JVC Everio GZ HM400 User Manual

EN  
HD MEMORY CAMERA  
U
GZ-HM400  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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Advanced  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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click below.  
Z page 45 - 94  
GUIDEBOOK  
Safety Precautions  
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on  
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all  
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or  
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a  
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able  
to get out.)  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,  
should be placed on the apparatus.  
When discarding batteries, environmental  
problems must be considered and the local rules or  
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must  
be followed strictly.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing.  
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places  
with water.  
Also do not place any containers filled with water  
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower  
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.  
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this  
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
NOTES:  
The rating plate and safety caution are on the  
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.  
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This  
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the  
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
The serial number plate is on the battery pack  
mount.  
The rating information and safety caution of the  
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.  
CAUTION!  
The following notes concern possible physical  
damage to the camcorder and to the user.  
Carrying or holding the camcorder by the LCD  
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a  
malfunction.  
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery  
The battery used in this device may present a fire  
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C  
or incinerate.  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.  
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the  
camcorder.  
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or  
Maxell CR2025.  
Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is  
incorrectly replaced.  
CAUTION!  
Dispose of used battery promptly.  
Keep away from children.  
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.  
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the  
camcorder and leaving it on top of the TV is not  
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause  
the camcorder to fall, resulting in damage.  
For USA-California Only  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium  
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material  
– special handling may apply.  
CAUTION:  
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.  
Remove the mains plug immediately if the  
camcorder functions abnormally.  
WARNING:  
The battery pack, the camcorder with battery  
installed, and the remote control with battery  
installed should not be exposed to excessive heat  
such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.  
EN  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
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.)  
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  
Trademarks  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks  
of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
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  
Licensing, LLC.  
Windows® is either registered  
trademark or trademark of  
sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used,  
Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Inc.  
iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto are trademarks of Apple  
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks  
and/or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC.  
Other product and company names included in  
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or  
registered trademarks of their respective holders.  
use caution when  
moving the cart/  
apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
If this symbol is shown, it is only valid  
in the European Union.  
EN  
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 battery pack or the SD  
card when the access lamp is  
blinking.  
The battery pack is not  
charged at the time of  
purchase.  
Battery Pack  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110V to 240V)  
CAUTION  
Fire or injury may result if batteries NOT approved by JVC are used. Only use the  
batteries specified on page 41.  
EN  
Select the city closest to  
the area where you use  
the camcorder  
Date/Time Setting  
T
Open the LCD monitor to  
Q turn on the camcorder  
Power button  
LCD monitor  
Select [ON] if daylight  
saving time is observed  
U
V
Select [YES] within  
R 10 seconds  
Slide your finger up and down on the  
sensor. Then touch OK.  
Set the date and time  
Touch sensor: Sets the date and time  
: Moves the cursor to the right  
OK: Clock starts  
&
When the message disappears, press the  
power button for at least 2 seconds to turn  
off the power, and then press it again for at  
least 2 seconds.  
Touch the sensors with your finger. The  
sensors do not function if you touch them  
with your finger nail or with gloves on.  
Select [CLOCK SETTING]  
S
EN  
 
Video recording  
CAUTION  
Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial  
recording.  
Slide the mode switch to select ! (video) mode  
Q
Select recording mode (REC)  
R
The mode changes when  
you press the button.  
The auto recording  
indicator appears.  
Start recording  
S
Remaining space on  
the recording media  
Record-standby  
Video Quality  
Press the START/STOP  
button to start recording,  
and press it again to stop.  
Recording  
EN  
Playing back  
Select playback mode (PLAY)  
Q
The mode changes when  
you press the button.  
Select the desired file  
R
S
Index screen  
Select  
(Touch OK)  
F
Playback screen  
To perform operations such as forward search or reverse search (Z p. 22)  
To view files on TV (Z p. 24)  
CAUTION  
Do not forget to make copies after recording!  
To copy files onto discs (Z p. 26)  
To dub files to a VCR/DVD recorder (Z p. 28)  
To edit files on your computer (Z p. 29)  
EN  
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB Cable... 11  
Viewing Files on TV .................................... 24  
Playback Operation ...................................... 25  
Index ............................................................ 12  
Copying Files.............................................. 26  
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder........ 28  
Grip Adjustment............................................ 17  
Using an SD Card......................................... 18  
Uploading Files to Websites...................... 35  
Uploading Files............................................. 35  
Cautions ...................................................... 42  
Terms........................................................... 44  
Playing Back Files...................................... 22  
Video Playback ............................................ 22  
Still Image Playback ..................................... 23  
Read these INSTRUCTIONS to enjoy your CAMCORDER.  
For more details on the operations, refer to the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS in the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
In order to view the Advanced INSTRUCTIONS, Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM or  
Adobe® Reader® must be installed.  
Adobe® Reader® can be loaded from Adobe’s web site:  
NOTE  
Select your desired language with a single click.  
The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.  
EN  
How to use the Touch  
Sensor  
After the menu is displayed on the LCD  
monitor:  
Read This First!  
Make a backup of important recorded data  
It is recommended to copy your important  
recorded data to a DVD or other recording  
media for storage. JVC will not be responsible  
for any lost data.  
Make a trial recording  
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.  
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.  
QSlide your finger up and down on the  
sensor.  
RSelect [SET]. (Touch OK.)  
Precautions on handling batteries  
Be sure to use the JVC BN-VF808U/  
VF815U/VF823U battery packs. This product  
includes patented and other proprietary  
technology and is made to be used with the  
JVC battery and not with other batteries.  
JVC cannot guarantee safety or  
performance of this product when it is  
operated by other batteries.  
If the camcorder is subjected to electrostatic  
discharge, turn off the power before using it  
again.  
A
If a malfunction occurs, stop using the  
camcorder immediately and contact  
To select an on-screen button appearing on  
the left side, touch the portion of the sensor  
next to the on-screen button.  
Recorded data may be erased while the  
B
To select an on-screen button appearing at  
the bottom of the screen, touch the buttons  
underneath them.  
camcorder is being repaired or inspected.  
Back up all data before requesting repairs or  
inspections.  
Because camcorders may be used  
for demonstration in a shop, the  
demonstration mode is set to on by default  
To deactivate the demonstration mode, set  
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].  
EN  
GETTING STARTED  
Accessories  
Shoe Adapter  
An optional microphone or light can be  
attached to the shoe adapter.  
AP-V21U  
AC Adapter  
BN-VF815U  
Battery Pack  
Slide the shoe cover  
in the direction of the  
arrow to reveal the shoe  
adapter mounting socket.  
Component Cable  
AV Cable  
Mount the accessory  
shoe adapter.  
LY37115-001A  
USB Cable  
Shoe Adapter  
Fasten the shoe adapter  
to the shoe adapter  
mounting socket by  
turning the screw in the  
direction of the arrow.  
RM-V751U  
CR2025  
Remote Control  
Lithium Battery  
Pre-installed in the  
remote control.  
Insert a microphone, etc.  
from behind the shoe  
adapter.  
CD-ROM  
Core Filter  
NOTE  
Do not try to attach a microphone, etc. to the  
shoe adapter forcibly.  
NOTE  
Make sure to use the provided cables for  
connections. Do not use any other cables.  
10 EN  
 
Preparing the Remote Control  
Attaching the Core Filter to the USB  
Cable  
A battery is included inside the remote control  
at the time of purchase.  
Remove the insulation sheet before use.  
The core filter reduces interference caused  
when connecting to other devices. Connect  
the end of the cable with the core filter to the  
camcorder.  
Beam Effective Area  
Remote Sensor  
Release the stopper.  
Effective distance:  
Max. 4 m (13.16 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.  
3 cm (1-3/16")  
To Reinsert the Battery  
To be connected to  
the camcorder  
Pull out the battery holder by pressing the lock  
tab.  
Lock Tab  
Lithium Battery  
(CR2025)  
Wind once.  
EN 11  
 
Index  
NOTE  
Be careful not to cover 2, 3, 5, and C  
during shooting.  
The LCD monitor can rotate 270°.  
1ꢀ EN  
 
Camcorder  
Remote Control  
! Power Button  
# SD Card Slot  
Q Infrared Beam Transmitting Window  
R ZOOM (T/W) Buttons (Zoom in/Out)  
S Up Button  
T Skip Backward Button  
U Left Button  
$ OPEN knob (Z p. 18)  
% Speaker  
& PLAY/REC Button (Z p. 19, 20, 22, 23)  
( SNAPSHOT Button (Z p. 20)  
) Touch Sensor  
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  
* OK Button  
+ MENU Button (Z p. 36)  
, USB Connector (Z p. 26, 30)  
- Mode Switch [!, #]  
. EXPORT Button (Z p. 34)  
/ DIRECT DISC Button (Z p. 27)  
INFO Button (Z p. 21)  
d Next Button  
0 DISPLAY Button (Z p. 15)  
1 UPLOAD Button (Z p. 35)  
TITLE Button  
e Down Button  
f INDEX Button*  
g DISP Button  
2 Lens  
3 Flash (Z p. 21)  
4 Shoe Adapter Mounting Socket (Z p. 10)  
5 Remote Sensor  
6 Zoom Lever (Z p. 21)  
Speaker Volume Control  
7 Aperture Priority Setting Button [A]  
8 Shutter Speed Button [S]  
9 USER Button [U]  
* Each time you press INDEX, the screen  
switches as shown below:  
! mode:  
Index Screen « Group Index Screen  
# mode:  
Index Screen « Date Index Screen  
Tripod Mounting  
: Adjustment dial/SET Button  
; FOCUS/BRIGHT Switch  
< HDMI Mini Connector (Z p. 24)  
= Component Connector (Z p. 24)  
Align the camcorder stud hole with the tripod  
stud, and the mounting socket with the screw,  
and then rotate the camcorder clockwise to  
mount it to the tripod.  
>
(headphones) Connector  
? DC Connector  
@ START/STOP Button (Z p. 19)  
A AV Connector (Z p. 25, 28)  
B MIC (microphone) Connector  
C Stereo Microphone  
D Battery Release Button (Z p. 16)  
E Tripod Mounting Socket  
NOTE  
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel  
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious  
damage to the camcorder.  
EN 1ꢁ  
 
Indications on LCD Monitor  
During both Video and Still Image  
Recording  
During Video Recording Only  
DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM  
! Mode Indicator  
# High Speed Recording Indicator  
$ Upload Mode Indicator (Z p. 35)  
% Counter  
& Export Mode Indicator (Z p. 34)  
( Video Quality  
! Selected Recording Mode Indicator  
(Z p. 19, 20)  
: Auto Mode  
@
3: Manual Mode  
# Scene Select Indicator  
) Remaining Time  
$ Effect Mode Indicator  
*
REC: (Appears during recording.)  
M
% White Balance Indicator  
& Tele Macro Mode Indicator  
( Zoom Indicator (Z p. 21)  
) Recording Medium Indicator  
* Focus Assist Indicator  
+ Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) Indicator  
, Monitor Backlight Indicator  
- Battery Indicator  
: (Appears during record-standby mode.)  
MQ  
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator  
, Shooting Indicator (Z p. 19)  
- Wind Cut Indicator  
. Microphone Input Level Indicator  
/ Event Indicator  
0 Sharpness Indicator  
1 x.v.Color™  
. Date/Time (Z p. 16)  
/ Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator  
0 Aperture Value (F-number)  
1 Backlight Compensation Indicator  
: Face Detection indicator  
During Still Image Recording Only  
2 Brightness Control Indicator  
.: Photometry Area Control Indicator  
3 Shutter Speed  
! Mode Indicator  
# ISO Sensitivity Indicator (When [GAIN] is  
set to [AUTO], there is no indication.)  
$ Flash Indicator (Z p. 21)  
% Focus Indicator (Z p. 20)  
& Image Size  
STD  
( Image Quality: FINE (fine) or  
(standard)  
) Remaining Number of Shots  
* Shooting Indicator (Z p. 20)  
+ Continuous Shooting Indicator  
: Bracketing Indicator  
, Self-Timer Indicator  
J
1ꢂ EN  
 
During Video Playback  
During Still Image Playback  
8
DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM  
DEC. 24. 2009 4:55 PM  
! Mode Indicator  
! Mode Indicator  
# Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 20)  
$ Folder/File Number  
% Slide Show Playback Indicator  
& Recording Medium Indicator  
( Battery Indicator  
# High Speed Recording Indicator  
$ Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when  
playing back a playlist.)  
% Quick Review Indicator (Z p. 19)  
: Digest Playback Indicator  
& Video Quality  
) Date/Time (Z p. 16)  
( Counter  
) Playback Mode  
* Face Detection Zoom Indicator  
+ Output with 1080p  
Playback  
Pause  
Forward Search  
Reverse Search  
Forward Slow-Motion  
Reverse Slow-Motion  
:
:
:
:
F
Q
K
J
Switching indication modes on LCD  
monitor  
Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications  
on LCD monitor switch as shown below:  
:
:
QF  
PQ  
In recording mode:  
(The number on the left shows speed.)  
All indications/Indications for selected  
functions  
In playback mode:  
All indications/Only date and time/No  
indications  
* Recording Medium Indicator  
+ Battery Indicator  
, Date/Time (Z p. 16)  
- Volume Level Indicator  
. Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator  
/ x.v.Color™  
0 Output with 1080p  
EN 1ꢃ  
Necessary Settings before Use  
NOTE  
Charging the Battery Pack  
You can also use the camcorder with just the  
AC adapter.  
The actual recording time may shorten  
depending on the recording environment,  
such as when recording scenes with fast  
moving subject.  
Please do not pull or bend the AC adapter  
plug and cable. This may damage the AC  
adapter.  
1 Close the LCD monitor to turn off the  
camcorder.  
2 Attach the battery pack, then connect  
the AC adapter.  
Date/Time Setting  
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2 Touch MENU.  
AC Adapter  
To AC Outlet  
(110V to 240V)  
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].  
The power/charge lamp blinks to  
indicate charging has started.  
When the lamp goes out, charging is  
finished.  
4 Select [CLOCK ADJUST].  
Recording  
Battery pack Charging time  
time  
BN-VF808U  
1 h 50 m  
2 h 40 m  
3 h 40 m  
1 h 10 m  
2 h 25 m  
3 h 40 m  
BN-VF815U  
(Provided)  
BN-VF823U  
5 Select [CLOCK SETTING].  
To check the remaining battery power  
See page 21.  
To detach the battery pack  
6 Select the city closest to the area  
where you use the camcorder.  
Selected area is highlighted  
Principal city of the  
selected area  
Time difference to  
GMT  
1ꢄ EN  
   
7 Select [ON] if daylight saving time is  
Language Setting  
observed.  
The language on the display can be changed.  
1 Open the LCD monitor to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2 Touch MENU.  
8 Set the date and time.  
3 Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS].  
Change the setting by using the touch  
sensor and select [ ] to set.  
&
4 Select [LANGUAGE].  
9 Select [SAVE].  
To reset the setting, select [CANCEL].  
Setting the clock to local time when  
traveling  
After performing steps 1-4 (Z p. 16)  
5 Select the desired language.  
5 Select [AREA SETTING].  
To return to the previous screen  
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
Grip Adjustment  
6 Select the city closest to the area you  
are traveling.  
To return to the previous screen  
Select  
.
@
NOTE  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
Fasten the strap when you grip the  
camcorder.  
When carrying the camcorder, please be  
careful not to drop it.  
EN 1ꢅ  
 
Other Settings  
3 Close the SD card cover.  
Using an SD Card  
The camcorder is programmed to record on  
the built-in memory when it is shipped from the  
factory.You can change the recording medium  
to an SD card.  
Operations are confirmed on the following  
SD cards.  
- Panasonic  
To remove an SD card  
Push the SD card once.  
After the card comes out a little, pull it out.  
- TOSHIBA  
- SanDisk  
- ATP  
Video recording:  
Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card  
(4 GB to 32 GB)  
Still image recording:  
SD card (256 MB to 2 GB) or SDHC card  
(4 GB to 32 GB)  
NOTE  
Insert and remove the SD card only while the  
power is turned off. Otherwise, data on the  
card may be corrupted.  
Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side  
of the label.  
Operations are not guaranteed if any other  
SD card than the mentioned above is used.  
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.  
Video data may not be recorded onto the  
SD cards on which video data have already  
been recorded using the devices from other  
manufacturers.  
Change the recording medium  
Set [MEDIA SETTINGS]  
[REC MEDIA  
&
FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR  
IMAGE] to [SD CARD].  
It is recommended to use Class 6 when  
recording video in UXP mode.  
NOTE  
No SD card is supplied with your camcorder.  
Format an SD card when using it for the  
first time  
Insert an SD card  
Preparation:  
Press the < (Power) button for more than  
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder.  
Select [MEDIA SETTINGS]  
[FORMAT  
&
SD CARD] to format the card.  
1 Slide the OPEN knob to open the SD  
card cover.  
2 Firmly insert the card with its clipped  
edge first.  
OPEN Knob  
1ꢆ EN  
 
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
Recording Files  
Video Recording  
Slide the mode switch to select  
! (video) mode.  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
recording mode.  
SNAPSHOT  
Press START/STOP to start  
recording.  
Approximate remaining  
time for recording  
You can also start/stop recording by  
selecting [REC] on the LCD monitor.  
(On-screen recording control)  
NOTE  
To stop recording  
Press START/STOP again.  
The video recording mode is automatically  
selected when you turn off the camcorder  
and then turn on again.  
To view the last recorded scene  
Select while recording is paused.  
A
If the camcorder is not operated for 5  
minutes while the power is on, it turns itself  
off automatically to conserve power.  
Selecting $ during playback deletes that  
scene.  
To record a still image during video  
recording  
Press SNAPSHOT.  
To change the video quality  
Change the settings in [VIDEO QUALITY].  
To change the manual recording mode  
Select [A/M] twice.  
EN 1ꢇ  
 
Recording Files (Continued)  
Still Image Recording  
Slide the mode switch to select  
# (still image) mode.  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
recording mode.  
Press and hold SNAPSHOT  
halfway.  
The ? indicator becomes green when  
the captured image is focused.  
Press SNAPSHOT fully to take a  
still image.  
To view the last recorded image  
Select  
after shooting.  
A
Selecting $ during playback deletes that  
image.  
To change the image quality  
Change the settings in [IMAGE QUALITY].  
To change the image size  
Change the settings in [IMAGE SIZE].  
NOTE  
To record still images continuously  
Set to [CONTINUOUS SHOOTING] in  
[SHUTTER MODE].  
If the camcorder is not operated for 5  
minutes while the power is on, it turns itself  
off automatically to conserve power.  
The sides of still images recorded in 16:9  
size may be cut off when printed. Check  
whether 16:9 size prints can be printed at  
your local print store.  
To change the manual recording mode  
Select [A/M] twice.  
ꢀ0 EN  
 
NOTE  
Zooming  
The flash does not work during [CONTINUOUS  
SHOOTING] and [BRACKETING].  
The flash does not work with the following  
SCENE SELECT settings.  
[LANDSCAPE] [TWILIGHT] [NIGHT] [SNOW]  
[BEACH] [FIREWORKS] [SUNSET]  
It is recommended shoot distance within 2 m  
(6.6 ft).  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
Zoom in  
Zoom out  
Checking the Remaining Space on  
the Recording Media  
T: Telephoto  
W: Wide angle  
You can also zoom out/zoom in by selecting [W] or  
[T] on the LCD monitor. (On-screen zoom control)  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Zoom ratio (factory-preset)  
Select the recording mode.  
! mode  
[10X/OPTICAL]  
# mode  
[10X/OPTICAL]  
Press INFO.  
Selected recording medium only  
To change the maximum zoom ratio  
(! mode only)  
Change the settings in [ZOOM].  
NOTE  
The maximum recording time is displayed for  
each video quality mode.  
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.  
To change the video quality  
1) Select the video quality.  
2) Select [SET].  
Flash  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
Preparation:  
Select # mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
Checking the Remaining Battery  
Power  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [FLASH].  
! mode:  
Press INFO and then select  
.
;
3 Select the desired setting.  
# mode:  
Disables this function.  
Press INFO.  
1 OFF  
The flash fires automatically.  
AUTO  
The flash fires automatically  
but reduces the red-eye  
phenomenon of the subject’s  
eyes.  
AUTO  
RED-EYE  
The flash fires regardless of the  
shooting condition.  
( ON  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT] or press INFO.  
The flash fires. The shutter  
speed becomes slower, so  
that background can also be  
brightened.  
SLOW  
SYNCHRO  
NOTE  
The recordable time display should only be used  
as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units.  
EN ꢀ1  
 
Playing Back Files  
Video Playback  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
playback mode.  
Slide the mode switch to select !  
(video) mode.  
The index screen appears.  
Select the desired file.  
To move to the previous or next page  
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.  
Operations during Video Playback —  
On-screen buttons  
To play back a few seconds from the  
beginning of each video  
Return to the first scene of the file  
Go to the first scene of the next file  
Return to the index screen  
:
:
:
:
:
N
O
L
J
E
Touch [  
].  
Reverse search (during playback)  
Frame-by-frame playback in reverse  
NOTE  
direction (during pause)*  
In some cases, parts of video other than the  
beginning may be played back.  
Some video may not be played back at all.  
Playback  
:
:
:
:
F
Q
K
G
Pause  
Forward search (during playback)  
To delete a video  
Frame-by-frame playback in forward  
Select $ when playback is stopped.  
To change the number of thumbnails  
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)  
direction (during pause)*  
* Slow playback starts when you keep touching  
the sensor button under  
/
for a while.  
E G  
Move the zoom lever to [W].  
Speaker volume  
To zoom in the video during pause  
(Remote Control Only)  
Press T on the remote control.  
+ : Turn up the volume  
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to  
move the zoom area.  
Press and hold W on the remote control to  
cancel zoom in.  
: Turn down the volume  
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Still Image Playback  
Press PLAY/REC to select the  
playback mode.  
Slide the mode switch to select #  
(still image) mode.  
The index screen appears.  
Select the desired file.  
To move to the previous or next page  
Touch [ ] or [ ] for over a second.  
Operations during Still Image Playback  
— On-screen buttons  
To delete a still image  
Select $.  
To change the number of thumbnails  
(6 thumbnails/12 thumbnails)  
Play the slide show in reverse direction  
Play the slide show in forward direction  
Return to the index screen  
Display the previous file  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
P
F
L
N
F
Q
O
Move the zoom lever to [W].  
Start the slide show  
To zoom in the image during playback  
(Remote Control Only)  
Press T on the remote control.  
End the slide show  
Display the next file  
Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise  
(during playback)  
:
Press ¡, ¢, £, ¤ on the remote control to  
move the zoom area.  
Press and hold W on the remote control to  
cancel zoom in.  
Rotate 90 degrees clockwise (during  
playback)  
:
NOTE  
The playback zoom does not function while  
slide show.  
EN ꢀꢁ  
 
USING WITH TV  
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.  
NOTE  
When connecting to the HDMI cable, the  
image or sound may not appear on the TV  
properly depending on the TV connected.  
In such cases, perform the following  
operations.  
Connection with TV  
1) Disconnect the HDMI cable and  
connect it again.  
2) Turn off and on the camcorder again.  
You can output videos from the HDMI  
connector, COMPONENT connector, or AV  
connector. Select the connector that best suits  
your television.  
To connect using the COMPONENT  
connector  
Preparation:  
Turn off all units.  
AV Connector  
To connect using the HDMI mini  
connector  
COMPONENT Connector  
We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI  
cable (High Speed cable).  
HDMI Mini Connector  
DC Connector  
Component  
AC Adapter  
Cable  
To AC Outlet  
DC Connector  
AC Adapter  
AV Cable  
HDMI Cable (optional)  
(Mini to full-sized HDMI cable)  
To AC Outlet  
COMPONENT  
Input Connector  
Audio L/R Input  
Connector  
Video Connector  
is not in use.  
HDMI Connector  
NOTE  
Change the settings in [COMPONENT  
OUTPUT] according to the connection.  
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To connect using the AV connector  
Playback Operation  
AV Connector  
After the connection with TV is completed  
1 Turn on the camcorder and the TV.  
2 Set the TV to its VIDEO mode.  
3 (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.  
DC Connector  
AC Adapter  
4 Start playback on the camcorder.  
(Z p. 22, 23)  
To display camcorder’s on-screen  
display on TV  
To AC Outlet  
Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [ON].  
AV Cable  
NOTE  
When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™  
set to [ON], change the x.v.Color™ setting on  
TV. For details, refer to the TV’s instruction  
manual.  
AV Input Connector  
NOTE  
Change the settings in [VIDEO OUTPUT] to  
suit the screen size of your television.  
EN ꢀꢃ  
 
COPYING  
Copying Files  
Types of Copying and Connectable Device  
Using a BD/DVD Burner  
The Camcorder  
You can copy files between the  
built-in memory and the SD card  
with this camcorder alone.  
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.)  
DVD Burner  
CU-VD50/CU-VD3  
You can copy files recorded on  
this camcorder onto discs.  
- Playing back the disc in the BD/DVD burner  
using the camcorder.  
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD  
burner.*  
- Playing back the disc on a PC.*  
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD player  
that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*  
* The DVD must first be finalized using the  
camcorder’s menu.  
BD Burner  
LaCie Model No. 301828  
LG Model No.BE06LU10  
You can copy files recorded on  
this camcorder onto discs.  
Only the BD/DVD created from the  
USB External Hard Disk Drive  
You can copy files recorded  
on this camcorder onto a USB  
external hard disk drive.  
camcorder can be played by operating the  
BD/DVD burner while connected to the  
Camcorder.  
When connecting the 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.  
PC  
You can copy files from the  
camcorder to a disc using a PC.  
Connection with a BD/DVD Burner  
Preparation:  
VCR/DVD Recorder  
Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the  
BD/DVD burner.  
You can dub video recorded on  
this camcorder onto VCR/DVD  
recorder.  
USB Connector  
DC Connector  
NOTE  
It is recommended to use the JVC DVD  
burner CU-VD50 or CU-VD3. If you use  
CU-VD20 or CU-VD40, the recording time  
may take approx. 2 times longer than the  
time that is described in the instruction  
manual of DVD burner.  
Recommended USB external hard disk drive  
Seagate  
LaCie  
FreeAgent™ Desk series  
Design by Neil Poulton series  
AC Adapter  
USB external hard disk drive with the capacity  
over 2 TB cannot be used.  
USB Cable  
BD/DVD Burner  
To AC Outlet  
USB Connector  
ꢀꢄ EN  
 
NOTE  
4 Select [YES] or [NO].  
Refer also to the BD/DVD burner’s instruction  
manual.  
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.  
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or  
by playlist.  
When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB  
cable that came with the DVD burner.  
When connecting to a BD burner, use a  
USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male)  
connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is  
recommended. Refer to page 35 for information  
on contacting JVC.  
5 Select [EXECUTE].  
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.  
Backup All Files  
Preparation:  
To cancel copying, select [STOP].  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select built-in memory or SD card to copy  
from.  
Copying Video Files that Have Never  
Been Copied  
Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD  
burner.  
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE  
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.  
Files that have never been copied to the discs  
are automatically selected and copied.  
1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (!  
1 Press the < (Power) button for  
more than 2 seconds to turn on the  
camcorder.  
mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).  
2 Press DIRECT DISC.  
2 Select the desired setting.  
3 Select [YES] or [NO].  
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.  
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or  
by playlist.  
! mode: [ALL SCENES]  
# mode: [ALL IMAGES]  
All files in the recording medium are copied.  
! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]  
# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]  
Files that have never been copied are  
automatically selected and copied.  
4 Select [EXECUTE].  
3 Select [EXECUTE].  
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.  
To cancel the disc creation, select  
[CANCEL].  
EN ꢀꢅ  
Copying Files (Continued)  
1 Press the < (Power) button for  
more than 2 seconds to turn on the  
camcorder.  
To quit the screen  
1) Select [QUIT].  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
NOTE  
2 Set the VCR/DVD recorder to its AUX  
This method can be used to copy video files to  
discs in a computer connected to the camcorder.  
input mode.  
Check that the images from the camcorder  
are input correctly to the VCR/DVD  
recorder.  
Dubbing Files to a VCR/DVD Recorder  
Preparation:  
3 Play back playlists on the camcorder.  
Create a playlist.  
Turn off all units.  
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 beginning  
and the end of the footage.)  
To connect using the AV connectors  
(analog dubbing)  
AV Connector  
4 At the point you want to start  
dubbing, start recording on the VCR/  
DVD recorder.  
Refer to the VCR/DVD recorder’s  
instruction manual.  
To stop dubbing  
Stop recording on the VCR/DVD recorder.  
DC Connector  
AC Adapter  
To hide the date or icons on the screen  
Change the settings in [DISPLAY ON TV]  
before dubbing.  
Switching indication modes on LCD  
monitor  
Each time you touch DISPLAY, indications  
on LCD monitor switch as shown below:  
AV Cable  
In recording mode:  
To AC Outlet  
All indications/Indications for selected  
functions  
In playback mode:  
All indications/Only date and time/No  
indications  
VCR/DVD Recorder  
AV Connector  
(Input)  
ꢀꢆ EN  
 
PC OPERATION  
Creating a Disc Using a PC  
You can copy the data from the camcorder and  
1 Click [Easy Installation].  
create a disc using a PC.  
Installing the software to the PC  
Q
System Requirements  
Windows Vista  
OS: Windows Vista®  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Home Basic (SP1)  
Home Premium (SP1)  
(32-bit, pre-installed)  
2 Click [Next].  
CPU: Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or higher  
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher  
recommended.)  
RAM: At least 2 GB  
Windows XP  
OS: Windows® XP  
Home Edition (SP2/SP3)  
Professional (SP2/SP3)  
(pre-installed)  
3 Click [Finish].  
CPU: Intel® CoreTM Duo, 1.66 GHz or higher  
(Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or higher  
recommended.)  
RAM: At least 1 GB  
Everio MediaBrowser icons are created on  
the desktop.  
To check the PC specification  
Right-click on [Computer] (or [My  
Computer]) in the [Start] menu and select  
[Properties].  
NOTE  
Make sure your PC has a recordable BD/  
DVD drive.  
If your system does not meet the  
requirements, it is recommended to copy  
Everio MediaBrowser Player is a software  
that plays AVCHD discs on the PC.  
(DVD discs cannot be played.)  
files using a BD/DVD burner. (Z p. 26)  
To see the Instruction Guide for Everio  
MediaBrowser  
Preparation:  
Load the provided CD-ROM into the PC.  
In Windows Vista, the auto play dialog box  
appears.  
1) Double-click the icon of Everio  
MediaBrowser.  
2) Click [Help], and click [MediaBrowser Help].  
Click  
Click  
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Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued)  
Making Backup on the PC  
R
3 Click [All volume in camcorder] and  
click [Next].  
Preparation:  
Install the software to the PC.  
Make sure that enough free space is left in  
the PC’s HDD.  
Press the < (Power) button for more than  
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder.  
USB Connector  
4 Click [Start].  
Power button  
USB Cable  
Backup starts.  
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.  
3) Disconnect the USB cable and close the  
LCD monitor.  
USB Connector  
1 Press the < (Power) button for  
more than 2 seconds to turn on the  
camcorder.  
NOTE  
It takes time to back up many videos.  
2 Select [BACK UP].  
Everio MediaBrowser starts on the PC.  
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Making User Lists to Arrange the  
Files  
S
5 Click the recording date.  
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.  
The files recorded on the day are displayed.  
1 Double-click the icon to open the  
calendar.  
6 Drag and drop the file into the user  
list.  
2 Select [Movies only].  
To add other files into the user list, repeat  
steps 5 and 6.  
3 Click [+].  
4 Input the name of the new user list  
and click [OK].  
EN ꢁ1  
Creating a Disc Using a PC (Continued)  
Copying Files to a disc  
T
4 Drag and drop the file, into the part at  
the bottom 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.  
5 Input the disc name, select the top  
1 Select the user list and click [Create  
menu style and click [Next].  
Disc].  
6 Click [Start].  
2 Select the disc type and click [Next].  
NOTE  
3 Click [Select files individually] and  
When copying video recorded in UXP  
click [Next].  
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.  
To add all the files onto discs, click [Select  
all files displayed], then go to step 5.  
Use Everio MediaBrowser Player to play  
back the disc. Refer to the help of the  
provided Everio MediaBrowser software to  
operate.  
For detail on operating Everio MediaBrowser,  
click [Help] and refer to [MediaBrowser Help].  
Adobe® Reader® must be installed to read  
[MediaBrowser Help]. Adobe® Reader® can  
be downloaded from Adobe’s web site:  
For assistance in operating the provided  
software, refer to the support information.  
(Z p. 35)  
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Folder Structure and Extensions  
EVERIO_MEM  
EVERIO_SD  
X = number  
Contains the still image folders.  
[DCIM]  
[XXXJVCSO]  
[DCIM]  
[XXXJVCSO]  
Video files with defective  
management information are  
saved.  
[EXTMOV]  
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]  
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]  
[EXTMOV]  
[DEM_XXXX.MTS]  
[MOV_XXXX.MTS]  
[PRIVATE]  
Contains management information  
files of event and/or disc creation  
information for the files taken with  
the camcorder.  
[PRIVATE]  
[AVCHD]  
[BDMV]  
[STREAM]  
[XXXXX.MTS]  
[JVC]  
[AVCHD]  
[BDMV]  
[STREAM]  
[XXXXX.MTS]  
Video file in AVCHD format  
[BACKUP]  
[BACKUP]  
[CLIPINF]  
[CLIPINF]  
[PLAYLIST]  
[INDEX.BDM]  
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]  
[PLAYLIST]  
[INDEX.BDM]  
[MOVIEOBJ.BDM]  
For Macintosh users  
To copy files to a computer  
1) Connect the camcorder to the computer with the USB cable.  
2) Select [PLAYBACK ON PC].  
3) Click [EVERIO_MEM/EVERIO_SD] displayed on the computer screen.  
4) Click  
.
Search the files you want referring the folder structure above.  
5) Copy files to any folder on the PC (such as the desktop).  
Click  
Copy  
(The screen is the image of Mac OS X.)  
To edit files  
Use the software compatible with AVCHD/JPEG.  
NOTE  
Do not move or delete the folders and the files in the camcorder.  
EN ꢁꢁ  
Using with a Portable Media Player  
Turning on the Export Mode  
To cancel the export setting  
Select the file and select [  
] again.  
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 help of  
Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.  
To quit the screen  
1) Select [DONE].  
2) Select [YES].  
To confirm the export setting  
Press EXPORT on the index screen.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
Transferring the Files to PC  
Press EXPORT twice.  
Preparation:  
Install iTunes® on a PC.  
1 Connect the camcorder to the PC  
with the USB cable.  
2 Select [EXPORT TO LIBRARY].  
To turn off the export mode  
Press EXPORT twice.  
Making the Export Setting  
You can set the recorded videos to be  
exported to iTunes®.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Press EXPORT.  
All the files with the export setting turned  
on are transferred to PC.  
If you 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.  
2 Select the file and select [  
].  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
3 Select [DONE].  
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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™) easily after recording.  
For details on uploading files, refer to the help  
of Everio MediaBrowser in the CD-ROM.  
Preparation:  
1 Connect the camcorder to the PC  
Select ! mode.  
with the USB cable.  
Select the recording mode.  
2 Select [UPLOAD].  
Press UPLOAD twice.  
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.  
If you cannot upload the file to  
YouTube™  
You need your YouTube™ account to  
upload files to YouTube™. 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.  
Customer Support Information  
Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license.  
JVC  
When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service  
following information ready.  
Product Name, Model, Problem, Error Message  
PC (Manufacturer, Model (Desktop/Laptop), CPU, OS, Memory (MB), Available Hard Disk Space (GB))  
Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions, depending on their subject matter.  
JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC, or questions regarding 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/German/French/Spanish  
+800-1532-4865 (toll-free)  
+44-1489-564-764  
English/German/French/Spanish/  
Italian/Dutch  
Other Countries in Europe  
Asia (Philippines)  
China  
English  
+63-2-438-0090  
Chinese  
10800-163-0014 (toll-free)  
Please check our website for latest information and downloading.  
EN ꢁꢃ  
 
FURTHER INFORMATION  
Changing the Menu Settings  
To return to the previous screen  
Select @.  
1 Touch MENU.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
2 Select the desired menu.  
3 Select the desired setting.  
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% or fewer pixels may be ineffective.)  
Trouble  
Action  
Connect the AC adapter correctly.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
No power is supplied.  
[QUICK RESTART] is set to [ON].  
The battery is being charged.  
The power/charge lamp  
blinks when the LCD  
monitor is closed.  
Fully charge the battery pack, 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 pack is repeatedly charged, the  
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.  
The remaining battery  
display is not correct.  
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.  
ꢁꢄ EN  
 
Trouble  
Action  
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).  
Recording cannot be  
performed.  
Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by  
bright light. This is not a malfunction.  
Vertical lines appear on  
recorded images.  
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section  
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.  
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.)  
Cancel group display and date search functions.  
Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA  
FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)  
Cannot find a recorded  
video.  
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 pack charge.  
(When the battery pack 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 pack is being recharged outside the permitted  
temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery  
pack.)  
The lamp does not flash  
during battery pack  
charging.  
Replace the battery.  
Set [REMOTE] to [ON].  
The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places  
exposed to strong light.  
The remote control does  
not work.  
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 to  
YouTube™.  
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®.  
If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory  
!ꢀPerform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.)  
#ꢀIf this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs.  
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].  
EN ꢁꢅ  
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  
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY].  
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  
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
ERROR IN BUILT-IN  
MEMORY!  
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)  
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.  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
Do not change the folder name on a computer.  
MEMORY CARD ERROR!  
Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.  
Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.  
RECORDING CANCELLED  
RECORDING FAILURE  
SD card:  
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.  
Built-in memory:  
PLAYBACK FAILED  
Do not allow the camcorder to be subject to impact/vibrations.  
Delete files. Move files to a PC or other devices.  
Replace the SD card with a new one.  
INSUFFICIENT SPACE  
Select [OK] to restore.  
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS  
DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS  
REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK,  
RECOVER?  
ꢁꢆ EN  
 
Specifications  
General  
Power supply  
AC Adapter  
Power requirement  
DC 11 V (Using AC adapter)  
DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)  
Power consumption  
Approx. 4.0 W*  
* When the monitor backlight is set to  
[STANDARD] mode.  
AC 110 V to 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz  
$
Output  
DC 11 V  
, 1 A  
§
Remote Control  
Power supply  
Rated Current Consumption: 1A  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
67 mm x 72 mm x 135 mm  
(2-11/16" x 2-7/8" x 5-3/8")  
Weight  
Approx. 400 g (0.89 lbs)  
Approx. 485 g (1.07 lbs) (incl. battery pack)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)  
Operating humidity  
DC 3 V  
Battery life  
Approx. 1 year  
(depending on the frequency of use)  
Operating distance  
Within 4 m (13.16 ft)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
42 mm x 14.5 mm x 91 mm  
(1-11/16" x 5/8" x 3-5/8")  
Weight  
35% to 80%  
Approx. 30 g (0.07 lbs)  
(incl. battery)  
Camera/LCD monitor  
Pickup  
1/2.33" (10,290,000 pixels) progressive CMOS  
Lens  
Still image  
Format  
JPEG  
F 2.8 to 4.5, f = 6.7 mm to 67.0 mm,  
10:1 power zoom lens  
Filter diameter  
ø46 mm  
LCD monitor  
2.8" diagonally measured,  
LCD panel/TFT active matrix system  
Flash  
Within 2 m (6.6 ft)  
(recommended shooting distance)  
Image size  
4:3 mode:  
3456 x 2592 / 3072 x 2304 /  
2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 /  
640 x 480  
16:9 mode: 3456 x 1944 / 3072 x 1728 /  
2592 x 1456 / 1920 x 1080 /  
1280 x 720  
Image quality  
FINE / STANDARD  
Video  
Connectors  
Signal format  
1080/60i  
AV output  
Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75  
Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 k  
HDMI  
HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Color™)  
Component output  
Y, Pb, Pr component output  
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75  
Pb/Pr: 700 mV (p-p), 75  
W
Recording/Playback format  
Video:  
Audio:  
W
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Dolby Digital (2ch)  
Recording mode (video)  
UXP:  
XP:  
SP:  
VBR, average of 24 Mbps  
W
VBR, average of 17 Mbps  
VBR, average of 12 Mbps  
VBR, average of 5 Mbps  
W
USB  
EP:  
Mini USB type A and type B,  
USB 2.0 compliant  
Headphones  
Recording mode (audio)  
48 kHz, 256 kbps  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, stereo, analog output  
Microphone  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, stereo, analog input  
Design and specifications subject to change  
without notice.  
EN ꢁꢇ  
 
Specifications (Continued)  
h: hour/m: minute  
Approximate recordable time (for video)  
Recording medium  
Built-in Memory  
32 GB  
SDHC Card  
8 GB 16 GB  
4 GB  
20 m  
32 GB  
2 h 40 m  
4 h 00 m  
5 h 52 m  
14 h 40 m  
Quality  
UXP  
2 h 56 m  
4 h 9 m  
40 m  
1 h 20 m  
2 h 00 m  
2 h 56 m  
7 h 20 m  
XP  
SP  
EP  
30 m  
1 h 00 m  
1 h 28 m  
3 h 40 m  
5 h 53 m  
14 h 44 m  
44 m  
1 h 50 m  
Approximate number of images (for still image)  
Recording medium  
Built-in  
Memory  
SD Card  
SDHC Card  
32 GB 512 MB 1 GB  
2 GB  
640  
4 GB  
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB  
Image size/Quality  
3456 x 1944 / FINE  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
7730  
9999  
9760  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
9999  
160  
250  
200  
320  
280  
440  
510  
810  
320  
500  
400  
640  
570  
890  
1270 2570 5180 9999  
3456 x 1944 / STANDARD  
3072 x 1728 / FINE  
1030 2030 4090 8260 9999  
820 1620 3260 6590 9999  
3072 x 1728 / STANDARD  
2592 x 1456 / FINE  
1290 2550 5140 9999 9999  
1150 2260 4560 9200 9999  
1790 3530 7100 9999 9999  
2592 x 1456 / STANDARD  
1920 x 1080 / FINE  
1030 2100 4140 8330 9999 9999  
1620 3210 6310 9999 9999 9999  
1920 x 1080 / STANDARD  
1280 x 720 / FINE  
1190 2400 4690 9230 9999 9999 9999  
1760 3530 6780 9999 9999 9999 9999  
1280 x 720 / STANDARD  
3456 x 2592 / FINE  
120  
190  
150  
240  
210  
340  
550  
880  
240  
380  
300  
480  
420  
680  
480  
770  
610  
980  
870  
960  
1930 3860 7810  
3456 x 2592 / STANDARD  
3072 x 2304 / FINE  
1510 3050 6110 9999  
1210 2440 4880 9860  
1930 3890 7790 9999  
1710 3450 6900 9999  
STANDARD  
3072 x 2304 /  
FINE  
2592 x 1944 /  
2592 x 1944 / STANDARD  
1600 x 1200 / FINE  
1380 2720 5490 9999 9999  
1110 2260 4440 8950 9999 9999  
1760 3590 7060 9999 9999 9999  
1600 x 1200 / STANDARD  
640 x 480 / FINE  
3330 6670 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999  
5990 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999  
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 built-in memory or the SD card, or the remaining battery  
power.  
ꢂ0 EN  
 
h: hour/m: minute  
Required charging/recording time (approx.)  
Battery pack  
BN-VF808U  
Charging time  
Recording time  
1 h 50 m  
2 h 40 m  
3 h 40 m  
1 h 10 m*  
2 h 25 m*  
3 h 40 m*  
BN-VF815U  
(Provided)  
BN-VF823U  
* When the monitor backlight is set to [STANDARD] mode.  
EN ꢂ1  
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  
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.  
Do not bend or drop the recording medium,  
Plug Adapter  
or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or  
vibrations.  
Do not splash the recording medium with water.  
Do not use, replace, or store the recording  
medium in locations that are exposed to  
strong static electricity or electrical noise.  
Do not turn off the camcorder power or  
Battery Pack  
remove the battery or AC adapter during  
shooting, playback, or when otherwise  
accessing the recording medium.  
The supplied battery pack is a Terminals  
lithium-ion battery. Before using  
the supplied battery pack or an  
optional battery pack, be sure  
Do not bring the recording medium near  
objects that have a strong magnetic field or  
that emit strong electromagnetic waves.  
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.  
When formatting or erasing data using  
the camcorder, only the file administration  
information is changed. The data is not  
completely erased from the hard disk. If you  
want to completely erase all of the data,  
we recommend either using commercially  
available software that is specially designed for  
that purpose, or by physically destroying the  
camcorder with a hammer etc.  
To avoid hazards  
... do not burn.  
... do not short-circuit the terminals. Keep it away  
from metallic objects when not in use. When  
transporting, make sure the provided battery  
cap is attached to the battery. If the battery cap  
is misplaced, carry the battery in a plastic bag.  
... do not modify or disassemble.  
... do not expose the battery to temperatures  
exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the  
battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.  
... use only specified chargers.  
LCD Monitor  
To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO  
NOT  
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). Cooler temperatures  
require longer charging time, or in some cases  
stop charging at all.  
... push it strongly or apply any shocks.  
... place the camcorder with LCD monitor on the  
bottom.  
To prolong service life  
... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.  
Warmer temperatures prevent complete  
charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.  
... 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.  
ꢂꢀ EN  
 
To prevent the unit from dropping,  
Main Unit  
Fasten the grip belt securely.  
When using the camcorder with a tripod,  
For safety, DO NOT  
attach the camcorder to the tripod securely.  
If the camcorder drops, you may be injured and  
the camcorder may be damaged.  
... open the camcorder’s chassis.  
... disassemble or modify the unit.  
... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects to  
enter the unit.  
When a child uses the unit, there must be  
parental guidance.  
... 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.  
... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.  
... near a television set.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number : GZ-HM400U  
Trade Name : JVC  
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.  
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470  
Telephone Number : 973-317-5000  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Changes or 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.  
... near appliances generating strong magnetic  
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting  
antennas, etc.).  
... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C  
or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C or 32°F)  
temperatures.  
DO NOT leave the unit  
... in places of over 50°C (122°F).  
... in places where humidity is extremely low  
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).  
... in direct sunlight.  
... in a closed car in summer.  
... near a heater.  
... in high places such as on a TV. Leaving the unit  
in high places while a cable is connected may  
result in a malfunction if the cable is caught and  
the unit falls onto the 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.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
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.  
EN ꢂꢁ  
Terms  
A
O
AC Adapter ..................................................16, 42  
Number of Images .............................................40  
AV Connection .............................................25, 28  
B
C
On-screen Recording Control ............................19  
On-screen Zoom Control ...................................21  
Battery Pack ................................................16, 42  
BD/DVD Backup ................................................26  
BD/DVD Burner .................................................26  
P
Playback Zoom ............................................22, 23  
Portable Media Player .......................................34  
CD-ROM ......................................................10, 29  
Clock Adjust ......................................................16  
Component Connection ....................................24  
Copying Files .....................................................26  
Q
R
Quick Review ...............................................19, 20  
Recordable Time ...............................................40  
Recording Medium ............................................42  
Remaining Battery Power ..................................21  
Remaining Recording Time ...............................21  
Remote Control ...........................................11, 13  
D
Date/Time Setting ...............................................5  
Digest Playback .................................................22  
Dubbing Playback ..............................................28  
E
F
H
I
S
U
Export to Library Mode ......................................34  
Flash .................................................................21  
HDMI .................................................................24  
iTunes ................................................................34  
SD Card ............................................................18  
Speaker Volume ................................................22  
Uploading Files .................................................35  
USB Cable ...................................................26, 30  
Y
Z
Viewing Files on TV ...........................................24  
YouTube .............................................................35  
Zoom .................................................................21  
L
Language Setting ..............................................17  
LCD Monitor ................................................14, 42  
M
Menu Settings ...................................................36  
US  
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  
0609FOH-AL-VM  
 
EN  
Advanced INSTRUCTIONS  
HD MEMORY CAMERA  
GZ-HM400  
Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive......... 73  
Upload Trimming........................................... 75  
via HDMI .................................................... 76  
Terms........................................................... 94  
Playback with Special Effects....................... 53  
File Search Function..................................... 54  
Playing Back MTS Files................................ 55  
Print Setting ................................................ 67  
DPOF Print Setting....................................... 67  
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer .......... 68  
46 EN  
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
Manual Recording  
Manual recording mode enables you to set the  
focus and screen brightness, etc. manually.  
Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness manually.  
Changing to Manual Recording Mode  
Preparation:  
1 Slide the FOCUS/BRIGHT switch up  
to BRIGHT.  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
Select [A/M] twice.  
2 Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the  
brightness of the subject.  
The brightness is corrected in the following  
range.  
To return to the auto recording mode  
Select [A/M] so that the @ indicator  
appears.  
! mode: –6 to +6 by 1.  
# mode: –2.0 to +2.0 (EV) by 1/3 EV.  
3 Press SET.  
Focusing  
Shutter Speed  
You can adjust the focus manually.  
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion  
of the fast-moving subject, and a slow  
shutter speed can blur the subject to give the  
impression of motion.  
1 Slide the FOCUS/BRIGHT switch  
down to FOCUS.  
1 Press S (Shutter Speed).  
2 Turn the adjustment dial to focus on  
the subject.  
@ (long-distance side)  
2 Turn the adjustment dial to adjust the  
? (short-distance side)  
shutter speed in the following range.  
The smaller the value, the faster the shutter  
speed.  
3 Press SET.  
! mode: 1/2 to 1/4000  
# mode: 1/2 to 1/500*  
NOTE  
* 1/2 to 1/250 when using the flash  
When zooming, the subject will not go out of  
focus if you adjust the focus at the telephoto  
(T) side before zooming to the wide angle (W)  
side.  
3 Press SET.  
NOTE  
It is recommended to use a tripod when  
recording with a slow shutter speed.  
EN 47  
 
Manual Recording (Continued)  
3 Select the desired function.  
Aperture Priority Setting  
You can select one of the following  
functions. For details on each function, see  
the pages given.  
You can add a blurring effect to the  
background by setting the aperture value  
(F-number).  
[ ] = default setting  
[BACKLIGHT COMP.] (Z p. 50)  
SCENE SELECT (Z p. 49)  
PHOTOMETRY AREA (Z p. 50)  
WB (Z p. 50)  
1 Press A (Aperture Priority Setting).  
FOCUS ASSIST (Z p. 49)  
HIGH SPEED RECORDING*1 (Z p. 51)  
SHUTTER MODE (Z p. 78)  
2 Turn the adjustment dial to select one  
CONT. SHOOTING SPEED (Z p. 82)  
FLASH*2 (Z p. 21)  
of the following aperture value.  
SELF-TIMER*2 (Z p. 77)  
At the lower F-number (larger aperture  
value), the background will be more  
blurred. At the higher F-number (smaller  
aperture value), the focus will be clearer for  
both near and far objects.  
F2.8 / F3.4 / F4.0 / F5.6  
F4.5 when the zoom lever is set all the way  
to T side.  
*1 ! mode only  
*2 # mode only  
To make adjustment by the USER button  
Operate as follows.  
3 Press SET.  
In the case of functions that are turned  
on or off ([BACKLIGHT COMP.], etc.)  
Pressing U (USER) turns on or off the  
function.  
NOTE  
If the image is too bright, select a larger  
F-number. If the image is too dark, select a  
smaller F-number.  
In the case of functions that  
have settings to be selected  
([SCENE SELECT], etc.)  
1) Press U (USER).  
Manual Setting by the USER button  
2) Turn the adjustment dial to adjust or  
select a setting.  
3) Press SET.  
By assigning one of manual adjustment  
functions that you frequently use to the  
U (USER) button, you can access the function  
quickly.  
4) Press U (USER) again to quit the screen.  
To assign a function to the USER button  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [USER BUTTON SETTING].  
48 EN  
 
4 Select the desired setting.  
Manual Setting in Menu  
In the manual recording mode:  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [MANUAL SETTING].  
Depending on the kind of settings you  
select, you can set the value by using the  
touch sensor.  
To return to the previous screen  
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
3 Select the desired menu.  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
! PORTRAIT: The subject in the foreground is accentuated by  
blurring the background.  
> LANDSCAPE: Focuses on the distant landmarks.  
$ TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural.  
NIGHT: Records with more sensitivity in dim locations by  
adjusting the shutter speed automatically.  
5
? SNOW: Compensates for subjects that may appear too dark  
when shooting in extremely bright surroundings, such as  
in snow.  
( BEACH: Captures vividly the blue sky and sea on a sunny  
beach without making the people appear dark.  
) SPORTS: Records fast moving subjects clearly.  
. SPOTLIGHT: Select this when a spotlight makes a subject  
appear too bright.  
SCENE SELECT  
Adjusts the exposure and/or  
shutter speed to suit your  
surroundings or the subject.  
+ FIREWORKS: Suitable for shooting fireworks in the night  
sky.  
/ SUNSET: Captures the atmosphere of the sunset in  
beautiful colors.  
The image becomes black and white. The outline of focused  
object is displayed in blue.  
Use this for adjusting the focus more precisely.  
Adjust the focus, then select [SET] to fix the focus.  
FOCUS ASSIST  
Assists you to adjust the  
focus.  
EN 49  
 
Manual Recording (Continued)  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
@ [AUTO]: White balance is adjusted automatically.  
B MWB: Adjusts the white balance manually depending on  
the light source.  
1) Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of  
the camcorder so that the white paper fills  
the screen.  
WB  
=
Adjusts the white balance to  
achieve the optimum colors  
for the amount of light in your  
surroundings during recording.  
2) Keep touching OK until the B indicator  
appears.  
D FINE: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.  
E CLOUD: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.  
F HALOGEN: When a video light or similar type of lighting is  
used.  
- BACKLIGHT COMP.  
Backlight compensation  
brightens the subject by  
increasing the exposure.  
1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
0 ON: Activates the function.  
PHOTOMETRY AREA  
Enables you to adjust the  
brightness in the desired spot  
when backlight compensation  
does not work well.  
[WHOLE SCREEN]: Brightness is adjusted automatically  
for whole screen.  
SPOT: Brightness for the specified spot is adjusted  
6
7
automatically.  
1 [OFF]: No effect is used.  
J SEPIA: The image has a brownish tint like old still images.  
K MONOTONE: The image becomes black and white like old  
movies.  
w EFFECT  
Enables you to record videos or  
still images with special effects.  
L CLASSIC FILM*: This effect skips frames to give images of  
an old movie atmosphere.  
M STROBE*: The image looks like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
* ! mode only  
1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
0 ON: Activates the function.  
t TELE MACRO  
Enables you to shoot a  
subject as large as possible  
at a distance of approx. 60 cm  
(1.97 ft).  
NOTE  
Set [TELE MACRO] to [OFF] if you will not take close-up still  
images.  
Non-close-up still images will be blurred if [TELE MACRO] is set to  
[ON].  
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Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
1 [OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
70%: Sections that are close to be over-exposed are  
displayed in striped pattern.  
ZEBRA  
>
The over-exposed sections of  
the subject are displayed in  
striped pattern on the screen.  
Use this as a guide for adjusting  
the brightness.  
100%: Sections that are over-exposed are displayed in  
striped pattern.  
NOTE  
(In ! mode only)  
Correct the brightness by using the shutter speed or aperture  
priority setting function.  
Adjust the sharpness using the touch sensor, then touch OK.  
SHARPNESS  
^
Enhances the outline of the  
subject.  
NOTE  
Enhancing the sharpness causes the recorded image to appear  
grainy.  
(In ! mode only)  
High Speed Recording  
4 Press START/STOP to start recording.  
Recording ends automatically when the  
You can capture fast-moving subjects clearly.  
recording time limit is expired, even if you do  
not stop recording.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
NOTE  
Video quality is fixed to XP mode.  
Sound cannot be recorded.  
Face detection cannot be set.  
Only optical zoom is available.  
When using the U (USER) button, pressing  
the U (USER) button repeatedly changes the  
setting.  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [HIGH SPEED RECORDING].  
3 Select the desired recording speed.  
See the table below.  
Recording time  
(sec)  
Playback time  
Aspect ratio  
(sec)  
Setting  
Image size  
Deactivates the function.  
1 [OFF]  
120fps  
300fps  
600fps  
480 x 270  
480 x 116  
640 x 72  
4
4
8
16:9  
20  
24  
16:3.9  
16:1.8  
2.4  
fps = frames per second  
EN 51  
 
Advanced Recording Functions  
Select  
.
Registering Files to Events  
If you select an event to register the file to  
before starting recording, you can find the file  
easily at playback.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
To turn off the face detection mode  
Select again.  
Select the recording mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
Recording still images with the face  
detection mode turned on  
2 Select [REGISTER EVENT].  
1) Press and hold SNAPSHOT half way.  
3 Select the event.  
2) Press SNAPSHOT.  
Using the self-timer in the face detection mode  
Preparation:  
Set [SELF-TIMER] to [FACE DETECTION].  
1) Press SNAPSHOT.  
Faces are detected.  
The selected event is displayed on the  
screen.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To search by event  
See page 55.  
2) The still image is recorded 3 seconds after  
the face of the photographer is detected.  
NOTE  
Once you select a certain event to register a  
file, the setting will remain even if you turn off  
the camcorder.  
Photographer  
Turning on the Face Detection Mode  
If you set this mode on, the camcorder detects  
the faces and adjust brightness and focus  
so that the faces are recorded clearly. The  
maximum of 16 face frames are displayed.  
NOTE  
If the LCD monitor is turned upside down,  
not displayed. Change the setting when the LCD  
monitor is in the normal position.  
You cannot turn on the face detection mode if  
[SELF-TIMER] is set to [FACE DETECTION].  
(This is indicated by blinking .)  
Depending on the condition, faces may not be  
detected.  
is  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the recording mode.  
If the face detection does not work correctly, turn  
off the mode before recording.  
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Advanced Playback Functions  
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  
Fades in or out with a black screen.  
T WIPE-SLIDE:  
Add effects at the beginning and end of videos.  
These effects cannot be set for still images.  
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.  
W WIPE-SHUTTER:  
Wipes in from the center of a black screen  
toward the top and bottom, or wipes out in  
the opposite way.  
3 Select a desired effect.  
NOTE  
For details on each effect, see the right  
column.  
No effect will be applied on files with a play  
time shorter than 7 seconds.  
Original sound reproduction  
The K2 function is designed to provide natural  
sound by improving the playback sound from  
low bit-rate digital sources.  
4 Select the file you want to play back.  
1 Press MENU.  
To quit the screen  
Touch MENU.  
2 Select [K2 TECHNOLOGY].  
To turn off the effect  
Select [OFF] in step 3.  
3 Select [ON].  
To quit the screen  
Touch MENU.  
To turn off the effect  
Select [OFF] in step 3.  
EN 53  
 
Advanced Playback Functions (Continued)  
Date Index Screen  
File Search Function  
You can search the desired file by the  
recording date.  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Select  
.
In case of # mode, go to step 3.  
Group Index Screen  
!
You can search the desired file by the group.  
The group is created automatically based on  
recording date and time. And the contents of  
the group are changed when adding/deleting  
or editing scenes.  
2 Select [SEARCH DATE].  
1 Select  
.
3 Select the recording date.  
2 Select [GROUP].  
4 Select the file you want to play back.  
3 Select the file you want to play back.  
The number of files in the group is  
displayed in the thumbnails.  
To return to the index screen  
Select  
.
@
To return to the index screen  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
NOTE  
The contents of the group may be changed  
depending on the interval of the recording  
time. To change the contents, register the  
event. (Z p. 52)  
The created groups may not be listed by  
recording date such as when copying the  
files to an SD card.  
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Event Screen  
!
Playing Back MTS Files  
You can search the desired file by the event  
that you registered the file to when recording.  
(Z p. 52) After searching by the event, you can  
search by the recording date to narrow down  
the search.  
MTS files (demonstration files, etc.) are stored  
in the EXTMOV folder.  
Follow the procedure below to play back the  
MTS files in the EXTMOV folder.  
Preparation:  
1 Select  
.
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
2 Select [SEARCH EVENT].  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [PLAYBACK OTHER FILE].  
3 Select the event.  
3 Select the file you want to play back.  
4 Select the recording date.  
To display all the files, select [ALL].  
To return to the normal file playback  
mode  
Select  
.
@
NOTE  
An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder  
when management information is corrupted.  
5 Select the file you want to play back.  
To return to the index screen  
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To change the event registration of a file  
See page 60.  
EN 55  
 
EDITING  
Managing Files  
CAUTION  
Deleting Files  
Do not remove the recording medium 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  
recording medium to use the medium again.  
(Z p. 85)  
Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete  
them, release the protection first. (Z p. 58)  
Once files are deleted, they cannot be  
restored. Check files before deleting.  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
Capturing a Still Image from a Video  
2 Select [DELETE].  
You can capture the desired scene from a  
recorded video, and store it as a still image.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
Press SNAPSHOT when playback is  
paused.  
Deleting the Currently Displayed File  
After performing steps 1-2  
3 Select [CURRENT].  
NOTE  
Captured still images are stored at a  
resolution of 1920 x 1080. The image can  
be elongated in the horizontal or vertical  
directions depending on the quality of the  
source video file.  
4 Select [YES].  
The continuous shooting function cannot be  
used to capture images.  
You cannot capture video during playback.  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting  
or  
.
%
&
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
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Deleting Selected Files  
Deleting All Files  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 56)  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 56)  
3 Select [FILE SELECT].  
3 Select [DELETE ALL].  
4 Select the desired file and select $.  
4 Select [YES].  
The $ mark appears on the file. To select  
other files, repeat this step.  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
5 Select [EXEC].  
Protecting Files  
Preparation:  
6 Select [YES].  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [EDIT].  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
3 Select [PROTECT/CANCEL].  
EN 57  
 
Managing Files (Continued)  
7 Select [YES].  
Protecting the Currently Displayed File  
After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 57)  
4 Select [CURRENT].  
To release protection  
Select the protected file in step 5.  
Protecting All Files  
5 Select [YES].  
After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 57)  
4 Select [PROTECT ALL].  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting % or &.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
5 Select [YES].  
Protecting Selected Files  
After performing steps 1-3 (Z p. 57)  
4 Select [FILE SELECT].  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To release protection of all files  
1) In step 4, select [CANCEL ALL].  
2) Select [YES].  
5 Select the desired file and select x.  
The x (protection) mark appears on the  
file. To select other files, repeat this step.  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
6 Select [QUIT].  
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Viewing File Information  
Preparation:  
! mode:  
Pause the playback. Otherwise, select the file  
on the index screen.  
D
(Dim)  
B
Brightness level  
(Bright)  
# mode:  
Play back the still image. Otherwise, select the  
file on the index screen.  
The shutter speed, F-number and ISO  
sensitivity (GAIN) when recorded are also  
displayed.  
A larger number of pixels in the center  
position indicates correct exposure and  
well-balanced brightness.  
Press INFO.  
To turn off the file information display  
Press INFO again.  
FILE (# mode):  
File name  
NOTE  
FOLDER (# mode):  
The shutter speed displayed during shooting  
in auto mode is an approximation. It may not  
match the one displayed with the histogram.  
Folder name  
DATE/TIME:  
Date and time of the recording  
PB TIME (! mode):  
Playback time (length of the file)  
SIZE (# mode):  
Image size (Z p. 79)  
QUALITY:  
Video quality/Image quality (Z p. 78, 79)  
PROTECT:  
File protection status (Z p. 57)  
To turn off the file information display  
Press INFO again.  
Histogram  
#
A histogram is a graph indicating the image’s  
brightness. By checking the image and its  
histogram, you can see the exposure level  
pattern and the overall tone reproduction.  
Preparation:  
Play back the still image.  
Press INFO twice.  
EN 59  
 
Managing Files (Continued)  
6 Select a new event.  
Changing the Event Registration  
To cancel the event registration, select  
[CANCEL].  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [EDIT].  
Changing the Event of the Selected  
Files  
After performing steps 1-3  
4 Select [SET RANGE AND CHANGE].  
3 Select [CHANGE EVENT REG.].  
5 Select the first file of the range.  
Changing the Event of the Currently  
Displayed File  
After performing steps 1-3  
4 Select [CURRENT].  
To preview scenes, select the file and  
select [CHECK].  
6 Select the last file of the range.  
7 Select a new event.  
To cancel the event registration, select  
[CANCEL].  
5 Select [YES].  
You can select the previous or next file by  
selecting  
or  
.
&
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
%
60 EN  
 
6 Select [DIVIDE HERE].  
Dividing Files  
You can divide a selected video into two.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
To set the division point again, select  
[CANCEL].  
1 Touch MENU.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
2 Select [EDIT].  
NOTE  
When playing back the divided file, the  
recording date of the division point is  
displayed.  
You cannot divide the files with the export  
setting or the upload setting turned on.  
3 Select [DIVIDE].  
4 Select the desired file.  
Playback starts.  
5 Select [SET] at the point you want to  
divide the file.  
It is recommended to select [SET] after the  
pause button is pressed.  
Use these controls to locate  
the division point.  
The actual division point may differ slightly  
from the point that is set.  
EN 61  
 
Managing Files (Continued)  
6 Select [SET] at the end point.  
Trimming Files  
It is recommended to select [SET] after the  
pause button is pressed.  
You can select the necessary part of the video  
and save it as a new video file.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
To cancel the start point setting, select  
[CANCEL].  
2 Select [EDIT].  
7 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].  
3 Select [TRIMMING].  
To set the start/end point again, select  
[REDEFINE AREA].  
8 Select [YES].  
When copying is finished, the copied file is  
added to the index screen.  
4 Select the desired file.  
9 Touch OK.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
5 Select [SET] at the start point.  
It is recommended to select [SET] after the  
pause button is pressed.  
Use these controls to locate  
the starting point.  
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6 Select [SAVE].  
Face Detection Zoom  
You can enlarge the part including a face in a  
still image and save it as a new file.  
Preparation:  
Select # mode.  
Zoom images are saved in 16:9 aspect  
regardless of the original aspect.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Select the desired still image.  
7 Select [YES].  
8 Touch OK.  
2 Select  
.
3 Touch the touch sensor to select the  
face to zoom.  
+
4 Select  
.
5 Adjust the zoom area.  
Touch the touch sensor to move the area  
upwards or downwards.  
+
Select  
to change the zoom ratio.  
EN 63  
 
Playlists  
It is a list that enables you to organize  
recorded videos in order of preference.  
5 Select the file to add to playlist.  
Preparation:  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
To preview scenes, select the file and  
select [CHECK].  
Creating Playlists  
1 Touch MENU.  
6 Select the insertion point.  
2 Select [EDIT PLAYLIST].  
To add other files, repeat steps 5 and 6.  
To delete a registered scene, select the  
registered file, then select [CANCEL].  
3 Select [NEW LIST].  
7 Select [SAVE].  
8 Select [SAVE AND QUIT].  
4 Select an item and display files.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To add a picture title after creating a  
playlist  
See page 66.  
[CREATE FROM SCENE]:  
Display all files individually.  
[CREATE BY GROUP]:  
Display all files listed by group.  
NOTE  
[CREATE BY DATE]:  
Display all the files listed by recording  
date.  
A maximum of 99 playlists can be created.  
If you delete the original files, the  
corresponding files are also deleted from the  
playlist.  
[CREATE BY EVENT]:  
Search for an event and display the  
corresponding files listed by recording  
date.  
64 EN  
 
Creating Playlists Including Picture  
Titles  
Playing Back Playlists  
You can easily create a playlist including a  
picture title.  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [PLAYBACK PLAYLIST].  
1 Press TITLE.  
3 Select the playlist.  
2 Select the desired picture title.  
You can check the picture title in full-screen  
by selecting [CHECK].  
To stop playback  
Select  
.
L
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
3 Select the desired file.  
To play back from the desired scene  
1) In step 3, select [CHECK]. (The index  
screen for playlist appears.)  
2) Select the desired scene.  
You can check the scene by selecting  
[CHECK].  
NOTE  
When playing back a playlist with a picture  
title, playback starts after the title is displayed  
for 5 seconds.  
4 Select [OK].  
When adding a picture title to playlist, the  
mark appears on the left side of the file  
name.  
To return to the previous screen  
Select  
.
@
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
EN 65  
 
Playlists (Continued)  
Other Operations of Playlists  
You can perform additional editing and delete  
files in a created playlist.  
Adding/Deleting Files in Playlist  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 64)  
3 Select [EDIT].  
4 Select the playlist you want to edit.  
To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to  
8. (Z p. 64)  
Deleting Playlist  
Original files are not deleted even if you delete  
the playlist.  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 64)  
3 Select [DELETE].  
4 Select a playlist you want to delete.  
To delete all playlists at once, select  
[DELETE ALL].  
5 When [DELETE PLAYLIST?] appears,  
select [YES].  
Adding a Picture Title to Playlist  
After performing steps 1-2 (Z p. 64)  
3 Select [SET TITLE].  
4 Select the desired playlist.  
5 Select the desired picture title.  
66 EN  
 
Print Setting  
5 Select the number of prints (max.  
DPOF Print Setting  
15 prints).  
This camcorder is compatible with DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format).You can set which  
images to be printed and the number of prints  
with this camcorder. This feature is useful to  
print with a DPOF-compatible printer or take  
the SD card to a photo lab for printing.  
Slide your finger up and down on the  
sensor.You can set the value by using the  
touch sensor.  
To set print information for other images,  
repeat steps 4 and 5. (You can set up to  
999 files.)  
To cancel the selection, set the number of  
prints to “00” in step 5.  
Preparation:  
Select # mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
Set [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD  
CARD].  
Setting All Files Together (One Print for  
Each File)  
1 Touch MENU.  
After performing steps 1-2  
2 Select [EDIT]  
[DPOF].  
&
3 Select [SET ALL 1].  
4 When [SET ALL TO 1?] appears,  
Setting Files Individually  
select [YES].  
After performing steps 1-2  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
3 Select [SET PRINT QUANTITY].  
To confirm DPOF settings  
In step 3, select [CHECK QUANTITY].  
If necessary, change the number of prints  
for the desired file by following steps 4  
and 5. (Z “Setting Files Individually”)  
To reset DPOF settings  
1) In step 3, select [RESET].  
2) When [RESET PRINT QUANTITY?]  
appears, select [YES].  
4 Select the desired file.  
To check the content of the file, select  
[CHECK].  
EN 67  
 
Print Setting (Continued)  
1 Press the < (Power) button for  
more than 2 seconds to turn on the  
camcorder.  
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printer  
If your printer is compatible with PictBridge,  
still images can be printed easily by connecting  
the camcorder directly to the printer with the  
USB cable.  
2 Select [DIRECT PRINT].  
Preparation:  
Press the < (Power) button for more than  
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder.  
Power button  
DC Connector  
3 Select the desired image.  
Select a still image using [ ] and [ ],  
%
&
USB Connector  
then select [SET].  
4 Select the desired setting.  
AC Adapter  
[NUMBER OF PRINTS]:  
The number of prints can be set from 1 to  
USB Cable  
99.  
[DATE]:  
Set whether to print the date and time.  
To AC Outlet  
5 Select [PRINT].  
To stop printing after printing starts  
1) Select [STOP].  
2) When [QUIT PRINTING?] appears, select  
[YES].  
Printer  
USB Connector  
68 EN  
 
COPYING  
Copying Files  
4 Select the direction.  
Copying/Moving Files  
! mode: [BUILT-IN MEM  
CARD]  
CARD] or  
&
&
You can copy or move files between the built-in  
memory and the SD card.  
# mode: [BUILT-IN MEM  
[CARD  
BUILT-IN MEM]  
&
! mode  
# mode  
5 Select the desired menu.  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
Make sure that SD card is inserted in the SD  
card slot.  
Make sure that enough free space is left in  
the copy/move destination medium.  
[COPY ALL] / [MOVE ALL]:  
Select this to transfer all files in the  
recording medium.  
When the size of all files in the built-in  
memory is larger than the free space  
of the SD card, only the files that can  
be contained in the free space will be  
transferred.  
1 Touch MENU.  
2 Select [EDIT].  
[SELECT AND COPY] / [SELECT AND  
MOVE]:  
Select when you want to transfer the  
selected files.  
1) Select the desired file. To select other  
files, repeat this process.  
3 Select [COPY] or [MOVE].  
2) Select [EXEC].  
6 Select [YES].  
[COPY]:  
Files are copied to the destination  
medium while leaving original files in the  
source medium.  
File transfer starts. When [COPYING  
COMPLETED] / [MOVING COMPLETED]  
appears, touch OK.  
[MOVE]:  
Files are moved to the destination  
medium while deleting original files in the  
source medium.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
To stop the file transfer  
1) Select [STOP].  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
EN 69  
 
Copying Files (Continued)  
NOTE  
Using a BD/DVD Burner  
Refer also to the BD/DVD burner’s instruction  
manual.  
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.)  
- Playing back the disc in the BD/DVD burner  
using the camcorder. (Z p. 72)  
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD  
burner.*  
When connecting to a DVD burner, use the USB  
cable that came with the DVD burner.  
When connecting to a BD burner, use a  
USB cable with Mini-A(Male) to B(Male)  
connectors. JVC’s QAM0852-001 (optional) is  
recommended. Refer to page 35 for information  
on contacting JVC.  
Backup All Files  
- Playing back the disc on a PC.*  
- Playing back the disc using a BD/DVD player  
that supports BD-MV and AVCHD.*  
* The DVD must first be finalized using the  
camcorder’s menu.  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select built-in memory or SD card to copy  
from.  
Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD  
burner.  
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE  
REC. MEDIA] and select the disc type.  
Only the BD/DVD created from the  
camcorder can be played by operating the  
camcorder.  
When connecting the 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.  
1 Select [CREATE FROM ALL] (!  
mode) or [SAVE ALL] (# mode).  
Connection with a BD/DVD Burner  
Preparation:  
Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the  
BD/DVD burner.  
2 Select the desired setting.  
USB Connector  
DC Connector  
! mode: [ALL SCENES]  
# mode: [ALL IMAGES]  
All files in the recording medium are copied.  
! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]  
# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]  
Files that have never been copied are  
automatically selected and copied.  
AC Adapter  
USB Cable  
BD/DVD Burner  
3 Select [EXECUTE].  
To AC Outlet  
USB Connector  
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4 Select [YES] or [NO].  
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 or  
by playlist.  
NOTE  
This method can be used to copy video files to  
discs in a computer connected to the camcorder.  
5 Select [EXECUTE].  
The files are copied on the disc. When  
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.  
Selecting Files for Backup  
Preparation:  
When [INSERT NEXT DISC PRESS  
[STOP] TO EXIT CREATE] appears,  
change the disc. Remaining files are  
copied on the second disc.  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select built-in memory or SD card to copy from.  
Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD burner.  
When using a BD burner, select [CHANGE REC.  
MEDIA] and select the disc type.  
To cancel copying, select [STOP].  
Copying Video Files that Have Never  
Been Copied  
1 Select [SELECT AND CREATE]  
(! mode) or [SELECT AND SAVE]  
(# mode).  
Files that have never been copied to the discs  
are automatically selected and copied.  
1 Press the < (Power) button for  
more than 2 seconds to turn on the  
camcorder.  
2 Press DIRECT DISC.  
2 Select the desired setting.  
! mode:  
3 Select [YES] or [NO].  
[CREATE BY DATE]:  
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.  
Files are sorted according to the date on  
which they were recorded. Relevant files are  
displayed in a list. Select the recording date.  
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or  
by playlist.  
[CREATE BY EVENT]:  
Files are sorted according to event. Relevant  
files are displayed in a list.  
4 Select [EXECUTE].  
Select the event.  
[CREATE BY PLAYLIST]:  
Select the desired playlist from the list of  
playlists. The selected playlists are displayed  
in a list.  
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.  
1) Select the desired list.  
2) Select the insertion point. To select other  
lists, repeat this process.  
3) Select [SAVE].  
To cancel the disc creation, select  
[CANCEL].  
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Copying Files (Continued)  
[SELECT FROM SCENES]:  
To play back the created disc in the  
BD/DVD burner using the camcorder  
1) Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD  
burner.  
2) Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on  
the BD/DVD burner.  
Select files individually.  
1) Select the desired file. To select other  
files, repeat this process.  
2) Select [SAVE].  
# mode:  
3) Insert the disc.  
4) Select [PLAYBACK].  
[SAVE BY DATE]:  
Files are sorted according to the date on  
which they were recorded. Relevant files are  
displayed in a list. Select the recording date.  
5) Select the desired folder. (# mode)  
6) Select the desired file.  
To return to the previous screen, select  
[SELECT FROM IMAGES]:  
Select files individually.  
.
@
1) Select the desired file. To select other  
files, repeat this process.  
2) Select [SAVE].  
Digest Playback  
If you create a DVD using a DVD burner  
CU-VD50/CU-VD30, you can view a few  
seconds from the beginning of each video  
(digest) in the created DVD.  
3 Select [YES] or [NO].  
[YES]: Displays the thumbnails by group.  
[NO]: Displays the thumbnails by date or  
by playlist.  
1 Load the created DVD on the DVD  
player.  
4 Select [EXECUTE].  
2 On the TV, select [DIGEST  
The files are copied on the disc. When  
PLAYBACK].*  
[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 copying, select [STOP].  
You can view the previous or next page by  
selecting £ / ¤.  
To quit the screen  
1) Select [QUIT].  
2) When [QUIT?] appears, select [YES].  
* The screen does not appear on the  
camcorder.  
3 The digest is played back  
NOTE  
continuously.  
In case of [CREATE BY PLAYLIST], date/time  
on the file information display shows the  
date of copying the file, instead of the actual  
recording date.  
To return to normal playback/the index  
menu  
1) Press the top menu button on the remote  
control of the DVD device during the  
digest playback.  
To finalize the disc after copy is finished  
1) Connect the camcorder to the BD/DVD  
burner.  
2) Turn on the camcorder.  
3) Select [FINALIZE].  
2) Select the desired item.  
NOTE  
4) Select [EXECUTE].  
5) When [COMPLETED] appears, select  
[OK].  
“Digest Playback” menu is not available when  
DVD is burned using the provided Everio  
MediaBrowser software.  
In some cases, parts of video other than the  
beginning may be played back.  
To check whether the disc was created  
properly  
On the screen as in step 1, select  
[PLAYBACK].  
Some video may not be played back at all.  
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NOTE  
Using a USB External Hard Disk Drive  
Refer also to the optional USB external hard  
disk drive’s instruction manual.  
You can copy video and still image files to  
a USB external hard disk drive from the  
camcorder.You can also play the files in  
the USB external hard disk drive using the  
camcorder’s menu.  
When connecting to a Seagate’s FreeAgent™  
Desk series product, use a USB cable with  
Mini-A(Male) to Mini-B(Male) connectors. JVC’s  
QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended.  
Refer to page 35 for information on contacting  
JVC.  
When connecting to a Design by Neil  
Poulton series product, use a USB cable with  
Mini-A(Male) to B(Male) connectors. JVC’s  
QAM0852-001 (optional) is recommended.  
Refer to page 35 for information on contacting  
JVC.  
Connection with a USB External Hard  
Disk Drive  
Preparation:  
Turn on the camcorder first, then turn on the  
USB external hard disk drive.  
USB Connector  
DC Connector  
Backup All Files  
Preparation:  
Select ! or # mode.  
Select built-in memory or SD card to copy from.  
Connect the camcorder to the USB external  
hard disk drive.  
1 Select the desired setting.  
! mode: [ALL SCENES]  
AC Adapter  
# mode: [ALL IMAGES]  
Mini-A (Male)  
– USB-A (Female)  
All files in the recording medium are  
copied.  
! mode: [UNSAVED SCENES]  
# mode: [UNSAVED IMAGES]  
Files that have never been copied are  
automatically selected and copied.  
USB Cable  
2 Select [OK].  
USB-A (Male)  
– Mini-B (Male)  
To AC Outlet  
The files are copied on the disc. When  
[COMPLETED] appears, touch OK.  
To cancel copying, select [STOP].  
USB Connector  
USB External Hard  
Disk Drive  
EN 73  
 
Copying Files (Continued)  
To delete the files in the USB external  
hard disk drive  
On the screen as in step 1, select  
[DELETE].  
When copying files or playing back discs  
Copying may take time. (For example,  
copying 1 hour video in XP mode takes  
about 20 minutes.)  
Avoid the following operations during copying  
and playing back.  
- Turning off the camcorder or the USB  
external hard disk drive.  
- Disconnecting the USB cable.  
Files in the USB external hard disk drive  
cannot be copied back to the camcorder.  
Files deleted from the camcorder cannot  
be written to a disc using a BD/DVD burner,  
even if they have been copied in the USB  
external hard disk drive.  
Sound or video may be interrupted during  
playback.  
To play back the files in the USB external  
hard disk drive  
1) On the screen as in step 1, select  
[PLAYBACK].  
2) Select the desired folder.  
3) Select the desired file.  
To return to the previous screen, select  
.
@
To format the USB external hard disk  
drive  
On the screen as in step 1, select  
[FORMAT].  
When connecting a USB external hard  
disk drive to the camcorder  
When connecting a USB external hard  
disk drive to a PC  
Do not connect a USB hub between the  
camcorder and the USB external hard disk  
drive.  
Do not format the USB external hard disk  
drive using the PC. If you did, format again  
using the camcorder. (All the data in the USB  
external hard disk drive will be erased.)  
Disconnect the USB external hard disk drive  
when using other USB devices such as BD/  
DVD burner or another USB external hard  
disk drive.  
Avoid the following operations using the PC.  
- Deleting files or folders in the USB external  
hard disk drive.  
Format the USB external hard disk drive  
when connecting it to the camcorder for the  
first time. (All data is deleted.)  
- Moving files or folders in the USB external  
hard disk drive.  
- Changing the name of files or folders in the  
USB external hard disk drive.  
These operations make the data impossible  
to be played back using the camcorder’s  
menu.  
When you use the PC to edit the data in the  
USB external hard disk drive, copy the data  
to the PC before editing. Editing the data  
in the USB external hard disk drive directly  
from the PC makes the data impossible to be  
played back using the camcorder’s menu.  
NOTE  
Refer to the help of the provided Everio  
MediaBrowser software when you use the PC  
to operate the data copied from the camcorder  
in the USB external hard disk drive directly.  
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Uploading Files to Websites  
6 Select [CAPTURE TRIMMED FILE].  
Upload Trimming  
You can select the necessary part of the  
video and save it as a new video file ready for  
uploading.  
Preparation:  
To set the start/end point again, select  
[REDEFINE AREA].  
Select ! mode.  
Select the playback mode.  
1 Touch MENU.  
7 Select [YES].  
When copying is finished, the copied file is  
added to the index screen.  
2 Select [UPLOAD SETTINGS].  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
3 Select the desired file.  
4 Select [SET] at the start point.  
Use these controls to locate  
the starting point.  
5 Select [SET] at the end point.  
The duration between the start point  
and the end point cannot be longer than  
10 minutes.  
To cancel the start point setting, select  
[CANCEL].  
EN 75  
 
Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI  
Operation method 1  
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.  
TV turns on  
! Turn on the  
camcorder.  
# Select the playback  
mode.  
$ Connect the HDMI  
cable.  
automatically and  
switches to HDMI  
input mode when the  
camcorder is turned  
on.  
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.  
Operation method 2  
The camcorder is not guaranteed to operate  
with all HDMI-CEC-enabled devices.  
Some TVs can operate the HDMI-CEC  
functions of the camcorder using the TV’s  
remote control.  
Depending on the specifications of each  
HDMI-CEC-enabled device, some functions  
may not work with the camcorder. (For  
details, refer to the instruction manual of your  
TV.)  
Turn off the TV.  
The camcorder turns  
off automatically.  
Operation method 3  
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.  
Unintended operations may occur with some  
connected devices. In these cases, set  
[HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF]. (Z p. 84)  
(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]. (Z p. 84)  
Preparation:  
Connect an HDMI cable between the  
camcorder and the TV. (Z p. 24)  
Turn on the TV and set the HDMI-CEC  
related setting to on. (For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the TV.)  
Turn on the camcorder and set [HDMI  
NOTE  
The display language of the TV will not  
switch automatically, even if the display  
language of the camcorder is changed.  
These functions may not work correctly when  
devices such as amplifier and selector are  
connected. Set [HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].  
If HDMI-CEC does not work properly, turn off  
and on the camcorder again.  
CONTROL] to [ON]. (Z p. 84)  
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FURTHER INFORMATION  
Changing the Menu Settings  
To return to the previous screen  
Select @.  
1 Touch MENU.  
To quit the screen  
Select [QUIT].  
2 Select the desired menu.  
3 Select the desired setting.  
Mode  
! #  
#
Menus  
MANUAL SETTING  
FLASH  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
See page 49. (In the manual recording mode only)  
See page 21.  
See page 52.  
!
REGISTER EVENT  
[OFF] / 2SEC / 10SEC / FACE DETECTION  
FACE DETECTION  
The camcorder checks the number of faces in the  
monitor and starts countdown when another face is  
detected.  
z SELF-TIMER  
Starts recording when the set  
time elapses after SNAPSHOT  
is pressed.  
NOTE  
#
[2SEC] is for reducing camera shake as a still image is  
taken 2 seconds after SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
You can confirm the countdown on the camcorder  
screen.  
It is recommended to attach the camcorder to a tripod  
and use this function to prevent the vibration after  
SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
EN 77  
 
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Mode  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
UXP: Extra High quality  
It is recommended to use UXP mode when you  
will copy the video to a BD. Video recorded in UXP  
mode cannot be copied to an AVCHD disc without  
downgrading the video quality.  
[XP]: High quality  
SP: Standard quality  
EP: For recording for a long time  
n VIDEO QUALITY  
!
You can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080i)  
videos with any of the video qualities.  
Sets the video quality.  
NOTE  
It is recommended to set UXP or XP mode when  
recording scenes with fast moving or with extreme  
changing in brightness to avoid noise.  
Video data recorded in UXP mode cannot be saved by a  
DVD burner. Use a BD burner to save them.  
See page 51.  
!
HIGH SPEED RECORDING  
[RECORD ONE SHOT]: Records one still image at a  
time.  
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING:  
Records still images continuously while  
SNAPSHOT is pressed.  
BRACKETING*: Activates the bracket shooting  
function. In addition to an image with the exposure  
set by the camcorder, four other images are  
recorded with exposure values shifted (between  
–0.6 EV and +0.6 EV by 0.3 EV).You can select  
the image that has a suitable exposure after  
shooting.  
SHUTTER MODE  
8
Records still images  
continuously while SNAPSHOT  
is pressed.  
! #  
* # mode only  
NOTE  
You can set the interval between recording still images  
with [CONT. SHOOTING SPEED].  
Continuous shooting may not work well depending on the  
recording medium.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is  
used repeatedly.  
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Mode  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
4:3 mode:  
[3456X2592(9M)] / 3072X2304(7M) / 2592X1944(5M) /  
1600X1200(1.9M) / 640X480(0.3M)  
16:9 mode:  
3456X1944(6.7M) / 3072X1728(5.3M) /  
y IMAGE SIZE  
Selects the image size for still  
images.  
#
2592X1456(3.8M) / 1920X1080(2M) / 1280X720(0.9M)  
n IMAGE QUALITY  
[FINE] / STANDARD  
#
Sets the image quality.  
[10X/OPTICAL] / 15X/DYNAMIC* /  
60X/DIGITAL / 200X/DIGITAL  
* Dynamic zoom  
The combination of optical and digital zoom technology  
offers higher zoom ratio than optical zoom without reducing  
the quality.  
@ ZOOM  
!
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.  
NOTE  
Optical zoom is used up to [10X/OPTICAL]. Digital zoom  
is used from more than [10X/OPTICAL] up to the selected  
zoom ratio.  
[AUTO] / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800 /  
ISO1600 / ISO3200  
8 GAIN  
Makes the sensitivity of the  
image sensor equivalent to the  
ISO of film.  
#
! #  
!
NOTE  
With the [AUTO] setting, the sensitivity of the image sensor  
is increased automatically in less ambient light.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
NOTE  
q OIS  
Complete stabilization may not be possible if hand shake  
is excessive, or depending on the shooting conditions.  
Compensates for hand shake.  
Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder  
on a tripod.  
GAIN UP  
[
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
Makes the subject appear  
bright automatically when you  
record in dark places. However,  
the overall color tones appear  
grayish.  
AGC: Electrically brightens the scene in dark place.  
[AUTO]: Automatically brightens the scene when it  
is dark. (Becomes brighter than [AGC] in some  
condition.)  
EN 79  
 
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Mode  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
x.v.Color  
X
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
ON: Activates the function.  
Records video in the color  
range suitable for viewing in an  
x.v.Color™ compliant TV.  
!
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
Reduces noise caused by wind. ON: Activates the function.  
o WIND CUT  
!
4 GRID  
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.  
ON: Activates the function.  
Displays grid lines on the  
monitor to help compose the  
subject accurately.  
! #  
See page 48.  
! #  
!
USER BUTTON SETTING  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function. Do not turn up the volume  
more than the red part on the level indicator.  
MIC LEVEL  
Displays the microphone input  
level.  
Y
MIC LEVEL SETTING  
d
–2 / –1 / [0] / +1 / +2  
!
!
Adjusts the microphone  
sensitivity.  
The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.  
Select this item, and adjust the volume using the touch  
sensor.  
HEADPHONE VOL. ADJ.  
Adjusts the headphone volume  
during recording.  
e
NOTE  
During playback, adjust the headphone volume using the  
zoom lever.  
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Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Select [DISPLAY SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
DISPLAY SETTINGS  
LANGUAGE  
[ENGLISH]  
See page 17.  
9
Sets the display language.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
:
See page 16.  
Sets the time.  
DATE STYLE:  
[month.day.year] / year.month.day / day.month.year  
TIME:  
24h / [12h]  
DATE DISPLAY STYLE  
;
Sets the date and time display  
format.  
MONITOR BRIGHT  
B
Adjusts the brightness of the display by using the touch  
sensor.  
Sets the brightness of the LCD  
monitor.  
BRIGHTER: Brightens the backlight on the monitor  
regardless of the surrounding conditions.  
STANDARD: Select this when saving the battery life.  
[AUTO]: The brightness will automatically be set  
to [BRIGHTER] when using outdoors and to  
[STANDARD] when using indoors (when using the  
battery pack).  
MONITOR BACKLIGHT  
C
Enables you to adjust the brightness  
of backlight on the monitor.  
FOCUS ASSIST COLOR  
When this function is used, the  
outline of the focused object is  
displayed in the selected color.  
RED / GREEN / [BLUE]  
EN 81  
 
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Select [BASIC SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
Y BASIC SETTINGS  
With each setting, continuous recording is performed at the  
following speed:  
HIGH SPEED: 6 frames in 0.4 seconds at 15 frames per  
second. (  
MEDIUM SPEED: 6 frames in 0.9 seconds at 7 frames per  
second. (  
[LOW SPEED]: 2 frames per second while SNAPSHOT is  
pressed. (  
)
@ CONT. SHOOTING SPEED  
Sets the interval for continuous  
shooting.  
)
)
NOTE  
The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used  
repeatedly.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
[ DEMO MODE  
Introduces special features of  
the camcorder when there is no  
operation for about 3 minutes during  
recording mode.  
NOTE  
The demonstration only works when the AC adapter is  
connected, not with the battery pack.  
If an SD card is in the camcorder, demonstration will not take  
place even if this mode is set to [ON].  
OFF: Disables the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
(
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, close the LCD monitor  
and open it again when using the battery pack. When  
using the AC adapter, perform any operation such as  
zooming.  
OFF: Turns off the operation sound.  
[ON]: The melody sounds when operations are performed.  
\ OPERATION SOUND  
Turns on/off the operation sound.  
RECORD BUTTON  
Enables the recording button [REC]  
on the LCD monitor.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
[ON]: Activates the function.  
OFF: Deactivates the function.  
QUICK RESTART  
`
[ON]: If the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes,  
the camcorder starts quickly. The power consumption  
used for the 5 minute period after the LCD monitor is  
closed is approximately 1/3 that used during recording.  
This enables you to save more power than leaving the  
power on.  
Enables the camcorder to start  
up quickly when you turn off the  
camcorder and then on again within  
5 minutes by closing and opening  
the LCD monitor.  
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Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
] REMOTE  
OFF: Does not receive the signal from the remote control.  
[ON]: Enables operation with the remote control.  
Turns on/off reception of the  
operation signal from the remote  
control.  
OFF: Makes created DVDs recordable (not playable on  
device other than the camcorder).  
[ON]: Finalizes created DVDs so that they can be played  
back on DVD burner.  
NOTE  
AUTO FINALIZE  
_
Sets the DVD to a readable state.  
When you play back a DVD created when [OFF] is set on a  
DVD burner, select [FINALIZE] on the DVD creation screen.  
(Z p. 72)  
When you create two or more DVDs at the same time, DVDs  
other than the last DVD are finalized automatically even if the  
setting is [OFF].  
YES: Performs this function.  
[NO]: Cancels this function.  
UPDATE  
Updates and improves the system  
software.  
NOTE  
Information about obtaining system update will be made  
available on the JVC’s web site.  
Z FACTORY PRESET  
Returns all the camcorder settings to  
their default values.  
YES: Performs this function.  
[NO]: Returns to the menu screen without executing reset.  
EN 83  
 
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)  
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Select [CONNECTION SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
CONNECTION SETTINGS  
DISPLAY ON TV  
%
[OFF]: Does not display on TV.  
ON: Displays on TV.  
Displays camcorder’s on-screen  
display on a TV screen.  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
R
Sets the aspect (16:9/4:3) to the  
screen of the connected television  
when outputting videos from the AV  
connector.  
4:3 / [16:9]  
COMPONENT OUTPUT  
S
[480i]: Outputs at 480i.  
1080i: Outputs at 1080i.  
Sets the definition of the video  
output from the COMPONENT  
connector.  
[AUTO 1]: It is recommended to select [AUTO 1] usually.  
AUTO 2: Select when the video is not projected in  
[AUTO 1] correctly.  
480p: Select when the video is not projected in [AUTO 2]  
HDMI OUTPUT  
T
correctly.  
Sets the definition of the video output  
from the HDMI mini connector.  
NOTE  
When connecting to a 1080p compatible TV, set [HDMI  
OUTPUT] to [AUTO 1]. When this is set, “1080P” appears at the  
top of the LCD monitor.*  
* Playback mode only  
HDMI CONTROL  
Selects whether you use the linked  
operations with the TV, when you  
connect the TV using the HDMI mini  
connector.  
OFF: Turns off the linked operations.  
[ON]: Turns on the linked operations.  
84 EN  
 
Menus  
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset  
Select [MEDIA SETTINGS], then select sub-menus.  
MEDIA SETTINGS  
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE  
Sets the recording medium for still  
images.  
[BUILT-IN MEMORY] / SD CARD  
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO  
Sets the recording medium for video.  
[BUILT-IN MEMORY] / SD CARD  
[FILE]: Initializes all files in the built-in memory.  
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:  
Initializes all files and management numbers in the  
built-in memory.  
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.  
Ensures stable speeds and  
operation when accessing the built-in  
memory.  
NOTE  
Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be  
erased by the formatting process.  
[FILE]: Initializes all files in the SD card.  
FILE + MANAGEMENT NO:  
FORMAT SD CARD  
,
You have to format newly purchased  
SD cards with this camcorder before  
using them.  
Initializes all files and management numbers in the SD  
card.  
This will also ensure stable speeds  
and operation when accessing the  
SD card.  
NOTE  
Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be  
erased by the formatting process.  
ERASE BUILT-IN MEM.  
YES: Performs this function. Select [OK] when completed.  
[NO]: Cancels this function.  
When you dispose of the camcorder,  
perform this to make it difficult to  
recover data in the built-in memory.  
EN 85  
 
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% or fewer pixels may be  
ineffective.)  
Trouble  
Action  
Connect the AC adapter correctly.  
Recharge the battery pack.  
No power is supplied.  
When the camcorder has warmed up after being cold, the  
camcorder may switch itself off to check it is operating correctly.  
Turn on the camcorder again to start using it.  
After the low  
temperature message  
is displayed, the power  
turns off when the  
camcorder warms up.  
If you connect to a TV compatible with HDMI-CEC with an HDMI  
cable (optional) and turn off the power on the TV, the power on  
the camcorder also turns off. If you are not using HDMI-CEC, set  
[HDMI CONTROL] to [OFF].  
The power was turned  
off accidentally.  
[QUICK RESTART] is set to [ON].  
The battery is being charged.  
The power/charge lamp  
blinks when the LCD  
monitor is closed.  
Fully charge the battery pack, 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 pack is repeatedly charged, the  
amount of remaining battery may not be displayed correctly.  
The remaining battery  
display is not correct.  
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.  
86 EN  
 
Trouble  
Action  
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).  
Recording cannot be  
performed.  
Such phenomenon occurs when shooting a subject illuminated by  
bright light. This is not a malfunction.  
Vertical lines appear on  
recorded images.  
If the camcorder temperature increases, REC flashes in the  
LCD monitor and recording stops automatically to protect the  
built-in memory. Turn off the camcorder, wait for a while, and start  
recording again.  
Move away from a place where the camcorder is affected by  
excessive sound or vibration (such as a concert hall).  
A malfunction may have occured in the built-in memory of  
the camcorder. In this case, record to an SD card. Insert a  
commercially available SD card, and set each of the [REC MEDIA  
FOR VIDEO] and [REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE] to [SD CARD].  
Recording stops automatically after 12 hours of continuous  
recording.  
Recording stops by  
itself.  
Use backlight compensation.  
Set [GAIN UP] to [AGC] or [AUTO].  
Use [NIGHT] from scene select.  
Set the brightness to the [+] side.  
The recorded subject is  
too dark.  
Set the backlight compensation to [OFF] if it is being used.  
Set the brightness to the [–] side.  
The recorded subject is  
too bright.  
Change [ZOOM] to [60X/DIGITAL] or [200X/DIGITAL].  
Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.  
Digital zoom does not  
work.  
Wipe the lens with lens cleaning cloth.  
If you are recording in a dark place or a subject that has no  
contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.  
The focus is not  
adjusted automatically.  
Set [WB] in [MANUAL SETTING] appropriately to the light source.  
Select [MWB] in [WB] while holding a sheet of plain white paper  
in front of the camcorder so that the white paper fills the screen.  
Keep touching OK until the B indicator appears.  
The color looks strange.  
(Too bluish, too reddish,  
etc.)  
This cannot be used if [SEPIA] or [MONOTONE] are selected as  
White balance setting  
cannot be activated.  
effects.  
Do not use [TWILIGHT], [FIREWORKS], or [SUNSET] from scene  
select.  
The continuous shooting speed will drop after continuous shots.  
Continuous shooting speed may drop depending on the recording  
media or under certain recording conditions.  
The continuous shooting  
speed is slow.  
This occurs when there is a bright light source near the  
camcorder. This is not a malfunction. Change the direction of the  
camcorder to prevent the light source comes into view.  
Band of bright light  
appears on the LCD  
monitor.  
Record videos with high quality mode, such as UXP or XP mode.  
Mosaic-type noise  
occurs when recording  
scenes with fast  
moving or with extreme  
changing in brightness.  
EN 87  
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Trouble  
Action  
Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section  
between two scenes. This is not a malfunction.  
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.)  
Cancel group display and date search functions.  
Change the setting in [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] or [REC MEDIA  
FOR IMAGE]. (Files on other media are not displayed.)  
Cannot find a recorded  
video.  
The following functions cannot be used for a backup BD/DVD.  
When playing back video  
- Search index by date  
- Playback effects  
When playing back still image  
Some functions cannot  
be used when playing  
back a backup BD/DVD  
through a BD/DVD  
burner connected to the  
camcorder.  
- Playback effects  
When recording the white balance was not correctly adjusted.  
When the video was recorded with x.v.Color™ set to [ON], change  
the setting as desired on TV.  
The color of images  
looks strange.  
Set [EFFECT] to [OFF].  
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 pack charge.  
(When the battery pack 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 pack is being recharged outside the permitted  
temperature range, recharging may stop to protect the battery  
pack.)  
The lamp does not flash  
during battery pack  
charging.  
Replace the battery.  
Set [REMOTE] to [ON].  
The remote control may not operate outdoors or in places  
exposed to strong light.  
The remote control does  
not work.  
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.  
88 EN  
Trouble  
Action  
It may occur when you connect the camcorder to a TV with  
different language setting using an HDMI cable.  
The language on the  
display changed.  
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 to  
YouTube™  
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®  
If a malfunction occurs in the built-in memory  
! Perform [FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.]. (All data is deleted.)  
# If this does not solve the problem, contact the JVC customer service for repairs.  
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]. (Z p. 83)  
Cleaning  
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC adapter.  
To clean the camcorder  
Wipe the camcorder gently with a soft cloth. If the camcorder is particularly dirty, dip the cloth  
into diluted mild soap and wring it out well. After wiping with the wet cloth, wipe again with a dry  
cloth.  
To clean the LCD monitor  
Wipe the LCD monitor gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the LCD monitor.  
To clean the lens  
Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning cloth.  
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.  
EN 89  
 
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  
Set [REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO] to [BUILT-IN MEMORY].  
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  
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
ERROR IN BUILT-IN  
MEMORY!  
Perform formatting. (All data is deleted.)  
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.  
Turn off the camcorder, and turn it on again.  
MEMORY CARD ERROR!  
Turn off the camcorder and turn it on again.  
Prevent the camcorder from vibration and shock.  
RECORDING CANCELLED  
RECORDING FAILURE  
SD card:  
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.  
Built-in memory:  
PLAYBACK FAILED  
Do not allow the camcorder to be subject to impact/vibrations.  
Delete files. Move files to a PC or other devices.  
Replace the SD card with a new one.  
INSUFFICIENT SPACE  
90 EN  
 
Indication  
Action  
Select [OK] to restore.  
VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS  
DAMAGED, RECOVERY IS  
REQUIRED TO RECORD/PLAYBACK,  
RECOVER?  
Use files recorded with the camcorder. (Files recorded with other  
device may not be played back.)  
UNSUPPORTED FILE!  
Switch off the [PROTECT/CANCEL] function in the MENU.  
THIS FILE IS PROTECTED  
NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW  
Replace the backup destination with another disc.  
Move the files or folders to a PC or other devices, and then  
format the built-in memory of the camcorder or the SD card.  
Select [FILE + MANAGEMENT NO] in [FORMAT BUILT-IN  
MEM.] or [FORMAT SD CARD].  
UPPER LIMIT OF RECORDABLE  
MANAGEMENT NUMBERS  
HAS BEEN REACHED  
SCENE QUANTITY  
LIMIT EXCEEDED  
When creating a disc, reduce the number of playlists to be  
saved.  
Reduce the number of the playlist to 99 files or less.  
PLAYLIST QUANTITY  
LIMIT EXCEEDED  
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 in the BD/DVD burner with another disc.  
Replace the disc in the BD/DVD burner with another disc.  
Slide the mode switch to select the desired mode (! or #).  
USED DVD-R DISC  
FINALIZATION FAILED  
NO FILES  
EN 91  
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NOTE  
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EN 93  
Terms  
A
K
Aperture Priority ................................................48  
K2 Technology ...................................................53  
Auto Finalize ......................................................83  
Auto Power Off ..................................................82  
M
Manual Recording .............................................47  
Menu Settings ...................................................77  
Microphone .......................................................80  
Monitor Backlight ...............................................81  
Monitor Bright ....................................................81  
Moving Files ......................................................69  
B
Backlight Compensation ....................................50  
BD/DVD Backup ................................................70  
BD/DVD Burner .................................................70  
Brightness Adjustment ......................................47  
C
D
O
P
Component Output ............................................84  
Continuous Shooting Speed ..............................82  
Copying Files .....................................................69  
Operation Sound ...............................................82  
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) ...........................79  
Photometry Area ...............................................50  
Picture Title .......................................................65  
Playlists .............................................................64  
Protecting Files .................................................57  
Date Display Style .............................................81  
Deleting Files ....................................................56  
Demo Mode .......................................................82  
Digest Playback .................................................72  
Display on TV ....................................................84  
Dividing Files .....................................................61  
DPOF ................................................................67  
Q
R
Quick Restart ....................................................82  
Record Button ...................................................82  
Recording Media for Image ...............................85  
Recording Media for Video ................................85  
Remote Control .................................................83  
E
F
Effect .................................................................50  
Erase Built-in Memory .......................................85  
Event Registration .............................................52  
Scene Select .....................................................49  
Self-Timer ..........................................................77  
Sharpness .........................................................51  
Shutter Mode .....................................................78  
Shutter Speed ...................................................47  
Face Detection ......................................52, 63, 77  
Factory Preset ...................................................83  
File Information ..................................................59  
File Search ..................................................54, 55  
Date Index Screen  
Event Screen  
Group Index Screen  
Flash .................................................................77  
Focus Assist ......................................................49  
Focus Assist Color ............................................81  
Format Built-in Memory .....................................85  
Format SD Card ................................................85  
T
Tele Macro .........................................................50  
Trimming Files ...................................................62  
U
Updating Software .............................................83  
Uploading Files .................................................75  
USB Cable ...................................................70, 73  
USB External Hard Disk Drive ..........................73  
G
H
Gain ...................................................................79  
Gain Up .............................................................79  
Grid ...................................................................80  
Video Output .....................................................84  
Video Quality .....................................................78  
W
HDMI ...........................................................76, 84  
Headphone Volume ...........................................80  
High Speed Recording ......................................51  
Histogram ..........................................................59  
White Balance (WB) ..........................................50  
Wind Cut ...........................................................80  
Wipe or Fader Effects ........................................53  
X
Z
I
x.v.Color ............................................................80  
Image Quality ....................................................79  
Image Size ........................................................79  
Zebra .................................................................51  
Zoom .................................................................79  
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