JVC GZ-MS230RU, GZ-MS230BUS, GZ-MS230BU, GZ-MS230AU User Manual

MEMORY CAMERA

GZ-MS230 A GZ-MS250 A

Basic User Guide

Dear Customers

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, please read the Safety Precautions and Cautions on P.2 and P.25 to ensure safe use of this product. This product comes with a “Basic User Guide” (this manual) and a “Detailed User Guide”.

Detailed User Guide

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

Getting StartedRecordingPlaybackCopying

Access the following website on your PC

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

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

Further

Information

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

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

Dispose of used battery promptly.

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Keep away from children.

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Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in ﬁre.

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For USA-California Only

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

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

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Remove the mains plug immediately if the

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camcorder functions abnormally.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

WARNING:

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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 camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission isprohibited. (Even if you record an event such

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

Trademarks

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

Windows® is either registered trademark or

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

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

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Inc.

iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple

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Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

Other product and company names included in

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

CAUTION:

Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT

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approved by JVC are used.

Only use the batteries specified on page 25. Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter plug

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and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

Make a backup of important recorded data

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

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Index

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video Recording .............................. 12

Still Image Recording ...................... 13

▶Playback ................................ 14

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

......................................................... 14

▶Learning About Advanced Operations

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

Access the following address on your PC

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

Playing Back on TV ......................... 15

▶Copying ................................. 16

Copying Files .................................. 16

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD

Recorder or VCR ............................. 17

Copying to Computer ...................... 18

▶Further Information ................ 21

Using the Menu ............................... 21

Recordable Time/Number of Images

......................................................... 22

Troubleshooting .............................. 23

Cautions .......................................... 25

Specifications .................................. 27

Verifying the Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V30U*

CD-ROM

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SD cards are sold separately.

Battery Pack

BN-VG107US

Basic User Guide

(this manual)

USB Cable

(Type A - Mini Type B)

Core Filter

AV Cable

For details on the types of cards that can be used on this unit, refer to P.8.

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

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Names of Parts and Functions

90a

2 3

4 5

Lens/Lens Cover

Light

Stereo Microphone

LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.

Slider Selects an image or item.

OK Button Confirms the selected image or item.

Operation Buttons Functions differently according to the operation.

Menu (menu) Button ( P.21)

Speaker

ACCESS (Access) Lamp Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp ( P.6)

+ (Play) Button Switches between recording and playback modes.

/ (Video/Still Image) Button Switches between video and still image modes.

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h i

j k

b c d e f

UPLOAD/EXPORT (Upload/Export to iTunes) Button Recording：Takes videos in YouTube or

Playback：Changes the video to

, (Power/Information) Button Recording：Displays the remaining time

Playback Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened.

AV Terminal ( P.15, P.17)

Zoom/Volume Lever ( P.12, P.14)

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button ( P.13)

USB Terminal ( P.20)

DC Terminal ( P.6)

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button ( P.12)

Lens Cover Switch ( P.12)

Grip Belt Release Lever

Grip Belt ( P.7)

Tripod Mounting Hole

SD Card Slot ( P.8)

Battery Release Lever ( P.6)

iTunes format.

YouTube or iTunes format.

as well as the battery power during continuous recording.

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Displays file information.

l m

o p

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

Attach the battery pack.

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

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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.

To detach the battery pack

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(Base)

CAUTION

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

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

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

If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start.

Charging Lamp

Plug in the power.

Charging Lamp

Connect the DC

terminal.

Charging in progress: Blinks Charging finished: Goes out

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

Cover

Attaching the Core Filter to the DC cord

The core filter reduces interference. Connect the end of the cable with the core filter to this unit.

Release the stopper.

To be connected

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

to this unit.

3 cm

Wind twice

Grip Adjustment

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Pullbackthebelt

Adjustthelength

Using as a Hand Strap

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

Pressandhold

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

Attachthebelt

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Inserting an SD card

When a commercially available SD card is inserted, recordings can still be made to the card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out.

ClosetheLCDmonitor.

(Base)

*Turnoﬀthepowerofthisunit

beforeinsertingorremovingacard.

To remove the card

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

(Base)

NOTE

Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.

Manufacturer Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP Video Still Image

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

Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) SD card (256 MB to 2 GB), SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB)

Openthecover.

InsertanSDcard.



Label

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

To use an SD card

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Recording and playback can be performed on a card when “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” of media settings is set to “SD CARD”.

① Display the menu.

Touch

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” and

touch .

VIDEO

DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS MEDIA SETTINGS

SET QUIT

③ Select “REC MEDIA FOR

VIDEO” or “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE”, and touch .

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE

FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA

SET QUIT

④

Select “SD CARD” and touch .

MEDIA SETTINGS

BUILT-IN MEMORY

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To use SD cards that have

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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 PC before formatting.

①

Touch  to display the menu.

② Select “MEDIA SETTINGS” with

the slider and touch .

③ Select “FORMAT SD CARD”

and touch .

MEDIA SETTINGS

REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.

FORMAT SD CARD ERASE ALL DATA

SET QUIT

④

Select “FILE” and touch .

FORMAT SD CARD

FILE

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

SET QUIT

⑤

Select “YES” and touch .

⑥

After formatting, touch .

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SET QUIT

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Clock Setting

Open the LCD monitor.

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

Select “YES” and touch  when

“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed.

①Select

②

●

Touch

Slide along the slider to select, then

Slider

SET DATE/TIME!

YES NO

SET

OperationButtons

touch the operation buttons to set.

Set the date and time.

Cursor

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

JAN

10 00 AM20091

Select the region where you live

and touch .

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The city name and time difference is displayed.

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

GMT

SAVE QUIT

JAN. 1. 2009 10:00 AM

NOTE

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Touch the slider and buttons around the screen with your fingers.

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The slider and buttons do not function if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves

on.

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The displays on the screen do not work even if you touch them.

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“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed when you turn on this unit after it has not been used for a prolonged period. Charge this unit for more than 24 hours before setting the clock. ( P.6)

SET QUIT

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Use the slider to adjust the year, month, day, hour and minute.

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Touch the operation buttons “&” / “'” to move the cursor.

After setting the date and time,

touch .

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

To reset the clock

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

① Display the menu.

To change the display

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language

The language on the display can be changed.

① Display the menu.

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To u c h

② Select “CLOCK ADJUST” and

touch .

VIDEO DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST BASIC SETTINGS CONNECTION SETTINGS

MEDIA SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

③ Select “CLOCK SETTING” and

touch .

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET QUIT

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The subsequent setting operations

are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the previous page.

Touch

② Select “DISPLAY SETTINGS”

and touch .

VIDEO

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DISPLAY SETTINGS CLOCK ADJUST

BASIC SETTINGS

CONNECTION SETTINGS

SET

QUIT

③ Select “LANGUAGE” and touch

.

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT

SET QUIT

④ Select the desired language and

touch .

⑤

Touch .

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

Recording

Video Recording

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

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

Openthe

lenscover.

Startrecording.

Pressagaintostop.

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Press

Indications during video recording

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SceneCounter

Select

videomode.

Press

VideoQuality



CheckiftherecordingmodeisAuto.



IfthemodeisManual,

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touchthebuttontoswitch. Themodechangesbetween

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autoandmanualwitheverytouch.

(Wideangle) (Telephoto)



Touch

Zooming

RemainingRecordingTime

：Record-Standby ：RecordinginProgress

RecordingMedia

BatteryIndicator

NOTE

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The estimated recording time of the supplied battery pack is approximately 50 minutes. ( P.22)

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Reducing Camera Shake (Video Recording)

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

(White)：Imagestabilizer①

Touch

(Green)：Imagestabilizer②

(White)：OFF

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Reduces camera shake.

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Reduces camera shake at wide angle effectively. It is also effective for recording

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while walking.

Thesettingswitcheswitheverytouch.

NOTE

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It is recommended to set the image stabilizer to off when shooting a subject of little movement with the unit on a tripod.

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Complete stabilization may not be possible if camera shake is excessive.

Still Image Recording

Selectstill

imagemode.

Press

Indications during still image recording

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Image Size

Shutter Speed

Focus

Setthefocusonthesubject.

Presshalfway

Lightsupingreen whenfocused

Takeastillimage.

Pressfully

Lightsupduringstill imagerecording

Image Quality

832

Remaining Number of Shots Recording in Progress Recording Media

Battery Indicator

Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Playback

Playing Back/Deleting Files on this Unit

Select and play back the recorded videos or still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). The contents of the media selected in media settings ( P.9) are displayed on the index screen.

Selecttheplaybackmode.

Press

Selectvideoorstillimagemode.

Press

Volumeadjustmentduring videoplayback





Turnup thevolume

Turndown thevolume

Playbackaﬁle.

①

Select

Touchtostop.

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To capture a still image during playback

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Pause the playback and press the SNAPSHOT button.

Usable operation buttons during playback

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Display

 / 

  

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For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Mediabeingplayedback

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 

②

Touch



During video playback Playback/pause Start/pause slideshow Stop (returns to thumbnail display) Stop (returns to thumbnail display) Advances to the next video Advances to the next still image Returns to the beginning of the

scene Forward search Reverse search Forward slow-motion Reverse slow-motion -

Todeleteunwantedﬁles■

①Select

SelectYESwhenthe

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conﬁrmationmessage appearsandtouch.

Returns to the previous still image

②

Touch



During still image playback

Playing Back on TV

Connect to a TV.

* Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV.

●

Press the Power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

VideoInput

ToAVTerminal

AVCable (Provided)

Connect the AC adapter. ( P.6)

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

Select the TV input switch.

Play back a file. ( P.14)

To play back with date/time display

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

When images look unnatural on the TV

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Images do not appear on the TV properly.

Images are projected vertically on the TV.

Images are projected

Disconnect the cable and connect again.

●

Restart this unit by turning off and on.

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

Adjust the TV's screen accordingly.

horizontally on the TV.

NOTE

●

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

Yellow

White

Red

VideoInput AudioInput(L) AudioInput(R)

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Further

Information

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Copying

Copying Files

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

●

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

Device

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

Copying to PC

DVD Recorder

VCR

333

- - P.17

- 3*

Referen ce Page

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

Guide.

P.17

P.18

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Dubbing Files by Connecting to a DVD Recorder or VCR

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

Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder.

●

Press the Power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off this unit.

VideoInput

ToAVTerminal

AVCable (Provided)

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

●

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

Select the playback mode.

ToDCTerminal

Yellow

White

Red

VideoInput AudioInput(L) AudioInput(R)

VCR/DVDRecorder

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Press

Prepare to record.

Preparation on TV and VCR/DVD recorder

●

Switch to a compatible external input.

●

Insert compatible blank DVD or VHS to dub.

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.

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

Start recording.

●

Start playback on this unit ( P.14) and press the record button on the recorder.

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After playback is complete, stop the recording.

For more information, refer to the Detailed User Guide

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

Further

Information

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