JVC LYT1997-001A-M User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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LYT1997-001A-M

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HD MEMORY CAMERA VIDEOCÁMARA HD CON MEMORIA

GZ-HM200

Dear Customers

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

For Future Reference:

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

Model No. Serial No.

Apreciado cliente

Gracias por la compra de esta videocámara HD con memoria. Antes de usarla, lea la información de seguridad y las precauciones contenidas en las páginas 2 y 3 para garantizar un uso seguro de este producto.

Para futuras consultas:

Escriba a continuación el número de modelo (situado en la base de la videocámara HD con memoria) y el número de serie (situado en el

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

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

compartimiento de la batería de la videocámara HD con memoria).

Número de modelo. Número de serie.

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

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

CASTELLANO

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CASTELLANO

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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

NOTES:

The rating plate and safety caution are on the

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bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The serial number plate is on the battery pack

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mount.

The rating information and safety caution of the

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AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a ﬁ re or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of ﬁ re 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

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ﬁ re.

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 sufﬁ cient 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 ﬂ ame 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 ﬁ lled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, ﬂ ower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re or electric shock.

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camcorder with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, ﬁ re or the like.

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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. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

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

Trademarks

AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

x.v.Color™ is a trademark of

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Sony Corporation.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI

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Licensing, LLC.

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.

YouTubeTM and the YouTube logo are

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trademarks and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.

iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of

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

Other product and company names included

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

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

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Easy Start Guide

Charge the battery before recording

Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack.

Access lamp

blinks: Accessing ﬁ les

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

Battery Pack

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

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

Power/charge lamp

blinks: Charging goes out: Charging ﬁ nished

Insert the SD Card

Press Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.

Open the cover

CAUTION

Charge the battery pack

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before use. ( p. 18)

Be sure to use JVC battery

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

Grip Adjustment

Adjust the strap and fasten.

Grip Strap

Fasten

( )

Insert and remove an SD card

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

Format an SD card when using it for

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the ﬁ rst time (  p. 21)

Slot B Slot A

Ta b

Do not pull the strap when you open

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the fasten. Please pull the tab to open it.

Fasten the belt when you grip the

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camcorder.

When carrying the camcorder, please

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be careful not to drop it.

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Date/Time Setting

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Open the LCD monitor to

turn on the camcorder

LCD monitor

Select [YES] within

10 seconds

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

SET DATE/TIME!

YES

SET

When the message disappears,

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

Touch the sensors with your

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ﬁ nger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your ﬁ nger nail or with gloves on.

Select [CLOCK SETTING]

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME

SET

Power Button (

)

QUIT

Select the city closest to

the area where you use the camcorder

AREA SETTING

SET

Select [ON] or [OFF]

Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective.

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME

DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME (DST)

SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME

SET

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

OFF: Deactivates the function.

Set the date and time

Touch sensor: Sets the date and time.

: Moves the cursor to the right.

}

OK: Clock starts.

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

NOV 1 2009 08 54 PM

SAVE

JAN.10.2009 01:00AM

OFF

JAN.10.2009 01:00AM

GMT+9:00

QUIT

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Video recording

CAUTION

This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.

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Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode ﬁ rst.

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Select ! (video) mode

S elect recording mode

PLAY/REC

The auto recording indicator appears.

0 : 04 : 01

[]

3 h 59 m

Start recording

Remaining space on the SD card.

Recordstandby

[

3 h 59 m

REC

Recording

]

Press the START/ STOP button to start

recording, and press it again to stop.

Video Quality

0 : 04 : 01

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Playing back

Select playback mode

PLAY/REC

The mode changes when you press the button.

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Select the desired ﬁ le

Select F(Touch OK)

To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search ( p. 28)

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To view ﬁ les on TV ( p. 30)

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CAUTION

Don’t forget to make copies after recording!

To copy ﬁ les onto discs ( p. 33)

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To dub ﬁ les using a VCR/DVD recorder ( p. 36)

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To edit ﬁ les on your computer ( p. 38)

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Playback screen

LASERTOUCH OPERATION

Index screen

VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM

DIGEST

JAN.1.2009

1/2

0. 00 : 00

04 :55 PM

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JVC Software Licence Agreement

JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT

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

1 COPYRIGHT; OWNERSHIP

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

2 GRANT OF LICENCE

(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,

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

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

solely for your personal backup or archival purposes.

3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM

(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,

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

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

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

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

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

4 LIMITED WARRANTY

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

5 LIMITED LIABILITY

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

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6 TERM

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

7 EXPORT CONTROL

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

8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER

If You are an agency of the United States of America (the “Government”), You acknowledge JVC’s representation that the Program is a “Commercial Item” as deﬁ ned in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g) consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer Software” as those items are used at FAR part

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

9 GENERAL

(1) No modiﬁ cation, change, addition, deletion

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

(2) If any part of this Agreement is held

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

(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and

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

Victor Company of Japan, Limited

NOTE

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

CAUTIONS:

Operate this equipment according to the

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operating procedures described in this manual.

Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any

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other CD-ROM to run this software.

Do not attempt to modify this software.

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Changes or modiﬁ cations not approved by

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

How to handle a CD-ROM

Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror

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

Do not use conventional disc cleaners or

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cleaning spray.

Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror

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surface.

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

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humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

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

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Read This First!

How to use the Touch Sensor

After the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor:

VIDEO

EDIT PLAYLIST

REC

DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OTHER FILE EDIT

CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY

SET

Q Slide your ﬁ nger up and down on the

sensor.

R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)

CAUTION

Touch the sensors with your ﬁ nger. The sensors do not function if you touch them with your ﬁ ngernail or with gloves on.

To select an on-screen button appearing

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

To select an on-screen button appearing at

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

Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER. For more details on the operations, refer to the GUIDEBOOK in the supplied CD-ROM. In order to view the GUIDEBOOK, Adobe

Acrobat

ReaderTM or Adobe® Reader®

must be installed.

Adobe

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

NOTE

Select your desired language with a single click.

The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

Make a backup of important recorded data

JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. It is recommended to copy your important recorded data to a disc or other recording media for storage. ( p. 35)

Make a trial recording

Before the actual recording of important

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data, make a trial recording and play back the recorded data to check that the video and sound have been recorded correctly. We recommend you to use the same recording media when performing both the trial recording and the actual recording.

Reset the camcorder if it does not operate correctly

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

Precautions on handling batteries

Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/

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VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and is made to be used with the JVC battery and not with other batteries.

JVC cannot guarantee safety or

performance of this product when it is operated by other batteries

If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic

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discharge, turn off the power before using it again.

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

Recorded data may be erased while the camcorder is being repaired or inspected. Back up all data before requesting repairs or inspections.

Because camcorders may be used for demonstration in a shop, the demonstration mode is set to [ON] by default

To deactivate the demonstration mode, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

When Using an SD Card

Operations are conﬁ rmed on the following

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SD cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.

If other media are used, they may fail to

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

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

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GETTING STARTED

Accessories .......................................... 12

Attaching the Core Filter ..............................12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

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

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

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

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

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

Turning on the Face Detection Mode ........... 25

Checking the Remaining Battery Power ......25

Checking the Remaining Space on the

Recording Media ........................................25

Manual Recording ................................ 26

Changing to Manual Recording Mode ......... 26

Manual Setting in Menu ...............................26

Playing Back Files ................................ 28

Video/Still Image Playback ......................... 28

Playback with Special Effects ......................29

USING WITH TV

Viewing Files on TV .............................. 30

Connection with TV......................................30

Playback Operation .....................................30

Operating Together with TV via HDMI

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

EDITING

Managing Files ...................................... 32

Capturing a Still Image from a Video ...........32

Deleting Files ...............................................32

COPYING

Copying Files ........................................ 33

Copying/Moving Files ..................................33

Using a BD/DVD Burner ............................. 34

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder ....... 36

Creating a Disc using a PC .................. 37

Creating a Disc using a PC .........................37

Using with a Portable Media Player .... 42

Turning on the Export Mode ........................42

Changing the Export Setting .......................42

Transferring the Files to PC ......................... 42

Uploading Files to Websites ................ 43

Turning on the Upload Mode .......................43

Uploading Files ............................................43

MENU SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Settings ............... 44

FURTHER INFORMATION

Troubleshooting .................................... 44

Warning Indications ............................. 46

Cleaning ................................................ 47

Speciﬁ cations ....................................... 48

Cautions ................................................ 50

Terms ..................................................... 52

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STARTED

GETTING

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

USING WITH

TV EDITING

SETTINGS

INFORMATIONCOPYING

FURTHER

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Accessories

AC Adapter

AP-V21U

USB Cable CD-ROM Remote Control

(x 1)

(Component Cable)

Core Filter

NOTE

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

Battery Pack

BN-VF808U

(x 2)

(USB Cable and AC

Adapter)

Component Cable Audio/Video Cable

RM-V751U

Lithium Battery

CR2025

Pre-installed in the

remote control unit.

Attaching the Core Filter

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

Release the stopper.

3 cm (1-3/16")

To be connected to the camcorder.

Component cable and USB cable: Wind once. AC Adapter: Wind twice.

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Preparing the Remote Control

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

Beam Effective Area To Reinsert the Battery

Pull out the battery holder by pressing the

Remote Sensor

lock tab.

Lock Tab

Lithium Battery (CR2025)

Effective distance: Max. 5 m (16 ft)

NOTE

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

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GETTING

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Index

NOTE

Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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during shooting.

The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.

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Camcorder

! Touch sensor # LCD Monitor $ SD Cover % SD Card Slot B ( p. 21) & SD Card Slot A ( p. 21) ( Audio/Video Connector [AV] ( p. 30, 36) ) HDMI Mini Connector [HDMI] ( p. 30) * Component Connector [COMPONENT]

( p. 30)

+ Direct Disc Button [DIRECT DISC]

( p. 35)/Information Button [INFO] ( p. 25)

, Mode Switch [!, #]

- Export Button [EXPORT] ( p. 42) . Playback/Recording Mode Switching

Button [PLAY/REC]

/ Upload Button [UPLOAD] ( p. 43) 0 Power Switch [

(You can turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding this button.)

1 Menu Button [MENU] ( p. 44) 2 OK Button [OK] 3 LED Light ( p. 24) 4 Lens Cover/Lens 5 Stereo Microphone 6 Remote Sensor 7 Camera Sensor 8 Video Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] ( p. 22)

9 Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Blinks when you

access ﬁ les. Do not turn off the power or remove the battery pack/AC adapter while accessing ﬁ les.)

Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]

(Blinks when you charge the battery.)

: Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]

( p. 22, 23) ; Zoom Lever [W 7 , T] ( p. 24) Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] ( p. 28)

< Speaker = DC Connector [DC] ( p. 18) > USB Connector [ ? Grip Strap @ Fasten A Belt Strap B Stud Hole C Tripod Mounting Socket ( p. 20) D Battery Release Button [BATT.] ( p. 18)

]

] ( p. 34, 38)

Remote Control

Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons

(Zoom in/out during playback.)

S Up Button T Skip Backward Button U Left Button V Back Button W PLAYLIST Button X START/STOP Button Y S.SHOT (Snapshot) Button Z INFO Button a Skip Forward Button b PLAY/PAUSE/SET Button c Right Button d Next Button e Down Button f INDEX Button* g DISP Button

NOTE

You can move the zooming area with the up/ down/left/right button during zoom in playback mode.

* Each time you press INDEX, the screen

switches as shown below:

! mode:

Index Screen ↔ Group Index Screen

# mode:

Index Screen ↔ Date Index Screen

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GETTING

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Indications on LCD Monitor

During both Video and Still Image Recording

1/4000

0.0

LCD

NOV.10. 2009

4:55PM

! Selected Operation Mode Indicator

( p. 26)

: Auto Mode

3 : Manual Mode

# Effect Mode Indicator

$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator

% LED Light Indicator ( p. 24)

& Scene Select Mode Indicator

( Quick Review Indicator ( p. 22)

) Zoom Indicator ( p. 24)

* SD Card Slot Indicator ( p. 21)

: Slot A (Default Setting)

: Slot B

+ White Balance Indicator

, Monitor Backlight Indicator

- Battery Indicator

. Date/Time ( p. 19)

/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator

- : Backlight Compensation Indicator

: Face Detection Mode Indicator

( p. 25)

1 Brightness Control Indicator

. : Photometry Area Control Indicator

2 Shutter Speed

During Video Recording Only

LIB.

[3h59m]

0:04:01

PHOTO

RE C

! Mode Indicator # Export Mode Indicator ( p. 42) $ Counter % Upload Mode Indicator ( p. 43) & Video Quality ( Remaining Time

REC: (Appears during recording.)

)

: (Appears during record-standby

mode.)

* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator

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

+ Auto Switch Rec Media Indicator , Wind Cut Indicator

- Shooting Indicator ( p. 22) . Event Indicator / x.v.Color™ Indicator

During Still Image Recording Only

[9999]

FINE

PHOTO

! Mode Indicator # Focus Indicator ( p. 23) $ Image Size Indicator % Image Quality Indicator & Remaining Number of Shots ( Shooting Indicator ( p. 23) ) Shutter Mode Indicator * Self-Timer Indicator

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During Video Playback

During Still Image Playback

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NOV.10. 2009

4:55PM

! Mode Indicator # Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator ( p. 29) $ 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears

when playing back a playlist.)

DIGEST: Digest Indicator ( p. 28)

% Video Quality & Counter ( Playback Mode ( p. 28)

:Playback

:Pause

:Forward Search

:Reverse Search

:Forward Slow-Motion

:Reverse Slow-Motion

(The number on the left shows speed.)

) Card Slot Indicator * Battery Indicator + Date/Time ( p. 19) , Volume Level Indicator

- Output with 1080p

101 - 0098

NOV.10. 2009

4:55PM

! Mode Indicator # Folder/File Number $ Slide Show Playback Indicator % Card Slot Indicator & Battery Indicator ( Date/Time ( p. 19) ) Output with 1080p

To display indication modes on LCD monitor

In playback mode:

1) Select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] from the MENU.

2) Select the desired setting:

No indications/All indications/Only date

and time/Display date for 5 seconds

STARTED

GETTING

Page 18

Necessary Settings before Use



Charging the Battery Pack

Close the LCD monitor to turn off the camcorder.

Attach the battery pack, then connect the AC adapter.

With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack

•

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

Required charging/recording time

(approx.)

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

Battery pack Charging time Recording

BN-VF808U (Provided)

BN-VF815U 2 hr. 40 min.

BN-VF823U 3 hr. 40 min.

1 hr. 50 min.

time

1 hr. 25 min.*

3 hr.*

4 hr. 30 min.*

Charge Lamp

Arrow

The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate

•

charging has started.

When the lamp goes out, charging is

•

ﬁ nished.

To check the remaining battery power



See page 25.

DC connector

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



To detach the battery pack

Slide and hold BATT., then remove the battery pack.

NOTE

You can also use the camcorder with just

•

the AC adapter.

The actual recording time may shorten

•

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

Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter

•

plug and cable. This may damage the AC adapter.

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Date/Time Setting

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Touch MENU.

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

Select [CLOCK ADJUST].

Select [CLOCK SETTING].

Select the city closest to the area

VIDEO

WIND CUT AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA

DISPLAY SETTINGS

BASIC SETTINGS

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

SET

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE CLOCK ADJUST

DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT

SET DATE AND TIME

SET

CLOCK ADJUST

CLOCK SETTING

AREA SETTING SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME

SET

where you use the camcorder.

Select the area by using the touch sensor.

Selected area is highlighted

AREA SETTING

QUIT

Set the date and time.

Select the item by using the touch sensor and select [

Select [SAVE].

] to set.

}

CLOCK SETTING

DATE TIME

NOV 1 20090854 PM

SAVE

To reset the setting, select [QUIT]

Setting the clock to local time when traveling

After performing steps 1 - 4

Select [AREA SETTING].

CLOCK ADJUST CLOCK SETTING AREA SETTING

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

SET

Select the city closest to the area you are traveling.

Selected area is highlighted

Principal city of the selected area

Time difference to GMT

AREA SETTING

NOV.10.2009 04:55PM

SET

GMT+ 9:00

QUIT

ENGLISH

STARTED

GETTING

NOV.10.2009 04:55PM

SET

Select [ON] if daylight saving time is effective.

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

OFF: Deactivates the function.

SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVINGTIME (DST)

OFF

NOV.10.2009 04:55PM

SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

SET

QUIT



To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen



Touch the MENU button.

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Other Settings

Language Setting

The language on the display can be changed.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Touch MENU.

Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].

Select [LANGUAGE].

Select the desired language.



To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen



VIDEO

WIND CUT

AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA DISPLAY SETTINGS

BASIC SETTINGS

CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

SET

DISPLAY SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

CLOCK ADJUST DATE DISPLAY STYLE MONITOR BRIGHT

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

SET

QUIT

Select [QUIT]

Tripod Mounting

Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod stud, and the mounting socket with the screw, and lock it in place.

Bottom of the Camcorder

NOTE

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

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Using an SD Card

Operations are conﬁ rmed on the following SD

•

cards: Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) For UXP mode, use Class 6 or higher.

If other media are used, they may fail to

•

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

MultiMediaCards are not supported.

•

Cards used to record video on this

•

camcorder cannot be played back on other devices.

Some card readers (including internal card

•

readers in PCs) may not be able to support SDHC format. If you use an SDHC card for recording and encounter any reading error, the card reader you are using, might be a non-SDHC supported device. Please use the camcorder or other SDHC compatible devices to access the card.

Video data may not be recorded onto the

•

SD cards on which video data have already been recorded using the devices from other manufacturers.

Insert an SD card

Preparation:

Press Power (

) button to turn off the

camcorder.

Open the SD card cover.

Push the cover up gently, to open it.

Firmly insert the card with its clipped edge ﬁ rst.

Clipped Edge

Close the SD card cover.

To remove an SD card



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

NOTE

Insert and remove the SD card only while

•

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

Do not touch the terminal on the reverse

•

side of the label.

Change the recording medium

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

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

MEDIA SETTINGS

VIDEO SLOT SELECTION

SLOT A

IMAGE SLOT SELECTION

SLOT B

FORMAT SD CARD

SET

INFORMATION

Recording media switches automatically

•

from Slot A to Slot B and vise versa after the

QUIT

card in the selected slot is full.

You can conveniently record your video

•

and shoot still image in separate SD cards by selecting the card slot (A or B) for each purpose.

Format an SD card when using it for the ﬁ rst time

From the MENU. Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format the card.

MEDIA SETTINGS

VIDEO SLOT SELECTION

IMAGE SLOT SELECTION

FORMAT SD CARD

ERASE ALL DATA ON

SET

QUIT

ENGLISH

STARTED

GETTING

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Recording Files

Video Recording

Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.



To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button or select [REC] again.

To view the video you just recorded



Select Selecting $ during playback deletes that scene.



To change the video quality

Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY] from the MENU.

Insert an SD card.

•

Select ! (video) mode.

SNAPSHOT

while recording is paused.

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

PLAY/REC

Press START/STOP to start recording.

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



To record a still image during video

recording

Press SNAPSHOT.



To record a video clip (approx. 10

minutes)

See page 43.

To turn on the face detection mode



See page 25.

[3 h 59 m]

0:00:00

[3 h 59 m]

0:00:01 REC

Approximate remaining time for recording

NOTE

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

•

then on again.

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

•

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

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

•

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

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

•

Page 23

Still Image Recording

Preparation: • Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Insert an SD card.

•

Select # (still image) mode.

Press PLAY/REC to select the recording mode.

PLAY/REC

Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.

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

Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture.



To view the last recorded image

Select Selecting $ during playback deletes that image.

To change the image quality



Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY] from the MENU.

after shooting.

To record still images continuously

Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in [SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU.



To change the aspect ratio of the image

Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE] from the MENU.

To turn on the face detection mode



See page 25.

FINE [9999]

PHOTO

FINE

ENGLISH

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

NOTE

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

•

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

•

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

Page 24

Recording Files (Continued)

Zooming

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Zoom out Zoom in

W: Wide angle T: Telephoto

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

Maximum zoom ratio: 20X/OPTICAL (Factorypreset)

To change the maximum zoom ratio (for



! mode only)

Change the settings in [ZOOM] from the MENU.

NOTE

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

LED Light

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Touch MENU.

Select [LIGHT].

Select the desired setting.

The LED light remains on

AUTO

OFF

regardless of the surrounding conditions.

The LED light turns on automatically when shooting in insufﬁ cient light conditions.

Deactivates this function.

Page 25

Turning on the Face Detection Mode

If you set this mode on, the camcorder detects the faces and adjust brightness and focus so that the faces are recorded clearly.

Preparation:

• Select ! or # mode.

• Select the recording mode.

Select .

To turn off the face detection mode



Select

NOTE

If the LCD monitor is turned upside down,

•

again.

is not displayed. Change the setting when

the LCD monitor is in the normal position.

Depending on the condition, faces may not

•

be detected.

If the face detection does not work correctly,

•

turn off the mode before recording.

Checking the Remaining Battery Power

Preparation:

Disconnect the AC adapter from the

•

camcorder.

Attach the battery pack.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

! mode:

For Press INFO three times or INFO and then select For

;

# mode:

Press the INFO button.

DIRECT DISC

INFO

$#66'4;%10&+6+10

/#:

6+/'

OKP

QUIT

NOTE

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

Checking the Remaining Space on the Recording Media

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

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

DIRECT DISC

INFO

MAX RECORDING TIME

0h00m 0h00m 0h00m 0h00m

SET

SLOT B

QUIT

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



To change the video quality

1) Select the video quality.

2) Select [SET].



To change the recording media

1) Press INFO to select SLOT A or

SLOT B.

2) Select [SET].



To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

ENGLISH

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

To return to the normal screen



Select [QUIT] or press INFO.

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ADJUS

SHU

Manual Recording

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

Changing to Manual Recording Mode

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Select [A/M] twice.

To return to the auto recording mode



[3 h 59 m]

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

Manual Setting in Menu

In the manual recording mode;

Touch MENU.

Select [MANUAL SETTING].

Select the desired menu.

Select the desired setting.

VIDEO

MAN

UAL SETTING

LIGHT REGISTER EVENT VIDEO QUALITY

USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED

SET

VIDEO

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER SPEED WB

BACKLIGHT COMP.

TO CORRECT BACKLIT SUBJECT

SET

VIDEO

ADJUST BRIGHTNESS

T BRIGHTNE

OFF

SHUTTER SPEED

TTER SPEE

BACKLIGHT COMP.

SET

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



To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

QUIT

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Scene Select/Effect

Scene Select

You can record videos or still images with optimum brightness by adjusting the exposure and shutter speed to suit your surroundings or the subject.

Effect

You can record videos or still images with special effects.

After performing steps 1 - 2 on left column.

Select [SCENE SELECT] or [EFFECT].

Select the desired setting.



To cancel scene select/effect

Select [OFF].

Items for scene select setting



5 NIGHT:

•

Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by adjusting the shutter speed automatically.

3 TWILIGHT:

•

Makes evening scenes look more natural.

6 PORTRAIT:

•

The subject in the foreground is accentuated by blurring the background.

H SPORTS:

•

Records fast moving subjects clearly.

G SNOW:

•

Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as in snow.

/ SPOTLIGHT:

•

Select this when a spotlight makes a subject appear too bright.



Items for effect setting

J SEPIA:

•

The image is given a brownish tint like an old photo.

K MONOTONE:

•

This effect skips frames to give images of an old movie atmosphere.

L CLASSIC FILM*:

•

The image is given an old movie atmosphere by the effect of skipping frames.

M STROBE*:

•

The image looks like a series of consecutive snapshots.

* ! mode only.

ENGLISH

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

Page 28

PLAYBACK

Playing Back Files

Video/Still Image Playback

Preparation:

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the

•

camcorder.

Insert an SD card.

•

Select ! (video) or # (still image) mode.

Press the PLAY/REC button to select playback mode.

PLAY/REC

The index screen appears.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM

DIGEST

IMAGE PLAYBACK

NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM

Select the desired ﬁ le.



To move to the previous or next page

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

To play back a few seconds from each



select scene of the recorded videos

Touch [DIGEST].

To delete a video/still image



Select $ when playback is stopped.

To change the number of thumbnails

1/2



(6 thumbnails / 12 thumbnails) Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W]. To adjust the sound volume of videos.



Turn down the volume

Turn up the volume

 Operations during Still Image

Operations during Video Playback

: Return to the ﬁ rst scene of the ﬁ le

: Go to the ﬁ rst scene of the next ﬁ le

: Playback

: Pause

: Return to the index screen

: Reverse search (during playback)

: Frame-by-frame playback in reverse

direction (during pause)*

: Forward search (during playback)

(

: Frame-by-frame playback in forward

direction (during pause)*

* Slow playback starts when you keep

touching the sensor button under for a while.

/ G



Playback

: Change playback order of slide show

in reverse direction

: Change playback order of slide show

in forward direction

: Start the slide show

: End the slide show

: Return to the index screen

: Display the previous ﬁ le

: Display the next ﬁ le

(

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Playback with Special Effects

YBAC

Wipe or fader effects

Add effects at the beginning and end of videos. These effects cannot be set for still images.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Touch MENU.

Select [WIPE/FADER].

VIDEO

REC

DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OTHER FILE EDIT

WAPE/FADER

Select a desired effect.

CREATE EFFECTS TO THE START

SET

QUIT

For details on each effect, see the right column.

VIDEO

OFF

REC

DUBBING PLAYBACK

DUBBING PL

PLAYBACK OTHER FILE

PLAYBACK OTHER FIL

EDIT WAPE/FADER

SET

Select the ﬁ le you want to play back.



To turn off the effect

FADER-WHITE FADER-BLACK WIPE-SLIDE

QUIT

Select [OFF] in step 3.

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

Items for WIPE/FADER setting



O FADER-WHITE:

•

Fades in or out with a white screen.

P FADER-BLACK:

•

Fades in or out with a black screen.

T WIPE-SLIDE:

•

Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in the opposite way.

U WIPE-DOOR:

•

Wipes in as the two halves of a black screen which open to the left and right revealing the scene, or wipes out in the opposite way.

V WIPE-SCROLL:

•

Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out in the opposite way.

W WIPE-SHUTTER:

•

Wipes in from the center of a black screen toward the top and bottom, or wipes out in the opposite way.

NOTE

No effect will be applied on ﬁ les with a play time shorter than 7 seconds.

ENGLISH

RECORDING/

PLAYBACK

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Viewing Files on TV

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

Connection with TV

You can output videos from the HDMI mini connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV connector. We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable (High Speed cable) for viewing in higher picture quality.

Preparation: Turn off all units.

To connect using the HDMI mini



connector

HDMI Mini Connector

HDMI Cable (optional) (Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)

AC Adapter

DC Connector



To connect using the COMPONENT/AV

connector

COMPONENT Connector

COMPONENT Input Connector

NOTE

• From the MENU, change the settings in [COMPONENT OUTPUT] according to the connection.

• From the MENU, change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to suit the screen size of your television.

AV Connector

Component Cable

AV Cable

AC Adapter

Audio L/R Input Connector

DC Connector

To AC Outlet

Video Connector is not in use.

HDMI Connector

NOTE

When connecting to the HDMI cable, the

•

image or sound may not appear on the TV properly depending on the TV connected. In such cases, perform the following operations.

1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect it again.

2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.

To AC Outlet

Playback Operation

After the connection with TV is completed

Turn on the camcorder and the TV.

Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.

(Only when connecting the camcorder to the VCR/DVD recorder)

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

Start playback on the camcorder. ( p. 28)



To display camcorder’s on-screen

display on TV

Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the MENU.

Page 31

NOTE

When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.



Playback on TV

ENGLISH

Operating Together with TV via HDMI

Connecting the camcorder to an HDMI-CEC*enabled TV using the HDMI cable allows you to utilize the following convenient functions. * HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables.

NOTE

• Not all HDMI-control devices comply with the HDMI-CEC standard. The HDMI control function of the camcorder will not work when connected to these devices.

• The camcorder is not guaranteed to operate with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.

• HDMI-CEC does not function immediately after inserting the AC adapter to the AC outlet. Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Preparation:

• Connect an HDMI cable between the camcorder and the TV. ( p. 30)

• Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC related setting to on. (For details, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.)

• Turn on the camcorder and set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON] from the MENU.

Select the playback mode.

Switching off TV and Camcorder



Turn off the TV. The camcorder turns

Switching Display Language



Depending on the TV connected, the display language of the camcorder will automatically switch to the language that is used for the TV when the camcorder is turned on. (This is applicable only if the camcorder supports the language selected for the TV.) To use the camcorder with a language that differs from the display language of the TV, set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF] from the MENU.

NOTE

The display language of the TV will not

•

switch automatically, even if the display language of the camcorder is changed.

These functions may not work correctly

•

when devices such as ampliﬁ er and selector are connected. Set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF] from the MENU.

If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn

•

off and on the camcorder again.

The TV automatically switches to the HDMI input. (Turn on the TV beforehand.)

off automatically.

USING WITH

Page 32

EDITING/PRINTING

Managing Files

CAUTION

Do not remove the recording medium (SD cards) or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) while accessing ﬁ les. Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter, as the data on the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during operation. If the data on the recording medium becomes corrupted, format the recording medium to use the medium again.

Capturing a Still Image from a Video

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

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Press SNAPSHOT when playback is paused.

SNAPSHOT

NOTE

Captured still images are stored at a

•

resolution of 1920 x 1080. The image can be elongated in the horizontal or vertical directions depending on the picture quality of the source video ﬁ le.

The continuous shooting function cannot be

•

used to capture images.

You cannot capture video during playback.

•

Deleting Files

Protected ﬁ les cannot be deleted. To delete

•

them, release the protection ﬁ rst.

Once ﬁ les are deleted, they cannot be

•

restored. Check ﬁ les before deleting.

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Touch MENU.

Select [DELETE]

VIDEO

DELETE UPLOAD SETTINGS

SEARCH PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

DELETE RECORDED VIDEO

SET

QUIT

Deleting the Currently Displayed File

After performing steps 1 - 2

Select [CURRENT].

VIDEO

DELETE

CURRENT FILE SELECT

DELETE ALL

DELETE ONE SCENE AT A TIME

Select [YES].

SET

(REMAINING SCENES:0009)

SET

DELETE?

YES

QUIT

You can select the previous or next ﬁ le by selecting

{

or }.

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

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Copying Files

REC

PLA

PLAYLIST

PLA

YBACK

Types of Copying and Connectable Device

The Camcorder

You can copy ﬁ les between the SD cards with this camcorder alone.

DVD Burner (CU-VD50 /CU-VD3)

You can copy ﬁ les recorded on this camcorder onto discs. ( p. 35)

BD Burner LaCie Model No. 301828

You can copy ﬁ les recorded on this camcorder onto discs. ( p. 34)

USB External Hard Disk Drive

You can copy ﬁ les recorded on this camcorder onto a usb external hard disk drive.

You can copy ﬁ les from the camcorder to a disc using a PC. ( p. 40)

VCR/DVD Recorder

You can dub video recorded on this camcorder onto VCR/DVD recorder.

NOTE

It is recommended to use the JVC DVD

•

burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using

( p. 36)

CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time may take approx. 2 times longer than the time that is described in the instruction manual of DVD burner.

Recommended USB external hard disk

•

drive

Seagate FreeAgentTM Desk series LaCie Design by Neil Poulton series

USB external hard disk drive with the

•

capacity over 2 TB cannot be used.

Copying/Moving Files

Preparation:

Select ! or # mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Make sure that SD card is inserted in the

•

SD Slot.

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

the copy/move destination medium.

Touch MENU.

Select [EDIT].

VIDEO

EDIT PLAYLIST

REC

DUBBING PLAYBACK PLAYBACK OTHER FILE

EDIT

CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY

SET

Select [COPY] or [MOVE].

VIDEO

PLAYBACK PLAYLIST

YBACK

REC

EDIT PLAYLIST DUBBING PLAYBACK

BBIN

PLAYBACK MPG FILE

YBACK MPG

COPY FILES BETWEEN

SET

[COPY]:

•

Files are copied to the destination

QUIT

COPY MOVE

PROTECT/CANCEL

DIVIDE

QUIT

medium while leaving original ﬁ les in the source medium.

[MOVE]:

•

Files are moved to the destination

medium while deleting original ﬁ les (except read-only ﬁ les) in the source medium.

Select the direction. [SLOT A = SLOT B] or [SLOT B = SLOT A]

COPY VIDEO

SELECT COPY DIRECTION

SLOT A = SLOT B SLOT B = SLOT A

SET

QUIT

ENGLISH

COPYING

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Copying Files (Continued)

Select the desired menu.

COPY VIDEO

SELECT THE OBJECT

TO BE COPIED

COPY ALL

SELECT AND COPY

SET

• [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]:

Select this to transfer all ﬁ les in the

recording medium.

When the size of all ﬁ les in one SD

card is larger than the free space of the other SD card, only the ﬁ les that can be contained in the free space will be copied.

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

Select when you want to transfer the

selected ﬁ les.

1) Select the desired ﬁ le, and touch OK.

The s mark appears on the ﬁ le. To select other ﬁ les, repeat this step.

2) Select [EXEC].

Select [YES].

COPY VIDEO

COPY QUANTITY:0016

START COPY?

YES

SET

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



To quit the screen

Select [QUIT].

To stop the ﬁ le transfer



1) Select [STOP].

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

Using a BD/DVD Burner

The ﬁ les in the camcorder can be backed up to a disc using a BD/DVD burner.

Use one of the following methods to view

•

the disc. (If you try to play back the disc with incompatible player, the disc may not be ejected.)

QUIT

- Playback the disc using the camcorder.

- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD burner.*

- Playback on a PC.*

- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD player that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*

* The disc must ﬁ rst be ﬁ nalized on the

camcorder.

Discs other than the created BD/DVD using

•

a BD/DVD burner cannot be played.

When connecting a DVD burner (CU-VD50)

•

to a TV, you can play back the created disc without using the camcorder. When playing back, disconnect the USB cable.

Connection with a BD/DVD Burner

Preparation:

Turn on the camcorder ﬁ rst, then turn on the BD/DVD burner.

Connector

USB Connector

AC Adapter

USB Connector

NOTE

To AC Outlet

BD/DVD Burner

USB Cable*

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

When connecting to a DVD burner, use the

•

USB cable that came with the DVD burner.

When connecting to a BD burner, use a

•

USB cable with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male) connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended. Refer to page 41 for details.

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Backup All Files

Preparation:

Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD

•

burner.

Select ! or # mode.

•

Make sure that SD card is inserted in the

•

SD Slot.

When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE

•

REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.

Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (! mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).

VIDEO BACKUP

CREATE FROM ALL SELECT AND CREATE PLAYBACK

FINALIZE

TO AUTOMATICALLY SAVE

SET

Select the desired menu.

CREATE FROM ALL ALL SCENES UNSAVED SCENES

SAVE ALL VIDEOS

SET

! mode: [ALL SCENES]

•

# mode: [ALL IMAGES]

All ﬁ les in the recording medium are

copied.

! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]

•

# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]

Files that have never been copied are

automatically selected and copied.

Select [EXECUTE].

ALL SCENES

QUANTITY REQUIRED

DVD : 1 / DVD(DL) : 1

PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC

SET

Select [YES] or [NO].

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

•

Select [EXECUTE].

EXECUTE

RETURN

QUIT

The ﬁ les are copied on the disc. When

•

[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

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

To cancel copying, select [STOP].

•

Copying Video Files that Have Never Been Copied

Files that have never been copied to the discs are automatically selected and copied.

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Press DIRECT DISC.

DIRECT DISC

INFO

Select [YES] or [NO].

[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.

•

[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.

•

Select [EXECUTE].

UNSAVED SCENES

DVD 1 DVD(DL) 1

EXECUTE

CANCEL

SET

The disc begins to be created.

•

When [COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.

When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS

•

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

To cancel the disc creation, select

•

[STOP].



To quit the screen

1) Select [QUIT].

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

QUIT

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Copying Files (Continued)

Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder

Preparation:

Create a playlist.

•

Turn off all units.

•



To connect using the AV connectors (analog dubbing)

DC Connector

AV Connector

VCR/DVD Recorder

AV Cable

AV Connector

(input)

To AC Outlet

Adapter

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

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

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

Play back playlists on the camcorder.

1) Touch MENU.

2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].

3) Select the desired playlist.

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

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

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



To stop dubbing

Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.

To hide the date or icons on the screen



Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV] from the MENU.

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Creating a Disc using a PC

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

QInstalling the software to the PC

System Requirements

Windows Vista

OS: Windows Vista

CPU: Intel

RAM: At least 2 GB

Windows XP

OS: Windows® XP

CPU: Intel

RAM: At least 1 GB

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

CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or

higher

(Intel higher recommended.)

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

CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or

higher

(Intel higher recommended.)

CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or

NOTE

Make sure your PC has a recordable

•

BD/DVD drive.

If your system does not meet the

•

requirements, it is recommended to copy ﬁ les using the BD/DVD burner. ( p. 35)

Macintosh users may use the software

•

included with their Macintosh (iMovie ’08, iPhoto) to copy ﬁ les to their computer.

Preparation:

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

Click [Easy Installation].

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Click [Yes].

Select the desired language and click [Next].

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To check the PC speciﬁ cation



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

Click [Next].

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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued)

Click [Finish].

Connector

Everio Media Browser icon is created on the desktop.

AC adapter

USB Cable

USB Connector

INFORMATION

Everio MediaBrowser video editing capability is available for ﬁ les copied from the camcorder to the PC.

To see the Instruction Guide for



Everio MediaBrowser

1) Double-click the icon of Everio MediaBrowser.

2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].

Click

RMaking Backup on the PC

Preparation:

Install the software to the PC.

•

Make sure that enough free space is left in

•

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

•

camcorder.

To AC outlet

Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.

Select [BACK UP].

USB MENU

CREATE DISC

UPLOAD

LIB.

EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK UP

SAVE RECORDED VIDEO / STILL

SET

Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.

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

QUIT

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Click [Start].

Backup starts.

To disconnect the camcorder from the



1) Right-click the icon (Safely Remove Hardware) on the task bar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].

2) Follow the on-screen instructions and

make sure that the device can be safely removed.

3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the

LCD monitor.

NOTE

It takes time to back up many videos.

SMaking User Lists to Arrange the

Files

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

Preparation:

Make backup on the PC.

Click [+].

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

Click the recording date.

The ﬁ les recorded on the day are displayed.

Drag the ﬁ le and drop into the user list.

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Double-click the icon and open the calendar.

Select [Movies only].

To add other ﬁ les into the user list, repeat steps 5 and 6.

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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued)

TCopying Files to a disc

Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats. Select the one that suits your purpose.

DVD-Video disc:

AVCHD disc:

BD:

Select the user list and click [Create Disc].

Select the disc type and click [Next].

Click [Select ﬁ les individually] and click [Next].

To add all the ﬁ les onto discs, click [Select all ﬁ les displayed], then go to step 5.

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

Suitable if you will give the disc to your friends and relatives.

Suitable for high quality video.

Suitable for high quality video with long recording time.

Input the disc name, select the top menu style and click [Next].

Click [Start].

NOTE

When copying video recorded in UXP

•

recording mode to create an AVCHD disc, the video needs to be converted to XP recording mode before copying. Therefore, it may take longer time than copying video recorded in other modes.

Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to

•

playback the disc. Refer to the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software to operate.

For detail on operating Everio

•

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

Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read

•

[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe be loaded from Adobe’s web site: http://www.adobe.com

For assistance in operating the provided

•

software, refer to the support information. ( p. 41)

Reader® can

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Folder Structure and Extensions

Recording medium

[DCIM]

[XXXJVCSO]

[EXTMOV]

[MOV_XXXX.MTS]

[PRIVATE]

[JVC] [AVCHD]

[BDMV]

[STREAM]

[XXXXX.MTS] [BACKUP] [CLIPINF] [PLAYLIST] [INDEX.BDM] [MOVIEOBJ.BDM]

Contains the still image folders.

Video ﬁ les with defective management information are also saved.

Contains management information ﬁ les of event and/or disc creation information for the ﬁ les taken with the camcorder.

Video ﬁ le in AVCHD format

X = number

Customer Support Information

Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.

JVC

When contacting the nearest JVC ofﬁ ce or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html) about this software, please have the following information ready.

Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message.

•

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

•

Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter. JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding speciﬁ cations or performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.

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Pixela

Region Language Phone #

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

Europe (UK, Germany, France

and Spain)

Other Countries in Europe

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

China Chinese +86-21-5385-3786

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

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

English/Germany/France/Spanish/

Italian/Dutch

+44-1489-564-764

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Using with a Portable Media Player

Turning on the Export Mode

You can easily transfer videos recorded in export mode to iTunes

. All the ﬁ les with the export setting turned on are transferred to PC. For details on transferring, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CDROM.

Select [DONE].



To cancel the export setting Select the ﬁ le and press LIB. again.



To quit the screen

1) Select [DONE].

2) Select [YES].

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Press EXPORT twice.

EXPORT

To turn off the export mode



Press EXPORT twice.

Changing the Export Setting

You can set the recorded videos to the export setting.

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the playback mode.

•

Press EXPORT.

EXPORT

Select the ﬁ le and select [LIB.].

EXPORT SETTINGS

LIB. LIB.

LIB.

1/3

DONECHECK

• To check the content of the ﬁ le, select [CHECK].

Transferring the Files to PC

Preparation:

Install iTunes

on a PC.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].

USB MENU

CREATE DISC

UPLOAD

LIB.

EXPORT TO LIBRARY BACK UP

EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION

SET

QUIT

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



Cannot export the ﬁ le to iTunes®.

Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”, etc. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.

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Uploading Files to Websites

Turning on the Upload Mode

You can upload the ﬁ le to video sharing websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording. For more information on YouTube™, visit YouTube™ web site: http://youtube.com/

Preparation:

Select ! mode.

•

Select the recording mode.

•

Press UPLOAD twice.

UPLOAD

If you record a ﬁ le with the upload mode

set on, the recording stops automatically 10 minutes after the recording is started.

The remaining time is displayed on the LCD

monitor.

NOTE

The upload mode turns off each time recording is ﬁ nished.

Uploading Files

For details on uploading ﬁ les, refer to the operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.

Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

Select [UPLOAD].

USB MENU

PLAYBACK ON PC

CREATE DISC

UPLOAD

LIB.

EXPORT TO LIBRARY

EASY UPLOAD TO VIDEO

SET



Cannot upload the ﬁ le to YouTube

You need your YouTubeTM account to upload

•

ﬁ les to YouTube

Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,

•

“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for

. Create your account.

QUIT

Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided Everio MediaBrowser software.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

ZOOM

IMAG

Changing the Menu Settings

Touch MENU.

Select the desired menu.

VIDEO

DIS

IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO

SET

QUIT

Select the desired setting.



To return to the previous screen

Select

To quit the screen



Select [QUIT].

Troubleshooting

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

The following phenomena are not malfunctions.

The camcorder heats up when it is used for

•

a long time.

The battery heats up during charging.

•

When playing back a video, the image stops

•

momentarily or the sound is interrupted at junctions between scenes.

LCD monitor momentarily become red or

•

black when sunlight is recorded.

Black spots, or red, green, or blue spots

•

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

VIDEO

OFF

VIDEO QUALITY

IDEO QUALITY

ZOOM DIS

IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO

E BLURRED NEED T

SET

QUIT

Trouble Action

Card

Cannot insert the SD card.

Power

No power is supplied.

Recording cannot be performed.

Recording

Recording stops by itself.

Vertical lines appear on recorded images.

Check that the SD card is facing the right direction.

•

Connect the AC adapter correctly.

•

Recharge the battery.

•

SD card is full. Delete unnecessary ﬁ les or replace the SD card.

•

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

•

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

Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of non-stop

•

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

Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject

•

illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction.

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Trouble Action

The LCD monitor is

Display

difﬁ cult to see.

The remaining battery display is not correct.

Sound or video are interrupted.

Playback

Cannot ﬁ nd a recorded video/image.

The camcorder operates slowly when switching between video mode and still image mode, or when switching the power on or off.

Warning Indications

Indication Action

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

•

SET DATE/TIME!

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

COMMUNICATING ERROR

CANNOT USE IN VIDEO MODE

NOT FORMATTED

FORMAT ERROR!

DATA DELETION ERROR

MEMORY CARD ERROR!

CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL IMAGES AT THE MOMENT

RECORDING CANCELLED

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

•

Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that

•

support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.)

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

•

Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.

•

Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot be

•

used.)

Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.

•

Insert the SD card before switching the power on.

•

If the problem persists, back up all data, and then perform

•

formatting. All data is deleted.

Stop video recording, and then record a still image. (If an SD

•

card is removed or inserted during video recording, a still image cannot be recorded.)

Insert a new or formatted SD card. Set [VIDEO SLOT

•

SELECTION] to different slot, then record to an SD card in [SLOT A] or [SLOT B].

Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.

•

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Indication Action

RECORDING FAILURE

PLAYBACK FAILED

USE AC ADAPTOR

POWER IS OFF, OR USB DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED

DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN ALREADY USED

FINALIZATION FAILED

NO FILES

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

NO EVENT REGISTERED SCENES

CANNOT DETECT FACE

Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot

•

be used.)

Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.

•

Insert the SD card before switching the power on.

•

Use the AC Adapter as power supply.

•

Turn on the power of the connected USB device.

•

Connect the AC adapter to the BD/DVD burner.

•

Replace the disc of the BD/DVD burner with another disc.

•

Replace the disc of the BD/DVD burner with another disc.

•

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

•

Select [OK] to restore.

•

Turn the face detection mode on before you perform recording

•

or snapshot.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.



To clean the camcorder

Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry cloth.

To clean the LCD monitor



Wipe the monitor gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.

To clean the lens



Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

NOTE

Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.

•

Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

•

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

•

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Speciﬁ cations

Camcorder

For general



Power supply

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

Power consumption

Approx. 3.3 W*

* When the LED light is off and the monitor

backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.

Rated Current Consumption:

Dimensions (W x H x D)

54.5 mm x 65 mm x 112.5 mm (2-3/16" x 2-9/16" x 4-7/16")

Weight

Approx. 260 g (0.57 lbs) Approx. 310 g (0.68 lbs) (incl. battery and grip belt)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

35% to 80%

Storage temperature

–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

Pickup

1/4" (2,800,000 pixels) progressive CMOS

Lens

F 1.9 to 3.2, f = 2.9 mm to 58.0 mm, 20:1 power zoom lens

Filter diameter

ø30.5 mm

LCD monitor

2.7" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system

LED Light

Within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) (recommended shooting distance)



For video/audio

Recording/Playback format

Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)

Signal format

1080i/60

Recording mode (video)

UXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 24 Mbps

(VBR)

XP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 17 Mbps

(VBR)

SP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 12 Mbps

(VBR)

EP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 5 Mbps

(VBR)

Recording mode (audio)

48 kHz, 256 kbps

For still image



Format

JPEG

Image size

1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 640 x 480

Picture quality

FINE / STANDARD

For connectors



HDMI

HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)

Component output

Y, Pb, Pr component output Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 W Pb/Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 W

AV output

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

USB

Mini USB type A and type B, USB 2.0 compliant

AC Adapter

Power requirement

AC 110 V to 240 V

Output

DC 11 V

, 1 A

, 50 Hz/60 Hz

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Remote Control

Power supply

DC 3 V

Battery life

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

Operating distance

Within 5 m (16.4 ft)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

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

Weight

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

Design and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice.

Approximate recording time (for video) h: hour/m: minute

Recording medium

Quality

UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 40 m

AVCHD

XP 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h

SP 44 m 1 h 28 m 2 h 56 m 5 h 52 m

EP 1 h 50 m 3 h 40 m 7 h 20 m 14 h 40 m

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

SD or SDHC Card

Approximate number of storable images (for still image)

Recording medium

Image size/Quality 16:9

1920 x1080 / FINE 510 1030 2100 4140 8330 9999 9999

1920 x 1080 / STANDARD 810 1620 3210 6310 9999 9999 9999

1440 x 1080 / FINE 680 1360 2770 5450 9999 9999 9999

4:3

1440 x 1080 / STANDARD 1070 2140 4360 8570 9999 9999 9999

640 x 480 / FINE 3330 6670 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

640 x 480 / STANDARD 5990 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

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

SD or SDHC Card

The recordable time and the number of still images are approximate and may differ depending on the recording environment, the condition of the SD card, or the remaining battery power.

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Cautions

AC Adapter

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

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

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

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

Plug Adapter

Battery Packs

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

To avoid hazards

•

... do not burn. ... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away

from metallic objects when not in use. When transporting, make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to temperatures

exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch ﬁ re.

... use only speciﬁ ed chargers.

To prevent damage and prolong service life

•

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range of 10°C

to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). This is a chemical reaction type battery — cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction, while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure

to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

... fully charge and then fully discharge the

battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time.

... remove from charger or powered unit when

not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

Terminals

ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery that is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Recording Medium (SD Card)

Be sure to follow the guidelines below

•

to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.

Do not bend or drop the recording medium, or

•

subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations.

Do not splash the recording medium with water.

•

Do not use, replace, or store the recording

•

medium in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.

Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove

•

the battery or AC adapter during shooting, playback, or when otherwise accessing the recording medium.

Do not bring the recording medium near objects

•

that have a strong magnetic ﬁ eld or that emit strong electromagnetic waves.

Do not store the recording medium in locations

•

with high temperature or high humidity. Do not touch the metal parts.

•

LCD Monitor

To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO

•

NOT

... push it strongly or apply any shocks. ... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the

bottom.

To prolong service life

•

... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

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Main Unit

For safety, DO NOT

•

... open the camcorder’s chassis. ... disassemble or modify the unit. ... allow inﬂ ammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

... place naked ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted

candles, on the apparatus. ... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. ... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the

power plug or an AC wall outlet. ... insert any objects in the camcorder.

Avoid using the unit

•

... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. ... in places subject to soot or steam such as

near a cooking stove. ... near appliances generating strong magnetic

or electric ﬁ elds (speakers, broadcasting

antennas, etc.). ... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C

or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or

32°F) temperatures.

DO NOT leave the unit

•

... in places of over 50°C (122°F). ... in places where humidity is extremely low

(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). ... in direct sunlight. ... in a closed car in summer. ... near a heater. ... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the

unit in high places while a cable is connected

may result in a malfunction if the cable is

caught and the unit falls onto the ﬂ oor.

To protect the unit, DO NOT

•

... allow it to become wet. ... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. ... subject it to shock or excessive vibration

during transportation. ... keep the lens directed at extremely bright

objects for long periods. ... expose the lens to direct sunlight. ... swing it excessively when using the hand strap. ... swing the soft camcorder case excessively

when the camcorder is inside it. ... place the camcorder in dusty or sandy areas,

such as on a beach.

To prevent the unit from dropping,

•

Fasten the grip belt securely.

•

When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach

•

the camcorder to the tripod securely.

If the camcorder drops, you may be injured

and the camcorder may be damaged.

When a child uses the unit, there must be

parental guidance.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GZ-HM200U Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317–5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

ENGLISH

INFORMATION

FURTHER

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

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Terms

A AC Adapter ...................................................... 18

AV Connection ...........................................30, 36

B Battery Pack .............................................. 18, 25

BD (Blu ray) ............................................... 33, 34

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

Component Connection .................................. 30

Copying Files ................................................... 33

D Date/Time Setting ........................................5, 19

Daylight Saving Time .................................... 5, 19

Deleting Files .................................................. 32

DVD/BD Backup .............................................. 35

E Effect ............................................................... 27

Export to Library Mode .................................... 42

F Face Detection .................................................25

Formatting a Recording Medium ..................... 21

H HDMI Connection ............................................ 30

HDMI-CEC ......................................................31

I iTunes

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

............................................................. 42

LCD Monitor .............................................. 16, 50

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

Lens ................................................................ 15

M Manual Recording ........................................... 27

Menu Settings .................................................44

Moving Files .................................................... 33

Q Quick Review.............................................. 22, 23

R Recordable Time/Number of Images ............... 49

Recording Medium .................................... 21, 50

Remote Control ............................................... 13

S Scene Select ................................................... 27

SD Card .............................................. 21, 49, 50

Speaker Volume ..............................................28

Switching Display Language ............................ 31

T Touch Sensor ................................................. 10

U Uploading Files ................................................43

USB Cable .................................................. 34, 38

V Viewing Files on TV .......................................... 30

W Wipe/Fader ...................................................... 29

X x.v.Color .......................................................... 31

Y YouTube

......................................................... 43

Z Zooming ..........................................................24

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JVC LYT1997-001A-M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Easy Start Guide

JVC Software Licence Agreement

Read This First!

Contents

Accessories

Index

Indications on LCD Monitor

Necessary Settings before Use

Other Settings

Recording Files

Manual Recording

Playing Back Files

Viewing Files on TV

Managing Files

Copying Files

COPYING

Creating a Disc using a PC

Using with a Portable Media Player

Uploading Files to Websites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Changing the Menu Settings

Troubleshooting

Warning Indications

Cleaning

Cautions

Terms