JVC GZ-MS130BU User Manual

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GUIDEBOOK

LYT2019-002A-M

MEMORY CAMERA

GZ-MS130U

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Dear Customer

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

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

For USA-California Only

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

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. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. 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.

Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

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

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

Batteries, including lithium batteries installed in the camcorder and the remote control, should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, 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.

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

10. Use only with the car t, 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 stor ms or when unused for long periods of time.

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

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

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

Windows® is either a registered trademark or

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

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

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Inc.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered

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in the U. S. and other countries.

Other product and company names included

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

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

Easy Start Guide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camera and attach the battery pack.

Access lamp

Blinks: Accessing files

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

Battery Pack

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

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.

Power/charge lamp

Blinks Charging goes out: Charging finished

Open the cover

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

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the pad and fasten.

Grip Pad

Fasten the belt when you grip the

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camcorder.

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

Fasten

Date/Time Setting

SET

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

SET

QUIT

CLOC K SETTI NG

AREA SETTIN G SET FOR DAYL IGHT S AVING TI ME

SET THE CIT Y, DAT E AND TIME

CLOCK ADJUST

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

DEC. 31. 2009 08: 00PM

SET

QUIT

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

NOV. 1. 2009 04.55PM

OFF

SET

QUIT

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

GMT

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

0:00

NOV 1 2009 548 PM

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder

Power Button

LCD monitor

Select [YES] within 10 seconds

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

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

Select the city closest to the area where you use

the camcorder

Select [ON] if daylight

saving time is effective.

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When the message disappears, press the

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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

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

Set the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time

}: Moves the cursor to the right

OK: Clock starts

Video recording

0 : 04 : 01

4 h 59 m

[ ]

4 h 59 m

0 : 04 : 01

[ ]

REC

START

STOP

PLAY/REC

CAUTION

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

recording.

Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode

S elect recording mode

The mode changes when you press the button.

Start recording

Press the START/ STOP button to start

recording, and press it again to stop.

The auto recording indicator appears.

Remaining space on the SD

Video Quality

Recordstandby

Recording

Playing back

LASER TOUCH OPERATION

NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM

0. 00 : 00

VIDEO PLAYBACK

DIGEST

1/2

NOV. 01. 2009 04:55PM

LASER TOUCH OPERATION

PLAY/REC

Select playback mode

The mode changes when you press the button.

Select the desired ﬁle

Select F(Touch OK)

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Index screen

Playback screen

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 26)

To view files on TV (Z p. 33)

CAUTION

Don’t forget to make copies after recording!

To copy files onto DVD discs (Z p. 42)

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To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 53)

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To play back a created DVD disc (Z p. 46)

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To edit files on your computer (Z p. 47)

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JVC Software Licence Agreement

JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

TO CUSTOMERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM NAMED “DIGITAL PHOTO NAVIGATOR” (“Program”) ON YOUR PC. The right to use the Program is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following. Should You not agree to the terms hereof, You may not install or use the Program. HOWEVER, INSTALLING OR USING THE PROGRAM INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

You acknowledge that all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Program are owned by JVC and its licensor, and remain vested in JVC and such licensor. The Program is protected under the copyright law of Japan and other countries, and related Conventions.

2 GRANT OF LICENCE

(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,

JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to use the Program. You may install and use the Program on a HDD or other storage devices incorporated in Your PC.

(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program

solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM

(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,

disassemble, revise or modify the Program, except to the extent that expressly permitted by applicable law.

(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in

whole or in part, other than as expressly specified in this Agreement.

(3) You have no right to grant a licence to use

the Program, and may not distribute, rent, lease or transfer the Program to any third party or otherwise let them use the Program.

4 LIMITED WARRANTY

JVC warrants that any media in which the Program is embodied are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of Your purchasing any our products accompanying the Program. JVC’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Program shall be replacement of such defective media. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE PROGRAM, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COST AND EXPENSE.

5 LIMITED LIABILITY

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COST ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PROGRAM.

6 TERM

This Agreement will become effective on the date when You install and use the Program on Your machine, and continue to be in effect until the termination under the following provision. Should You breach any provision of this Agreement, JVC may terminate this Agreement without giving any notice to You. In this event, JVC may claim against You for any damages caused by Your breach. Should this Agreement be terminated, You must immediately destroy the Program stored in Your machine (including the erasing from any memory in Your PC), and no longer own such Program.

7 EXPORT CONTROL

You agree that You will not ship, transfer or export the Program or underlying information and technology to any countries to which Japan and other relevant countries have initiated an embargo on such goods.

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR par t

12.212 and is only licenced to You with the same use rights JVC grants all commercial end users pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

9 GENERAL

(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion

or other alternation of or to this Agreement will be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorized representative of JVC.

(2) If any part of this Agreement is held

invalid by or in conflict with any law having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and

interpreted under the laws of Japan. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all disputes which may arise with respect to the execution, interpretation and performance of this Agreement.

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE

If You acquired the Program in Germany, the provisions of Sections 4 (Limited Warranty) and 5 (Limited Liability) provided above will be replaced with those of the German version of this Agreement.

CAUTIONS:

Operate this equipment according to the

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operating procedures described in this manual.

Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any

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other CD-ROM to run this software.

Do not attempt to modify this software.

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Changes or modifications not approved by

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JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

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surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole.

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

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cleaning spray.

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

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surface.

Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or

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humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html

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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. This product

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includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries. JVC cannot guarantee safety or performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries.

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

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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

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up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because 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]. (Z pg. 60)

GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................... 13

Attaching the core filter to the USB cable ....13

Preparing the Remote Control .....................13

Index ...................................................... 14

Indications on LCD Monitor ................. 16

Necessary Settings before Use ........... 18

Charging the Battery Pack ........................... 18

Date/Time Setting ........................................19

Other Settings ....................................... 20

Language Setting ........................................20

Grip Adjustment ...........................................20

Tripod Mounting ........................................... 20

Using an SD Card ........................................ 21

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files ..................................... 22

Video Recording .......................................... 22

Still Image Recording ..................................23

Zooming ....................................................... 24

LED Light .....................................................24

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......24

Checking the Remaining Space on the

SD Card .....................................................25

Registering Files to Events ..........................25

Playing Back Files ................................ 26

Video Playback ............................................26

Still Image Playback ....................................27

File Search Function .................................... 28

Playing Back MPG Files .............................. 29

Manual Recording ............................... 30

Change to Manual Recording Mode ............30

Backlight Compensation ..............................30

Manual Setting Menu ................................... 30

USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV .............................. 33

Connection with TV......................................33

Playback Operation .....................................33

EDITING

Managing Files ...................................... 34

Capture a Still Image from a Video .............. 34

Deleting Files ...............................................34

Protecting Files ............................................36

Viewing File Information ..............................37

Changing the Event Registration .................38

Trimming Files .............................................39

Playlists ................................................. 40

Creating Playlists .........................................40

Playing Back Playlists .................................. 41

Other Operations of Playlists .......................41

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STARTED

GETTING

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

USING WITH

TV EDITING COPYING

INFORMATION

FURTHER

COPYING

MAN UAL S ETT IN G

LIG HT REG IST ER EV EN T VID EO QU ALI TY

ON REC OR DIN G CON DIT IO NS

SET

QUIT

VID EO

Copying Files ........................................ 42

Copying/Moving Files ..................................42

Creating a DVD using a PC .........................47

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder .......53

Using with a Portable Media Player .... 54

Turning on the Export Mode ........................54

Changing the Export Setting .......................54

Transfering the Files to PC ..........................55

Uploading Files to Websites ................ 56

Turning on the Upload Mode .......................56

Upload Trimming .......................................... 56

Uploading Files ............................................57

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings ............... 58

Troubleshooting .................................... 63

Warning Indications ............................. 66

Cleaning ................................................ 68

Specifications ....................................... 69

Cautions ................................................ 71

Terms ..................................................... 74

How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD

monitor:

Q Slide your finger up and down on the

sensor.

R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)

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 buttons underneath them.

Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V20U

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

Audio/Video

Cable

RM-V751U

Remote Control

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STARTED

GETTING

USB Cable CD-ROM

Core Filter (x2) CR2025

Lithium Battery

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

NOTE

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

Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable and DC Cord

Attach the core filter to the USB cable. Also, attach the core filter to the DC Cord. The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.

Release the stopper.

To be connected to the camcorder

3 cm (1-3/16")

USB Cable: Wind once DC Cord: Wind twice

Preparing the Remote Control

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

Beam Effective Area

To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Remote Sensor

Effective distance:

NOTE

5 m (16 ft)

The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.

GETTING STARTED

Index

NOTE

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Be careful not to cover 4, 5, 7 and 8

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during shooting.

Camcorder

! Touch Sensor # OK Button $ MENU Button % Power (1) Button & SD Card Slot (Z pg. 21) ( EXPORT Button ) AV Connector * UPLOAD Button (Z pg. 56) + PLAY/REC Button (Z pg. 22, 23, 26, 27) , Mode Switch [!, #]

- DIRECT DVD Button (Z pg. 43)

INFO Button (Z pg. 24, 25, 37)

. START/STOP Button (Z pg. 22) / SNAPSHOT Button (Z pg. 23) 0 Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] (Zpg. 24)

Speaker Volume Control (Z pg. 28)

1 Speaker 2 DC Connector 3 USB Connector (Z pg. 43, 48)

4 Camera Sensor 5 LED Light (Z pg. 24) 6 Lens Cover 7 Lens 8 Stereo Microphone

9 Stud Hole : Tripod Mounting Socket (Z pg. 20) ; Battery Release Button [BATT.] (Z pg. 18)

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/out) S Up Button T Skip Backward Button

U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button

Y SNAPSHOT Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE Button

c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button g DISP Button

* Each time you press INDEX, the screen

switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen « Group Index Screen # mode: Index Screen « Date Index Screen

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STARTED

GETTING

W T

1/4000

LCD

4:55 PM

JAN.01.2009

RE C

0 : 04 :0 1

[4h 59 m]

PHOTO

LIB.

[99 99 ]

FIN E

PHOTO

Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

(Zpg.30)

: Auto Mode

: Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator (Zpg. 32) $ Tele Macro Mode Indicator (Zpg.32) % LED Light Indicator (Zpg. 24) & Scene Select Mode Indicator (Zpg. 31) ( Zoom Indicator (Zpg. 24) ) Recording Medium Indicator (Zpg. 62) * White Balance Indicator (Zpg.32) + Monitor Backlight Indicator (Zpg. 60) , Battery Indicator

- Date/Time (Zpg. 19) . Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

(Zpg.31)

/ Backlight Compensation Indicator

(Zpg. 30)

0 Brightness Control Indicator (Zpg. 31)

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator

(Zpg. 32)

1 Shutter Speed (Zpg. 31)

During Video Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # EXPORT Mode Indicator (Z pg. 54) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator (Zpg. 56) & Video Quality:

B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Zpg.58)

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

: (Appears during record-standby mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].) (Zpg.59)

+ Shooting Indicator (Z pg. 22) , Wind Cut Indicator (Zpg.59)

- Event Indicator (Zpg.25)

During Still Image Recording Only

! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator (Zpg.23) $ Image Quality: FINE (fine) or STD

(standard) (Zpg.58)

% Remaining Number of Shots & Shooting Indicator (Zpg.23) ( Shutter Mode Indicator (Zpg.58) ) Self-Timer Indicator (Zpg.58)

During Video Playback

4:55 PM

JAN.01.2009

1: 55 : 01

4:55 PM

JAN.01.2009

10 1- 00 98

During Still Image Playback

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STARTED

GETTING

! Mode Indicator # Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when

playing back a playlist.) (Zpg.41)

$ Quick Review Indicator % Video Quality:

B (ULTRA FINE), C (FINE),

(NORMAL), E (ECONOMY) (Zpg.58)

& Counter ( Playback Mode

: Playback

: Pause

: Forward Search

: Reverse Search

: Forward Slow-Motion

: Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

) Battery Indicator * Date/Time (Zpg.19) + Volume Level Indicator

! Mode Indicator # Quick Review Indicator $ Folder/File Number % Slide Show Playback Indicator & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time (Zpg.19)

Necessary Settings before Use

To check the remaining battery power

Charging the Battery Pack

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter.

DC Jack

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

The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate

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charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

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finished.

See page 24.

Required charging/recording time

(approx.)

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

Battery pack Charging time

BN-VF808U (Provided)

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

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

To detach the battery pack

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

NOTE

You can also use the camcorder with just

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the AC adapter.

The actual recording time may shorten

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

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

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plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Recording time

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

Date/Time Setting

SETTINGS FOR BASIC

VIDEO

WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA

DISPLAY SETTINGS

BASIC SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

DISPLAY SETTINGS

SET DATE AND TIME

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT

SET

QUIT

CLOCK ADJUST

SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET

QUIT

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

NOV. 1.2 009 04 .5 5PM

OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

SET

QUIT

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

GMT+ 9:00

NOV 1 2009 8 54 PM

SAVE

QUIT

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

CLOCK ADJUST

SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

CLOCK SETTING

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET

QUIT

AREA SETTING

SET

QUIT

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Touch MENU.

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

Select [CLOCK SETTING].

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

Selected are is highlighted

Set the date and time.

Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [}] to set.

Select [SAVE].

To reset the setting, select [QUIT]

Setting the clock to local time when traveling

After performing steps 1-4

Select [AREA SETTING].

Select the city closest to the area you are traveling.

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STARTED

GETTING

Principed city of the selected area

Time difference to GMT

Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective.

To return to the previous screen

Select @.

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Other Settings

SETTINGS FOR BASIC

VIDEO

WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA

DISPLAY SETTINGS

BASIC SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT

SET

QUIT

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Touch MENU.

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

Select [LANGUAGE].

Select the desired language.

To return to the previous screen

Select @.

To quit the screen

Select [QUIT]

Grip Adjustment

NOTE

Fasten the belt when you grip the

•

camcorder.

When carrying the camcorder, please be

•

careful not to drop.

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.

Bottom of the Camcorder

NOTE

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

Using an SD Card

RASE AL

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SET

MEDIA SETTINGS

BUI LT-IN M EMO RY SD CAR D

ERASE ALL DATA ON

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

REC MEDIA FOR IM

AGE

FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.

FORMAT SD CARD

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SET

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 (1) button to turn off the camcorder.

Open the SD card cover.

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 the BUILT-IN MEMORY flash when it is shipped from the factory. You can change the recording medium to SD card.

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD]. (Z p. 62)

S Format an SD card when using it for

the first time

Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card. (Z pg. 62)

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STARTED

GETTING

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.

PLAY/REC

STAR

STOP

[4 h 59 m]

0:00:01 REC

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

[4 h 59 m]

0:00:00

Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: Before start recording, make sure the SD card is inserted.

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

SNAPSHOT

L To stop recording

Press the START/STOP again.

L To view the last recorded scene

Select A while recording is paused. Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene.

LTo record a still image during video

recording Press SNAPSHOT.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press the START/STOP button to start recording.

Approximate remaining time for recording appears.

You can also start/stop recording by

selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.

L To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58)

L To change the aspect ratio of the image

(16:9/4:3)

Change the settings in [SELECT ASPECT RATIO]. (Z pg. 59)

NOTE

The video recording mode is automatically selected when you turn off the camcorder 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.

Recording Files (Continued)

PLAY/REC

FINE

FINE [9999]

PHOTO

FINE [9999]

Still Image Recording

Preparation: Before start recording, make sure the SD card is inserted.

Slide the mode switch to select

# (still image) mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select recording mode.

Press and hold the SNAPSHOT button halfway.

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

L To view the last recorded image

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

L To change the picture quality

Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]. (Z pg. 58)

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

L To record still images continuously

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE]. (Z pg. 58)

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

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.

DIRECT DVD

INFO

min

BATTERY CONDITION

MAX TIME

100%

50%

QUIT

Recording Files (Continued)

Zooming

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

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.

Zoom Ratio (Factory-preset)

! mode # mode

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

L To change the maximum zoom ratio (for

! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM]. (Z pg. 59)

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:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Touch MENU.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Attach the battery pack.

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

L To return to the normal 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.

Select [LIGHT].

Select the desired setting.

The LED light remains on regardless

of the surrounding conditions.

The LED light turns on automatically

AUTO

when shooting in insufficient light conditions.

Deactivates this function

OFF

Checking the Remaining Space on

DIRECT DVD

INFO

MAX RECORDING TIME

0h05m

0h09m

0h26m

0h07m

SET

QUIT

VIDEO

LIGHT

FOR EASY SEARCHING ARRANGE

VIDEO QUALITY

ZOOM

SET

QUIT

VACATION 1

SET

QUIT

the SD Card

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Press the INFO button.

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

L To change the picture quality

1) Select the video quality.

2) Select [SET].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Registering Files to Events

If you select an event to register the file toevent to register the file to before starting recording, the file will be registered to the selected event, thus making the file easy to find at playback.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [REGISTER EVENT].

Select the event.

The selected event is displayed on the screen.

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To cancel the event registration

Select [CANCEL] in step 3.

L To search a file by the event

See page 29.

NOTE

Once you select a certain event to register a file, the setting will remain even if you turn off the camcorder.

Playing Back Files

PLAY/REC

VIDEO PLAYBACK

DIGEST

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

Video Playback

Slide the mode switch to select

! (video) mode.

L To move to the previous or next page

Touch [v] or [V] for over a second.

L To play back a few seconds from the

beginning of each video

Touch [

DIGEST].

L Operations during Video Playback

On-screen buttons

Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired file.

L To delete a video

Select *when playback is stopped.

L To change the number of thumbnails

(6 thumbnails / 20 thumbnails)

Move the zoom lever to [

T] or [W].

LSpeaker volume

: 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

+ :Turn up the volume

Still Image Playback

PLAY/REC

IMAGE PLAYBACK

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

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

L To move to the previous or next page

Touch [v] or [V] for over a second.

L To delete a still image

Select $.

L To change the number of thumbnails

(6 thumbnails/20 thumbnails)

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

Press PLAY/REC to select the playback mode.

The index screen appears.

Select the desired file.

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

L Operations during Still Image Playback On-screen buttons

: Change playback order of slide show in reverse direction

: Change playback order of slide show in forward direction

: Return to the index screen

: Display the previous file

: Start the slide show

: End the slide show

: Display the next file

VIDEO PLAYBACK

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

GROUP SEARCH DATE SEARCH EVENT

DIGEST

QUIT

VIDEO (GROUP)

1/2

14321

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

VIDEO PLAYBACK

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

GROUP SEARCH DATE SEARCH EVENT

SET

QUIT

NOV.01 .2009

NOV.05 .2009 NOV.20 .2009 NOV.27 .2009 DEC. 29.2009

SEARCH DATE

DIGEST

QUIT

NOV .01 .2009

1/2

NOV 01 2009 .04.55PM

Playing Back Files (Continued)

File Search Function

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Select the playback mode.

•

Group Index Screen

You can search the desired file by the group. The group is created automatically based on recording date and time. And the contents of the group are changed when adding/deleting or editing scenes.

Select .

Select [GROUP].

Select the file you want to play back.

The number of files in the group is displayed in the thumbnails.

L To return to the index screen

Select @.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

NOTE

The contents of the group may be changed

•

depending on the interval of the recording time. To change the contents, register the event. (Z p. 25)

The created groups may not be listed by

•

recording date such as when copying the files to a SD card.

Date Index Screen

You can search the desired file by the recording date.

Select .

In case of # mode, go to step 3.

Select [SEARCH DATE].

Select the recording date.

Select the file you want to play back.

L To return to the index screen

Select @.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

SET

QUIT

REC

PLAYB ACK PL AYLIST EDIT PLAYLI ST DUBB ING PLA YBACK

PLAYB ACK MP G FILE

VIDEO

PLAY BACK C AMERA'S BUILT IN

(MPG)

1/2

Event Screen

VIDEO PLAYBACK

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

GROUP SEARCH DATE SEARCH EVENT

SET

SEARCH EVENT

QUIT

VACATION 1

SET

QUIT

ALL

NOV.01 .2009

NOV.05 .2009 NOV.20 .2009 NOV.27 .2009

SEARCH EVENT

NOV. 01 .2009

1/2

NOV.01.2009 04:55PM

DIGEST

QUIT

You can search the desired file by the event that you registered the file to when recording. (Z p. 25) After searching by the event, you can search by the recording date to narrow down the search.

Select .

Select the [SEARCH EVENT].

Select the event.

Select the recording date.

To display all the files, select [ALL].

Select the file you want to play back.

Playing Back MPG Files

MPG files are stored in the EXTMOV folder. Follow the procedure below to play back the MPG files in the EXTMOV folder.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE].

Select the file you want to play back.

L To return to the normal file playback

mode

Select @.

NOTE

An MOD file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management information is corrupted.

ENGLISH

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

L To return to the index screen

Select @.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To change the event registration of a

file

See page 38.

[4 h 59 m]

RECREC

VIDEO

USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED

SET

QUIT

MANUAL SETTING

LIGHT

VIDEO QUALITY

VIDEO

SCENE SELECT FOCUS

FOR EASY SEEARCHING ATTANCE

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

SHUTTER SPEED

SET

QUIT

SET

QUIT

VIDEO

AUTO

MANUAL

Manual Recording

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

Change to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Select [A/M] twice.

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 -.

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 Menu

In the manual recording mode:

Touch MENU.

Select [MANUAL SETTING].

Select the desired menu.

Select the desired setting.

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].

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

SCENE SELECT

Adjusts the exposure andshutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject.

NFOCUS

Adjusts the focus.

g ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the brightness.

SHUTTER SPEED

A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject, and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.

1 [OFF] : Deactivates the function. 5 NIGHT: Records with more sensitivity in dim locations

by adjusting the shutter speed automatically.

TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. 6 PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is

accentuated by blurring the background.

H SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly. G SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too

dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.

/ SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a

subject appear too bright.

[AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL :

@ 9 : A : Adjusts the focus manually. (When zooming,

the subject will not go out of focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto (T) side before zooming to the wide-angle (W) side.)

! mode

@ [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL : –6 to + 6:

Corrects the brightness within this range in

increments of 1.

# mode

@ [AUTO] : The brightness is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL : –2.0 to +2.0 (EV) : Corrects the brightness within this

range in increments of 1/3EV.

! mode

@ [AUTO] : The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL : 1/2 to 1/4000: The smaller the value, the faster the

shutter speed.

# mode

@ [AUTO]: The shutter speed is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL : 1/2 to 1/500: The smaller the value, the faster the shutter

speed.

NOTE

It is recommended to use a tripod when recording with a slow shutter speed.

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RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

Manual Recording (Continued)

Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.

3 MANUAL :

B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on the

light source.

Adjusts the white balance to achieve the optimum colors for the amount of light in your surroundings during recording.

PHOTOMETRY AREA

Enables you to adjust the brightness in the desired spot when backlight compensation does not work well.

w EFFECT

Enables you to record videos or still images with special effects.

1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject so that the white paper fills the screen.

2) Keep touching the

B indicator starts blinking then stops

blinking.

D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day. E CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is

used.

6 [WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically for

whole screen.

7 SPOT: Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted

automatically.

[OFF]: No effect is used.

J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images.

B/W MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old

movies.

L CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of an

old movie atmosphere.

M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive

snapshots.

* ! mode only.

OK button until the

t TELE MACRO

Enables you to shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 50 cm (1.64 ft).

3232

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: Activates the function.

NOTE

Set [TELE MACRO] to [OFF] if you will not take close-up still images. Non-close-up still images will be blurred if [TELE MACRO] is set to [ON].

Viewing Files on TV

This camcorder is designed to be used with high-definition or 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.

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

Connector

Cable

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

4 Start playback on the camcorder.

(Z p. 26, 27)

L To display camcorder’s on-screen

display on TV

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON]. (Z p. 61)

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USING WITH

AV Input Connector

333333

SET

QUIT

DELE TE

UPLO AD SETT INGS SEAR CH PLAYB ACK PL AYLIST

VIDEO

DELE TE RECO RDED VI DEO

SET

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CURR ENT

FILE SELECT DELE TE ALL

VIDEO

DELE TE

DELE TE ONE SCENE A T A TIM E

DELE TE?

(REM AINING SCENES :000 9)

YES

SET

QUIT

EDITING/PRINTING

SNAPSHOT

Managing Files

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. (Z pg. 62)

Capture a Still Image from a

Video

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

Preparation:

• Slide the mode switch to select

• Press the

PLAY/REC button to select

! mode.

playback mode.

Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused.

NOTE

• Captured 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 be used to capture images.

• 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:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [DELETE]

Deleting the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1-2

Select [CURRENT].

When [YES].

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

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT FILE SELECT

DELE TE ALL

VIDEO

DELE TE

DELE TE ALL SCENE

YES

SET

VIDEO DELETE

DELE TE ALL?

(EXC EPT PRO TECTED FILE)

Deleting Selected Files

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT

FILE SELECT

DELE TE ALL

VIDEO

DELE TE

SELE CT AND DELETE SCENE

CHECK EXEC QUIT

VIDE O DELET E

1/2

YES

SET QUIT

VIDEO DELETE

DELE TE SELE CTED SC ENES?

After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34)

Deleting All Files

After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 34)

ENGLISH EDITING

Select [FILE SELECT].

Select the desired file and select $.

The * mark appears on the file. To

•

select other files, repeat this step.

To check the content of the file, select

•

[CHECK].

Select [EXEC].

Select [YES].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Select [DELETE ALL]

Select [YES].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT FILE SELECT

PROT ECT ALL CANC EL ALL

PROTECT/CANCEL

SELE CT AND PROTECT SCENE

QUIT

CHECK

VIDEO PROTECT

1/2

SET

VIDEO PROTECT

QUIT PROTEC T?

YES

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QUIT

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PROT ECT/CA NCEL

TRIM MING

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT

FILE SELE CT PROT ECT ALL CANC EL ALL

PROTECT/CANCEL

PROT ECT EA CH S CENE

SET

QUIT

PROT ECT ?

YES

Managing Files (Continued)

Protecting Files

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [EDIT].

Select [PROTECT/CANCEL].

Protecting the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1-3

Select [CURRENT].

Protecting Selected Files

After performing steps 1-3

Select [FILE SELECT].

Select the desired file and select x.

The x (protection) mark appears on the

•

file. To select other files, repeat this step.

To check the content of the file, select

•

[CHECK].

Select [QUIT].

Select [YES].

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

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To release protection

Select the protected file in step 5.

DIRECT DVD

INFO

Protecting All Files

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT FILE SELECT PROT ECT ALL

CANC EL ALL

PROTECT/CANCEL

PROT ECT ALL SCENE

SET QUIT

VIDEO PROTECT

PROT ECT ALL ?

YES

After performing steps 1-3 (Z pg. 36)

Select [PROTECT ALL].

Select [YES].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To release protection of all files

1) In step 4, select [CANCEL ALL].

2) Select [YES].

Viewing File InformationFile Information

Preparation:

For ! mode: Pause the playback.

•

Otherwise, select the file on the index screen.

For # mode: Play back the still image.

•

Alternatively, select the file on the index screen.

Press the INFO button.

FILE:

•

File name

FOLDER:

•

Folder name

DATE/TIME:

•

Date and time of the recording

PB TIME (! mode):

•

Playback time (length of the file)

SIZE (# mode):

•

Image size

QUALITY:

•

Video quality/Image quality (

PROTECT:

•

File protection status (

Z pg. 58)

Z pg. 36)

L To turn off the file information display

Press INFO again.

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QUIT

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SET

CANCEL

SPORTS 1

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT SET RANGE A ND CHAN GE

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SELE CT MULT IPLE SC ENE

CHECK

QUIT

CHANGED (FROM HERE)

1/2

QUIT

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SET

CANCEL

SPORTS 1

REC

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SET RANGE A ND CHA NGE

SELE CT SCEN ES ONE BY ONE

CHANGE EVENT REG.

SET

QUIT

CURR ENT

CHNA GE EVEN T?

SET

QUIT

YES

Managing Files (Continued)

Changing the Event Registration

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select a new event.

To cancel the event registration, select [CANCEL].

Select [EDIT].

Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].

Changing the Event of the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1-3

Select [CURRENT].

Select the file you want to register.

Changing the Event of the Selected Files

After performing steps 1-3

Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE].

Select the first file of the range.

To preview scenes, select the file and select [CHECK].

Select the last file of the range.

Select a new event.

To cancel the event registration, select

[CANCEL].

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

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Trimming Files

REC

EDIT PLAYLI ST DUBB ING PLA YBACK PLAYB ACK MP G FILE

EDIT

CAN BE SET TO PRE VENT CO PY

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

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EDITPLAYL

IST

UBBI NG

PLAYBACK

YBACK MPG F

TO C APTURE A PARTI CULAR

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

COPY MOVE PROTECT/CANCEL

TRIM MING

SET QUIT

TRIM MIN G

1/2

QUIT

SET

0 : 12 : 05

S E

TRIM (FROM HERE)

CANCEL

QUIT

SET

0 :

08 :

050 : 12 : 05

S E

TRIM (UNTIL HERE

)

QUITSET

0 : 08 : 050 : 12 : 05

SET

CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE

REDEFINE AREA

S E

You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [EDIT].

Select [SET] at the end point.

It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed.

To cancel the star t point setting, select [CANCEL].

Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].

ENGLISH EDITING

Select [TRIMMING].

Select the desired file.

Select [SET] at the start point.

It is recommended to select [SET] after the pause button is pressed.

Use these controls to locate the start point.

To set the star t/end point again, select [REDEFINE AREA].

Select [YES].

When copying is finished, the copied file is added to the index screen.

Touch OK.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

SET

QUIT

UPLO AD SETT INGS SEAR CH PLAYB ACK PL AYLIST

EDIT PLAYLI ST

VIDEO

TO C REATE PL AYLIST ORDER

EDIT PLAYLIST

EDIT

DELETE

CREATE NEW ORIGINAL VIDEO

NEW LIST

SET

QUIT

NEW LIST

SELECT AND CREATE SCENE

CREATE BY DATE CREATE BY GROUP

CREATE BY EVENT

CREATE FROM SCENE

SET

QUIT

SELECT

QUITCHECK

NOV.01.2009

FROM SCENE

TOTAL

00h0 0m

SELECT SAVE

QUIT

CHECK

NOV.01.2009

FROM SCENE

TOTAL

00h1 0m

DVD1

QUIT PLAYLI ST.

SAVE EDITED CONTEN TS?

DELE TE AND OUT

RETU RN

SET

SAVE AND QU IT

Playlists

It is a list that enables you to organize recorded videos in order of preference.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Creating PlaylistsPlaylists

Touch MENU.

Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].

Select [NEW LIST].

Select an item and display files.

[CREATE FROM SCENE]:

•

Display all files individually.

[CREATE BY DATE]:

•

Display all the files listed by recording date.

[CREATE BY GROUP]:

•

Display all files listed by group.

[CREATE BY EVENT]:

•

Search for an event and display the corresponding files listed by recording date.

Select the file to add to playlist.

To preview scenes, select the file and select [CHECK].

Select the insertion point.

To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.

•

To delete a registered scene, select the

•

registered file, then select [CANCEL].

Select [SAVE].

Select [SAVE AND QUIT].

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

NOTE

A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.

•

If you delete the original files, the

•

corresponding files are also deleted from the playlist.

Playing Back Playlists

SET

QUIT

DELE TE UPLO AD SETT INGS SEAR CH

PLAYB ACK PL AYLIST

VIDEO

PLAY BACK O RIGINAL VIDEO IN

Touch MENU.

Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].

Select the playlist.

L To stop playback

Select L.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To play back from the desired scene

1) In step

2) Select the desired scene.

NOTE

When playing back a playlist with a picture title, playback starts after the title is displayed for 5 seconds.

3, select [CHECK]. (The index

screen for playlist appears.)

Other Operations of Playlists

You can perform additional editing and delete files in a created playlist.

Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist

After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 40)

Select [EDIT].

Select the playlist you want to edit.

To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to

8. (Z pg. 40)

Deleting Playlist

Original files are not deleted even if you delete the playlist.

After performing steps 1-2 (Z pg. 40)

Select [DELETE].

Select a playlist you want to delete.

To delete all playlists at once, select [DELETE ALL]

When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears, select [YES].

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COPYING

SET

QUIT

EDIT PLAYLIS T DUBB ING PLAY BACK PLAYB ACK MPG FILE

EDIT

VIDEO

CAN BE SET TO PREV ENT CO PY

REC

TO A LLOW CO PYING B ETWEEN

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

COPY

MOVE PROT ECT/CAN CEL

TRIM MING

SET

QUIT

COPY

CARD BUILT-IN MEM

SELECT COPY DIRECTION

BUILT-IN MEM CARD

Copying Files

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

DVD Burner (CU-VD3)

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

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

VCR/DVD Recorder

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

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.

Copying/Moving Files

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! or #

•

mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Make sure that SD card is inserted in the

•

SD slot.

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

the copy/move destination medium.

Touch MENU.

Select [EDIT].

Select [COPY] or [MOVE].

• [COPY]:

Files are copied to the destination

medium while leaving original files in the source medium.

• [MOVE]:

Files are moved to the destination

medium while deleting original files in the source medium.

Select the direction.

[BUILT-IN MEM } CARD] or [CARD

}BUILT-IN MEM]

SET

QUIT

COPY VIDEO

SELECT AND COPY

SELECT THE OBJECT

TO BE COPIED

COPY ALL

SET

QUIT

COPY VIDEO

COPY QUANTITY:0016

START COPY?

YES

Select the desired menu.

• [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]:

Select this to transfer all files in the

recording medium. When the size of all files in the camcorder is larger than the free space of the SD card, only the files that can be contained in the free space will be copied.

• [SELECT AND COPY]/[SELECT AND MOVE]:

Select when you want to transfer the selected files.

1) Select the desired file, and touch OK.

The s mark appears on the file. To

select other files, repeat this step.

2) Select [EXEC].

Select [YES].

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.

ENGLISH

File transfer starts. When [COPYING COMPLETED] / [MOVING COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

L To stop the file transfer

1) Select [STOP].

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

Connector

To AC Outlet

AC Adapter

DVD Burner

USB Connector

NOTE

Refer also to the optional DVD burner’s

•

instruction manual. Use the USB cable that came with the DVD

burner.

USB Connector

USB Cable*

COPYING

SET

CREAT E FROM ALL

SELE CT AND CREATE CREAT E DUPLI CATE PLAYB ACK

CREATE DVD

COPY RECORD ED VIDE OS

ALL SCENES

UNSAV ED SCE NES

COPY ALL VI DEOS TO DVD

CREATE FROM ALL

SET

QUIT

ALL( TOTAL:3)

SET

QUIT

CHECK

DVD CREATION LIST

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

DIRECT DVD

INFO

EXECUTE

RETURN

SET

QUIT

UNSAVED SCENES

READY TO CREATE

DVD-R

Copying Files (Continued)

Backup All Files

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.

•

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Select [CREATE FROM ALL].

Select the desired menu.

[ALL SCENES]:

•

All files in the recording medium are copied.

[UNSAVED SCENES]:

•

Files that have never been copied to a DVD disc are automatically selected and copied.

Select the desired disc number.

Select [EXECUTE].

The files are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copied on the second disc. To cancel copying, select [STOP].

•

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.

Select [EXECUTE].

If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are

•

created.

To preview scenes, select [CHECK].

•

mark shows that the disc is created

•

already.

Select [YES] or [NO].

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

• [NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

The DVD disc begins to be created.

•

When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copied on the second disc.

To cancel the DVD creation, select

•

[CANCEL].

L To quit the screen

1) Select [QUIT].

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

Selecting Files for Backup

SET

CREAT E FROM ALL

SELE CT AND CRE ATE

CREAT E DUPLI CATE PLAYB ACK

CREATE DVD

COPY PREFE RRED VIDEO S

CREAT E BY DAT E

CREAT E BY EV ENT CREAT E BY PL AYLIST SELE CT FROM SCENE S COPY GROUPE D VIDE OS BY

SELECT AND CREATE

SET

ALL( TOTAL:3 )

SET

QUIT

CHECK

DVD CREATION LIST

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.

•

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Select [SELECT AND CREATE].

Select the desired disc number.

If you select [ALL], all discs in the list are

•

created.

To preview scenes, select [CHECK].

•

mark shows that the disc is created

•

already.

ENGLISH

Select the desired menu.

[CREATE BY DATE]:

•

Files are sorted according to the date on which they were recorded. Relevant files are displayed in a list. Select the recording date.

[CREATE BY EVENT]:

•

Files are sorted according to event. Relevant files are displayed in a list. Select the event.

[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]:

•

Select the desined playlist from the list to playlist. The selected playlists are displayed in a list.

1) Select the desired list.

2) Select the insertion point. To select

other lists, repeat this process.

3) Select [SAVE].

[SELECT FROM SCENES]:

•

Select files individually.

1) Select the desired file. To select other

files, repeat this process.

2) Select [SAVE].

Select [YES] or [NO].

• [YES] Displays the thumbnails by group.

• [NO] Displays the thumbnails by date.

Select [EXECUTE].

The files are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, touch the OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears, change the disc. Remaining files are copyed on the second disc.

To cancel copying, select [STOP].

•

L To quit the screen

1) Select [QUIT].

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

NOTE

Incase of [CREATE BY PLAYLIST], date/time on the file information display shows the date of copying the file, instead of the actual recording date.

L To duplicate a disc

The last creation date is displayed. (Up to 20 files)

1) In step

2) Select the date and go to step

1, select [CREATE DUPLICATE].

L To check whether the DVD disc was

created properly

In step 1, select [PLAYBACK].

COPYING

Copying Files (Continued)

L To play back the created disc using the

camcorder

1) Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner.

2) Turn on the camcorder first, than turn on the DVD burner.

3) Select [PLAYBACK].

4) Select the desired folder.

5) Select the creation date of the disc.

6) Select the desired file. To return to the previous screen, select @.

L Disc number

Disc number shows the number of DVD discs you can create. The dubbing range of each disc is automatically allocated, presuming that all the files are to be dubbed from the first one on the list. This dubbing range cannot be changed. E.g.) “DVD1” can contain two files,

“JAN.01.2009” and “JAN.15.2009”.

L Title and chapter of created DVD

Each recording date becomes one title in a created DVD and each file recorded in a same day becomes one chapter in the title.

JAN. 10. 2009: file 1 and 2 were recorded.

File 1

JAN. 11. 2009: file 3 and 4 were recorded.

Title

JAN.10.2009

File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4

1 2 3 4

Chapter

File 2

File 4File 3

Create a DVD

JAN. 11.2009

Digest Playback

You can view the opening scene of each video (digest) in the created DVD.

Create a DVD using a DVD burner (CU-VD50 CU-VD3).

Load the created DVD on the DVD

player.

Select [DIGEST PLAYBACK]*.

You can view the previous or next page by selecting £ / ¤.

* The screen does not appear on the

camcorder.

The digest is played back

continuously.

L To normal playback / To the index menu

1) Press the top menu button on the remote control of the DVD device during the digest playback.

2) Select the desired item.

NOTE

“Digest Playback” menu is not available when DVD is burned using the provided MediaBrowser software.

Creating a DVD using a PC

You can copy the data from the camcorder and create a DVD using a PC.

Q Installing the software to the PC

System Requirements

Windows Vista

OS:

Home Basic (SP1) Home Premium (SP1) (32-bit, pre-installed)

Either one of the following:

CPU:

Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher

•

Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher

•

Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher

•

At least 1 GB

RAM:

Windows XP

Windows® XP

OS:

Home Edition (SP2/SP3) Professional (SP2/SP3) (pre-installed)

Either one of the following:

CPU:

• Intel® Pentium® 4, 1.6 GHz or higher

• Intel® Pentium® M, 1.4 GHz or higher

• Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.5 GHz or higher

At least 512 MB

RAM:

Preparation:

Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC. In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box

appears.

Click [Easy Installation].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Click [Yes].

Click [Finish].

ENGLISH

COPYING

L To check the PC specification

Right-click on [Computer] (or [My Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select [Properties].

NOTE

Make sure your PC has a recordable DVD

•

drive. If your system does not meet the

•

requirements, it is recommended to copy files using the DVD burner. (Z p. 43) Macintosh users may use the software

•

included with their Macintosh (iMovie ‘80, iPhoto) to copy files to their computer.

Everio MediaBrowser icon is created on the desktop.

L To see the Instruction Guide for Everio

MediaBrowser

1) Double-click the icon of Everio MediaBrowser.

2) Click [Help], send click [MediaBrowser

Help].

Click

SET

QUIT

CREA TE DVD UPLO AD

USB MENU

EASY VIDEO REGISTR ATION

EXPO RT TO L IBRARY

LIB.

BACK -UP

Copying Files (Continued)

R Making Backup on the PC

Preparation:

Install the software to the PC.

•

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

the PC’s. Close the LCD monitor to turn off the

•

camcorder.

USB Connector

USB Cable

USB Connector

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Select [BACK UP].

Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

Click [All volume in camcorder] and click [Next].

Click [Start].

Backup starts.

L To disconnect the camcorder from the

1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove

Hardware) on the task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].

2) Follow the on-screen instructions and

make sure that the device can be safely removed.

3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

NOTE

It takes time to backup many videos.

S Making User Lists to Arrange the

Files

You can make a user list of a certain subject (such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the files related to the subject into the user list.

Preparation:

Make backup on the PC.

Click the icon and open the calendar.

Select [Movies only].

Click [+].

Double-click the recording date.

The files recorded on the day are displayed.

Drag the file and drop into the user list.

To add other files into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 6

ENGLISH

COPYING

Input the name of the new user list and click [OK].

T Copying Files to a DVD

Preparation:

Use a recordable DVD disc (It is recommended to use a DVD-R disc.)

Select the user list and click [Create Disc].

Click [Select all].

Drag the file, and drop into the part at the bottom and click [Next].

Click [Start].

NOTE

For detail on operating Everio

•

MediaBrowser, click [Help] and refer to “MediaBrowser Help”.

Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read

•

“MediaBrowser Help”. Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com

For assistance in operating the provided

•

software, refer to the support information. (Z p. 52)

[XXXJVCSO]

[DCIM]

[SD_VIDEO]

[EXTMOV]

[PRIVATE]

[MGR_INFO]

[PRGXXX]

[DEM_XXX.MPG]

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

[MOV_XXX.MOD]

Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

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. Dome video file

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.

X = number

ENGLISH COPYING

Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorized 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, Model, Problem, Error Message.

•

PC, (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk

•

Space (GB)).

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.

Pixela

Region Language Phone #

USA and Canada English +1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)

Europe (UK, Germany,

France and Spain

Other Countries in Europe

Asia (Philippines) English +63-2-438-0090

China Chinese +86-21-5385-3786

Homepage: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/e/index.html Please check our website for latest information and downloading.

English/Germany/France/Spanish +1-800-1532-4865 (toll-free)

English/Germany/France/Spanish/

Italian/Dutch

+44-1489-564-764

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder

Preparation:

Create a playlist.

•

Turn off all units.

•

L To connect using the AV connectors

(analog dubbing)

AV Connector

AV Cable

Connector

Adapter

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX input mode.

Check that the images from the camcorder are input correctly to the VCR/DVD recorder.

Play back playlists on the camcorder.

1) Touch MENU.

2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].

3) Select the desired playlist.

4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is displayed for 5 seconds at the first and the last scene.)

At the point you want to start dubbing, start recording on the VCR/ DVD recorder.

Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s instruction manual.

ENGLISH COPYING

VCR/DVD

Recorder

AV Connector

(Input)

To AC Outlet

L To stop dubbing

Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.

L To hide the date or icons on the screen

Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]. (Z p. 62)

EXPORT

Using with a Portable Media Player

EXPORT

LIB.

DONECHECK

EXPORT SETTINGS

1/3

LIB. LIB.

Turning on the Export Mode

You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode.

Press EXPORT twice.

L To turn off the export mode

Press EXPORT twice

Changing the Export Setting

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Press EXPORT.

Select the ﬁle and select [LIB.].

To check the content of the file, select

•

[CHECK].

Select [DONE].

L To cancel the export setting

Select the file and press [LIB.] again.

L To quit the screen

1) Select [DONE].

2) Select [YES].

L To confirm the export setting

Press EXPORT on the index screen.

Using with a Portable Media Player (continued)

SET

QUIT

CREA TE DVD UPLO AD

BACK -UP

EXPO RT TO L IBRARY

USB MENU

EASY VIDEO REGISTR ATION

LIB.

Transferring the Files to PC

Preparation:

Install ITunes on a PC. http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].

All the files with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC.

ENGLISH COPYING

UPLOAD

Uploading Files to Websites

SET

QUIT

DELE TE

SEAR CH

UPL OAD SETTIN GS

VIDEO

SEL ECT SCENE FOR UP LOA DIN G

PLAY BACK P LAYL IST

SET

QUIT

UPLOAD SETTINGS

1/2

QUIT

SET

0 : 12 : 05

S E

TRIM (FROM HERE)

CANCEL QUIT

SET

0 :

08 :

050 : 12 : 05

S E

TRIM (UNTIL HERE

)

Turning on the Upload Mode

You can upload the file to video sharing websites (You TubeTM) quickly after recording.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

recording mode

Press UPLOAD twice.

If you record a file with the upload mode set on, the recording stops automatically 10 minutes after the recording is started. The remaining time is displayed on the LCD monitor.

NOTE

The upload mode turns off each time recording is finished.

Upload Trimming

You can select the necessary part of the video and save it as a new video file ready for uploading.

Preparation:

Slide the mode switch to select ! mode.

•

Press the PLAY/REC button to select

•

playback mode.

Touch MENU.

Select [UPLOAD SETTINGS].

Select the desired file.

Select [SET] at the start point.

Select [SET] at the end point.

• The duration between the start point and the

end point cannot be longer than 10 minutes.

• To cancel the start point setting, select

[CANCEL].

Uploading Files to Websites (Continued)

QUITSET

0 : 08 : 050 : 12 : 05

SET

CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE

REDEFINE AREA

S E

SET

QUIT

PLAY BACK ON PC CREA TE DVD

UPLO AD

EXPO RT TO L IBRARY

USB MENU

EASY UPLOAD TO VI DEO

Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].

To set the star t/end point again, select [REDEFINE AREA].

Select [YES].

When copying is finished, the copied file is added to the index screen.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

Uploading Files

For detalis on uploading files, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CDROM.

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

Select [UPLOAD].

ENGLISH COPYING

REGI STER EV ENT VIDE O QUALI TY ZOOM

DIS

IMAG E BLURR ED NEED TO

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

ZOOM

DIS

IMAG

E BLURRED NEED T

VIDEO

SET

QUIT

OFF

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings

Touch MENU.

Select the desired menu.

Select the desired setting.

Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

! #

MANUAL SETTING

D LIGHT

! m REGISTER EVENT

z SELF-TIMER

Starts recording when the set time elapses after the

SNAPSHOT button is pressed.

8 SHUTTER MODE

Records still images continuously while SNAPSHOT

is pressed.

n VIDEO QUALITY

Set the picture quality.

n IMAGE QUALITY

Set the picture quality.

L To return to the previous screen

Select @.

L To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

See page 28. (In the manual recording mode only)

See page 22.

See page 23.

[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC

NOTE

You can confirm the countdown on the camcorder

•

screen.

It is recommended to attach the camcorder to

•

a tripod and use this function to prevent the vibration after SNAPSHOT is pressed.

[RECORD ONE SHOT]:

Records one still image at a time.

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING:

Records still images continuously while

SNAPSHOT is pressed.

NOTE

The interval between recording still images is

•

approx. 0.3 seconds.

Continuous shooting may not work well

•

depending on the recording medium.

The continuous shooting speed will drop if this

•

function is used repeatedly.

[ULTRA FINE] / FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY

[FINE] / STANDARD

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/ DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL

* Dynamic zoom

! #

@ ZOOMZOOM

Set the maximum zoom ratio.

q DISDIS

Compensates for hand shake.

GAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright automatically when you record in dark places. However, the overall color tones appear greyish.

! SELECT ASPECT RATIO

Select the aspect ratio for videos.

o WIND CUT

Reduces noise caused by wind.

AUTO SWITCH REC

MEDIA

The combination of optical and digital zoom technology offers higher zoom ratio than optical zoom without reducing the quality.

NOTE

Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL]. Digital zoom is used from more than [35X/OPTICAL] up to the selected zoom ratio.

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

: Activates the function.

NOTE

Complete stabilization may not be possible if

•

hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.

Switch off this mode when recording with the

•

camcorder on a tripod.

OFF: Deactivates the function.

AGC

: Electrically brightens the scene in dark

place.

[AUTO]

: Automatically brightens the scene

when it is dark. (Becomes brighter than [AGC]. The motion of a subject may look unnatural if recorded in some condition.)

* ! mode only

[16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size. 4:3:

Records videos in 4:3 size.

NOTE

If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY],

•

you cannot record in 16:9 size.

If you want to copy the recorded videos onto

•

DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9 size videos and 4:3 size videos.

[OFF]: Deactivates the function. ON

: Activates the function.

OFF:

Deactivates the function.

[ON]:

Activates the function.

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Menus

DISPLAY SETTINGS

9 LANGUAGE

Enables you to set the display language.

: CLOCK ADJUST

Set the time.

; DATE DISPLAY STYLE

Sets the date and time display format.

B MONITOR BRIGHT

Set the brightness of the LCD monitor.

C MONITOR BACKLIGHT

Enables you to adjust the brightness of backlight on the monitor.

Y BASIC SETTINGS

[ DEMO MODE

Introduces special features of the camcorder when there is no operation for about 3 minutes during recording mode.

( AUTO POWER OFF

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

\ OPERATION SOUND

Turns the operation sound on/off.

RECORD BUTTON

Enables the recording button [REC] on the LCD monitor.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

[ENGLISH]

See page 20.

See page 19.

DATE STYLE: [month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year TIME: 24h / [12h]

Adjust the brightness of the display by using the touch sensor.

BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor

regardless of the surrounding conditions.

STANDARD:

Select this when saving the battery life.

[AUTO] : The brightness will automatically be set

to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to [STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the battery pack).

Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]:

Activates the function.

NOTE

• The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is connected, not with the battery pack.

• If a SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take place even if this mode is set to [ON].

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]:

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

OFF: Turns off the operation sound. [ON]

: The melody sounds when any operation is

performed.

OFF: Deactivates the function. [ON]

: Activates the function.

Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)

Menus

& QUICK RESTART

Enables the camcorder to start up quickly when you turn off the camcorder and then on again within 5 minutes by closing and opening the LCD monitor.

] REMOTE

Turns on/off reception of the operation signal from the remote control.

UPDATE

Updates and improves the system software.

Z FACTORY PRESET

Returns all the camcorder settings to their default values.

CONNECTION SETTINGS

% DISPLAY ON TV

Displays camcorder’s on-screen display on A TV screen.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the screen of the connected television when outputting videos from the AV connector.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

OFF : Deactivates the function. [ON]:

If the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes, the camcorder starts quickly. The power consumption used for the 5 minute period after the LCD monitor is closed is approximately 1/3 that used during recording. This enables you to save more power than leaving the power on.

OFF: Does not receive the signal from the remote

control.

[ON]:

Enables operation with the remote control.

YES: Performs this function. [NO]

: Cancels this function.

NOTE

• The built-in hard disk of the camcorder may not be

protected even if the setting is [ON].

• When recording/playback stops even if the camcorder is not dropped, set the setting to [OFF] or set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD]. (Z p. 62)

YES: Performs the function. NO

: Returns to the menu screen without executing

reset.

Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

[OFF]: Does not display on TV. ON:

Displays on TV.

4:3 / [16:9]

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Menus

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO

Sets the recording medium for video.

REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

Sets the recording medium for still images.

FORMAT BUILT- IN MEM.

Ensures stable speeds and operation when accessing the BUILT- IN MEMORY.

, FORMAT SD CARD

You have to format newly purchased SD cards with this camcorder before using them. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the SD card.

ERASE BUILT- IN MEM.

When you dispose of the camcorder, perform this to make it difficult to recover data on the BUILT-IN MEMORY.

Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset

Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.

[BUILT- IN MEMORY] / SD CARD

[BUILT - IN MEMORY] / SD

[FILE]: Initializes all files in the BUILT-IN MEMORY. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

: Initializes all files and management numbers in the BUILT-IN MEMORY.

NOTE

• Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process.

[FILE]: Initializes all files in the SD card. FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

: Initializes all files and management numbers in the SD card.

NOTE

• Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process.

YES: Performs this function. Select [OK] when

completed.

[NO]

: Cancels this function.

NOTE

• In addition to this operation, it is recommended that you use a commercially available data erasing software to eliminate the risk of data recovery.

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, consult the following chart. If the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your nearest JVC dealer or JVC service center for instructions. Refer also to the FAQ of new products on JVC’s website.

Trouble Action

Connect the AC adapter securely.

No power is supplied.

Power

After the low temperature message is displayed, the power turns off when the camcorder warms up.

The remaining battery

Display

display is not correct.

The LCD monitor is difficult to see.

•

Recharge the battery pack.

•

When the camcorder has warmed up after being cold, the

•

camcorder may switch itself off to check it is operating correctly.

Turn on the camcorder again to start using it.

Fully charge the battery pack, run it down, and then recharge it

•

again.

If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low

•

temperatures, or if the battery pack is repeatedly charged, the amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.

The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas

•

such as under direct sunlight.

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

The camcorder heats up when it is used

•

for a long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

•

When playing back a video file, the

•

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

LCD monitor momentarily become red or

•

black when sunlight is recorded.

Black spots, or red, green, or blue

•

spots appear on the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor contains 99.99% effective pixels, but 0.01% of fewer pixels may be ineffective.)

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Trouble Action

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording stops by itself.

The recorded subject is too dark.

The recorded subject is too bright.

Recording

Digital zoom does not work.

The focus is not adjusted automatically.

The color looks strange. (Too bluish, too reddish, etc)

White balance setting cannot be activated.

The continuous shooting speed is slow.

Band of bright light appears on the LCD monitor.

Sound or video are interrupted.

Cannot find a recorded video.

Some functions cannot be used when playing back a backup DVD through a DVD burner connected to the camcorder.

Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).

•

Move away from a place where the camcorder is affected by excessive

•

sound or vibration (such as a concert hall).

Insert a commercially available SD card, and set each of the [REC

•

MEDIA FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD].

Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous recording.

•

Use backlight compensation.

•

Set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO].

•

Use [NIGHT] from scene select.

•

Set the brightness to the [+] side.

•

Set the brightness to the [–] side.

•

Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used.

•

Change [ZOOM] to [80X/DIGITAL] or [800X/DIGITAL].

•

Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.

•

Wipe the lens with lens cleaning cloth.

•

If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no

•

contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.

Set [WB] in [MANUAL SETTING] appropriately to the light source.

•

Select [MWB] in [WB] while holding a sheet of plain white paper in

•

front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen.

Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears.

This cannot be used if [SEPIA] or [MONOTONE] are selected as

•

effects.

Do not use [TWILIGHT] from scene select.

•

The continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.

•

Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the recording

•

media or under certain recording conditions.

This occurs when there is a bright light source near the camcorder.

•

This is not a malfunction. Change the direction of the camcorder to prevent the light source comes into view.

Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section

•

between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.

Select [PLAYBACK MPG FILE] then search the video on the index

•

screen. (Video files that have damaged management information can be played back.) Cancel group display and date search functions.

•

Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA

•

FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)

The following functions cannot be used for a backup DVD.

•

When playing back video

- Search index by date

- Playback effects

When playing back still image

- Playback effects

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Trouble Action

The camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when

Warning Indications

Indication Action

Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the

•

SET DATE/TIME!

clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

COMMUNICATING ERROR

CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE

NOT FORMATTED

FORMAT ERROR!

DATA DELETION ERROR

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT

RECORDING FAILURE

PLAYBACK FAILED

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

•

Replace the SD card.

•

Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.

•

Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Perform delete formatting (All data is deleted).

•

Remove and re-insert the SD card.

•

Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.

•

Insert the SD card before switching the power on.

•

Turn off the camera, and turn it on again.

•

Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [SD], then record to an SD

•

card.

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.

•

Remove and re-insert the SD card.

•

Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.

•

Insert the SD card before switching the power on.

•

Warning Indications (Continued)

Indication Action

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

UNSUPPORTED FILE!

THIS FILE IS PROTECTED

INSUFFICIENT SPACE

NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE NUMBER OF FOLDERS/ FILES HAS BEEN REACHED

SCENE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED

PLAYLIST QUANTITY EXCEEDS LIMIT

NO REGISTERED SCENES IN PLAYLIST SOME OF SCENES MAY NOT BE PLAYED BACK

POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED

DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED

Select [OK] to restore.

•

Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with

•

other device may not be played back.)

Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU.

•

Delete files. Move files to a PC or other device.

•

Replace the SD card with a new one.

•

Replace the backup destination with another disc.

•

Move the files or folder to a PC or other device, and then

•

format the SD card.

Select [FILE + MANAGEMENT NO] in the [FORMAT SD

•

CARD].

When creating a DVD, reduce the number of playlists to be

•

saved. Reduce the number of the playlist to 99 files or less.

•

Delete the playlist, and then create a new one.

•

Turn on the power of the connected USB device.

•

Connect the AC adapter to the DVD burner.

•

Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.

•

(A DVD-RW disc can be initialized.)

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FINALIZATION FAILED

NO FILES

Replace the disc of the DVD burner with another disc.

•

Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).

•

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.

NOTE

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

•

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

•

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

•

Specifications

Camcorder

L For general

Power supply

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

Power consumption

Approx. 1.8 W*

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

Dimensions (W x H x D)

54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm (2-1/8”x2-9/16”x4-7/16”)

Weight

Approx. 245 g (0.54 lbs) (incl. grip belt) Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs) (incl. battery and grip belt)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

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 (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance)

L For video/Audio

Format

SD-VIDEO

Recording/Playback format

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

Signal format

NTSC standard

Recording mode (video)

ULTRA FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 8.5 Mbps (VBR) FINE: 720 x 480 pixels, 5.5 Mbps (VBR) NORMAL: 720 x 480 pixels, 4.2 Mbps (VBR) ECONOMY: 352 x 240 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

Recording Media (Moving picture/(Still image)

Internal NAND Memory

Standard SD card

L For still image

Format

JPEG

Image size

832 x 624 (Still picture mode) 640 x 480 (Video mode)

Picture quality

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

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Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Remote Control

Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

Approx. 1 year (depending on the frequency of use)

Operating distance

Within 5 m (16.4 ft)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm (1-11/16” x 5/8” x 3-5/8”)

Weight

Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs) (incl. battery)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32 F° to 104° F)

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. 7 hr. 30 min.

FINE 5 min. 10 min. 21 min. 43 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 40 min. 11 hr. 20 min.

NORMAL 6 min. 13 min. 29 min. 1 hr. 1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 45 min. 7 hr. 30 min. 15 hr. 00 min.

ECONOMY 18 min. 36 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 9 hr. 55 min. 20 hr. 00 min. 40 hr. 00 min.

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

SD or SDHC Card

Approximate recording time (for video [built-in memory])

Recording medium

Quality

ULTRA FINE 3 hr. 45 min.

FINE 5 hr. 40 min.

NORMAL 7 hr. 30 min.

ECONOMY 20 hr. 00 min.

Built-In Memory

16 GB

Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

The Built-In Memory can record up to 9999 still images in either mode.

Recording medium

Image size/Quality

4:3

16:9

640 x 480 / FINE 1460 3010 6115 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 2085 4305 8735 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

832 x 624 / FINE 970 2005 4075 7695 9999 9999 9999 9999

832 x 624 / STANDARD 1460 3010 6115 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

640 x 360 / FINE 1825 3765 7645 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

640 x 360 / STANDARD 2435 5025 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

SD or SDHC Card

Cautions

AC Adapter

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Plug Adapter

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

•

... 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

•

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

to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). 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

10°C

ATTENTION:

The battery you have purchased is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Recording Medium (SD Card)

Be sure to follow the guidelines below

•

to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or

•

subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

•

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.

•

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

•

... 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

•

... 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 (9843 ft)above the sea

level).

DO NOT leave the unit

•

... 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

•

... 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,

•

Fasten the grip belt securely.

•

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: GZ-MS130BU Trade Name: JVC Responsible party: JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address: 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number: 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Memo

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Terms

A AC Adapter ................................................. 13, 71

Adjust Brightness .............................................. 31

Auto Power Off .................................................. 60

AV Connection ............................................ 33, 53

B Backlight Compensation ................................... 30

Battery Pack .......................................... 13, 18, 71

C CD-ROM ..................................................... 13, 47

Clock Adjust ...................................................... 19

Copying Files .................................................... 42

D Date/Time Setting ............................................... 5

Date Display Style ............................................

Daylight Saving Time ........................................ 19

Deleting Files .................................................... 34

Digest Playback ........................................... 26, 46

Demo Mode ......................................................60

Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) ............................ 59

Display on TV .................................................... 61

Dubbing playback .............................................53

DVD Backup ...................................................... 43

DVD Burner ....................................................... 43

E Effect .................................................................. 32

Event Registration ..............................................

Export to Library Mode ......................................

F Factory Preset ....................................................61

File Information ..................................................

File Search .........................................................

Finalize ..............................................................

Focus .................................................................

Format SD Card .................................................

23 55

36 28 43 31 62

G Gain Up ............................................................. 59

I Image Quality .................................................... 58

iTunes ...............................................................

L Language Setting ........................................ 20, 60

LCD Monitor ................................................ 16, 71

LED Light .......................................................... 24

M Manual Recording ..............................................30

Menu Settings ....................................................

Monitor Backlight ...............................................

Monitor Bright ....................................................

Moving Files .......................................................

58 60 60 42

N Number of Images ............................................. 70

O On-screen Recording Control ........................... 22

On-screen Zoom Control ..................................

Operation Sound ................................................

P Photometry Area ............................................... 32

Playlist ............................................................... 40

Portable Media Player ....................................... 54

Protecting Files ................................................. 36

Q Quick Restart .................................................... 61

Quick Review ..............................................

R Recordable Time ...............................................70

Record Button .................................................... 60

Recording Medium ............................................. 71

Remaining Battery Power .................................. 22

Remaining Recording Time ...............................24

Remote Control ................................ 13, 14, 15, 61

S Scene Select ...................................................... 31

SD Card ............................................................. 21

Select Aspect Ratio ........................................... 59

Self-Timer ..........................................................58

Shutter Mode .....................................................58

Shutter Speed .................................................... 31

Speaker Volume ................................................. 26

T Tele Macro ........................................................ 32

Trimming Files ................................................... 39

U Updating Software ............................................61

Uploding Files ................................................... 56

USB Cable ...................................................

V Video Output ..................................................... 61

Video Quality .................................................... 58

Viewing Files on TV ..........................................

W White Balance (WB) ......................................... 32

Wind Cut ........................................................... 59

22, 23

43, 48

24 60

Y YouTube ...........................................................56

Z Zoom ........................................................... 24, 59

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JVC GZ-MS130BU User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Easy Start Guide

Contents

Accessories

GETTING STARTED

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use

Charging the Battery Pack

Date/Time Setting

Other Settings

Grip Adjustment

Tripod Mounting

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Recording Files

Video Recording

Still Image Recording

Zooming

LED Light

Registering Files to Events

File Search Function

Manual Recording

Backlight Compensation

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

Playlists

Creating PlaylistsPlaylists

Playing Back Playlists

Other Operations of Playlists

COPYING

Copying Files

Folder Structure and Extensions

Customer Support Information

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

Warning Indications

Cleaning

Specifications

Cautions

Terms