the

fasten. Please pull the tab to open it.

•

Fasten the strap when you grip the

camcorder.

•

When carrying the camcorder, please be

careful not to drop it.

Grip Strap

Fasten

Tab

Adjust the strap and fastens.

5

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Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to
turn on the camcorder

Q

Select [YES] within
10 seconds

R

Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor. Then touch OK.

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

S

Set the date and time

V

SAVE

QUIT

CLOCK SETTING

GMT- 5:00

DATE TIME

PM04 551

2009

NOV

Power button ( )

LCD monitor

•

When the message disappears, press

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

•

Touch the sensors with your finger. The

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

QUIT

SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME

@

CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

CLOCK ADJUST

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

T

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

GMT

:

JAN. 1.2009 01.00AM

Select [ON] or [OFF]

U

Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.

SET

QUIT

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

JAN. 1.2009 01:00 AM

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

OFF

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

➜: Moves the cursor to the right

OK: Clock starts

6

Video Recording

•

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

recording.

CAUTION

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode

Q

0 : 0 4 : 0 1

[

4 h 59 m

]

REC

The mode changes when
you press the button.

Press the START/STOP
button to start recording,
and press it again to stop.

Start recording

S

Remaining space on
the SD Card

Record-standby

Video Quality

Recording

Select recording mode

R

REC

The auto recording
indicator appears.

7

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Playing Back

Select playback mode

Q

The mode changes when
you press the button.

Select the desired file

R

,

DIGEST

VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOV. 1. 2009 04:55PM

1/2

Index screen

Select  (Touch OK)

S

J

K

0:00:42

NOV. 1. 2009 04:55AM

Q

K

J

L

Playback screen

L To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)
L To view files on TV (Z p. 25)

Do not forget to make copies after recording!

•

To copy files onto DVD discs

•

To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder

•

To play back a created DVD disc

•

To edit files on your computer

CAUTION

8

Contents

GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................... 10

Attaching the Core Filter

..............................10

Tripod Mounting ...........................................11

Index ...................................................... 12

Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 14

Necessary Settings before Use ........... 16

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

Date/Time Setting ........................................ 16

Language Setting ........................................17

Other Setting ......................................... 18

Using an SD Card ........................................18

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files ..................................... 19

Video Recording ..........................................19

Still Image Recording ..................................20

Zooming .......................................................21

LED Light ..................................................... 21

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ...... 21

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ........................................21

Playing Back Files ................................ 22

Video Playback ............................................ 22

Still Image Playback .................................... 23

Manual Recording ............................... 24

Changing to Manual Recording Mode .........24

Backlight Compensation .............................. 24

Manual Setting in Menu ............................... 24

USING WITH TV

Watching Images on TV........................ 25

Connecting with TV......................................25

Playback Operation ..................................... 25

EDITING

Managing Files ...................................... 26

Capturing a Still Image from a Video ........... 26

Deleting Files ............................................... 26

COPYING

Copying Files ........................................ 27

Using a DVD Burner ....................................27

Creating a DVD using a PC ......................... 29

Dubbing Files to VCR/DVD Recorder ..........34

Using with a Portable Media Player .... 35

Turning on the Export Mode ........................ 35

Changing the Export Setting .......................35

Transferring the Files to PC .........................35

Uploading Files to Websites ................ 36

Turning on the Upload Mode .......................36

Uploading Files ............................................ 36

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings ............... 37

Troubleshooting .................................... 37

Warning Indications ............................. 39

Specifications ....................................... 40

Cautions ................................................ 42

Terms ..................................................... 44

9

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GETTING

STARTED

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

USING

WITH TV

FURTHER

INFORMATIONCOPYINGEDITING

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.

Read This First!

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.

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.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate
correctly

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

Precautions on handling batteries

•

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

VF815U/VF823U battery packs.

•

If the camcorder is subjected to

electrostatic discharge, turn off the power
before using it again.

If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camcorder immediately and contact
www.jvc.com or by phone at 1-800-252-5722

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

When Using an SD Card

•

Operations are confirmed on the following

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 32 GB).

•

If other media are used, they may fail to

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

•

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:

VIDEO
DUBBING PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MPG FILE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

SET

QUIT

SWITCH DISPLAYED CONTENTS

EDIT

l

Q

R

Q Slide your finger up and down on the sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)

A

B

A

To select an on-screen button appearing on

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

B

To select an on-screen button appearing at

the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons
underneath them.

10

Accessories

AP-V20U

AC Adapter

BN-VF808U

Battery Pack

AV Cable

USB Cable CD-ROM

Core Filter (x2)

NOTE

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

Attaching the Core Filter

The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16")

To be connected
to the camcorder

Wind twice.

USB cable: Wind Once.
AC Adapter: Wind twice.

11

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GETTING

STARTED

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to
mount it to the tripod.

NOTE

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

Bottom of the
camcorder

12

Index

DC

D

C

DC

B

A

NOTE

•

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

•

Be careful not to cover 4, 5 and 6 during

shooting.

GETTING STARTED

13

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GETTING

STARTED

Camcorder

! Touch Sensor (Z p. 9)
# OK Button
$ MENU Button
% Power Button [ ]
& UPLOAD Button (Z p. 36)
( PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23)
) Mode Switch [!, #]
* DIRECT DVD Button (Z p. 28)

INFO Button (Z p. 21)

+ SD Card Slot
, EXPORT Button (Z p. 35)

- AV Connector (Z p. 25, 34)

. START/STOP Button (Z p. 19)
/ SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20)
0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Z p. 21)

Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (Z p. 22)

1 Speaker
2 DC Connector
3 USB Connector [ 2 ] (Z p. 27, 30)

4 Lens
5 LED Light (Z p. 21)
6 Stereo Microphone

7 Grip Strap
8 Belt Strap
9 Fasten
: Stud Hole
; Tripod Mounting Socket
< Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z p. 16)

14

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image
Recording

4: 55 PM

NO V. 1. 2 0 09

! Selected Recording Mode Indicator

(Zp.24)

@

: Auto Mode

3

: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator
% LED Light Indicator (Zp. 21)
& Scene Select Indicator
( Quick Review Indicator (Zp. 19, 20)
) Zoom Indicator (Zp. 21)
* SD Card Slot Indicator

: Slot A (Default Setting)

B

: Slot B

+ White Balance Indicator
, Monitor Backlight Indicator

- Battery Indicator
. Date/Time (Zp. 16)
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
0 Backlight Compensation Indicator (Zp. 24)
1 Brightness Control Indicator

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator
2 Shutter Speed

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator
# Export Mode Indicator
$ Counter
% Upload Mode Indicator
& Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE),

C

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

( Remaining Time
) MREC: (Appears during recording.)

MQ

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

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

+ Auto Switch Rec Media
, Wind Cut Indicator

- Shooting Indicator (Zp.19)
. Event Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator
# Focus Indicator
$ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD

(standard)

% Remaining Number of Shots
& Shooting Indicator (Zp.20)
( Shutter Mode Indicator
) Self-Timer Indicator

15

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GETTING

STARTED

During Video Playback

8

4 :5 5 P M

NO V. 1. 2 0 0 9

! Mode Indicator
# Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when

playing back a playlist.)

$ Video Quality: B (ULTRA FINE),

C

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

% Counter
& Playback Mode

F: Playback
Q: Pause
K: Forward Search
J: Reverse Search

 G: Forward Slow-Motion
 E: Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

( Battery Indicator
) Date/Time (Zp.16)
* Volume Level Indicator

During Still Image Playback

4: 55 PM

NO V. 1. 2 0 09

! Mode Indicator
# Folder/File Number
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator
% Battery Indicator
& Date/Time (Zp.16)

16

Charging the Battery Pack

1

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.

2

Attach the battery pack, then connectbattery pack, then connect
the AC adapter.

•

With the “” (arrow) on the battery pack

pointing at the correct direction, slide the
battery pack until it locks in place.

•

The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate

charging has started.

•

When the lamp goes out, charging is

finished.

L

To check the remaining battery power

See page 21.

L

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)

1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 45 min.*

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 25 min.*

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min. 8 hr. 10 min.*

L

To detach the battery pack

NOTE

•

You can also use the camcorder with just

the AC adapter.

•

The actual recording time may shorten

depending on the recording environment,
such as when recording scenes with fast
moving.

•

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

plug and cable. This may damage the AC
adapter.

Necessary Settings before Use

AC Adapter
To AC Outlet

(110V to 240V)

Date/Time Setting

1

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.

2

Touch MENU.

3

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

VIDEO

SELECT ASPECT RATIO
WIND CUT

DISPLAY SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA

4

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

DISPLAY SETTINGS

9

:

;

B

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

CLOCK ADJUST

SET

QUIT

SET DATE AND TIME

MONITOR BRIGHT

 Arrow

17

ENGLISH

GETTING

STARTED

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

1

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.

2

Touch MENU.

3

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

VIDEO

SELECT ASPECT RATIO
WIND CUT

DISPLAY SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA

4

Select [LANGUAGE].

DISPLAY SETTINGS

9

:

;

B

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

CLOCK ADJUST

SET

QUIT

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

MONITOR BRIGHT

5

Select the desired language.

L

To return to the previous screen

Select @.

L

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

5

Select [CLOCK SETTING].

CLOCK ADJUST

AREA SETTING

CLOCK SETTING

SET

QUIT

SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

6

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

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

GMT

:

NOV. 1.2009 04.55PM

7

Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.

SET

QUIT

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

NOV. 1.2009 04:55 PM

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

OFF

8

Set the date and time.

Select the item by using the touch sensor
and select () to set.

SAVE

QUIT

CLOCK SETTING

GMT- 5:00

DATE TIME

PM04551

2009

NOV

9

Select [SAVE].

To reset the setting, select [QUIT].

Setting the clock to local time when
traveling

After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16)

5

Select [AREA SETTING].

CLOCK ADJUST

AREA SETTING

CLOCK SETTING

SET

QUIT

SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

6

Select the city closest to the area you
are traveling.

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

GMT

:

NOV. 1.2009 04.55PM

L

To return to the previous screen

Select @.

L

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Selected area is highlighted

Principal city of the
selected area

Time difference to
GMT

[ON]: Clock is advanced
1 hour from the normal
time which you set.

[OFF]: Deactivates the
function.

18

Other Setting

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

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 32 GB).

•

If other media are used, they may fail to

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

•

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

•

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:

Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.

1

Open the SD card cover.

2

Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.

3

Close the SD card cover.

L

To remove an SD card

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

NOTE

•

Insert and remove the SD card only while

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

•

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

side of the label.

R Change the recording medium

The camcorder is programmed to record on
SLOT A when it is shipped from the factory.
You can change the recording medium to
SLOT B.

Set [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] and
[IMAGE SLOT SELECTION] to [SLOT A]
or [SLOT B].

SCENE SELECT

SHUTTER SPEED

FOCUS

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

@

@

@

1

,

S

CENE SELEC

T

SHU

TTER SPEE

D

FOCUS

@

@

1

,

MEDIA SETTING

SET

QUIT

SLOT B

SLOT A

Clipped Edge

1. Recording media switches automatically
from Slot A to Slot B and vice versa
after the card in the selected slot is full.

2. You can select Slot A or Slot B manually
as recording media for video and still
image respectivety.

INFORMATION

S Format an SD card when using it for

the first time

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format
the card.

MEDIA SETTING

VIDEO SLOT SELECTION
IMAGE SLOT SELECTION

FORMAT SD CARD

ERASE ALL DATA

SET

QUIT

,

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation:

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Insert an SD card.

Press PLAY/REC to select
recording mode.

PLAY/REC

Press START/STOP to start
recording.

0 : 00 : 01

REC

B

L To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button again.

L To view the video you just recorded

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

L To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].

L To register a file to an event

L To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT
RATIO].

L

To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

NOTE

•

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn the camcorder’s power off and

then on again.

•

If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to

conserve power. To turn the camcorder on again when using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor
and open it again. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

•

After recording video for 12 consecutive hours, recording stops automatically. To ensure continuous

recording, set [AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA] to [ON] before you start recording.

•

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

•

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

not compatible with other digital video formats.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

0 : 00 : 00

B

Approximate remaining
time for recording

You can also start/stop recording by
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.
(On-screen recording control)

SNAPSHOT

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Recording Files (Continued)

Still Image Recording

Preparation:

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Insert an SD card.

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

Press PLAY/REC to select the
recording mode.

PLAY/REC

Press and hold SNAPSHOT
halfway.

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

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a
still image.

FINE

NOTE

•

DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) does not function during still image recording.

•

If the camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes while the power is on, it turns itself off automatically to

conserve power. To turn on the camcorder again when using the battery pack, close the LCD monitor
and open it again. When using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as zooming.

L To view the last recorded image

Select A after shooting.
Selecting * during playback deletes
that image.

L To change the image quality

Change the settings in [IMAGE
QUALITY].

L To record still images continuously

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE].

[9999]

FINE

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

Zooming

Preparation:

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen
zoom control)

Maximum zoom ratio (factory-preset).

! mode # mode

[80X/DIGITAL] [35X/OPTICAL]

L To change the maximum zoom ratio

(! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM].

NOTE

Macro shooting is possible as close as
approx. 5 cm (2") to the subject when the
zoom lever is set all the way to W.

LED Light

Preparation:

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

1

Touch MENU.

2

Select [LIGHT].

3

Select the desired setting.

ON

The LED light remains on
regardless of the surrounding
conditions.

AUTO

The LED light turns on
automatically when shooting in
insufficient light conditions.

OFF

Deactivates this function.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

•

Attach the battery pack.

•

Select the recording mode.

! mode:

Press INFO three times or INFO and then
select ;.

# mode:

Press INFO.

INFO

DIRECT
DVD

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

min

100%

50%

0%

QUIT

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT] or press INFO.

NOTE

The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute
units.

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Preparation:

•

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

Press the INFO button once (Slot A) or
twice (Slot B).

INFO

DIRECT
DVD

MAX RECORDING TIME

SLOT A

FREE

14h27m

21h25m

B

C

D

E

28h27m
75h12m

USED

SET

QUIT

The maximum recording time is displayed for
each video quality mode.

L To change the video quality

1) Select the video quality.

2) Select [SET].

L To change the recording media

1)

Select INFO to select SLOT A or SLOT B.

2) Select [SET].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

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Playing Back Files

Video Playback

Preparation:

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Insert an SD card.

Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.

PLAY/REC

,

DIGEST

VIDEO PLAYBACK

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The index screen appears.

Select the desired file.

L To move to the previous or next page

Touch [] or [] for over a second.

L To play back a few seconds from each

select scene of the recorded video
Touch [DIGEST].

L To delete a video

Select * when playback is stopped.

L To change the number of thumbnails

Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

L Operations during Video Playback

On-screen buttons

N : Return to the first scene of the file
O : Go to the first scene of the next file
L : Return to the index scene
J : Reverse search (during playback)
E : Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

direction (during pause)*

F : Playback
Q : Pause
K : Forward search (during playback)
G : 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.

L Speaker volumeSpeaker volume

− : Turn down the

volume

+ : Turn up the

volume

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

Still Image Playback

Preparation:

•

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

•

Insert an SD card.

Press PLAY/REC to select the
playback mode.

PLAY/REC

The index screen appears.

Select the desired file.

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

,

IMAGE PLAYBACK

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L Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons

P : Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction
F : Change playback order of slide show in forward direction
L : Return to the index screen
N : Display the previous file
F : Start the slide show
Q : End the slide show
O : Display the next file

L To move to the previous or next page

Touch [] or [] for over a second.

L To delete a still image

Select *.

L To change the number of thumbnails

Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].

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Manual recording mode enables you to set
the focus and screen brightness etc. manually.

Changing to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

Select [A/M] twice.

[

4 h 59 m

]

B

L To return to the auto recording mode

Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator
appears.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject
by increasing the exposure.

In the manual recording mode:

Select -.

REC

L To cancel backlight compensation

Select - again.

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is turned upside down, ­is not displayed. Change the setting when the
LCD monitor is in the normal position.

Manual Setting in Menu

In the manual recording mode:

1

Touch MENU.

2

Select [MANUAL SETTING].

VIDEO

LIGHT

VIDEO QUALITY

REGISTER EVENT

SET

QUIT

USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED

M

MANUAL SETTING

n

D

B

¤

1

3

Select the desired menu.

VIDEO

SCENE SELECT

SHUTTER SPEED

FOCUS

SET

QUIT

THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

9

@

@

@

1

4

Select the desired setting.

SCENE SELECT

SHUTTER SPEED

FOCUS

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

9

@

@

@

1

S

CENE SELEC

T

SHU

TTER SPEE

D

FOCUS

@

@

1

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

MANUAL

@

AUTO

Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by using the
touch sensor.

L To return to the previous screen

Select @.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Manual Recording

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USING

WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV

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

Connection with TV

You can output videos from the AV connector.

L To connect using the AV connector.

Preparation:

•

Turn off all units.

Playback Operation

After the connection with TV is completed

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 VCD/DVD recorder, and
set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.

4

Start playback on the camcorder.
(Z p. 22, 23)

L To display the camcorder’s on-screen

display on TV

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON].

AC Adapter

DC

Connector

AV

Connector

AV Input Connector

AV Cable

To AC Outlet

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CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium 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 recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
recording medium to use the medium again.

Capturing a Still Image from a Video

You can capture the desired scene from a
recorded video, and store it as a still image.

Preparation:

•

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

Press SNAPSHOT when playback is
paused.

NOTE

•

Captured still images are stored at aCaptured still images are stored at a

resolution of 640 x 360 (if the video was
recorded in 16:9) or 640 x 480 (if the video
was recorded in 4:3). The image can be
elongated in the horizontal or vertical
directions depending on the quality of the
source video file.

•

The continuous shooting function cannot beThe continuous shooting function cannot be

used to capture images.

•

You cannot capture video during playback.You cannot capture video during playback.

Deleting 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:

•

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

1

Touch MENU.

2

Select [DELETE].

VIDEO

UPLOAD SETTINGS
SEARCH

DELETE

SET

QUIT

DELETE RECORDED VIDEO

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

v

$

3

Select [CURRENT].

VIDEO DELETE

FILE SELECT

CURRENT

SET

QUIT

DELETE ONE SCENE AT A TIME

DELETE ALL

4

Select [YES].

SET

QUIT

�

YES

NO

�

DELETE?

(REMAINING SCENES:0009)

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

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Managing Files

EDITING/PRINTING

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COPYING

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

DVD Burner
(CU-VD50/CU-VD3)

You can copy video files
recorded on this camcorder
onto DVD discs.

VCR/DVD Recorder

You can dub video files
recorded on this camcorder
onto DVD discs.

PC

You can copy video/
still image files on this
camcorder onto your PC.

Using a DVD Burner

Supported discs: 12cm DVD-R, DVD-RW

•

Regarding DVD-R discs, only unused DVD-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.

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.

Connection with a DVD Burner

Preparation:

Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the
DVD burner.

NOTE

Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s
instruction manual.

*

Use the USB cable that came with the DVD
burner.

DC

Connector

USB
Connector

AC Adapter

To AC Outlet

*USB Cable

USB Jack

DVD Burner

COPYING

NOTE

It is recommended to use the JVC DVD
burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using
CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time
may take approx. 2 times longer than the time
that is described in the instruction manual of
DVD burner.