LYT1997-001A-M
INSTRUCTIONS
EN SP
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Dear Customers
HD MEMORY CAMERA
VIDEOCÁMARA HD CON MEMORIA
Thank you for purchasing this HD
memory camera. Before use, please
read the safety information and
U
precautions contained on pages 2 and 3
to ensure safe use of this product.
GZ-HM200
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
compartimiento de la batería de la
videocámara HD con memoria).
Please read the instruction manual prior to
connecting or operating this product.
Número de modelo.
Número de serie.
Por favor, lea el manual de instrucciones antes
de conectar u operar este producto.
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.
ENGLISH
CASTELLANO
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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
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
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby
•
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
x.v.Color™ is a trademark of
•
Sony Corporation.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
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Licensing, LLC.
Windows® is either registered trademark or
•
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
•
Inc.
YouTubeTM and the YouTube logo are
•
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
YouTube LLC.
when moving the cart/
apparatus combination
to avoid injury from
tip-over.
iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
•
Other product and company names included
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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.
in this instruction manual are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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 files
Power/charge lamp
blinks: Charging
goes out: Charging finished
Do not remove the
AC adapter, the
Open the cover
battery pack or the
SD card when the
lamp is blinking.
CAUTION
Charge the battery pack
before use. (੬ p. 18)
•
Battery Pack
Be sure to use JVC battery
packs. If you use any other
battery packs besides JVC
battery packs, safety and
performance can not be
guaranteed.
•
The battery pack
is not charged
at the time of
purchase.
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
Insert the SD Card
Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.
Grip Adjustment
Adjust the strap and fasten.
Grip Strap
Fasten
(
)
B
A
Tab
Slot B Slot A
Insert and remove an SD card
only while the power is turned off.
Otherwise, data on the card may be
corrupted.
Format an SD card when using it for
the first time ( ੬ p. 21)
Do not pull the strap when you open
the fasten. Please pull the tab to open
it.
Fasten the belt when you grip the
camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder, please
be careful not to drop it.
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Date/Time Setting
Open the LCD monitor to
Select the city closest to
Qturn on the camcorder
Tthe area where you use
the camcorder
Power Button
(
)
LCD monitor
AREA SETTING
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
SET
QUIT
Select [ON] or [OFF]
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
U
V
Select [YES] within
R10 seconds
Slide your finger up and down on the
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
sensor. Then touch OK.
OFF
JAN.10.2009 01:00AM
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
QUIT
SET
SET DATE/TIME!
YES
NO
SET
ON: Clock is advanced 1 hour from the
normal time which you set.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
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.
Set the date and time
Touch sensor: Sets the date and
time.
: Moves the cursor to the right.
OK: Clock starts.
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Touch the sensors with your
finger. The sensors do not
•
function if you touch them with
your finger nail or with gloves on.
CLOCK SETTING
DATE
TIME
08
NOV
1
2009
54
PM
GMT+9:00
Select [CLOCK SETTING]
SAVE
QUIT
S
CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
QUIT
SET
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Video recording
CAUTION
This camcorder records video in accordance with the AVCHD format.
Try recording with easy [AUTO] mode first.
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•
Select ! (video) mode
Q
Select recording mode
R
The auto recording
indicator appears.
PLAY/REC
[
]
3 h 59 m
0 : 04 : 01
M
Start recording
S
Remaining space on the SD card.
Record-
standby
Video
Quality
Press the START/
STOP button to start
recording, and press
it again to stop.
[
]
3 h 59 m
0 : 04 : 01
DC
REC
Recording
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Playing back
Select playback mode
Q
R
S
PLAY/REC
The mode changes when
you press the button.
Select the desired file
Index screen
VIDEO PLAYBACK
1/2
NOV. 01.2009 04:55PM
DIGEST
Select F(Touch OK)
Playback screen
0. 00 : 00
JAN.1.2009
04 :55 PM
Ⅵ To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (੬ p. 28)
Ⅵ To view files on TV (੬ p. 30)
CAUTION
Don’t forget to make copies after recording!
To copy files onto discs (੬ p. 33)
To dub files using a VCR/DVD recorder (੬ p. 36)
To edit files on your computer (੬ p. 38)
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JVC Software Licence Agreement
JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT
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.
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.
5 LIMITED LIABILITY
2 GRANT OF LICENCE
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.
(1) Subject to the conditions of this Agreement,
JVC grants to You a non-exclusive right to
use the Program.You may install and use the
Program on a HDD or other storage devices
incorporated in Your PC.
(2) You may make one (1) copy of the Program
solely for your personal backup or archival
purposes.
3 RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAM
(1) You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, revise or modify the Program,
except to the extent that expressly permitted
by applicable law.
(2) You may not copy or use the Program, in
whole or in part, other than as expressly
specified in this Agreement.
(3) You have no right to grant a licence to use
the Program, and may not distribute, rent,
lease or transfer the Program to any third
party or otherwise let them use the Program.
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NOTE
6 TERM
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.
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.
CAUTIONS:
Operate this equipment according to the
operating procedures described in this manual.
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Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any
other CD-ROM to run this software.
•
Do not attempt to modify this software.
Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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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.
How to handle a CD-ROM
Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror
•
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.
8 U.S. GOVERNMENT USER
If You are an agency of the United States of
America (the “Government”), You acknowledge
JVC’s representation that the Program is
a “Commercial Item” as defined in Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 2.101 (g)
consisting unpublished “Commercial Computer
Software” as those items are used at FAR 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.
Do not use conventional disc cleaners or
cleaning spray.
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Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror
surface.
•
Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or
humid environment. Keep it away from direct
sunlight.
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9 GENERAL
(1) No modification, change, addition, deletion
or other alternation of or to this Agreement
will be valid unless reduced to writing and
signed by an authorized representative of
JVC.
You can find the latest information (in
English) on the provided software program
jvc-victor.co.jp/english/global-e.html
(2) If any part of this Agreement is held
invalid by or in conflict with any law having
jurisdiction over this Agreement, the
remaining provisions will remain in full force
and effect.
(3) This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted under the laws of Japan. The
Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over all
disputes which may arise with respect to the
execution, interpretation and performance of
this Agreement.
Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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Read This First!
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. (੬ p. 35)
How to use the Touch Sensor
After the menu is displayed on the LCD
monitor:
VIDEO
Make a trial recording
EDIT PLAYLIST
DUBBING PLAYBACK
REC
Before the actual recording of important
data, make a trial recording and play back
the recorded data to check that the video
and sound have been recorded correctly. We
recommend you to use the same recording
media when performing both the trial recording
and the actual recording.
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
EDIT
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY
SET
QUIT
Q Slide your finger up and down on the
sensor.
R Select [SET]. (Touch OK.)
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.
CAUTION
Touch the sensors with your finger. The
sensors do not function if you touch them
with your fingernail or with gloves on.
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
A
performance of this product when it is
operated by other batteries
If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic
discharge, turn off the power before using it
again.
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B
A
B
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.
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the
camcorder immediately and contact
Recorded data may be erased while the
camcorder is being repaired or inspected.
Back up all data before requesting repairs or
inspections.
Read these INSTRUCTIONS
to enjoy your CAMCORDER.
For more details on the
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].
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.
When Using an SD Card
Operations are confirmed on the following
SD cards:
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC
card. Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
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Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from
Adobe’s web site:
NOTE
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.
Select your desired language with a
single click.
The model name is indicated on the
bottom of your camcorder.
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
EDITING
Accessories .......................................... 12
Attaching the Core Filter..............................12
Preparing the Remote Control.....................13
Managing Files...................................... 32
Capturing a Still Image from a Video...........32
Deleting Files...............................................32
Index ...................................................... 14
Indications on LCD Monitor................. 16
COPYING
Necessary Settings before Use........... 18
Charging the Battery Pack...........................18
Date/Time Setting........................................19
Copying Files........................................ 33
Copying/Moving Files ..................................33
Using a BD/DVD Burner .............................34
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder.......36
Other Settings....................................... 20
Language Setting ........................................20
Tripod Mounting...........................................20
Using an SD Card........................................21
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
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
Uploading Files to Websites................ 43
Turning on the Upload Mode .......................43
Uploading Files............................................43
MENU SETTINGS
Recording Media........................................25
Changing the Menu Settings............... 44
Manual Recording ................................ 26
Changing to Manual Recording Mode.........26
Manual Setting in Menu...............................26
FURTHER INFORMATION
Playing Back Files................................ 28
Video/Still Image Playback .........................28
Playback with Special Effects......................29
Troubleshooting.................................... 44
Warning Indications ............................. 46
Cleaning ................................................ 47
Specifications ....................................... 48
Cautions ................................................ 50
Terms..................................................... 52
USING WITH TV
Viewing Files on TV .............................. 30
Connection with TV......................................30
Playback Operation .....................................30
Operating Together with TV via HDMI...........31
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Accessories
AC Adapter
AP-V21U
Battery Pack
BN-VF808U
Component Cable
Audio/Video Cable
USB Cable
CD-ROM
Remote Control
RM-V751U
Lithium Battery
CR2025
Pre-installed in the
remote control unit.
(x 1)
(x 2)
(Component Cable)
(USB Cable and AC
Adapter)
Core Filter
NOTE
Make sure to use the provided cables for connections. Do not use any other cables.
Attaching the Core Filter
The core filter reduces interference caused when connecting to other devices. Connect the end
of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder.
Release the stopper.
3 cm (1-3/16")
Component cable and
USB cable:Wind once.
AC Adapter:Wind twice.
To be connected to the
camcorder.
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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
Remote Sensor
To Reinsert the Battery
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the
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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Index
DC
NOTE
Be careful not to cover 3, 4, 5, 6and 7
during shooting.
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The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.
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Camcorder
Remote Control
! Touch sensor
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
# LCD Monitor
$ SD Cover
% SD Card Slot B (੬ p. 21)
& SD Card Slot A (੬ p. 21)
( Audio/Video Connector [AV] (੬ p. 30, 36)
) HDMI Mini Connector [HDMI] (੬ p. 30)
* Component Connector [COMPONENT]
(੬ p. 30)
+ Direct Disc Button [DIRECT DISC]
(੬ p. 35)/Information Button [INFO]
(੬ p. 25)
, Mode Switch [!, #]
- Export Button [EXPORT] (੬ p. 42)
. Playback/Recording Mode Switching
Button [PLAY/REC]
d Next Button
e Down Button
f INDEX Button*
g DISP Button
/ Upload Button [UPLOAD] (੬ p. 43)
0 Power Switch [
]
(You can turn off the camcorder by
pressing and holding this button.)
1 Menu Button [MENU] (੬ p. 44)
2 OK Button [OK]
NOTE
You can move the zooming area with the up/
down/left/right button during zoom in playback
mode.
3 LED Light (੬ p. 24)
4 Lens Cover/Lens
5 Stereo Microphone
6 Remote Sensor
7 Camera Sensor
8 Video Recording Start/Stop Button
[START/STOP] (੬ p. 22)
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen
switches as shown below:
9 Access Lamp [ACCESS] (Blinks when you
access files. Do not turn off the power or
remove the battery pack/AC adapter while
accessing files.)
Power/Charge Lamp [POWER/CHARGE]
(Blinks when you charge the battery.)
: Still Image Shooting Button [SNAPSHOT]
(੬ p. 22, 23)
! mode:
Index Screen ↔ Group Index Screen
# mode:
Index Screen ↔ Date Index Screen
; Zoom Lever [W 7,T] (੬ p. 24)
Speaker Volume Control [–VOL+] (੬ p. 28)
< Speaker
= DC Connector [DC] (੬ p. 18)
> USB Connector [ ] (੬ p. 34, 38)
2
? Grip Strap
@ Fasten
A Belt Strap
B Stud Hole
C Tripod Mounting Socket (੬ p. 20)
D Battery Release Button [BATT.] (੬ p. 18)
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Indications on LCD Monitor
During both Video and Still Image
Recording
During Video Recording Only
[3h59m]
RE C
LIB.
0:04:01
PHOTO
1/4000
0.0
W
T
LCD
NOV.10. 2009 4:55PM
! Mode Indicator
# Export Mode Indicator (੬ p. 42)
$ Counter
% Upload Mode Indicator (੬ p. 43)
& Video Quality
( Remaining Time
! Selected Operation Mode Indicator
(੬ p. 26)
: Auto Mode
@
3 : Manual Mode
# Effect Mode Indicator
)
REC: (Appears during recording.)
: (Appears during record-standby
M
$ Tele Macro Mode Indicator
% LED Light Indicator (੬ p. 24)
& Scene Select Mode Indicator
( Quick Review Indicator (੬ p. 22)
) Zoom Indicator (੬ p. 24)
* SD Card Slot Indicator (੬ p. 21)
: Slot A (Default Setting)
MQ
mode.)
* Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS) Indicator
(Appears when [DIS] is set to [OFF].)
+ Auto Switch Rec Media Indicator
, Wind Cut Indicator
- Shooting Indicator (੬ p. 22)
. Event Indicator
/ x.v.Color™ Indicator
B
: Slot B
+ White Balance Indicator
, Monitor Backlight Indicator
- Battery Indicator
. Date/Time (੬ p. 19)
During Still Image Recording Only
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator
0 - : Backlight Compensation Indicator
: Face Detection Mode Indicator
(੬ p. 25)
FINE [9999]
1 Brightness Control Indicator
. : Photometry Area Control Indicator
2 Shutter Speed
10
PHOTO
! Mode Indicator
# Focus Indicator (੬ p. 23)
$ Image Size Indicator
% Image Quality Indicator
& Remaining Number of Shots
( Shooting Indicator (੬ p. 23)
) Shutter Mode Indicator
* Self-Timer Indicator
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During Video Playback
During Still Image Playback
1: 55 : 01
+4
101 - 0098
8
4:55PM
NOV.10. 2009
NOV.10. 2009 4:55PM
! Mode Indicator
! Mode Indicator
# Folder/File Number
$ Slide Show Playback Indicator
% Card Slot Indicator
& Battery Indicator
( Date/Time (੬ p. 19)
) Output with 1080p
# Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (੬ p. 29)
$ 6 : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears
when playing back a playlist.)
DIGEST: Digest Indicator (੬ p. 28)
% Video Quality
& Counter
( Playback Mode (੬ p. 28)
:Playback
F
:Pause
Q
:Forward Search
K
:Reverse Search
J
:Forward Slow-Motion
G
:Reverse Slow-Motion
E
(The number on the left shows speed.)
) Card Slot Indicator
* Battery Indicator
+ Date/Time (੬ p. 19)
, Volume Level Indicator
- 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
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Necessary Settings before Use
Ⅵ Required charging/recording time
(approx.)
Charging the Battery Pack
*When the LED light is off and the monitor
backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.
1
2
Close the LCD monitor to turn off the
camcorder.
Battery pack
Charging time
Recording
time
BN-VF808U
(Provided)
1 hr. 50 min.
1 hr. 25 min.*
Attach the battery pack, then
connect the AC adapter.
BN-VF815U
BN-VF823U
2 hr. 40 min.
3 hr. 40 min.
3 hr.*
With the “ ” (arrow) on the battery pack
pointing at the correct direction, slide the
battery pack until it locks in place.
•
4 hr. 30 min.*
DC connector
Charge
Lamp
Ⅵ To detach the battery pack
Slide and hold BATT., then remove the
battery pack.
Arrow
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
(110V to 240V)
The power/charge lamp blinks to indicate
charging has started.
•
NOTE
When the lamp goes out, charging is
finished.
•
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.
Ⅵ To check the remaining battery power
See page 25.
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
8
9
Set the date and time.
Select the item by using the touch sensor
and select [ ] to set.
}
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
CLOCK SETTING
2
3
Touch MENU.
DATE
TIME
08
NOV
1
2009
54
PM
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
GMT+ 9:00
VIDEO
SAVE
QUIT
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Select [SAVE].
BASIC SETTINGS
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SET
QUIT
To reset the setting, select [QUIT]
4
5
6
Select [CLOCK ADJUST].
Setting the clock to local time when
traveling
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
CLOCK ADJUST
After performing steps 1 - 4
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
MONITOR BRIGHT
5
Select [AREA SETTING].
SET DATE AND TIME
SET
QUIT
CLOCK ADJUST
CLOCK SETTING
AREA SETTING
Select [CLOCK SETTING].
CLOCK ADJUST
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
CLOCK SETTING
SET WHEN IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
SET
AREA SETTING
QUIT
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET THE CITY, DATE AND TIME
SET
6
Select the city closest to the area
you are traveling.
QUIT
Selected area is highlighted
Select the city closest to the area
where you use the camcorder.
Select the area by using the touch sensor.
AREA SETTING
Principal city of
Selected area is highlighted
the selected area
Time difference to
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AREA SETTING
GMT
SET
QUIT
Ⅵ To return to the previous screen
Select
Ⅵ To quit the screen
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.
@
SET
QUIT
Touch the MENU button.
7
Select [ON] if daylight saving time is
effective.
ON: Clock is
advanced 1 hour
SET FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
from the normal
OFF
time which you
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set.
SET DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
SET
QUIT
OFF: Deactivates
the function.
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Other Settings
Language Setting
Tripod Mounting
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,
and lock it in place.
The language on the display can be changed.
1
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
2
3
Touch MENU.
Bottom of the
Camcorder
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].
VIDEO
WIND CUT
AUTO SWITCH REC MEDIA
>
>
DISPLAY SETTINGS
BASIC SETTINGS
CONFIGURE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SET
QUIT
4
Select [LANGUAGE].
DISPLAY SETTINGS
LANGUAGE
NOTE
CLOCK ADJUST
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
MONITOR BRIGHT
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious
damage to the camcorder.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE
SET
QUIT
5
Select the desired language.
Ⅵ To return to the previous screen
Select
.
@
Ⅵ To quit the screen
Select [QUIT]
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NOTE
Using an SD Card
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.
•
Operations are confirmed on the following SD
cards:
Class 4 or higher compatible SD or SDHC card.
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk, ATP SD card
(256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card (4 GB to 32
GB)
•
•
•
Change the recording medium
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.
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
SLOT
A
I
SLOT
B
F
SET
QUIT
INFORMATION
Recording media switches automatically
from Slot A to Slot B and vise versa after the
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.
•
Insert an SD card
Preparation:
Press Power ( ) button to turn off the
camcorder.
•
1
Open the SD card cover.
Push the cover up gently, to open it.
Format an SD card when using it for the
first time
2
Firmly insert the card with its clipped
edge first.
From the MENU.
Select [FORMAT SD CARD] to format
the card.
Clipped
Edge
MEDIA SETTINGS
VIDEO SLOT SELECTION
IMAGE SLOT SELECTION
FORMAT SD CARD
3
ERASE ALL DATA ON
Close the SD card cover.
SET
QUIT
Ⅵ To remove an SD card
Push the SD card once.
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.
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Recording Files
Video Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
•
Insert an SD card.
•
Press PLAY/REC to select the recording
mode.
Select ! (video) mode.
PLAY/REC
[3 h 59 m]
0:00:00
SNAPSHOT
Press START/STOP to start recording.
[3 h 59 m]
0:00:01 REC
Approximate remaining time
for recording
You can also start/stop recording by selecting
[REC] on the LCD monitor (On-screen
recording control).
Ⅵ To stop recording
Press the START/STOP button or select
[REC] again.
Ⅵ To view the video you just recorded
Ⅵ To record a still image during video
recording
Press SNAPSHOT.
Ⅵ To record a video clip (approx. 10
minutes)
See page 43.
Select
while recording is paused.
A
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
scene.
Ⅵ To turn on the face detection mode
Ⅵ To change the video quality
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY]
from the MENU.
See page 25.
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 file will be created for every 4 GB of continuous shooting.
•
•
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Still Image Recording
Preparation: Open the LCD monitor to turn on the camcorder.
•
Insert an SD card.
•
Press PLAY/REC to select the recording
mode.
Select # (still image) mode.
PLAY/REC
Press and hold SNAPSHOT halfway.
FINE
The ? indicator becomes green when the
captured image is focused.
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take the picture.
FINE [9999]
PHOTO
Ⅵ To record still images continuously
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in
[SHUTTER MODE] from the MENU.
Ⅵ To change the aspect ratio of the image
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE] from
the MENU.
Ⅵ To view the last recorded image
Select
after shooting.
A
Selecting $ during playback deletes that
image.
Ⅵ To change the image quality
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY]
from the MENU.
Ⅵ To turn on the face detection mode
See page 25.
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.
•
•
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Recording Files (Continued)
Zooming
LED Light
Preparation:
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
•
Zoom out
Zoom in
W: Wide angle
T: Telephoto
The LED light remains on
regardless of the surrounding
conditions.
ON
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting
[W] or [T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen
zoom control)
The LED light turns on
automatically when shooting in
insufficient light conditions.
AUTO
OFF
Maximum zoom ratio: 20X/OPTICAL (Factory-
preset)
Deactivates this function.
Ⅵ 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.
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NOTE
Turning on the Face Detection Mode
The recordable time display should only be
used as a guide. It is displayed in 10-minute
units.
If you set this mode on, the camcorder detects
the faces and adjust brightness and focus so
that the faces are recorded clearly.
Checking the Remaining Space
on the Recording Media
Preparation:
• Select ! or # mode.
• Select the recording mode.
Preparation:
Select
.
Select ! mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
•
T
Press the INFO button once (Slot A) or
twice (Slot B).
MAX RECORDING TIME
DIRECT
DISC
SLOT B
0h00m
/
0h00m
0h00m
0h00m
Ⅵ To turn off the face detection mode
Select again.
INFO
SET
QUIT
The maximum recording time is displayed for
each picture quality mode.
NOTE
If the LCD monitor is turned upside down,
is not displayed. Change the setting when
the LCD monitor is in the normal position.
Depending on the condition, faces may not
be detected.
•
Ⅵ To change the video quality
1) Select the video quality.
2) Select [SET].
Ⅵ To change the recording media
1) Press INFO to select SLOT A or
SLOT B.
•
•
If the face detection does not work correctly,
turn off the mode before recording.
2) Select [SET].
Ⅵ To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
Checking the Remaining Battery
Power
Preparation:
Disconnect the AC adapter from the
camcorder.
•
Attach the battery pack.
Select the recording mode.
•
•
For ! mode:
Press INFO three times or INFO and then
select
.
;
For # mode:
Press the INFO button.
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INFO
QUIT
Ⅵ To return to the normal screen
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.
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Manual Recording
Manual recording mode enables you to set the
focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.
Manual Setting in Menu
In the manual recording mode;
Changing to Manual Recording Mode
Preparation:
1
Touch MENU.
2
Select [MANUAL SETTING].
Select ! or # mode.
•
VIDEO
Select the recording mode.
•
MANUAL SETTING
Select [A/M] twice.
LIGHT
[3 h 59 m]
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
USE DETAIL SETTINGS BASED
SET
QUIT
/
3
Select the desired menu.
VIDEO
Ⅵ To return to the auto recording mode
Select [A/M] so that the 4 indicator appears.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
SHUTTER SPEED
WB
BACKLIGHT COMP.
TO CORRECT BACKLIT SUBJECT
SET
QUIT
4
Select the desired setting.
VIDEO
A
OFF
S
W
ON
SET
QUIT
Depending on the kind of settings you
select, you can set the value by using the
touch sensor.
Ⅵ To return to the previous screen
Select
Ⅵ To quit the screen
.
@
Select [QUIT].
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Ⅵ Items for effect setting
Scene Select/Effect
J SEPIA:
•
•
•
The image is given a brownish tint like an
old photo.
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.
K MONOTONE:
This effect skips frames to give images of
an old movie atmosphere.
L CLASSIC FILM*:
Effect
The image is given an old movie
atmosphere by the effect of skipping
frames.
You can record videos or still images with
special effects.
After performing steps 1 - 2 on left column.
M STROBE*:
•
The image looks like a series of
consecutive snapshots.
3
Select [SCENE SELECT] or
[EFFECT].
* ! mode only.
4
Select the desired setting.
Ⅵ To cancel scene select/effect
Select [OFF].
Ⅵ 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.
PORTRAIT:
6
•
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.
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PLAYBACK
Playing Back Files
3
Select the desired file.
Video/Still Image Playback
Preparation:
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
•
Insert an SD card.
•
1
Select ! (video) or # (still image)
Ⅵ To move to the previous or next page
Touch [v] or [V] for over a second.
Ⅵ To play back a few seconds from each
select scene of the recorded videos
Touch [DIGEST].
mode.
Ⅵ To delete a video/still image
2
Press the PLAY/REC button to select
playback mode.
Select $ when playback is stopped.
Ⅵ To change the number of thumbnails
(6 thumbnails / 12 thumbnails)
VIDEO PLAYBACK
1/2
PLAY/REC
Move the zoom lever to [T] or [W].
Ⅵ To adjust the sound volume of videos.
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DIGEST
Turn down the
volume
Turn up the
volume
IMAGE PLAYBACK
1/2
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The index screen appears.
Ⅵ Operations during Video Playback
Ⅵ Operations during Still Image
Playback
: Return to the first scene of the file
: Go to the first scene of the next file
: Playback
!
#
$
N
O
F
Q
L
J
E
: 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 file
: Display the next file
!
#
$
P
F
: 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
%
&
F
Q
L
N
O
%
&
(
(
K
G
direction (during pause)*
* Slow playback starts when you keep
touching the sensor button under
/
E G
for a while.
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Ⅵ Items for WIPE/FADER setting
Playback with Special Effects
O FADER-WHITE:
•
•
•
Fades in or out with a white screen.
P FADER-BLACK:
Wipe or fader effects
Add effects at the beginning and end of
videos. These effects cannot be set for still
images.
Fades in or out with a black screen.
T WIPE-SLIDE:
Wipes in from right to left, or wipes out in
the opposite way.
Preparation:
U WIPE-DOOR:
Select ! mode.
•
•
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.
Select the playback mode.
•
1
Touch MENU.
V WIPE-SCROLL:
2
Select [WIPE/FADER].
•
•
Wipes in from the bottom to the top of a
black screen, or wipes out in the opposite
way.
VIDEO
REC
DUBBING PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
EDIT
W WIPE-SHUTTER:
WAPE/FADER
Wipes in from the center of a black
screen toward the top and bottom, or
wipes out in the opposite way.
CREATE EFFECTS TO THE START
SET
QUIT
3
Select a desired effect.
For details on each effect, see the right
column.
NOTE
No effect will be applied on files with a play
time shorter than 7 seconds.
VIDEO
OFF
REC
D
P
FADER-WHITE
FADER-BLACK
WIPE-SLIDE
SET
QUIT
4
Select the file you want to play back.
Ⅵ To turn off the effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.
Ⅵ To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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Viewing Files on TV
This camcorder is designed to be used with
high-definition or NTSC-type color television
signals. It cannot be used with a television of
a different standard.
Ⅵ To connect using the COMPONENT/AV
connector
COMPONENT
Connector
DC Connector
AV Connector
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.
Component Cable
AV Cable
AC Adapter
Preparation: Turn off all units.
Ⅵ To connect using the HDMI mini
connector
To AC Outlet
DC Connector
HDMI Mini Connector
Audio L/R Input
Connector
Video Connector
is not in use.
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.
HDMI Cable (optional)
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)
AC Adapter
Playback Operation
After the connection with TV is completed
To AC Outlet
HDMI Connector
1
Turn on the camcorder and the TV.
NOTE
2
3
Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.
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.
•
(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.
1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and connect
it again.
2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.
4
Start playback on the camcorder.
(੬ p. 28)
Ⅵ To display camcorder’s on-screen
display on TV
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON] from the
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NOTE
Ⅵ Playback on TV
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.
Operating Together with TV via HDMI
Select the
The TV
playback mode.
automatically
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.
switches to the
HDMI input. (Turn on
the TV beforehand.)
Ⅵ Switching off TV and Camcorder
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.
Turn off the TV.
The camcorder turns
off automatically.
• 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.
Ⅵ 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.
Preparation:
• Connect an HDMI cable between the
camcorder and the TV. (੬ 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.)
NOTE
• Turn on the camcorder and set [HDMI
CONTROL] to [ON] from the MENU.
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 amplifier 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.
•
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EDITING/PRINTING
Managing Files
CAUTION
Deleting Files
Do not remove the recording medium (SD
cards) or perform any other operation (such
as turning off the power) while accessing files.
Also, be sure to use the provided AC adapter,
as the data on the recording medium may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted
during operation. If the data on the recording
medium becomes corrupted, format the
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete
them, release the protection first.
Once files are deleted, they cannot be
restored. Check files before deleting.
•
•
Preparation:
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the playback mode.
•
recording medium to use the medium again.
1
2
Touch MENU.
Capturing a Still Image from a
Video
Select [DELETE]
VIDEO
You can capture the desired scene from a
recorded video, and store it as a still image.
DELETE
UPLOAD SETTINGS
SEARCH
Preparation:
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
Select ! mode.
•
DELETE RECORDED VIDEO
SET
QUIT
Select the playback mode.
•
Press SNAPSHOT when playback is
paused.
Deleting the Currently Displayed File
SNAPSHOT
After performing steps 1 - 2
3
Select [CURRENT].
NOTE
VIDEO DELETE
Captured still images are stored at a
•
CURRENT
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 file.
FILE SELECT
DELETE ALL
DELETE ONE SCENE AT
SET
A
TIME
QUIT
The continuous shooting function cannot be
used to capture images.
•
4
Select [YES].
You cannot capture video during playback.
•
DELETE?
(REMAINING SCENES:0009)
YES
NO
SET
QUIT
You can select the previous or next file by
selecting or
.
}
{
Ⅵ To quit the screen
Select [QUIT].
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Copying Files
Types of Copying and Connectable Device
Copying/Moving Files
Preparation:
The Camcorder
You can copy files between
the SD cards with this
camcorder alone.
Select ! or # mode.
•
Select the playback mode.
•
Make sure that SD card is inserted in the
SD Slot.
•
DVD Burner
Make sure that enough free space is left in
the copy/move destination medium.
•
(CU-VD50 /CU-VD3)
You can copy files recorded
on this camcorder onto
discs. (੬ p. 35)
1
Touch MENU.
2
Select [EDIT].
BD Burner
LaCie Model No. 301828
You can copy files recorded
on this camcorder onto
discs. (੬ p. 34)
VIDEO
EDIT PLAYLIST
REC
DUBBING PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
EDIT
CAN BE SET TO PREVENT COPY
SET
USB External Hard Disk
Drive
QUIT
You can copy files recorded
on this camcorder onto a
usb external hard disk drive.
3
Select [COPY] or [MOVE].
VIDEO
COPY
REC
MOVE
PC
PROTECT/CANCEL
DIVIDE
P
You can copy files from the
camcorder to a disc using a
PC. (੬ p. 40)
COPY FILES BETWEEN
SET
QUIT
[COPY]:
•
•
Files are copied to the destination
medium while leaving original files in the
source medium.
VCR/DVD Recorder
You can dub video recorded
on this camcorder onto
VCR/DVD recorder.
[MOVE]:
Files are moved to the destination
medium while deleting original files
(except read-only files) in the source
medium.
(੬ p. 36)
NOTE
It is recommended to use the JVC DVD
•
burner (CU-VD50/CU-VD3). When using
CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time
may take approx. 2 times longer than the
time that is described in the instruction
manual of DVD burner.
4
Select the direction.
[SLOT A
[SLOT B
SLOT B] or
=
SLOT A]
=
Recommended USB external hard disk
•
COPY VIDEO
drive
SELECT COPY DIRECTION
Seagate
LaCie
FreeAgentTM Desk series
SLOT A = SLOT B
SLOT B = SLOT A
Design by Neil Poulton series
USB external hard disk drive with the
capacity over 2 TB cannot be used.
•
SET
QUIT
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Copying Files (Continued)
- Playback the disc using the camcorder.
- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD burner.*
- Playback on a PC.*
5
Select the desired menu.
COPY VIDEO
- Playback the disc using a BD/DVD player
that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*
* The disc must first be finalized on the
camcorder.
SELECT THE OBJECT
TO BE COPIED
COPY ALL
SELECT AND COPY
SET
QUIT
Discs other than the created BD/DVD using
a BD/DVD burner cannot be played.
•
• [COPY ALL]/[MOVE ALL]:
Select this to transfer all files in the
recording medium.
When the size of all files in one SD
card is larger than the free space of the
other SD card, only the files that can
be contained in the free space will be
copied.
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 first, then turn on the
BD/DVD burner.
• [SELECT AND COPY]/[SELECT AND
MOVE]:
Select when you want to transfer the
selected files.
1) Select the desired file, and touch OK.
The s mark appears on the file. To
select other files, repeat this step.
2) Select [EXEC].
DC
Connector
DC
6
Select [YES].
USB
Connector
COPY VIDEO
COPY QUANTITY:0016
START COPY?
To AC
USB Cable*
Outlet
YES
NO
AC Adapter
SET
QUIT
BD/DVD Burner
File transfer starts. When [COPYING
COMPLETED]/[MOVING COMPLETED]
appears, touch OK.
USB Connector
NOTE
Ⅵ To quit the screen
Refer also to the optional BD/DVD burner’s
Select [QUIT].
instruction manual.
*
Ⅵ To stop the file transfer
1) Select [STOP].
When connecting to a DVD burner, use the
USB cable that came with the DVD burner.
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].
•
When connecting to a BD burner, use a
•
Using a BD/DVD Burner
USB cable with Mini-A(Male) and B(Male)
connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional)
is recommended. Refer to page 41 for
details.
The files 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.)
•
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Backup All Files
Preparation:
The files are copied on the disc. When
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,
change the disc. Remaining files are
copied on the second disc.
•
•
Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD
burner.
•
Select ! or # mode.
•
•
Make sure that SD card is inserted in the
SD Slot.
To cancel copying, select [STOP].
•
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.
•
Copying Video Files that Have Never
Been Copied
1
Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (!
mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).
Files that have never been copied to the discs
are automatically selected and copied.
VIDEO BACKUP
1
CREATE FROM ALL
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
SELECT AND CREATE
PLAYBACK
FINALIZE
TO AUTOMATICALLY SAVE
SET
2
Press DIRECT DISC.
DIRECT
DISC
2
Select the desired menu.
CREATE FROM ALL
ALL SCENES
INFO
UNSAVED SCENES
3
Select [YES] or [NO].
SAVE ALL VIDEOS
SET
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
•
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.
•
! mode: [ALL SCENES]
# mode: [ALL IMAGES]
•
•
4
Select [EXECUTE].
All files in the recording medium are
copied.
UNSAVED SCENES
DVD
DVD(DL)
1
1
! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]
# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]
Files that have never been copied are
automatically selected and copied.
EXECUTE
CANCEL
SET
QUIT
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 files are
copied on the second disc.
To cancel the disc creation, select
[STOP].
3
•
•
Select [EXECUTE].
ALL SCENES
QUANTITY REQUIRED
DVD : 1 / DVD(DL) : 1
PREPARE AN EMPTY DISC
EXECUTE
RETURN
SET
QUIT
•
4
5
Select [YES] or [NO].
Ⅵ To quit the screen
1) Select [QUIT].
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date.
•
•
Select [EXECUTE].
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Copying Files (Continued)
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder
Preparation:
1
2
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
Create a playlist.
•
Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX
input mode.
Turn off all units.
•
Check that the images from the camcorder
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD
recorder.
Ⅵ To connect using the AV connectors
(analog dubbing)
DC Connector
3
4
Play back playlists on the camcorder.
1) Touch MENU.
2) Select [DUBBING PLAYBACK].
3) Select the desired playlist.
4) Select [YES]. (A black screen is
displayed for 5 seconds at the first and
the last scene.)
At the point you want to start
dubbing, start recording on the VCR/
DVD recorder.
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s
instruction manual.
AV Connector
AC
AV Cable
Adapter
Ⅵ To stop dubbing
VCR/DVD
Recorder
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.
Ⅵ To hide the date or icons on the screen
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]
from the MENU.
AV Connector
(input)
To AC
Outlet
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Creating a Disc using a PC
NOTE
Creating a Disc using a PC
Make sure your PC has a recordable
BD/DVD drive.
•
•
You can copy the data from the camcorder
and create a disc using a PC.
If your system does not meet the
requirements, it is recommended to copy
files using the BD/DVD burner. (੬ p. 35)
Macintosh users may use the software
included with their Macintosh (iMovie ’08,
iPhoto) to copy files to their computer.
Q Installing the software to the PC
•
System Requirements
Preparation:
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box
appears.
Windows Vista
OS:
Windows Vista®
Home Basic (SP1)
Home Premium (SP1)
(32-bit, pre-installed)
1
Click [Easy Installation].
CPU:
Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or
higher
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or
higher recommended.)
RAM:
At least 2 GB
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows XP
2
Click [Yes].
OS:
Windows® XP
Home Edition (SP2/SP3)
Professional (SP2/SP3)
(pre-installed)
CPU:
Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or
higher
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or
higher recommended.)
3
Select the desired language and
click [Next].
RAM:
At least 1 GB
Ⅵ To check the PC specification
Right-click on [Computer] (or [My
Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select
[Properties].
4
Click [Next].
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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued)
5
Click [Finish].
DC
Connector
DC
Everio Media Browser icon is created on
the desktop.
USB Cable
AC adapter
USB
Connector
To AC outlet
INFORMATION
Everio MediaBrowser video editing capability
is available for files copied from the
camcorder to the PC.
1
2
Open the LCD monitor to turn on the
camcorder.
Ⅵ To see the Instruction Guide for
Everio MediaBrowser
1) Double-click the icon of Everio
MediaBrowser.
Select [BACK UP].
USB MENU
2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].
CREATE DISC
UPLOAD
Click
Click
LIB.
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
BACK UP
SAVE RECORDED VIDEO
SET
/
STILL
QUIT
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.
R Making Backup on the PC
Preparation:
3
Click [All volume in camcorder] and
click [Next].
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.
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3
4
Click [+].
4
Click [Start].
Input the name of the new user list
and click [OK].
Backup starts.
Ⅵ To disconnect the camcorder from the
PC
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.
5
6
Click the recording date.
3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the
LCD monitor.
NOTE
It takes time to back up many videos.
The files recorded on the day are
displayed.
S Making User Lists to Arrange the
Files
Drag the file and drop into the user
list.
You can make a user list of a certain subject
(such as Travel, Athletic meet) and put the
files related to the subject into the user list.
Preparation:
Make backup on the PC.
1
Double-click the icon and open the
calendar.
To add other files into the user list, repeat
steps 5 and 6.
2
Select [Movies only].
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Creating a Disc using a PC (Continued)
T Copying Files to a disc
5
Input the disc name, select the top
menu style and click [Next].
Everio MediaBrowser supports 3 disc formats.
Select the one that suits your purpose.
DVD-Video
disc:
Suitable if you will give the disc
to your friends and relatives.
AVCHD disc: Suitable for high quality video.
BD:
Suitable for high quality video
with long recording time.
6
Click [Start].
1
Select the user list and click [Create
Disc].
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.
2
3
•
Select the disc type and click [Next].
•
Click [Select files individually] and
click [Next].
To add all the files onto discs, click [Select
all files displayed], then go to step 5.
For detail on operating Everio
•
•
MediaBrowser, click [Help] and refer to
[MediaBrowser Help].
Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can
be loaded from Adobe’s web site:
For assistance in operating the provided
software, refer to the support information.
(੬ p. 41)
•
4
Drag the file, and drop into the part
at the bottom and click [Next].
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Folder Structure and Extensions
Recording medium
X = number
Contains the still image folders.
[DCIM]
[XXXJVCSO]
Video files with defective management information are also saved.
[EXTMOV]
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]
Contains management information files of event and/or disc
creation information for the files taken with the camcorder.
[PRIVATE]
[JVC]
[AVCHD]
[BDMV]
[STREAM]
Video file in AVCHD format
[XXXXX.MTS]
[BACKUP]
[CLIPINF]
[PLAYLIST]
[INDEX.BDM]
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]
Customer Support Information
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software licence.
JVC
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network
information ready.
Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message.
PC, (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB)).
•
•
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding specifications or
performance of the OS, other applications or drivers.
Pixela
Region
Language
Phone #
USA and Canada
English
+1-800-458-4029 (toll-free)
Europe (UK, Germany, France
and Spain)
English/Germany/France/Spanish
+1-800-1532-4865 (toll-free)
+44-1489-564-764
English/Germany/France/Spanish/
Italian/Dutch
Other Countries in Europe
Asia (Philippines)
China
English
+63-2-438-0090
Chinese
+86-21-5385-3786
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.
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Using with a Portable Media Player
3
Select [DONE].
Turning on the Export Mode
You can easily transfer videos recorded in
export mode to iTunes®. All the files with the
export setting turned on are transferred to PC.
For details on transferring, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the CD-
ROM.
Ⅵ To cancel the export setting
Select the file and press LIB. again.
Ⅵ To quit the screen
1) Select [DONE].
2) Select [YES].
Preparation:
Transferring the Files to PC
Select ! mode.
•
Select the recording mode.
•
Preparation:
Install iTunes® on a PC.
Press EXPORT twice.
EXPORT
1
Connect the camcorder to the PC
with the USB cable.
ON
2
Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].
USB MENU
CREATE DISC
UPLOAD
Ⅵ To turn off the export mode
Press EXPORT twice.
LIB.
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
BACK UP
EASY VIDEO REGISTRATION
SET
QUIT
Changing the Export Setting
You can set the recorded videos to the export
setting.
Preparation:
Select ! mode.
•
All the files with the export setting turned
on are transferred to PC.
Select the playback mode.
•
Ⅵ Cannot export the file 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.
1
2
Press EXPORT.
EXPORT
Select the file and select [LIB.].
EXPORT SETTINGS
1/3
LIB.
LIB.
LIB.
CHECK
DONE
• To check the content of the file, select
[CHECK].
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Uploading Files to Websites
Turning on the Upload Mode
Uploading Files
You can upload the file to video sharing
websites (YouTube™) quickly after recording.
For more information on YouTube™, visit
For details on uploading files, refer to the
operation guide of MediaBrowser in the
CD-ROM.
Preparation:
1
Connect the camcorder to the PC
Select ! mode.
•
with the USB cable.
Select the recording mode.
•
Press UPLOAD twice.
2
Select [UPLOAD].
UPLOAD
USB MENU
PLAYBACK ON PC
CREATE DISC
ON
UPLOAD
LIB.
EXPORT TO LIBRARY
EASY UPLOAD TO VIDEO
SET
QUIT
If you record a file with the upload mode
set on, the recording stops automatically 10
minutes after the recording is started.
The remaining time is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
Ⅵ Cannot upload the file toYouTubeTM
You need your YouTubeTM account to upload
•
files to YouTubeTM. Create your account.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”,
•
NOTE
“Download Information”, etc. in [Click for
Latest Product Info] in the help of the
provided Everio MediaBrowser software.
The upload mode turns off each time
recording is finished.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings
1
2
Touch MENU.
3
Select the desired setting.
VIDEO
Select the desired menu.
R
OFF
V
VIDEO
ON
Z
REGISTER EVENT
VIDEO QUALITY
ZOOM
D
IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO
QUIT
SET
ON
DIS
IMAGE BLURRED NEED TO
SET
QUIT
Ⅵ To return to the previous screen
Select
.
@
Ⅵ 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.)
Trouble
Action
Check that the SD card is facing the right direction.
•
Cannot insert the SD
card.
Connect the AC adapter correctly.
Recharge the battery.
•
•
No power is supplied.
SD card is full. Delete unnecessary files or replace the SD card.
Recording cannot be
performed.
•
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.
•
Recording stops by
itself.
•
•
Such a phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject
illuminated by bright light. This is not a malfunction.
Vertical lines appear on
recorded images.
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Trouble
Action
The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas
such as under direct sunlight.
The LCD monitor is
difficult to see.
•
Fully charge the battery, run it down, and then recharge it again.
If the camcorder is used for long periods of time in high or low
temperatures, or if the battery is repeatedly charged, the amount
of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.
•
•
The remaining battery
display is not correct.
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section
between two scenes.
Sound or video are
interrupted.
•
•
Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE] then search the video on the
index screen.
(Video files that have damaged management information can be
played back.)
Cannot find a recorded
video/image.
Cancel group display and date search functions.
Change the setting in [VIDEO SLOT SELECTION] or [IMAGE
SLOT SELECTION]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).
If there are many files (such as video) in the camcorder, it takes
time for the camcorder to respond. It is recommended that you
copy all files from the camcorder onto your computer, and erase
the files from the camcorder.
•
•
•
•
The camcorder operates
slowly when switching
between video mode
and still image mode,
or when switching the
power on or off.
Check the remaining battery charge.
•
•
(When the battery is fully charged, the lamp does not flash.)
When recharging in either a hot or cold environment, ensure that
battery is being charged within the permitted temperature range.
(If the battery is being recharged outside the permitted
temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery.)
The lamp does not flash
during battery charging.
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.
When connecting to
the HDMI cable, the
image or sound does
not appear on the TV
properly.
•
•
TVs may operate differently depending on the specifications,
even if they are HDMI-CEC compliant. Therefore, the HDMI-
CEC functions of the camcorder cannot be guaranteed to
operate in combination with all the TVs. In such cases, set
[HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].
HDMI-CEC functions do
not work properly, and
the TV does not work
in conjunction with the
camcorder.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Trouble
Action
You need your YouTube™ account to upload files to YouTube™.
Create your account.
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”,
etc. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided
Everio MediaBrowser software.
•
•
Cannot upload the file
toYouTube™
Refer to “Q&A”, “Latest Information”, “Download Information”,
etc. in [Click for Latest Product Info] in the help of the provided
Everio MediaBrowser software.
•
Cannot export the file
to iTunes®
Ⅵ To reset the camcorder when it does not operate normally
!Close the LCD monitor and remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adapter) from the
camcorder, then reattach it.
#Execute [FACTORY PRESET].
Warning Indications
Indication
Action
Set the clock. If the message still appears after setting the
clock, the battery for the clock has been depleted. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer.
•
SET DATE/TIME!
Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
COMMUNICATING ERROR
•
•
Replace the SD card. (Files recorded with other devices that
support AVCHD cannot be played back on this camcorder.)
CANNOT USE IN
VIDEO MODE
Select [OK] and select [YES] to perform formatting.
NOT FORMATTED
•
Check the operating procedure, and perform once again.
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.
FORMAT ERROR!
•
•
DATA DELETION ERROR
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.
MEMORY CARD ERROR!
•
•
•
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.)
•
CANNOT TAKE MORE STILL
IMAGES AT THE MOMENT
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].
•
•
RECORDING CANCELLED
Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.
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Indication
Action
Remove and re-insert the SD card. (MultiMediaCard cannot
be used.)
RECORDING FAILURE
•
Remove any dirt from the SD card terminals.
Insert the SD card before switching the power on.
•
•
PLAYBACK FAILED
USE AC ADAPTOR
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.
POWER IS OFF, OR USB
DEVICE IS UNSUPPORTED
•
•
Replace the disc of the BD/DVD burner with another disc.
DVD-RW DISC HAS BEEN
ALREADY USED
•
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.
FINALIZATION FAILED
NO FILES
•
•
•
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE
IS DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS
REQUIRED TO RECORD/
PLAYBACK, RECOVER?
Register events to the files before you start recording.
NO EVENT REGISTERED
SCENES
•
•
Turn the face detection mode on before you perform recording
or snapshot.
CANNOT DETECT FACE
Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.
Ⅵ 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.
Ⅵ To clean the LCD monitor
Wipe the monitor gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor.
Ⅵ 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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Specifications
Recording mode (video)
UXP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 24 Mbps
Camcorder
(VBR)
Ⅵ For general
Power supply
XP: 1920 x 1080 pixels, average of 17 Mbps
(VBR)
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:
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
1A
Ⅵ For still image
Format
JPEG
Image size
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
640 x 480
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
Picture quality
FINE / STANDARD
Ⅵ 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
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)
Mini USB type A and type B,
USB 2.0 compliant
AC Adapter
Power requirement
AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz
$
Ⅵ For video/audio
Output
Recording/Playback format
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital (2ch)
DC 11 V
, 1 A
§
Signal format
1080i/60
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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)
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)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Approximate recording time (for video)
h: hour/m: minute
Recording medium
SD or SDHC Card
4 GB
8 GB
40 m
16 GB
1 h 20 m
2 h
32 GB
2 h 40 m
4 h
Quality
UXP
XP
20 m
30 m
1 h
SP
44 m
1 h 28 m
3 h 40 m
2 h 56 m
7 h 20 m
5 h 52 m
14 h 40 m
EP
1 h 50 m
Approximate number of storable images (for still image)
Recording medium
SD or SDHC Card
512 MB
510
1 GB
1030
1620
1360
2140
6670
9999
2 GB
2100
3210
2770
4360
9999
9999
4 GB
4140
6310
5450
8570
9999
9999
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Image size/Quality
1920 x1080 / FINE
8330
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
9999
1920 x 1080 / STANDARD
1440 x 1080 / FINE
810
680
1440 x 1080 / STANDARD
640 x 480 / FINE
1070
3330
5990
640 x 480 / STANDARD
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
ATTENTION:
AC Adapter
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.
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.
Recording Medium (SD Card)
Be sure to follow the guidelines below
to prevent corruption or damage to your
recorded data.
•
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Plug Adapter
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.
•
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Battery Packs
Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove
•
the battery or AC adapter during shooting,
playback, or when otherwise accessing the
recording medium.
Do not bring the recording medium near objects
that have a strong magnetic field or that emit
strong electromagnetic waves.
The supplied battery pack is
Terminals
a lithium-ion battery. Before
using the supplied battery pack
or an optional battery pack,
be sure to read the following
cautions:
•
Do not store the recording medium in locations
with high temperature or high humidity.
•
Do not touch the metal parts.
•
To avoid hazards
•
... do not burn.
LCD Monitor
... 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.
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.
•
... 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 fire.
... use only specified chargers.
To prolong service life
•
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
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.
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To prevent the unit from dropping,
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Main Unit
Fasten the grip belt securely.
•
When using the camcorder with a tripod, attach
•
For safety, DO NOT
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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.
... open the camcorder’s chassis.
... disassemble or modify the unit.
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
... place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
... expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
... leave dust or metal objects adhered to the
power plug or an AC wall outlet.
... insert any objects in the camcorder.
Avoid using the unit
... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.
... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
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.
•
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or
32°F) temperatures.
Changes or modifications not approved
by JVC could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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 floor.
To protect the unit, DO NOT
•
... allow it to become wet.
... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
... expose the lens to direct sunlight.
... swing it excessively when using the hand strap.
... swing the soft camcorder case excessively
when the camcorder is inside it.
... place the camcorder in dusty or sandy areas,
such as on a beach.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Terms
Lens ................................................................ 15
A
B
C
AC Adapter ...................................................... 18
AV Connection ........................................... 30, 36
M
Manual Recording ........................................... 27
Menu Settings ................................................. 44
Moving Files .................................................... 33
Battery Pack .............................................. 18, 25
BD (Blu ray) ............................................... 33, 34
Q
R
Quick Review.............................................. 22, 23
Clock Adjust .................................................... 19
Component Connection .................................. 30
Copying Files ................................................... 33
Recordable Time/Number of Images ............... 49
Recording Medium .................................... 21, 50
Remote Control ............................................... 13
D
Date/Time Setting ........................................ 5, 19
Daylight Saving Time.................................... 5, 19
Deleting Files .................................................. 32
DVD/BD Backup .............................................. 35
S
Scene Select ................................................... 27
SD Card .............................................. 21, 49, 50
Speaker Volume .............................................. 28
Switching Display Language ............................ 31
E
F
H
Effect ............................................................... 27
Export to Library Mode .................................... 42
T
Touch Sensor ................................................. 10
Face Detection ................................................. 25
Formatting a Recording Medium ..................... 21
U
Uploading Files ................................................ 43
USB Cable.................................................. 34, 38
HDMI Connection ............................................ 30
HDMI-CEC ...................................................... 31
iTunes® ............................................................. 42
V
W
X
Y
Z
Viewing Files on TV.......................................... 30
Wipe/Fader ...................................................... 29
x.v.Color .......................................................... 31
YouTubeTM......................................................... 43
Zooming .......................................................... 24
I
L
Language Setting ............................................ 20
LCD Monitor .............................................. 16, 50
LED Light ........................................................ 24
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