-JVC
MEMORY CAMERA
LYT2340-OOIB-M
GZ-MS150U
Basic User Guide
Everio
Dear Customers
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on p. 2 and p. 24 to ensure safe
use of this product.
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A "Basic User Guide" (this manual) and a "Detailed User Guide" are available for this
product.
For more details on operating this product, please refer to the "Detailed User Guide"
at the following website.
• http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
• You can also access the website from the supplied CD-ROM. (p. 18)
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of tile camera) and Serial No.
(located on the battery pack mount of the camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
CASTELLANO
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
_ghtn_ng ftash w_th arrowhead symbol within an
presence of un_nsu_ated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of suff_dent magnitude
_ntended to a_ert the user to the presence of mportant
operating and mantenance (servicing) nstructions _n
the _terature accompanying the appliance
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTES:
• The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
• The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
• The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or
Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a OR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
-special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.qov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
point within an equ_atera_ tdangle _s
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must
be followed strictly
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the SUB. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to this unit and to the user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces
It could tip over causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video etc) to this unit
and leaving it on top of the TV isnot recommended
as tripping on the cables will cause this unit to fall
resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
• Remove the mains plug immediately if the
camcorder functions abnormally.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camcorder with battery
installed, and the remote control with battery
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by
the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
use caution when
moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Remember that this unit is intended for
3rivate consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
Trademarks
• Windows ® is either registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation inthe
United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• YouTube TM and the YouTube logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
• Intel Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Make a backup of important recorded data
JVC wiJl not be responsibJe for any Jest data. It is
recommended to copy your important recorded
data to a disc or other recording media for storage.
"_ If this symbol is shown, it is only valid
in the European Union.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Contents
Safety Precautions ............................... 2
Verifying the Accessories .................... 4
Names of Parts and Functions ............. 5
),Getting Started ........................... 6
Charging the Battery Pack ................... 6
Grip Adjustment ................................... 7
Using as a Hand Strap ......................... 7
Inserting an SD Card ........................... 8
Clock Setting ..................................... 10
),Recording ................................. 12
Video Recording ................................ 12
),Playback ................................... 13
Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
........................................................... 13
A "Basic User Guide" (this manual) and a "Detailed User Guide" are available for this product.
For more details on operating this product, please refer to the "Detailed User Guide" at the
following website.
• http:llmanual.jvc.co.jplindex.htmll
• You can also access the website from the supplied CD-ROM. (p. 18)
Verifying the Accessories
AC Adapter Battery Pack (Type A - MiniType B)
AC-Vl 1U* BN-VG107U QAM1313-001/
BN-VG 108U/
Playing Back on TV ............................ 14
I_Copying .................................... 15
Copying Files ..................................... 15
Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD
Recorder or VCR ............................... 16
Copying to Computer ......................... 17
I_Further Information ................... 20
Operating the Menu ........................... 20
Recordable Time ............................... 21
Troubleshooting ................................. 22
Cautions ............................................ 24
Specifications .................................... 26
USB Cable
AV Cable
QAM1369-001
CD-ROM Basic User Guide
LY37342-036 (this manual)
• SD cards are sold separately. For details on the types of cards that can be used on this
unit, refer to p. 8.
* When usingtheACadapteroverseas, pleaseprepareacommerciallyavailableconverter
plug for the country or region of visit.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
4. http://manual.jvc.co.jp/index.html/
Names of Parts and Functions
Lens Cover
2_ Monaural Microphone
_3_LCD Monitor
Turns the power on/off by opening and
closing.
_4_Speaker
(5_ACCESS (Access) Lamp
Lights up/blinks during recording or
playback.
(6_POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)
Lamp (p. 6)
[] (Play/Record) Button
Switches between recording and
playback modes.
_8_UP/< Button
UP : Scrolls/moves cursor on the
< : Reverse search
_9_DOWN/> Button
DOWN : Scrolls/moves cursoron the
> : Forward search
(i¢ OK/INFO Button
Confirms the selection. / Displays
information as follows.
Recording : Displays the remaining
Playback : Displays file information
icons upward
icons downward
time and battery power.
such as recording date.
@ AV Connector (p. 14, 16)
1@MENU Button (p. 20)
@ USB Connector (p. 19)
(i€ ZoomNolume Lever / Index (_;_J)
(p. 12, 13)
(i5_i.AUTO (Intelligent Auto) Button
(p. 12)
@ DC Connector (p. 6)
@ START/STOP Button (Video
Recording) (p. 12) /
I_/I I (Play/Pause) Button (Video
Playback) (p. 13)
@ Strap Lock (p. 7)
@ Lens Cover Switch (p. 12)
@ Grip Belt (p. 7)
@ Tripod Mounting Hole
@ SD Card Slot (p. 8)
@ Battery Release Lever (p. 6)
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Charging the Battery Pack
Attach the battery pack.
* The battery pack is not
charged at the time of
purchase.
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• Align the top of the battery
with the mark on this unit,
and slide in until the battery
clicks into place.
• Todetach the battery pack
(Base)
Connect the DC
connector.
Plug in the power.
Charging Lamp
Charging in progress:
Blinks
.................................................................................................Goes out
Charging finished:
. Cover
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110 Vto 240V)
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Grip Adjustment
_i_ Open the lever on _ Adjust the length
the strap lock of the belt
Using as a Hand Strap
Adjust the length of the belt and loop it around your wrist.
_ Close the lever
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Inserting an SD Card
Insert a commercially available SD card before recording.
I 1 Close the LOD monitor. ! 20penthecover.
(Base)
* Turn off the power ofthis unit before
inserting or removing a card.
* When the LCD monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
• To remove the card
Push the card inward once, then pull it out straight.
(Base)
3 Insert an SD card.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Toselect/movecursortowardsup/left ordown/
right, pressthe buttonUP/< or DOWN/>.
• To use SD cards that have been
used on other devices
Format (initialize) the card using
"FORMAT SD CARD" from media
settings.
All data on the card will be deleted
when it is formatted, Copy all files
on the card to a computer before
formatting,
1_ Press MENU.
_._ Select "MEDIA SETTINGS" and
press OK.
(_ Select "FORMAT SD CARD" and
press OK.
(._ Select "FILE" and press OK.
(_ Select "YES" and press OK.
(_ After formatting, press OK.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Clock Setting
To select/movecursortowardsup/leftordown/
right,pressthe buttonUP/<or DOWN/>.
B Open the LCD monitor.
• The unit turns on. When the LCD
monitor is closed, the unit turns off.
_t elect "YES" and press OK when"SET DATE/TIMEF is displayed.
_l"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.
Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select the
r_ region where you live and press OK.
• The city name and time difference are
displayed.
• To return to the previous screen
PressMENU.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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To reset the clock
Set the clock with "CLOCK ADJUST"
from the menu.
1_ Press MENU.
_._ Select "CLOCK ADJUST" and
press OK.
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To change the display language
The language on the display can be
changed.
1(_Press MENU.
_._Select "DISPLAY SETTINGS"
and press OK.
(_ Select "CLOCK SETTING" and
press OK.
• The subsequent setting operations
are the same as steps 3 - 4 on the
previous page.
(_ Select "LANGUAGE" and press
OK.
(._ Select the desired language and
press OK.
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Video Recording
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 (_), night view (_), person (_o) etc., its
iconis displayed on the screen.
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.
Open the
lens cover,
k
Start recording,
• Press again to stop. r_
• Indications during video recording
Image Stabilizer
Video Quality
Scene Counter
Check if the recording mode is i.A,Intelligent Auto,
• If the mode is _ Manual, press the
button to switch.
• The mode changes between Intelligent
Auto and Manual with every press.
Zooming
I1_/11
START
/STOP
(Wide angle) (Telephoto)
*Zoom ratio setting depends on the setting
of"VIDEO QUALITY".(R26)
- VOL.+
[]
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
Oil : Record-Standby
OREC : Recording in Progress
Remaining Recording Time
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit
Select and play back the recorded videos from an index screen (thumbnail display).
Select the playback mode.
Volume adjustment
- VOL.+
Turn down the _m!l, Turn up the
volume _ volume
• Press [] again to return to the recording mode.
the index screen and press OK.
1_ Press MENU, select "DELETE" and (._ Press MENU, select "EXECUTE" and
To delete selected files from (_ Press UP/< or DOWN/> to select file
press OK. press OK to confirm deletion.
_._Select "FILE SELECT" and press OK. @ After deleting is complete, press OK.
• Usable operation buttons/levers during playback
Select the desired video and press
[II-/II].
I1-/11
START
/STOP
• Toselect/movecursortowardsup/leftor
down/right,pressthebuttonUP/<or DOWN/>.
I_/I II Pause Playback
Zoom [] Stop (returns to thumbnail display)
Zoom T / Vol.+ Increasesvolume level
Zoom W / Vol.- Decreases volume level
UP/< Reverse search Frame-by-frame playback in reverse
DOWN/> Forward search Frame-by-frame playback inforward
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Playing Back on TV
B Connectto TV.
* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use.
• Turn offthe power.
• Playing back in standard quality
Ifyou are using a conventional TV, you can play back in standard quality by connecting
to the AV connector.
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Connecting to the AV connector
TV
Yellow _t
AV Cable (Provided) ._ Video Input
, ......................... _,_ Audio
To AV Connector _ Red I
__ Audio Input (R)
e_T Connect the AC adapter.
his unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
D Select the TV switch.
D Play a (p. 3)
• To play back with date/time display
• When images look unnatural on the TV
back file. 1
Set "DISPLAY ON TV" in the "CONNECTION SETTINGS" menu to "ON".
Set "ON-SCREEN DISPLAY" in the playback menu to "ON".
input
• Disconnect the cable and connect again.
• Turn off and on this unit again.
• Set "VIDEO OUTPUT" inthe "CONNECTION
SETTINGS" menu to "4:3".
• Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.
White I
Input (L)
• Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Copying Files
You can create discs or copy the files on this unit by connecting it to various devices.
-_ : Recordable and playable
/,, : Playable only
: Not applicable
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DVD Recorder
VCR
Computer
* For details on how to create a disc using a computer, refer to the Detailed User Guide.
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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.
B Connectto VCR/DVD recorder.
• Turn offthe power.
• This unit powers on automatically when the AC adapter is connected.
Press [] (Play/Record) to select the playback mode.
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ToAV Connector
AVCable (Provided)
__-_Audio Input (L)
_-[_@ Audio Input (R)
ACAdapter
ToAC Outlet
(110 V to 240 V)
To DC Connector
Yellow
-_Video! Input
White l
ir
I Video Input
VCR/DVD Recorder
I
D Prepare to record.
Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder
• Switch to a compatible external input.
• Insert a DVD-R or video tape.
Preparation on this unit
• Set "VIDEO OUTPUT" in the "CONNECTION
SETTINGS" menu to the aspect ratio ("4:3" or "16:9") of the connecting TV.
• 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".
_ Start recording.
tart playback on this unit and press the record button on the recorder.
fter playback is complete, stop the recording.
For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide
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Copying to Computer
Verifying System Requirements (Guide(ine)
Windows PC
You can copy files to a PC using the provided software,
Right-click on "Computer" (or "My Computer") in the "Start" menu and select "Properties"
to check the following items,
• Windows 7 / Windows Vista
• Windows XP
II Windows XP
Windows 7
Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)
Windows Vista
Home Basic or Home Premium (Pre-installed versions only)
i Service Pack 2 (Windows Vista only)
.Processor
High definition: Intel Core Duo, CPU 1.66 GHz or higher
(Intel Core 2 Duo, CPU 2.13 GHz or higher recommended)
r: At least 2 GB
I 32-bit / 64-bit
Home Edition or Professional (Pre-installed versions only)
_: -. ServicePack_
-0 Processor
lnte,oore20 o,oPo2.1 .zorhigherreoommended)
-,,_emory:_tleast2_
• Other requirements
Graphic: Intel G945or higher recommended
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