JVC GZ-MS150 User Guide

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GZ-MS150

Detailed User Guide

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Table of Contents

Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4

Charging .................................................................................. 4

Recording ................................................................................ 4

Playback .................................................................................. 4

Shooting Tips ........................................................................... 4

Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 5

Wedding .................................................................................. 6

Travel ....................................................................................... 7

Amusement Park ..................................................................... 9

Copying

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

............................................................................................ 45

Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder ........... 45

Copying to Windows PC ........................................................ 46

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline) ....................... 47

Installing the Provided Software ......................................... 47

Backing Up All Files ........................................................... 48

Organizing Files ................................................................. 49

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software ........... 50

List of Files and Folders ..................................................... 51

Copying to Mac Computer ..................................................... 51

Getting Started

Key Features ......................................................................... 10

Verifying the Accessories ...................................................... 11

Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 12

Charging with USB Cable .................................................. 13

Grip Adjustment ..................................................................... 14

Using as a Hand Strap ....................................................... 14

Inserting an SD Card ............................................................. 14

Types of Usable SD Card ................................................... 15

Using an Eye-Fi Card ......................................................... 15

Turning On the Unit ................................................................ 16

Clock Setting ......................................................................... 16

Resetting the Clock ............................................................ 17

Changing the Display Language ............................................ 18

Holding this Unit .................................................................... 19

Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 19

Using this Unit Overseas ....................................................... 19

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas ................................. 19

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling ................. 20

Setting Daylight Saving Time ............................................. 20

Optional Accessories ............................................................. 21

Recording

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode .................................. 22

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

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

Scene Selection ................................................................. 25

Adjusting Focus Manually .................................................. 26

Adjusting Brightness .......................................................... 27

Setting White Balance ........................................................ 28

Setting Backlight Compensation ........................................ 29

Taking Close-up Shots ....................................................... 30

Reducing Camera Shake ....................................................... 31

Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)

............................................................................................ 31

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING) ............. 32

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

............................................................................................ 34

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power ............................ 35

Menu Settings

Operating the Menu ............................................................... 53

Recording Menu (Video) ........................................................ 54

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF ..................................................... 55

DIS ..................................................................................... 55

GAIN UP ............................................................................ 56

WIND CUT ......................................................................... 56

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING ............................................... 56

AUTO REC ........................................................................ 56

VIDEO QUALITY ................................................................ 57

ZOOM ................................................................................ 57

CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................ 57

Manual Settings Menu ........................................................... 59

SCENE SELECT ................................................................ 59

FOCUS .............................................................................. 59

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ..................................................... 59

WHITE BALANCE .............................................................. 59

BACKLIGHT COMP. .......................................................... 59

TELE MACRO .................................................................... 59

Playback Menu (Video) .......................................................... 60

DELETE ............................................................................. 61

PROTECT/CANCEL .......................................................... 61

CLOCK ADJUST ................................................................ 61

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................................... 61

Display Settings Menu ........................................................... 62

LANGUAGE ....................................................................... 62

DATE DISPLAY STYLE ..................................................... 62

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .................................................. 63

Basic Settings Menu .............................................................. 64

DEMO MODE .................................................................... 64

OPERATION SOUND ........................................................ 65

AUTO POWER OFF ........................................................... 65

QUICK RESTART .............................................................. 66

UPDATE ............................................................................ 66

FACTORY PRESET ........................................................... 66

Connection Settings Menu .................................................... 67

DISPLAY ON TV ................................................................ 67

VIDEO OUTPUT ................................................................ 67

Media Settings Menu ............................................................. 68

FORMAT SD CARD ........................................................... 68

Playback

Playing Back Videos .............................................................. 37

Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......................................... 39

Connecting via the AV Connector ...................................... 39

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files ........................................................ 40

Deleting the Currently Displayed File ................................. 40

Deleting Selected Files ...................................................... 41

Deleting All Files ................................................................ 42

Protecting Files ...................................................................... 42

Protecting the Currently Displayed File .............................. 42

Protecting Selected Files ................................................... 43

Protecting All Files ............................................................. 44

Releasing Protection of All Files ......................................... 44

Names of Parts

Front ...................................................................................... 69

Rear ....................................................................................... 69

Bottom ................................................................................... 70

Interior ................................................................................... 70

LCD Monitor .......................................................................... 71

Indications on the LCD monitor

Video Recording .................................................................... 71

Video Playback ...................................................................... 72

Troubleshooting

Battery Pack .......................................................................... 73

Recording .............................................................................. 73

Card ....................................................................................... 74

Playback ................................................................................ 74

Editing/Copying ..................................................................... 75

Computer ............................................................................... 75

Screen/Image ........................................................................ 76

Other Problems ..................................................................... 76

Error Message? ..................................................................... 77

Maintenance ................................................................. 78

Specifications ............................................................... 79

Beginner’s Guide

Charging

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed

User Guide.

Recording

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed

User Guide.

Playback

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed

User Guide.

Shooting Tips

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder ~ Recording Stable Images ~

[Getting Ready]

A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. B Extend your right hand and hold the camcorder over your head. C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

Caution :

Use this way of shooting only as a last resort as it is difficult to achieve

stable images. Set to the wide angle as much as possible as the image will be prone to

camera shake. Be considerate. Do not inconvenience the people around you.

Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level

This is the standard way of shooting while standing up. Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.

[Getting Ready]

A Open your feet to the width of your shoulders. B Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close

to your side.

C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

Extending Your Hands to Shoot ~ High-Angle Shooting ~

Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute expressions clearly.

[Getting Ready]

A Kneel down with your left knee while keeping your right foot on the

ground.

B Place the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, on

your right knee.

C Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle

accordingly.

Panning

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed

User Guide.

Use this method to shoot a wide angle of view.

[Getting Ready]

A Shoot by rotating your body instead of moving your arms while keeping

the basic way of holding a camcorder as stated above.

B Stand facing the direction where the rotation will stop. C Twist your upper body to the direction where recording will start. D Press the start button and record for 2 seconds, then slowly twist back

your body to face the front. Record for another 2 seconds while facing the front, then press the stop button. (The 90 degrees rotation should take about 5 seconds, giving the feeling of a slow motion.)

Extend your hand when your subject is being hidden behind a crowd of people.

Useful Shooting Techniques

Holiday Season/Christmas

Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!

Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner

The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times!

Decorating the tree

Finding the Presents

For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next morning. Their expression of delight when finding a present next to their pillow is a recording opportunity not to be missed. Get ready to shoot before the children wake up!

A tree is the most important thing to bring out the mood of Christmas.

Simply the scene of all family members engaging in the decorating of a fir tree with various colorful ornaments is full of the feeling of happiness.

Preparing the Dinner

Record the scenes as everyone helps to prepare the feast of the night. You can film the mother who is cooking, the children who are helping, and of course, the process of making a cake!

Recording the Christmas Party

After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.

Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from champagne!

Useful Shooting Techniques

Wedding

Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!

Discussing and Planning Before the Event

Before the day of the wedding reception, it is important to discuss with the bride and groom about various details such as the order of the ceremony and whether there are any entertainment programs or change of clothes. By understanding the preferences of the bride and groom, you will be able to shoot more appropriately.

Finding out the route of entrance

Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests

Setting the shot from eye level to chest level

You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please say a few words for the bride and groom". This can be done at the guests' waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during the entertainment programs.

Closing Up on the Bride's Face During the Thank You Speech

The climax of the event finally comes during the bride and groom’s thank you speech and presentation of flowers. The touching words of appreciation from the bride and tears of joy from the parents are scenes that must not be missed. Start by closing up on the bride’s face using zoom. As the tears start to form in the bride’s eyes, continue shooting for a little longer. Then, slowly zoom out to the wide angle to show the parents who are moved by the speech.

The highlight of a wedding reception is the entrance of the bride and groom.

Find out which door they will enter from and the route they will take from the person-in-charge of the wedding hall in advance. Set up the tripod at a place where you can follow the couple using zoom without having to move around.

Number of times and timing of clothes-changing

Find out the timing of any changing of clothes so as to capture the scene well when the bride and groom enter again. You can also make use the time while the bride and groom are changing to record comments of well wishes from the guests.

Finding the Right Angle to Capture Both Bride and Groom

Composing the picture with the groom in front and the

guests at the back

Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders

If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom. In this way, the other camcorder can be moved around to record other scenes, enabling an interesting video with changing scenes to be created through editing and compilation. As most people own at least a digital camera nowadays, even if you are really unable to find an extra camcorder, inserting still pictures to the video at various points is also a good way to add variety. Do give it a try!

Closing up on the bride and groom all the time

Recording the congratulatory messages from friends at the same time

The main characters of a wedding are of course the bride and groom. Record

their expressions clearly during the toast, speech, entertainment programs, and other scenes. Another recommendation is to capture the face shots of the guests, then pan towards the groom. Picture composition containing the crowd of guests only lacks fun, so be sure to pay attention to the shooting angle and size.

Travel

Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!

Battery Charger

Useful Shooting Techniques

Bringing the Necessary Equipment

The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about what to bring in accordance to the local conditions. Here are some suggestions for your consideration.

Camcorder

Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day. Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long overseas trips. If you are recording in SD cards, get ready the sufficient number of cards, including some for backup.

Battery Pack

Prepare a battery pack that is ready for double the expected recording time in a day. For example, if you plan to record for 2 hours a day, prepare a battery pack that is ready for 4 hours (actual recording time). For a day trip, you can prepare a battery with low capacity but for a long trip, do prepare a few batteries with high capacities.

AC Adapter

The JVC AC adapter supports voltages from 100 V to 240 V, and hence can be used anywhere in the world. Bring along the adapter if you are traveling for a long time. Charge the battery pack while sleeping so that you can record with full battery power the next day.

Power Plug Adapter

Recording cannot be performed when an AC adapter is connected to the

camcorder for battery charging. You can bring an additional battery charger to charge battery packs if you plan to use the camcorder for recording at night. You can also charge multiple battery packs by using both the battery charger and this camcorder at the same time.

Tripod

A tripod is an essential item to take stable images. Select an appropriate tripod in accordance to your purpose and style of traveling, such as a compact one to be used on a table or one that is at least 1 m tall.

Recording the Excitement Before Departure

It may be a little abrupt to start your travel video at the destination suddenly. Record also the preparations prior to departure if it is a family trip, or the time when everyone is gathered at the meeting place if you are traveling with your friends. For overseas trips, taking a shot of the signs and displays at the airport of the flight you are taking may be useful for future reference.

The shape of the power plug varies according to countries. Be sure to check

the shape of the power plug beforehand, and bring the appropriate power plug adapter. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19)

Useful Shooting Techniques

Using Pan at the Places of Interest

Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to the "Shooting Tips" found in this website on how to use panning effectively. In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the signs or monuments that can often be found at the tourist spots.

Showing Everyone Having a Good Time

When taking a video, it is rather dull to shoot only the scenery or historical sites. Talk about your feelings while recording the breath-taking scenery of an attraction so that it will be an interesting scene to view later.

Amusement Park

Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!

Useful Shooting Techniques

Taking Videos of Moving Subjects

Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos. This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial expressions or voices of surprise and delight. *Some amusement parks do not allow passengers to perform any recording. Be sure to check beforehand.

[Examples] Merry-go-round, go kart, coffee cup, etc.

Inducing Responses by Calling Out

Videos with no waving of hands nor laughter are not only dull when you view them later, but also put the capability of the audio-recording function of the camcorder to a waste. When recording, induce more reactions by enthusiastically waving your hands or shouting out "Is it fun?" and the like.

Advanced Operation with Backlight Compensation

It is useful to make use of backlight compensation when the subject's face is in backlight or when the expression cannot be seen clearly. Increase the brightness of the whole image by setting “BACKLIGHT COMP.” if the faces appear too dark. Even the expressions of faces under shadows can be captured brightly and clearly. “Setting Details” (A p. 29)

Getting Started

Key Features

Key features of your camcorder

i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto Recording): Detects 12 types of pre-set scenes

Digital Image Stabilizer

40x Optical Zoom

Auto Recording: Automatically starts recording when subject enters the

detecting area

Time-lapse Recording: Watch long hours of recording in a few seconds

Eye-Fi Card Ready: Upload Videos through your home Wi-Fi networks

USB and AV Out connectors

Verifying the Accessories

If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.

Illustration Description

AC Adapter AC-V11U

Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.

It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.

Battery Pack BN-VG108U/BN-VG107U

Attaches to this unit to supply power.

AV Cable

Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.

Getting Started

USB Cable (Type A - Mini Type B)

Connects this unit to a computer.

CD-ROM

For installing the provided software LoiLoScope AX on a computer.

Basic User Guide

Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.

Memo :

SD cards are sold separately.

“Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 15)

When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.

“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19)

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining battery power is low. The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.

Attach the battery pack.

Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until

the battery clicks into place.

Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector.

You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours

indoors. (Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)

Charging is also possible with a USB cable.

“Charging with USB Cable” (A p. 13)

Plug in the power.

The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.

It goes out when charging is finished.

Caution :

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and

performance cannot be guaranteed. Charging time: Approx. 2 h 10 m (BN-VG108U)/1 h 50 m (BN-VG107U)

(using supplied battery pack) The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

If you use any other AC adapters besides the supplied JVC AC adapter,

malfunctions may occur.

Rechargeable Batteries：

When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C (50°F) or

below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When using this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it. (Keep away from direct contact with a warm pack.)

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.

After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C

(59°F to 77°F).

Keep a 30 % battery level (X) if the battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the battery pack every 2 months, then continue to store it at a 30 % battery

level (X).

Memo :

Detaching the Battery Pack

Slide the battery release lever to detach the battery from this unit.

Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter)

Battery Pack Charging Time

BN-VG107U 1 h 50 m

BN-VG108U 2 h 10 m

BN-VG114U 2 h 30 m

BN-VG121U 3 h 30 m

Getting Started

If charging does not start, detach the battery pack and try again from step

1. You cannot record or play back videos while the camcorder is connected

to a computer. Disconnect the USB cable after charging.

Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using USB Cable)

Battery Pack Charging Time

BN-VG107U 9 h 30 m

BN-VG108U 9 h 45 m

BN-VG114U 18 h 30 m

BN-VG121U 25 h

BN-VG138U 45 h 30 m

BN-VG138U 6 h 10 m

When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even

if the battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C (77°F). If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature. “Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)” (A p. 36)

Charging with USB Cable

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder and disconnect the AC

adapter as well as battery pack from the camcorder.

Turn on the computer and connect the USB cable to the camcorder.

Do not attach the battery pack before connecting the USB cable.

Attach the battery pack.

The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.

It goes out when charging is finished.

Memo :

USB charging is not possible while the AC adapter is connected to the

camcorder. Do not turn off or set the computer to sleep mode during charging (the

charging will stop). With some types of computers, charging is possible even when the

computer is turned off. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer or consult its manufacturer.

Charging is also possible with an optional USB AC adapter (AC-V10L). If

you use any other USB AC adapters besides JVC AC adapters, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.

Getting Started

Grip Adjustment

A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the lever

Caution :

Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.

If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.

Using as a Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.

Inserting an SD Card

Insert a commercially available SD card before recording. “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 15) “Using an Eye-Fi Card” (A p. 15) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 36)

Close the LCD monitor.

Open the cover.

Insert an SD card.

Insert with the label facing outward.

Warning

Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction.

It may cause damage to the unit and card. Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing a card.

Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the card.

Memo :

To use cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to

format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media settings.

“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 68)

Getting Started

Removing the Card

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

Types of Usable SD Card

The following SD cards can be used on this unit. Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.

Panasonic

TOSHIBA

SanDisk

SDHC Card

When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card

Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

Windows XP / Windows XP SP1

Windows XP SP2 / Windows XP SP3

Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

Mac OS Not compatible.

Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.

Necessary to download the update software. (KB955704)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en

Using an Eye-Fi Card

Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless LAN function. Using an Eye-Fi card, you can transfer videos to a computer or the web. (A broadband wireless LAN environment is required.) Use of Eye-Fi card may be illegal and prohibited in countries and regions where it has not been approved by competent authorities. Please contact Eye-Fi support for the details of approved countries and regions.

Types of Cards

The following Eye-Fi cards can be used on this unit. Eye-Fi X2 Series

Eye-Fi Connect X2

Eye-Fi Explore X2

Eye-Fi Pro X2

Video files cannot be transferred without the Eye-Fi X2 series.

Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video

recording. You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.

SDXC Card

Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 64 GB).

Memo :

Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified

above may result in recording failure or data loss. Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4

MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data. To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.

Using the Eye-Fi Card

Make settings on the Eye-Fi card with Eye-Fi Center. For how to install and operate the Eye-Fi Center, refer to its instruction manual.

Recorded videos are automatically transferred.

(The files already transferred earlier are not transferred again.)

Memo :

You cannot transfer files during the recording mode, editing and formatting

of the card. You cannot transfer video files larger than 2 GB. (as of December, 2010)

Transfer may take long or be interrupted depending on the connection

conditions.

Icon Description

We recommend using the AC adapter when transferring files of large size.

If it doesn’t operate properly, first make use of Eye-Fi Helper to confirm

that the settings of the Eye-Fi card are correct. In addition, try the data transfer by inserting the Eye-Fi card into other equipment such as a computer.

Do not use the camcorder in places where wireless use is prohibited such

as on a plane. Before deleting a file, check that you have transferred it to a computer or

uploaded it to a video sharing website. For the latest information on the Eye-Fi card, refer to the website of Eye-

Fi, Inc.

http://www.eye.fi/

Eye-Fi setting OFF (depends on Eye-Fi Center setting)

Identifying the Eye-Fi card

Ready for transfer from the Eye-Fi card

Transferring from the Eye-Fi card (animated)

Getting Started

Turning On the Unit

You can turn the power of this unit on/off by opening or closing the LCD monitor.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

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

Clock Setting

The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on.

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

Select “YES” and press OK when “SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

Set the date and time.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to

confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item. Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press

OK.

The city name and time difference are displayed.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Memo :

The clock can be reset again later.

Getting Started

“Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)

When using this unit overseas, you can set it to the local time for recording.

“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20)

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not

been used for a prolonged period. Connect the AC adapter for more than 24 hours to charge the internal clock battery of this unit before setting the clock.

“Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 12)

You can turn on or off the clock display during playback mode.

“ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 61)

Resetting the Clock

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

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Select “CLOCK SETTING” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Set the date and time.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to adjust the setting value and press OK to

confirm it. The cursor moves to the next item. Repeat this step to input the year, month, day, hour, and minute.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the region where you live and press

OK.

Getting Started

The city name and time difference are displayed.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Changing the Display Language

The language on the display can be changed.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Select “LANGUAGE” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Select the desired language and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Getting Started

Holding this Unit

When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake.

Using this Unit Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p. 19) Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20) When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. “Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet.

Caution :

Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by

children.

Memo :

If camera shake is excessive, use the digital image stabilizer.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

Tripod Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the same position.

To prevent this unit from falling off, check the tripod mounting screw holes

and positioning holes on the unit carefully before mounting, and turn the screws until they are fastened firmly.

Caution :

To prevent injuries or damages which may result if this unit falls off, read

the instruction manual of the tripod (or monopod) to be used and make sure that it is securely attached.

Memo :

It is recommended to use a tripod or monopod when recording in

conditions prone to camera shake (such as in dark places or when zoomed to the telephoto end).

Set the digital image stabilizer to b (OFF) when using a tripod for recording.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

Getting Started

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling

Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

Setting Daylight Saving Time

When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Select “AREA SETTING” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the area you are traveling to and press

OK.

The city name and time difference are displayed.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Memo :

Setting “AREA SETTING” changes the clock time such that time difference

is accounted for. After returning to your country, re-select the region that was set initially to restore the original clock settings.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Select “DST SETTING” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to set daylight saving time and press OK.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Memo :

What is daylight saving time?

Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a fixed period in summer. It is used mainly in the Western countries.

Restore the daylight saving time settings after you returned from the trip.

Optional Accessories

You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack.

Product Name Description

Getting Started

Battery Pack

BN-VG114U

BN-VG121U

Battery Charger

AA-VG1U

Provides a longer recording time than the battery

pack that comes with this unit. It can also be used as a spare battery pack.

Enables the battery pack to be charged without

using this unit.

Memo :

For more information, refer to the catalog.

BN-VG108U/BN-VG107U is the same battery pack that comes with this

unit. File copying by connecting this unit to a DVD writer is not supported.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording

BN-VG108U/BNVG107U

BN-VG114U 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m

BN-VG121U 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m

BN-VG138U 3 h 20 m 5 h 45 m

The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3”

(standard). The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording

is stopped repeatedly. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)

When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even

if the battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)

40 m 1 h 5 m

Time

Continuous

Recording Time

Recording

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions.

In case of specific shooting scenes such as backlight (C), night view (B), person (A) etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial

recording.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the lens cover.

Indications During Video Recording

Display Icon Description

Recording Mode Press the i.AUTO button to switch the recording

mode between P (Intelligent Auto) and H (Manual).

Video Quality Displays the icon of the “VIDEO QUALITY” setting

Remaining Recording Time

Recording in Progress

Record-Standby

Scene Counter (Recorded Time)

selected in the recording menu. “VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 57)

Displays the remaining time for video recording.

Appears when video recording is in progress.

Appears when video recording is paused.

Displays the elapsed time of the video that is currently being recorded.

Open the LCD monitor.

The unit turns on and the video mode icon appears.

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

Check if the recording mode is Intelligent Auto.

If the mode is H Manual, press the i.AUTO button to switch. The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.

Start recording.

Recording Media Displays the icon of the recording media.

Battery Indicator Displays the approximate remaining battery

power. Details of the battery power can be displayed by pressing the OK/INFO button. “Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power” (A p. 35)

Image Stabilizer Sets whether to reduce camera shake.

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

Press again to stop.

Scenes of Intelligent Auto

Display Icon Description

Closes up on the subject while the background is blurred.

Focuses on both person and background when the zoom lever is adjusted to the wide angle (W) end.

Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image.

Captures the subject without raising sensitivity nor using flash when the surrounding is dark.

Reproduces the night scene at a shutter speed that is lower than usual.

Reproduces the blue color of sky and sea vividly without darkening the subject due to strong sunlight from the background.

Focuses on a near object and reproduces its colors vividly.

Reproduces the green color of trees vividly.

Reproduces the glowing colors of sunset.

Adjusts settings so that the subject does not appear too dark due to backlight.

Uses flash so that a person appears clearly and reproduces the colors of the background vividly.

Focuses on a near object and reproduces its colors vividly while using flash.

Memo :

Scenes can be detected according to the shooting conditions and

automatically adjusted in Intelligent Auto mode. Some functions may not work properly depending on the shooting

conditions.

Recording

Useful Settings for Recording

The aspect ratio for recording can be switched between 16:9 and 4:3.

“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 57)

When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately if

you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned off by closing the monitor.

“QUICK RESTART” (A p. 66)

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off

automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. (only when using the battery pack)

“AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 65)

When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON” (default setting), this unit

detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record the faces more clearly.

“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 31)

Caution :

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the

bathroom. Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as well

as places exposed to steam or smoke directly. Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access

lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable. 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.

Memo :

Check the remaining recording time in the media before you start shooting.

If there is not enough space, move (copy) the data to a computer or disc. Do not forget to make copies after recording!

Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more

consecutive hours according to specifications. (It may take some time to resume recording.)

For long recordings, the file is split into two or more files if the size exceeds

4 GB. You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours

indoors.

Recording

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.

Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.

Memo :

You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by

using dynamic zoom. When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally

enlarged. The zoom ratio range can be changed.

“ZOOM” (A p. 57)

Manual Recording

You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the lens cover.

Open the LCD monitor.

Select the Manual recording mode.

If the mode is Intelligent Auto, press the i.AUTO button to switch.

The mode changes between Intelligent Auto and Manual with every press.

Start recording.

Press again to stop.

Memo :

The manual settings are displayed only in the manual mode.

Recording

Manual Recording Menu

The following items can be set.

Name Description

SCENE SELECT

“Scene Selection” (A p. 25)

FOCUS

“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST

“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

WHITE BALANCE

0 0

“Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)

BACKLIGHT COMP.

“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)

Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily.

Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically.

Overall brightness on the screen can be adjusted.

Use this when recording in a dark or bright location.

Overall color on the screen can be adjusted. Use this when the color on the screen

appears differently from the actual color.

Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.

Use this when shooting against the light.

Scene Selection

Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

TELE MACRO

Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the

subject.

“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 30)

Select “SCENE SELECT” and press OK.

Select the scene and press OK.

After setting, press OK.

Recording

*The image is only an impression.

Setting Effect

b NIGHTALIVE

Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.

g SPOTLIGHT

Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright under light.

Adjusting Focus Manually

Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

Select “FOCUS” and press OK.

Select “MANUAL” and press OK.

Adjust the focus with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.

Press UP/< to focus on a distant subject.

Press DOWN/> to focus on a near subject.

Press OK to confirm.

Memo :

A subject that is focused at the telephoto (T) end remains in focus when

it is zoomed out to the wide angle (W) end.

Recording

Adjusting Brightness

You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

Select “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” and press OK.

Select “MANUAL” and press OK.

Select the brightness value with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons.

Compensation range during video recording: -6 to +6

Press UP/< to increase the brightness.

Press DOWN/> to decrease the brightness.

Press OK to confirm.

Recording

Setting White Balance

You can set the color tone to suit the light source.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

Select “WHITE BALANCE” and press OK.

Select the white balance setting and press OK.

Setting

Details

AUTO Adjusts automatically to the natural colors.

MWB Use this when the problem of unnatural colors is not

resolved.

FINE Set this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD Set this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.

HALOGEN Set this when shooting under illumination such as a video

light.

Using MWB

Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens so that the white

paper fills the screen.

Recording

Select “MWB” and keep pressing OK.

The cursor blinks.

Release OK after the menu disappears.

Setting Backlight Compensation

You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to backlight.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

Select “BACKLIGHT COMP.” and press OK.

Select “ON” and press OK.

Recording

Taking Close-up Shots

You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function.

*The image is only an impression.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Caution :

When you are not taking close-up shots, set “TELE MACRO” to “OFF”.

Otherwise, the image may be blur.

Select “MANUAL SETTING” and press OK.

Select “TELE MACRO” and press OK.

Select “ON” and press OK.

Setting

Details

OFF Enables close-up shots up to 1 m at the telephoto (T) end.

Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.

ON Enables close-up shots up to 50 cm at the telephoto (T) end.

Enables close-up shots up to 5 cm at the wide angle (W) end.

Recording

Reducing Camera Shake

When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “DIS” (image stabilizer) and press OK.

Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)

“FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” automatically adjusts the detected face with appropriate focus and brightness.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” and press OK.

Select “ON” or “ON (AIS)” to activate the image stabilizer and press OK.

b OFF

a ON

Display

Deactivates image stabilizer.

Reduces camera shake under normal shooting

Setting

conditions.

c ON (AIS)

Reduces camera shake more effectively when shooting bright scenes on the wide angle end. Only on the wide angle end (approx. 5x).

Memo :

It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to “OFF” when shooting a

subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod. Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.

This setting is effective for video recording only.

Select “ON” and press OK.

Point the camera toward the human subject.

A frame appears around the face of the subject, and the focus and

brightness are automatically adjusted. If multiple faces are detected, the face that is closest to the camera

will be focused.

Start recording.

Recording

Caution :

When “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “ON”, the following settings will

change.

- If “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”, it will be switched to “OFF” .

- If “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”, it will be switched to “AUTO”.

- If “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”, it will be switched to “OFF”. When the following settings are made, “FACE PRIORITY AE/AF” will

switch to “OFF”.

- When “SCENE SELECT” is set to “SPOTLIGHT”

- When “FOCUS” is set to “MANUAL”

- When “BACKLIGHT COMP.” is set to “ON”

Memo :

The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces.

Some faces may not be detected depending on the shooting environment.

If appropriate results cannot be obtained, record with “FACE PRIORITY

AE/AF” set to “OFF”.

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)

Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval. This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING” and press OK.

Select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds) and press OK.

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Start recording.

A frame is taken at intervals of the selected period.

When the recording interval is set to “20SEC INTERVAL” or higher,

this unit switches to the power-saving mode between recordings. At the next point to record, the power-saving mode will be turned off and recording will start automatically.

Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.

Recording

Indications During Time-Lapse Recording

Display Description

Speed Indicator Displays the recording interval that is set.

Video Quality Displays the icon of the video quality that is set.

Remaining Recording Time

Recording in Progress

Record-Standby Appears when video recording is paused.

Actual Elapsed Time

Remaining time left to record with the currently selected video quality.

Appears when video recording is in progress. When in the power-saving mode, it blinks.

Displays the actual elapsed time after recording starts.

Time-Lapse Setting

The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed.

2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed.

5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 150 times speed.

10SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 10-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 300 times speed.

20SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 20-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 600 times speed.

40SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 40-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 1 200 times speed.

80SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 80-second intervals.

Recorded videos will be played back at 2 400 times speed.

Recorded Time Displays the actual recorded time of the video.

Recorded time increases in units of frames.

Caution :

Audio cannot be recorded during time-lapse recording.

Zooming, face priority AE/AF, and image stabilizer are not available in

time-lapse recording. When recording is stopped with the recorded time less than “0:00:00:17”

, the video will not be saved. Automatic switching of recording media is disabled in time-lapse

recording.

Memo :

Settings of time-lapse recording are not saved when the power is turned

off. Recording stops automatically 99 hours after it is started.

Make use of a tripod and AC adapter for time-lapse recordings with long

intervals. It is also recommended to fix the focus and white balance manually.

“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 19) “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26) “Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)

Recording

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject's movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. (AUTO REC)

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Compose the picture according to the subject.

Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc.

Press MENU.

The only manual recording setting available is “TELE MACRO”.

The rest are all set to “AUTO”. Digital zoom and image stabilizer are not available after “AUTO REC” is

set. “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”

. When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”. The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO

REC” is set.

Memo :

Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video

recording. Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red

frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small. Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no

movement within the red frame. While zooming, recording cannot be started.

Select “AUTO REC” and press OK.

Select “ON” and press OK.

Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame

moves.

A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.

For video recording, recording continues while there are still

movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red frame. When there are no more movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.

To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.

However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”.

Caution :

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power

You can check the remaining video recording time on the SD card as well as the remaining battery power.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Press OK/INFO.

Recording

Display the remaining recording time.

To display the remaining battery power, press OK/INFO.

To exit the display, press MENU.

Display the remaining battery power.

To exit the display, press OK/INFO.

Remaining battery power will not be displayed when the AC adapter

is connected.

Memo :

You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time

display. Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press OK.

Recording

Approximate Video Recording Time

Quality SDHC/SDXC Card

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB

HR/HRW 1 h 2 h 4 h 8 h 10 m 12 h 10 m 16 h 30 m

SR/SRW 2 h 4 h 10 m 8 h 30 m 17 h 20 m 25 h 30 m 34 h 30 m

The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.

Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)

Battery Pack Actual Recording Time Continuous Recording Time

BN-VG108U/BN-VG107U 40 m 1 h 5 m

BN-VG114U 1 h 15 m 2 h 10 m

BN-VG121U 1 h 55 m 3 h 15 m

BN-VG138U 3 h 20 m 5 h 45 m

The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).

The actual recording time may be shorter if zooming is used or if recording is stopped repeatedly.

(It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)

Playing Back Videos

You can select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display).

Select the playback mode.

Press L again to return to the recording mode.

Select the desired video and press OK or d/e.

Playback

Press the d/e button to stop (pause) playback.

To return to the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever while playback is paused.

To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.

Operation Buttons/Levers for Video Playback

During Index Screen Display

Operation Button/Lever

UP/< DOWN/>

OK/INFO d/e

Zoom N/O

Select/move cursor

Play back video

Move to the next or previous page

During Video Playback

Operation Button/Lever

d/e

Zoom u

Zoom N / Vol.+

Pause Playback

- Stop (returns to thumbnail display)

Increases volume level -

During Video Playback During Video Pause

Description

Zoom O / Vol.-

UP/<* Reverse search Frame-by-frame playback in reverse direction

DOWN/>* Forward search Frame-by-frame playback in forward direction

*Press and hold to start slow playback.

Decreases volume level -

Caution :

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.

Playback

Adjusting the Volume of Videos

Checking the Recording Date and Other Information

You can display the recording date and duration of the selected file.

Pause playback.

Press OK/INFO.

Playback

Connecting to and Viewing on TV

You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.

“Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p. 39)

Unnatural Displays on TV

Trouble Action

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Images are projected horizontally on the TV.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION

SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”.

“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 67)

Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

Connecting via the AV Connector

By connecting the supplied AV cable to the AV connector, videos can be played back on a TV.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Connect to a TV.

Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Press the external input button on the TV to switch to the input from this

unit via the connected connector.

Play back a file.

“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37)

Memo :

To play back with date/time display, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the

“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”.

“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 67)

For questions about the TV or method of connection, contact your TV's

manufacturer.

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files

Delete unwanted videos when the space in the recording media is running out. The capacity of the recording media can be restored after deleting the files. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)

Memo :

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.

Release protection before deleting the file.

“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

Be sure to back up important files on a computer.

“Backing Up All Files” (A p. 48)

Deleting the Currently Displayed File

Deletes the currently displayed file.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

The file to delete appears on this screen.

Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.

After deleting, press MENU.

Memo :

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.

Release protection before deleting the file.

“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

Caution :

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

Press MENU.

Select “DELETE” and press OK.

Select “CURRENT” and press OK.

Check that it is the file to delete, select “YES” and press OK.

Deleting Selected Files

Deletes the selected files.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Caution :

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

Press MENU.

Select “EXECUTE” and press OK.

After deleting, press OK.

To cancel the deletion, select “QUIT” and press OK.

To return to the previous screen, select “RETURN” and press OK.

Memo :

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.

Release protection before deleting the file.

“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

Editing

Select “DELETE” and press OK.

Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.

Select the files to delete and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select files.

A delete mark appears on the selected file.

To remove the delete mark, press OK again.

To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.

After selecting all the files to delete, press MENU.

Editing

Deleting All Files

Deletes all files.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Caution :

Deleted files cannot be restored.

Select the playback mode.

Press MENU.

Protecting Files

Prevent important videos from being deleted accidently by protecting them. “Protecting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 42) “Protecting Selected Files” (A p. 43) “Protecting All Files” (A p. 44) “Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)

Caution :

When the recording media is formatted, even the protected files will be

deleted.

Protecting the Currently Displayed File

Protects or releases protection of the currently displayed file.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select the playback mode.

Select “DELETE” and press OK.

Select “DELETE ALL” and press OK.

Select “YES” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

Select “CURRENT” and press OK.

After deleting, press OK.

To cancel the deletion, select “NO” and press OK.

Memo :

Files that are protected cannot be deleted.

Release protection before deleting the file.

“Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

Check that it is the file to protect, select “YES” and press OK.

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The file to protect appears on this screen.

To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK.

Press the zoom lever to select the previous or next file.

After setting, press OK.

To exit the screen, press MENU.

Protecting Selected Files

Protects or releases protection of the selected files.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select the playback mode.

A protect mark I appears on the selected file. To remove the protect mark I, press OK again.

To move to the next page on the index screen, slide along the u (zoom) lever.

If the transmission mode of Eye-Fi Helper is set to "Share Selected

Files Only" or "Transmit Selected Files Only", M will be displayed.

After selecting all the files to protect or release protection of, press

MENU.

Select “YES” and press OK.

To cancel the protection, select “NO” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

Select “FILE SELECT” and press OK.

To exit, press MENU, select “YES” and press OK.

Select the files to protect or release protection of and press OK.

Editing

Protecting All Files

Protects all files.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select the playback mode.

Press MENU.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

Releasing Protection of All Files

Releases protection of all files.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select the playback mode.

Press MENU.

Select “PROTECT/CANCEL” and press OK.

Select “PROTECT ALL” and press OK.

Select “YES” and press OK.

After setting, press OK.

Select “CANCEL ALL” and press OK.

Select “YES” and press OK.

After protection is released, press OK.

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Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder or VCR.

Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

A Connect using the provided AV cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

Select the playback mode.

Prepare the TV/VCR for recording.

Switch to a compatible external input.

Insert a DVD-R or video tape.

Prepare this unit for playback.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to

the aspect ratio (“4:3” or “16:9”) of the connecting TV.

“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 67)

To include the date during dubbing, set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the

“CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “ON”. Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the playback menu to “ON”.

“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 67) “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 61)

Start recording.

Start playback on this unit and press the record button on the

recorder.

“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37)

After playback is complete, stop the recording.

Caution :

File copying by connecting this unit to a DVD writer is not supported.

Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder

You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Connect to a Blu-ray recorder.

A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.

Select “CONNECT TO OTHER” and press OK.

Perform dubbing on the Blu-ray recorder.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the Blu-ray recorder.

Memo :

Refer also to the following website.

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/dvmain/

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Copying to Windows PC

You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. DVDs can also be created using the computer's DVD drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected.

Memo :

To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the computer in use.

Trouble with Using the Provided Software LoiLoScope AX

Customer Support Information

LoiLo Inc. Homepage:

http://loilo.tv/product/15

For details on how to upload to YouTube or how to record videos to discs:

http://loilo.tv/product/support/22

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Right-click on “Computer” (or “My Computer”) in the “Start” menu and select “Properties” to check the following items.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

Windows XP

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

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OS Windows Vista 32/64-bit

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 1.6 GHz or higher

RAM At least 2 GB At least 2 GB

Other requirements

Graphic: Intel 945 or higher recommended, NVIDIA GeForce 6000 series or higher recommended, ATI Radeon 9600 or higher recommended

Home Basic or Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 2 Windows 7 32/64-bit Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)

(Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2 GHz or higher recommended)

Windows Vista/Windows 7 Windows XP

Windows XP Home Edition or Professional (Pre-installed versions only) Service Pack 3

Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 1.6 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2 GHz or higher recommended)

Memo :

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

For more information, contact your PC's manufacturer.

Installing the Provided Software

You can display the recorded images in folder bar interface and perform simple editing using the provided software.

Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.

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Backing Up All Files

Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD).

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

Backup starts.

Memo :

Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos are stored

on this unit. After backing up your files using the provided software, they cannot be

restored to this unit. If you encounter any problems with the provided software LoiLoScope AX,

please consult the “Customer Support Information”.

Homepage http://loilo.tv/product/15

Delete unwanted videos before making backup.

It takes time to back up many videos.

“Deleting Unwanted Files” (A p. 40)

A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

The provided software LoiLoScope AX starts up on the computer.

The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.

Select the files to back up.

Select “Back-up”.

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer

Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.

Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.

(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.

Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

Start backup.

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Organizing Files

After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too.

Double-click on the LoiLoScope AX icon.

The provided software starts up.

Display the files to organize.

Create a user list.

Homepage http://loilo.tv/product/15

A new user list is added to the user list library.

Memo :

If you encounter any problems with the provided software LoiLoScope AX,

please consult the “Customer Support Information”.

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Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

Copy the files to a computer using the following method.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).

Caution :

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,

they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

Memo :

To edit/view the files, use a software that supports MP4 SD (video) files.

The above operations on computer may vary with the system used.

Disconnecting this Unit from Computer

Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.

Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”.

(For Windows Vista) Click “OK”.

Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.

A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.

Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Close the LoiLoScope AX program, if it starts.

The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.

Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) /

“Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon.

Open the folder with the desired files.

“List of Files and Folders” (A p. 51)

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List of Files and Folders

Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary.

Caution :

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,

they cannot be played back on this unit anymore.

Copying to Mac Computer

Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Open the LCD monitor.

Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.

A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit.

This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.

Be sure to use the supplied JVC AC adapter.

C The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears. The provided software is not required for this process.

Select “CONNECT TO PC” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

Select “PLAYBACK ON PC” and press OK.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

To cancel and return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Close the LoiLoScope AX program, if it starts.

The subsequent operations are to be performed on the computer.

Click on the “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop.

The folder opens.

Click on the column display icon.

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Open the folder with the desired files.

“List of Files and Folders” (A p. 51)

Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).

Caution :

When the folders or files are deleted/moved/renamed in the computer,

they cannot be played back on this unit anymore. MP4 files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie.

To use MP4 files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.

Memo :

To edit/view the files, use a software that supports MP4 SD (video) files.

When removing this unit from the computer, drag and drop the

“JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon on the desktop to the trash bin.

iMovie

You can import files from this unit to a computer using Apple’s iMovie ’08, ’09 or ’11. To verify the system requirements, select “About This Mac” from the Apple menu. You can determine the operating system version, processor and amount of memory.

For the latest information on iMovie, refer to the Apple website.

For details on how to use iMovie, refer to the help file of the software.

There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all computer

environments.

Operating the Menu

Use the operation buttons to set the menu.

The menu differs according to the mode in use.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select the desired menu and press OK.

Menu Settings

Select the desired setting and press OK.

Memo :

To return to the previous screen, press MENU.

Returning All Settings to Default：

Set using “FACTORY PRESET” in the basic settings menu.

“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 66)

Menu Settings

Recording Menu (Video)

You can adjust various settings, such as brightness and white balance, to suit the subject or purpose. You can also change settings such as picture quality and gain.

Setting Details

MANUAL SETTING Recording settings can be adjusted manually.

They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.

“Manual Recording” (A p. 24)

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically.

DIS Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced.

GAIN UP Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.

WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING Enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking

AUTO REC This function enables the unit to record automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement

VIDEO QUALITY Sets the video quality.

ZOOM Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.

“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 31)

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

“GAIN UP” (A p. 56)

“WIND CUT” (A p. 56)

frames of it at a certain interval. “Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” (A p. 32)

(brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 34)

“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 57)

“ZOOM” (A p. 57)

“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 57)

Menu Settings

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

Detects faces and adjusts the brightness and focus automatically. Operating Details “Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 31)

DIS

Camera shake during recording can be effectively reduced. Operating Details “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

Menu Settings

GAIN UP

Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Electrically brightens the scene when it is dark.

AUTO SLOW-

Automatically brightens the scene when it is dark.

SHUTTER

Memo :

Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”

, movements of the subject may become unnatural.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

WIND CUT

Reduces the noise caused by wind.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Activates the function.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “GAIN UP” and press OK.

Select “WIND CUT” and press OK.

TIME-LAPSE RECORDING

AUTO REC

Starts/stops recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Operating Details “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 34)

Menu Settings

VIDEO QUALITY

Sets the video quality.

Setting Details

HRW 720 x 480 pixels

Records in standard definition (16:9).

60i

SRW 720 x 480 pixels

60i

HR 720 x 480 pixels

For long recordings in standard definition (16:9).

Records in standard quality (4:3).

60i

SR 720 x 480 pixels

60i

For long recordings in standard quality (4:3).

Memo :

You can change the video quality from the remaining recording time

display. Select the video quality with the UP/< and DOWN/> buttons and press OK.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

ZOOM

Sets the maximum zoom ratio.

Setting Details

40x/OPTICAL Enables zooming up to 40x.

70x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 70x.

60x/DYNAMIC Enables zooming up to 60x.

200x/DIGITAL Enables zooming up to 200x.

Memo :

“70x/DYNAMIC” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “HRW”

or “SRW”. “60x/DYNAMIC” is available only when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “HR”

or “SR”. You can expand the zoom area without degrading the image quality by

using dynamic zoom. When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally

enlarged.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “VIDEO QUALITY” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “ZOOM” and press OK.

CLOCK ADJUST

Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.

Setting

CLOCK SETTING

Resets the current time or changes the settings. “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)

Details

AREA SETTING

Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20)

DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the

travel destination. “Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Memo :

Menu Settings

Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a

fixed period in summer. It is used mainly in the Western countries.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

Manual Settings Menu

Recording settings can be adjusted manually.

Memo :

They are displayed only when recording in the manual mode.

Setting Details

Menu Settings

SCENE SELECT Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.

FOCUS Focus can be adjusted manually.

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.

WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the color according to the light source.

BACKLIGHT COMP. Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.

TELE MACRO Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.

SCENE SELECT

Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected. Operating Details “Scene Selection” (A p. 25)

FOCUS

Focus can be adjusted manually. Operating Details “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)

“Scene Selection” (A p. 25)

“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)

“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

“Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)

“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)

“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 30)

BACKLIGHT COMP.

Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight. Operating Details “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)

TELE MACRO

Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom. Operating Details “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 30)

BRIGHTNESS ADJUST

Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen. Operating Details “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

WHITE BALANCE

Adjusts the color according to the light source. Operating Details “Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)

Menu Settings

Playback Menu (Video)

You can delete or look for specific videos.

Setting Details

DELETE Deletes unwanted videos.

PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently.

CLOCK ADJUST Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.

“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)

“Protecting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 42) “Protecting Selected Files” (A p. 43) “Protecting All Files” (A p. 44) “Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)

“CLOCK ADJUST” (A p. 61)

“ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 61)

Menu Settings

DELETE

Deletes unwanted videos. Operating Details “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 40) “Deleting Selected Files” (A p. 41) “Deleting All Files” (A p. 42)

PROTECT/CANCEL

Protects files from being deleted accidently. Operating Details “Protecting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 42) “Protecting Selected Files” (A p. 43) “Protecting All Files” (A p. 44) “Releasing Protection of All Files” (A p. 44)

CLOCK ADJUST

Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.

Setting Details

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING

DST SETTING Sets whether daylight saving time is observed at the

Resets the current time or changes the settings. “Resetting the Clock” (A p. 17)

Sets to the local time when using this unit overseas simply by selecting the destination. “Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” (A p. 20)

travel destination. “Setting Daylight Saving Time” (A p. 20)

Setting

Details

OFF No display at all.

ON Displays everything.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” and press OK.

Memo :

Daylight saving time is the system of setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a

fixed period in summer. It is used mainly in the Western countries.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and press OK.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Sets whether to show on-screen displays such as icons during playback.

Menu Settings

Display Settings Menu

You can adjust various display settings such as the LCD monitor's brightness, etc.

Setting Details

LANGUAGE The language on the display can be changed.

“Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18)

DATE DISPLAY STYLE Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).

“DATE DISPLAY STYLE” (A p. 62)

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” (A p. 63)

For date display, set to any format from “month.day.year”,

LANGUAGE

The language on the display can be changed. Operating Details “Changing the Display Language” (A p. 18)

DATE DISPLAY STYLE

Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).

“year.month.day”, and “day.month.year”. For time display, set to any format from “12h” and “24h”.

Press UP/< or DOWN/> to move the cursor.

After setting, press OK.

Clock Set Style

The clock set style of this unit varies with the models.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “DATE DISPLAY STYLE” and press OK.

Set the style of date and time display.

The order of "Year, Month, Day, Time" changes according to the date

display style.

MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

Setting Details

Menu Settings

4 Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless

of the surrounding conditions.

3 Sets to the standard brightness.

2 Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of

the surrounding conditions.

1 Sets to dim brightness.

Helps to save battery life when selected.

AUTO Sets the brightness automatically to “4” when using

outdoors and to “3” when using indoors.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” and press OK.

Menu Settings

Basic Settings Menu

You can adjust various camera settings such as operation sound, etc.

Setting Details

DEMO MODE Introduces the special features of this unit in digest form.

“DEMO MODE” (A p. 64)

AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.

“AUTO POWER OFF” (A p. 65)

OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound.

“OPERATION SOUND” (A p. 65)

QUICK RESTART Reduces the power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed to 1/3 of that used during

recording. “QUICK RESTART” (A p. 66)

UPDATE Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.

“UPDATE” (A p. 66)

FACTORY PRESET Returns all the settings to their default values.

“FACTORY PRESET” (A p. 66)

DEMO MODE

Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Plays a demonstration of the special features of

this unit.

Select “DEMO MODE” and press OK.

Displaying Demo Mode

A Remove the battery pack and SD card. B Connect the AC adapter. C Open the LCD monitor and the unit powers on automatically.

Demonstration starts playing after 3 minutes.

To stop playback, press OK.

Memo :

This mode is not available in the playback mode.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.

Menu Settings

OPERATION SOUND

Turns on or off the operation sound.

Setting Details

OFF Turns off the operation sound.

ON Turns on the operation sound.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

AUTO POWER OFF

Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.

Setting Details

OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not

operated for 5 minutes.

ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not

operated for 5 minutes.

Memo :

When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not

operated for 5 minutes. When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “OPERATION SOUND” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “AUTO POWER OFF” and press OK.

Menu Settings

QUICK RESTART

Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.

Setting Details

OFF Deactivates the function.

ON Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD

monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.

Memo :

The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed

is reduced.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

UPDATE

Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version. For details, refer to the JVC homepage. (When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.)

http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/dvmain/support/download/index.html

FACTORY PRESET

Returns all the settings to their default values.

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “BASIC SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “QUICK RESTART” and press OK.

The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is

closed is reduced.

Select “FACTORY PRESET” and press OK.

Select “YES” and press OK.

All settings return to their default values.

Connection Settings Menu

You can adjust various settings for connecting to a TV or DVD recorder.

Setting Details

Menu Settings

DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.

“DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 67)

VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.

“VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 67)

DISPLAY ON TV

Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.

Setting Details

OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.

Setting Details

4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV

(4:3).

ON Displays icons and date/time on TV.

16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV

(16:9).

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Press MENU.

Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “DISPLAY ON TV” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “CONNECTION SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “VIDEO OUTPUT” and press OK.

Menu Settings

Media Settings Menu

You can perform various settings for the recording media.

Setting Details

FORMAT SD CARD Deletes all files on the SD card.

“FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 68)

FORMAT SD CARD

Deletes all files on the SD card.

Setting Details

FILE Deletes all files on the SD card.

FILE + MANAGEMENT

Deletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder and file numbers to "1".

Caution :

Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted.

All data on the card will be deleted when it is formatted.

Copy all files on the card to a computer before formatting. Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter

as the formatting process may take some time.

Displaying the Item

Memo :

To select/move cursor towards up/left or down/right, press the button UP/< or DOWN/>.

Select “YES” and press OK.

Press MENU.

Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and press OK.

Select “FORMAT SD CARD” and press OK.

Select the desired setting and press OK.

Names of Parts

Front

Lens Cover

Do not touch the lens and lens cover.

Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording.

Monaural Microphone

Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording.

Rear

Zoom/Volume Lever

During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range.

During video playback: Adjusts the volume.

During index screen display: Moves to the next or previous page.

i.AUTO Button

Switches between Intelligent Auto and Manual modes.

DC Connector

Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery.

ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp

Lights up: Power "ON"

Blinks: Charging in progress

Goes out: Charging finished

START/STOP Button (Video Recording) /

d/e (Play/Pause) Button (Video Playback)

Starts/stops video recording.

Starts/pauses video playback.

Strap Lock

Allows the grip belt to be removed and used as a hand strap.

Grip Belt

Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly.

“Grip Adjustment” (A p. 14)

Lens Cover Switch

Opens and closes the lens cover.

Camera Sensor

Do not cover the internal sensor with your fingers during video

recording.

Names of Parts

Bottom

Tripod Mounting Hole

“Tripod Mounting” (A p. 19)

SD Card Slot

Insert an optional SD card.

“Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14)

Battery Release Lever

“Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 13)

Battery Mount

Interior

Speaker

Outputs audio sound during video playback.

L (Play/Record) Button

Switches between recording and playback modes.

UP/< Button

UP: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons upward

<: Reverse search

DOWN/> Button

DOWN: Scrolls/moves cursor on the icons downward

>: Forward search

OK/INFO Button

Confirms the selection. / Displays information as follows.

Recording: Displays the remaining time and battery power.

Playback: Displays file information such as recording date.

AV Connector

Connects to a TV, etc.

MENU (Menu) Button

USB Connector

Connects to computer using a USB cable.

Names of Parts

LCD Monitor

Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor.

Caution :

Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.

Doing so may damage or break the screen.

Video Recording

Video Quality

“VIDEO QUALITY” (A p. 57)

Auto REC

“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p. 34)

Backlight Compensation

“Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29)

Tele Macro

“Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 30)

Scene Select

“Scene Selection” (A p. 25)

White Balance

“Setting White Balance” (A p. 28)

Date/Time

“Clock Setting” (A p. 16)

Digital Image Stabilizer

“Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 31)

Media

Recording Mode

“Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode” (A p. 22) “Manual Recording” (A p. 24)

Wind Cut

“WIND CUT” (A p. 56)

Remaining Recording Time

Scene Counter

Focus

“Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)

Brightness

“Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

Face Priority AE/AF

“Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)” (A p. 31)

Indications on the LCD monitor

Video Playback

Scene Counter

Operation Indicator

“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37)

Date/Time

“Clock Setting” (A p. 16)

Media

Playback Time

“Playing Back Videos” (A p. 37)

Troubleshooting

Battery Pack

Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack.

Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 12) If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs. When the battery level is extremely low, this unit does not turn on until it is charged even if it is connected to a computer or AC adapter.

Short usage time even after charging.

Battery deterioration occurs when a battery pack is charged repeatedly. Replace the battery pack with a new one. “Optional Accessories” (A p. 21)

Unable to charge the battery pack.

When the battery pack is fully charged, the lamp does not flash. If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. Using a non-original AC adapter may result in damage to this unit. Be sure to use an original AC adapter. When charging via a computer, turn on the computer.

The remaining battery display is not correct.

Remaining battery power is not displayed when the AC adapter is connected. If this unit 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.

Recording

Recording cannot be performed.

Set to the recording mode with the L (Play/Record) button. “Interior” (A p. 70)

Recording stops automatically.

Recording stops automatically as it cannot be performed for 12 or more consecutive hours according to specifications. (It may take some time to resume recording.) Turn off this unit, wait for a while, and turn it on again. (This unit stops automatically to protect the circuit when the temperature rises.)

The focus is not adjusted automatically.

If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26) Wipe the lens with a lens cleaning cloth. Cancel manual focus on the manual recording menu. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 26)

Zoom does not work.

Zoom operation is not available in time-lapse recording. To use digital zoom, set “ZOOM” in the menu to “200x/DIGITAL”. “ZOOM” (A p. 57)

Vertical lines appear on recorded images.

Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction.

The battery depletes even when the AC adapter is connected.

Please use a JVC AC adapter (AC-V11).

Troubleshooting

Card

Cannot insert the SD card.

Make sure not to insert the card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14)

Playback

Sound or video is interrupted.

Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.

The same image is displayed for a long time.

Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will stop eventually if the condition persists.)

The motion is choppy.

Replace the SD card. (When the SD card is damaged, difficulty in reading the data occurs. This unit will try to play back as much as possible, but it will stop eventually if the condition persists.) Execute “FORMAT SD CARD” in the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data will be deleted.) “FORMAT SD CARD” (A p. 68) Verify the system requirements of your PC when using LoiLoScope AX to play back. “Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)” (A p. 47)

No date/time display.

Set “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” in the menu accordingly. “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY” (A p. 61) Set “DISPLAY ON TV” in the menu to “ON”. “DISPLAY ON TV” (A p. 67)

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “4:3”. “VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 67) Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

The image displayed on TV is too small.

Set “VIDEO OUTPUT” in the “CONNECTION SETTINGS” menu to “16:9”. “VIDEO OUTPUT” (A p. 67)

Troubleshooting

Editing/Copying

Unable to dub to a Blu-ray recorder.

Dubbing cannot be performed by connecting this unit to a Blu-ray recorder with a USB cable. Connect and dub using the supplied AV cable. “Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR” (A p. 45)

Unable to delete file.

Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

Computer

Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD.

Connect the USB cable correctly. “Backing Up All Files” (A p. 48) If the provided software LoiLoScope AX is not installed, some functions may not work properly. “Installing the Provided Software” (A p. 47) Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD).

Unable to copy files to DVD with a computer.

To record to discs, a recordable DVD drive is required for the computer in use.

I am using a Mac computer.

Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. “Copying to Mac Computer” (A p. 51)

The computer cannot recognize the SDXC card.

Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

Troubleshooting

Screen/Image

The LCD monitor is difficult to see.

The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight.

A band or a ball of bright light appears on the LCD monitor.

Change the direction of this unit to prevent the light source from coming into view. (A band or a ball of bright light may appear when there is a bright light source near this unit, but this is not a malfunction.)

The recorded subject is too dark.

Use backlight compensation when the background is bright and the subject is dark. “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29) Use “NIGHTALIVE” in “SCENE SELECT”. “Scene Selection” (A p. 25) Use “GAIN UP” in the menu. “GAIN UP” (A p. 56) Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "+" side. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

The recorded subject is too bright.

Set “BACKLIGHT COMP.” to “OFF” if it is being used. “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 29) Set “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST” in the manual settings menu to the "-" side. “Adjusting Brightness” (A p. 27)

Error Message?

CHECK LENS COVER

Open the lens cover.

SET DATE/TIME!

Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 16)

COMMUNICATION ERROR

Reconnect the USB cable. Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again. Reattach the battery pack.

NOT FORMATTED

Select “OK”, then select “YES” on the “DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT?” screen.

RECORDING FAILURE

Turn off and on this unit again.

PLAYBACK FAILED

Remove and re-insert the SD card. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 14) Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals. Insert the SD card before turning on the power. Do not subject this unit to any strong impact or vibration.

FILE QUANTITY LIMIT EXCEEDED

A Move the files or folders to a computer or other device. (Back up your files.) B Select “FILE + MANAGEMENT NO” in “FORMAT SD CARD” of the “MEDIA SETTINGS” menu. (All data on the SD card will be deleted.)

CAMERA TEMPERATURE IS TOO COLD KEEP CAMERA POWER ON PLEASE WAIT

Leave this unit turned on for a while. If the warning still does not disappear, turn off the power and move the unit to a warm place while taking care to avoid a sudden temperature change. Turn on the power again after a while.

UNSUPPORTED FILE!

Use files recorded with this unit. (Files recorded with other devices may not be playable.)

THIS FILE IS PROTECTED

Switch off the “PROTECT/CANCEL” function in the menu. “Protecting Files” (A p. 42)

CHECK CARD’S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH

Set the write protect switch of the SD card to off.

INSUFFICIENT AVAILABLE SPACE

Delete files, or move files to a computer or other devices. Replace the SD card with a new one.

MAXIMUM QUANTITY RECORDING FOLDERS/FILES HAS BEEN REACHED

SCENE QUANTITY EXCEEDED LIMIT

NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW

Maintenance

Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time.

Caution :

Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance.

Camcorder

Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt.

When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

Caution :

Do not use benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause damage to the unit.

When using a chemical cloth or cleaner, be sure to observe the warning labels and instructions of the product.

Do not leave the device in contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time.

Lens/LCD Monitor

Use a lens blower (commercially available) to remove any dust, and a cleaning cloth (commercially available) to wipe off any dirt.

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

Specifications

Camera

Item Details

Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V

Power consumption 2.2 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to

Dimensions (mm) 50.5 mm x 55 mm x 110.5 mm (2-1/8” x 2-1/4” x

Mass Approx. 180 g (0.4 lbs) (camera only),

Operating environment

Image pickup device

Recording area (Video)

Lens F1.8 - 6.3, f= 2.9 mm to 116.0 mm

Using battery pack: DC 3.5 V - 3.6 V

“3” (standard))

2.4 W (when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “4” (brighter)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A

4-3/8”) (W x H x D: excluding grip belt)

Approx. 215 g (0.47 lbs) (including supplied battery pack)

Allowable operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Allowable storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C (– 4°F to 122°F) Allowable relative humidity: 35 % to 80 %

1/5.8" 1,500,000 pixels (progressive CMOS)

HRW/SRW: 340,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom ON) 630,000 to 1,050,000 pixels (dynamic zoom OFF) HR/SR: 340,000 to 790,000 pixels (dynamic zoom ON) 470,000 to 790,000 pixels (dynamic zoom OFF)

16:9 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 3,182 mm (dynamic zoom ON) 35 mm conversion: 45.6 mm to 1,824 mm (dynamic zoom OFF) 4:3 35 mm conversion: 55.9 mm to 3,376 mm (dynamic zoom ON) 35 mm conversion: 55.9 mm to 2,236 mm (dynamic zoom OFF)

Connectors

Item Details

AV output connector

USB connector Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 compliant

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

Video

Item Details

Recording/ Playback format

Extension .MP4

Signal system NTSC standard

Image quality (Video)

Sound quality (Audio)

MP4 standard Video: MP4 SD Audio: AAC (2ch mono)

HRW (16:9) 720 x 480p Average Approximate 8.5 Mbps SRW (16:9) 720 x 480p Average Approximate 4.0 Mbps HR (4:3) 720 x 480p Average Approximate 8.5 Mbps SR (4:3) 720 x 480p Average Approximate 4.0 Mbps

48 kHz, 128 kbps

Zoom (during video recording)

LCD monitor 2.7” wide, 230K pixels, polysilicon color LCD

Recording media SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available)

Clock battery Rechargeable battery

Optical zoom: Up to 40x Dynamic zoom: Up to 70x (16:9), Up to 60x (4:3) Digital zoom: Up to 200x

Eye-Fi card (commercially available)

Specifications

AC Adapter (AC-V11U)

Item Details

Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A

Allowable operating temperature

Dimensions (mm) 66 mm x 28 mm x 47 mm (2-5/8” x 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”)

Mass Approx. 71 g (0.15 lbs)

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging)

(W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug)

Battery Pack (BN-VG108U)

Item Details

Power voltage 3.5 V - 3.6 V

Capacity 860 mAh

Dimensions (mm) 31 mm x 21.5 mm x 43 mm (1-1/4” x 7/8” x 1-3/4”)

Mass Approx. 30 g (0.06 lbs)

(W x H x D)

Battery Pack (BN-VG107U)

Item Details

Power voltage 3.5 V - 3.6 V

Capacity 700 mAh

Dimensions (mm) 31 mm x 21.5 mm x 43 mm (1-1/4” x 7/8” x 1-3/4”)

Mass Approx. 26 g (0.06 lbs)

(W x H x D)

Memo :

The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes

for further improvement without prior notice.

JVC GZ-MS150 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Beginner’s Guide

Charging

Recording

Playback

Shooting Tips

Holiday Season/Christmas

Wedding

Travel

Amusement Park

Getting Started

Key Features

Verifying the Accessories

Charging the Battery Pack

Charging with USB Cable

Grip Adjustment

Using as a Hand Strap

Inserting an SD Card

Types of Usable SD Card

Using an Eye-Fi Card

Turning On the Unit

Clock Setting

Resetting the Clock

Changing the Display Language

Holding this Unit

Using this Unit Overseas

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

Tripod Mounting

Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling

Setting Daylight Saving Time

Optional Accessories

Recording

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode

Zooming

Manual Recording

Scene Selection

Adjusting Focus Manually

Adjusting Brightness

Setting White Balance

Setting Backlight Compensation

Taking Close-up Shots

Reducing Camera Shake

Capturing Human Subjects Clearly (Face Detection AE/AF)

Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)

Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)

Remaining Recording Time/Battery Power

Playing Back Videos

Playback

Connecting to and Viewing on TV

Connecting via the AV Connector

Editing

Deleting Unwanted Files

Deleting the Currently Displayed File

Deleting Selected Files

Deleting All Files

Protecting Files

Protecting the Currently Displayed File

Protecting Selected Files

Protecting All Files

Releasing Protection of All Files

Copying

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder

Copying to Windows PC

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

Installing the Provided Software

Backing Up All Files

Organizing Files

Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software

List of Files and Folders

Copying to Mac Computer

Operating the Menu

Menu Settings

Recording Menu (Video)

FACE PRIORITY AE/AF

GAIN UP

WIND CUT