SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
CHARGING THE BATTERY
LYT2308-002A-M
AC Adapter
AP-V20U*
Battery Pack
BN-VF815U
Remote Control
RM-V760U
USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
A Close the LCD to turn Off the Power
B Open the battery cover and insert the
C Connect AC adapter into DC
START
SNAP
/STOP
SHO
T
battery pack
connector
INFO
INDEX
AV Cable
HDMI Mini Cable
CD-ROM
Basic User Guide
Cover
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES FOR THE CAMERA
D Connect the AC adapter to outlet
Product Name*
Battery Pack
• BN-VF815U
• BN-VF823U
Description
• Provides a longer recording time than the battery
pack that comes with this unit or it can also be used
as a spare battery pack.
Charging in progress:
Battery Charger
• AA-VF8U
• Enables the battery pack to be charged without
using this unit.
Blinks
Charging finished:
Goes out
AC Adapter
To AC Outlet
For more details on operating this product, please refer to
the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website:
TYPES OF USABLE SD CARDS
Continuous Recording
Actual Recording
3D
AVCHD/MP4(MVC)
Charging
Time
A Video
3D Mode
AVCHD (TXP)
B Still images
Battery Type
3D
Easy Start Guide
2D
2D
For additional online video tutorials, please visit:
Memory Cards
Capacity
3D (1920x1080/
16:9)
–
AVCHD/MP4(MVC)
BN-VF815U (Supplied) 2 h 40 m
BN-VF823U
2 h/1 h 45 m
2 h 35 m
1 h/55 m 1 h 20 m
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
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–
–
3 h 40 m 3 h 05 m/2 h 40 m 1 h 55 m 1h 35 m/1 h 20m 3 h 50 m
120
250
500
1000
2200
4400
4999
4999
4999
Supports 256 MB
to 2 GB
SD Cards
Note: The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.
• The above are values when “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).
Customer Care Center
TOLL FREE 1-800-252-5722
2 GB
4 GB
–
30 m
1 h
2 h
4 h 10 m
6 h 10 m
8 h 20 m
CAUTION
8 GB
SDHC Cards
Supports 4 GB to
• Be sure to use JVC battery packs. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC
battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.
Register your EVERIO online at:
REGISTER.JVC.COM
<SD High capacity> 32 GB
16 GB
32 GB
48 GB
64 GB
This easy start guide is designed to navigate you to
using your new Everio quickly. Please refer to the
owner’s manual for a detailed listing of features.
SDXC Cards
Supports max.
INSERTING THE SD CARD*
and receive a special offer.
<SD Extended capacity> 64 GB
A Turn off this unit.
B Open the cover and insert an SD card.
Note: Operations are confirmed on the following SD cards.
• Turn off the camcorder by pressing
the B button for about 2 seconds.
JVC U.S.A.
A Division of JVC Americas Corp.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
Manufacturer
Panasonic, TOSHIBA, SanDisk
Video A
Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) / Class 4 or higher
compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) / Class 4 or higher
compatible SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
For more details on operating this product, please refer to
the “Detailed User Guide” at the following website:
B Botton
(When recording with image quality “THR”, Class 10 is
recommended. (Class 6 or higher is required.))
(When recording with image quality “UXP”, Class 6 or higher is
recommended.)
For additional online video tutorials, please visit:
Still Image B
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
Label
LYT2308-002A-M
• Using cards other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss.
* SD card not included
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USING THE ICON BUTTONS/THUMBNAILS
RECORDING FILES
RECORDING 3D IMAGES
A Open the LCD monitor to turn on the unit.
3D images can be recorded and played back on this unit.
Switch to the 3D mode by pressing the 3D button such that “3D” is displayed on the
screen.
Preparation
There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following
are some examples.
A Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make
selection.
B Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.
B
C
Open the lens cover by sliding the switch down.
Verify that the unit is in the recording mode.
– Always check available memory space and battery power in advance.
3
1
4
2
– Make sure your battery is fully charged.
• If in the playback mode, tap
q
to switch.
• The mode changes between recording and
playback with every tap.
D Press the A/B button on the unit to select
– A spare battery may be useful.
Example:
Stabilizing Your Picture
Try these tips to improve the image:
Recording Screen
Playback Screen
Index Playback Screen
the video or still image mode.
The Mode will be displayed in the LCD.
– Look for a place to sit down and take your video.
– Look for something you can set your camera on.
– Consider using a tripod or a monopod to further steady your video.
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VIDEO RECORDING
3D Recording Formats
There are 2 types of 3D recording formats. By default, “3D VIDEO REC FORMAT” in the
menu is set to “AVCHD”. To change the setting to “MP4(MVC)”, refer to the Detailed User
Guide.
Zooming
Camera Movement
The most enjoyable and professional looking videos generally have very little camera
movement
(Wide angle)
(Telephoto)
AVCHD
MP4(MVC)
Higher 3D playback compatibility
Higher 3D video quality
– Treat all movements as a special effect.
– If you must move the camera, do it slowly.
Zooming
As a general rule, your video will look better if you zoom the lens before you start your
recording:
CHANGING MENU SETTINGS
• Videos recorded in MP4(MVC) format can only be played back in 3D by this unit.
• By dubbing videos recorded in AVCHD format to a Blu-ray recorder, the left and right
images can be recorded or played back separately.
Press to Start Recording
Select an item from the menu screen.
A Tap MENU on the touch screen to display the main menu.
The information below will be
displayed on the LCD during
recording.
• Press again to Stop Recording.
Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder
During 3D Recording
Shooting Distance During 3D
Recording
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
– Focus on the subject first, then begin recording.
AM10:10
– If you must zoom during a recording, treat it as a special effect and zoom slowly.
Intelligent Auto Mode
Exposure
It is recommended
to perform 3D
recording within the
optimal zone.
50m (164')
Hold the LCD
monitor while
recording
Tap
Remaining Recording Time
– Remember to shoot with the sun or the primary light source behind you.
0:00:00 [000:22]
3D/2D Video Quality
B Tap the desired selection on the touch screen.
– Keeping the range of contrast in your scene to a reasonable level is the easiest way to
improve the picture quality.
Scene Counter
• Tap ∧ or ∨ to scroll the pages.
VIDEO
Mode
– Pay special attention to objects in the LCD screen that appear very washed out or over
exposed.
Tap
TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
SMILE LEVEL
DIS
Common (Q) menu
10m (32'8")
Keep elbows
close to your
sides to avoid
camera shake
– Making a simple change in how the camera is aimed or by zooming in slightly, you may
reduce contrast to a reasonable range.
GAIN UP
Press halfway to focus
Length of Recording
Many recordings are ruined by stopping the recording too soon and missing the best
moment:
• Selections are also available in the Common (Q) menu.
Lights up in green
when focused
5m (16'4")
Open your legs
slightly
– Always try for at least a 10 second recording.
– When in doubt, let the recording continue longer.
– It is much easier to edit unneeded material later.
Press fully to take still image
1m (3'3")
Lights up during still
image recording
• The use of a tripod is recommended.
3D/2D Mode
Recording Media
Battery Indicator
3D LCD Monitor
AM10:10
3D images are supported on the camera’s LCD monitor. Press the “3D/2D” button on the
touch screen to change the display on the camera’s LCD monitor between 3D and 2D.
Shutter Speed
Image Size
Focus
Intelligent Auto Mode
Recording in Progress
Remaining Number of Shots
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